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Intro to Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Presence Integration

  • INTRO TO IFS WITH PRACTICE AND PRESENCE INTEGRATION


    This 16 hour virtual live program for mental health professionals covers the basic theory and protocol of the IFS model. It provides live demonstrations of the model and is unique in that it provides supported practice sessions. Techniques from Presence Psychotherapy are included to help clients more quickly access Self Energy.

    "Michelle has a deep understanding of this model" - Richard Schwartz, developer of Internal Family Systems

    In order to meet participants’s various learning styles, and to help reinforce the material presented, the IFS model with will be taught incrementally. Each step will be first presented didactically, then demonstrated with a live or video session excerpt, followed by break-out room triad groups where participants can practice what they just learned. In these interactive groups participants will have an opportunity to be a “therapist”, “client”, and “observer”. Participants are not required to work with personal material when they are the client and can present a client’s part. Practice group will be supported and guided by IFS therapists who have been selected for their striking ability to understand the model and for their warmth and Presence.
    This program is geared toward mental health professionals who are beginners to IFS.

    Michelle is an approved IFS consultant and IFS certified therapist who has received ongoing individual consultation from RIchard Schwartz.

    By the end of the program participants will be more able to:


    - Define IFS terms: Protectors, Exiles, Self, and Blended.
    - Describe the difference between IFS managers and firefighters.
    - Name the “C” words to describe Self.
    - Demonstrate how to help client Unblend from a part.
    - Demonstrate how to help client experience curiosity and compassion for one of their parts
    - List the first 4 F’s of the IFS model.
    - Name 2 ways to help a Protector to Step back so Self can Lead
    - Demonstrate 5 basic Steps of the Internal Family Systems Model Protocol
    - Describe how to introduce mindfulness techniques to clients.
    - Explain how mindfulness exercises can be used to reduce anxiety and depression.
    - Explain the difference between mindfulness and presence.
    - Explain the difference between presence and Self.
    - Demonstrate how to present 3 presence practices to client



Sept '22 Course:


Fri Sept 9th: 12:30-2:45 EST
Sat Sept 10th: 1-4:15 EST
Fri Sept 23rd: 12:30-2:30 EST
Sat Sept 24th: 1-4:30 EST
Fri Oct 7th: 12:30-2:30 EST
Sat Oct 8th: 1-4:30 EST

Tuition:

Early Registration: Register by 5/31/22: $435.
Regular Registration: On or After 6/1/22: $485.

  • CEs:


    Social Workers, Family therpists and LPCS: This course is approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASW-NJ. NJ family therapy and counselor boards recognize NASW approved CE courses. Many states accept NASW-NJ approved courses.


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  • IFS Course Syllabus

    Day 1: 12:30-2:45 (2 hours)

    Didactic Presentation: IFS theory and terms defined:
    Exiles, Managers, Firefighters, Self, Blended Starting the process – The first 3 F’s

    10 minutes Q&A

    Live demonstration of previous concepts followed by 5 10 minute Q&A

    Break
    Small Break-Out Rooms to Practice the 3 F’s

    Day 2: 1-4:15 (3 hours +15 minute break)

    Didactic Presentation followed by 15 minute Q&A:

    Define mindfulness and Presence as well as benefits of each
    Define 4 types of Presence.
    Demonstrate how to help clients experience Grounded Presence
    Define Unblending.
    How to facilitate Unblending
    The 4th F: How do you Feel toward the Part?
    Self to Part Connection

    Live Video demonstration of previous concepts followed by Q&A

    Break

    Small Break-out Rooms to Practice
    Unblending and the first 4 F’s.

    Day 3 – 12:30-2:30 (2 hours)

    Didactic Presentation with 10 minutes Q&A:

    How to help clients experience Spacious Presence.
    Understanding Protectors positive intent.
    Learning and appreciating Protector concerns.
    Work with the 5th and 6h “F” in IFS
    Live Demonstration showing how to work with Protectors.

    Break

    Small Break-Out Rooms to Practice working with Protectors

    Day 4: 1-4:30 (3.5 hours +15 minute break)

    Didactic Presentation with 10 minute Q&A:

    Demonstrate how to help clients
    experience Relational Presence
    Negotiating with Protectors
    3 Strategies to help Protectors Trust Self Energy

    Live Demonstration of Negotiating with Protectors followed by 10 minute Q&A

    Break

    Break-out Room to Practice Negotiating with Protectors

    Day 5: 12:30-2:30 (2 hours)

    Didactic presentation and Q&A:

    Define Spacious Presence and steps to facilitate client awareness in beginning of session
    The Witnessing Phase – Theory and Process

    Live Demonstration of Witnessing

    Break

    Small Break-out Rooms to practice Witnessing.

