PRESENCE PSYCHOTHERAPY

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  • This 16 hour virtual program for mental health professionals covers the basic theory and the protocol of the IFS model. Presence practices that help clients increase awareness of SELF will be included.

    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 with powerpoint slides, then demonstrated with a live or video session excerpt, followed by break-out room triad groups where participants can practice what they just learned. These interactive triad groups provide each participant will the 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. Each triad 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 has a deep understanding of this model" - Richard Schwartz

    Dates


    Sept '22 Course:

    Fri Sept 9th: 12:30-2:45
    Sat Sept 10th: 1-4:15
    Fri Sept 22nd: 12:30-2:30
    Sat Sept 23rd : 1-4:30
    Fri Oct 4th: 12:30-2:30
    Sat Oct 5th: 1-4:30

    Tuition


    Early Registration: Register by 5/31/22: $435.00.
    Regular Registration: On or After 6/1/22: $485.

    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 3 of 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
    - List the 5 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 clients.

    CEs:


    CEU Information

    For information about CEs for Psychologists, social workers, family therapists and LPCs please contact michellelepakLCSW@gmail.com Program Syllabus

    This program is designed for Mental Health Professionals who are new to, or beginners in the IFS model.

    Practice Leaders


    Bios and C.V.s


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  • Withdrawals/Refunds: Participants who wish to withdraw from the training program must do so in writing. If cancellation occurs prior to 7 days before the first day of training begins, 80% 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. Please submit a written grievance to: Commonwealth Educational Seminars, 1 (800) 376-3345 or email CommonwealthSeminars@gmail.com/ 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.
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