Intro to IFS: Learning how to Integrate Parts Work through Internal Family Systems

Course content available in video.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach developed by Richard Schwartz, Ph.D that views a person as composed of various “parts” or sub-personalities, each with its own perspectives, memories, and roles. These parts can be thought of as an internal family, with some parts taking on managerial roles to protect the individual, while others hold onto pain and trauma. The core concept in IFS is the “Self,” which is seen as the compassionate, calm, and wise center of a person. The aim of IFS therapy is to foster a healthier relationship between the Self and the parts, promoting understanding and healing.

In this upcoming, live interactive webinar, you will learn an introduction to the model of Internal Family Systems. This will include an overview of the framework of this model, the basic assumptions of IFS, and the goals of IFS therapy. A demonstration of certain aspects of the model will be included.

Educational Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to

Describe the basic foundations of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
Discuss the different types of assumptions made with IFS Therapy.
Analyze how to identify parts and their relationships to each other and self.

Syllabus

Describing the basic foundations of the IFS Model
Origin and history of IFS
Basics of the IFS model
Understanding and exploring the formation of parts and subpersonalities
Discuss the different types of assumptions made with the IFS Model
Exploring how parts are forced into extreme roles
Identifying the positive intention of parts and extreme roles
Identifying self energy and positive qualities of the client
Identifying different Parts
Protective Parts of the system
Exiled Parts of the system
How parts interact with one another
Working with different parts of the system in IFS
Insight and direct Access approaches
Working with protectors
Healing and working with Exiled parts
Demonstration

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November 20, 2024

Syllabus

Describing the basic foundations of the IFS Model
Origin and history of IFS
Basics of the IFS model
Understanding and exploring the formation of parts and subpersonalities
Discuss the different types of assumptions made with the IFS Model
Exploring how parts are forced into extreme roles
Identifying the positive intention of parts and extreme roles
Identifying self energy and positive qualities of the client
Identifying different Parts
Protective Parts of the system
Exiled Parts of the system
How parts interact with one another
Working with different parts of the system in IFS
Insight and direct Access approaches
Working with protectors
Healing and working with Exiled parts
Demonstration