    Day 6:  1-4:30 (3.5 hours +15 minute break)

    Didactic Presentation with Q&A:

    Undburdening – Theory and Steps

    Four Dimensions of Presence: Facilitating Transcendent Presence.  How to utilize without spiritual override.

    Live Demonstration of Unburdening followed by Q&A

    Break

    Small Breakout Rooms to practice model.

    Section A Program Syllabus

    Day 1
    IFS theory and terms defined:
    Exiles, Managers, Firefighters, Self, Blended Starting the process – The first 3 F’s. 

    Live demonstration followed by Q&A

    Break
    Break-Out Rooms to Practice the 3 F’s

    Sat 1/23:
    How to facilitate Unblending
    The 4th F: How do you Feel toward the Part?
    Self to Part Connection

    Live demonstration of concepts followed by Q&A

    Break 
    Break-out Rooms to Practice Unblending

    Fri 1/29:
    Understanding Protectors positive intent.
    Learning and appreciating Protector concerns.
    Live Demonstration showing how to work with Protectors.
    Break-Out Rooms to Practice working with Protectors

    Sat 1/30:
    Negotiating with Protectors
    3 Strategies to help Protectors Trust Self Live Demonstration of Negotiating with Protectors Break-out Room to Practice Negotiating with Protectors

    Fri: 2/5:
    The Witnessing Phase – Theory and Process
    Live Demonstration of Witnessing
    Break-out Rooms to practice Witnessing.

    Sat: 2/6:
    Undburdening – Theory and Steps
    Live Demonstration of Unburdening Breakout Rooms to practice model.

    Withdrawals/Refunds: Participants who wish to withdraw from the training program must do so in writing. If cancellation occurs prior to 14 days before the first day of training begins, 70% of tuition will be refunded. If cancellation occurs 3 to 7 days before the first day of training, 50% of tuition will be refunded. Participants are responsible for paying for sessions attended or missed prior to withdrawal.

    Code of Conduct: By signing below you agree to contribute to a harassment-free event environment, regardless of gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or nationality. Harassment includes, but is not limited to: aggressive or hostile verbal comments and other behavior that reinforces social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, nationality; Displaying or allowing to be displayed sexual images in public spaces. Deliberate intimidation or stalking; Unwanted or uninvited photography or recording; Inappropriate physical contact; Unwelcome sexual attention; Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior. We expect all participants to abide by this Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to pursue appropriate legal remedies or removal from Psychotherapy Training for any failure to abide by this Code of Conduct.
    Confidentiality:

    Grievance Policy: If an attendee has a grievance, please put grievance in writing and submit to Michelle Lepak, LCSW as soon as possible. Grievances will be responded to with 24 hours. Grievances will be heard and attempts will be made to resolve the grievance. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.

    Confidentiality: Because this is a professional course and not psychotherapy sessions, hippa-compliance is not required. However, because of the experiential nature of the training, we make effort to create confidentiality. All attendees will be granted admission to each virtual meeting individually. All meetings will have a zoom passcode. We require that member do not record any part of the training. We will limit cloud recording by initializing “end to end encryption” and limit the chance of cloud sharing, We request that members hold confidential the identifying information of other participants as long as doing so (1) does not compromise anyone’s safety, health or wellbeing, and/or (2) does not prevent the disclosure of information reported to appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally necessary. Participants are responsible for knowing their particular and applicable governing policies of their states and licenses when practicing or teaching Presence Psychotherapy, as well as adhere to their professional standards for confidentiality.

    Recording: By signing below you agree to not record any part of this workshop.

    Participants are responsible for knowing their particular and applicable governing policies of their states and licenses when practicing or teaching Presence Psychotherapy, as well as adhere to their professional standards for confidentiality.

    If you are differently abled and need special accommodations please contact MichelleLepaklcsw@gmail.com

    Purpose and Promotion: There is no known commercial support nor conflict of interest for this program. We hope that this program teaches Mental Health professionals tools and skills to help people with whom they work. When signing below, you agree to reference Presence Psychotherapy when teaching Presence Psychotherapy concepts and tools and to not teach or promote concepts in the model as your own or that of your business.

    Signature Required: By signing or typing your name below you (1) take full responsibility for any personal issues that may arise in the course of this training, and 2) acknowledge that you have read and understand the policies about withdrawals/refunds, admissions, schedule, photography/recording, the Code of Conduct.