(HS Sykes 059597 2023) Compassionate Approach to Addictive Processes: An IFS Lens on Substance Use, Eating, Gambling and More
Tracking # 20-1130690
Course overview
When faced with clients who are struggling with addictive processes, the conventional wisdom is simple: refer them out. However, the reality is clients frequently do not follow through with recommendations for group or intensive treatment, leaving you and your client with no viable options. IFS offers an innovative approach for moving forward. Alternatively, we view addictive behaviors as serving a vital function, protecting the client's system from emotional pain by any means possible. Other protectors escalate the cycle with harsh inner attacks and self-recrimination, only adding to underlying self-loathing and trauma. Join IFS expert and author Cece Sykes, LCSW, ACSW, for this experiential workshop to learn how to intervene in this cycle, create a collaborative clinical context, identify core IFS concepts, map and address addictive polarities, and set up safe access for addressing underlying trauma.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Disclosure statements
Financial: Cece Sykes maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the Center for Self-Leadership. She receives royalties as a published author. Cece Sykes receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cece Sykes is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Academy of Certified Social Workers, and the Internal Family Systems Association.