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Digital Seminar

Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: Core Principles, Skills and Integration Considerations for Clinical Practice


Speaker:
Stacy Ruse, LPC
Duration:
6 Hours 04 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, FR, and IT, handouts in EN, ES, DE, FR, and IT
Copyright:
11 Mar, 2024
Product Code:
POS059831
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

The buzz around IFS therapy is undeniable among therapists.

They're raving about its non-pathologizing approach and telling everyone that it’s allowed them to delve into deeper work with greater ease, fostering sessions that feel collaborative, fluid, and more authentic than ever before.

And now with this 1-day course, you can get a robust learning experience complete with lectures, demonstrations, and practical real-world applications that will deepen your understanding of the IFS framework and enhance your therapeutic skills.

You’ll join Stacy Ruse, LPC who specializes in using IFS therapy for gentle and effective trauma work with clients and provides consultation to help other clinicians reach their full potential using the IFS model.

With her specialized guidance and expertise, integrating IFS therapy concepts into your practice will feel easy and natural…adding new and beneficial dimensions to your work right away.

You’ll end this program better able to navigate complex trauma with confidence, facilitate healing conversations, and guide clients toward profound transformation.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your therapeutic approach and make a lasting impact on your clients' healing journey.

Register now!

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.

Credit


Self-Study Credit

This self-study program consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements. 



Handouts

Speaker

Stacy Ruse, LPC's Profile

Stacy Ruse, LPC Related seminars and products


Stacy Ruse, LPC, a pioneer in the trauma field, weaves together IFS, EMDR, and Somatic therapy that honors and unites transpersonal and ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience. As the founder of Aglow Counseling, Stacy provides global training and clinical consultation, specializing in inclusive, heart-centered approaches. She is an IFS Clinical Consultant, EMDR Consultant, and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500). Stacy is known for her compassionate presence and integrative, embodied approach to deep healing.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stacy Ruse is the owner of Aglow Counseling and has an employment relationship with Mindfully. She receives compensation as a consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Stacy Ruse is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacy Ruse is a member of EMDRIA, the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, and the Longmont Area Psychotherapy Network.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com.


Please Note

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.


Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social workers
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Others in caring profession

Outline

Introduction to the IFS Model

  • Brief history of IFS
  • Basic assumptions and holistic approach
  • Inclusivity, cultural humility, and competency
  • Therapeutic and clinical applications

The Self-Led Therapist

  • The core self
  • The 8 C’s of IFS therapy
  • Self-qualities extended
  • How to distinguish self from parts

IFS Therapy Guide to Parts

  • Types of parts
  • How do we clinically relate to parts?
  • Managers: the proactive parts
  • Firefighters: the reactive parts
  • Exiles: the wounded & shadowed parts
  • Guided practice

Foundational IFS Therapy Step-by-Step

  • Unblending the system for emotional regulation
  • The 6 F’s of IFS: Getting to Know Parts
  • Shifting to inner story & connection
  • Getting to know exiles
  • Integration work
  • Video demo – IFS therapy in action
  • Integration with other models

Evidence, Research Limitations, and Treatment Risks

  • Examining the current research and research limitations
  • Addressing potential risks
  • Contraindications and other considerations

Objectives

  1. Discuss integrating the "observer self" concept in psychotherapy by quantifying its impact on enhancing client introspection and self-reflection.
  2. Summarize the fundamental principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS)therapy and how they apply to clinical practice.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of how therapists' awareness of their internal processes impacts their clinical work, the therapeutic relationship and client interactions.
  4. Evaluate the preliminary support for IFS as a promising practice for the treatment of PTSD among adults with a history of childhood trauma.
  5. Utilize the Internal Family Systems model to enhance self-awareness and improve interpersonal skills in clients.
  6. Examine the potential risks, contraindications, and other considerations associated with using the IFS model.

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