( HS Anderson 150383 2025) Integrating IFS with other models for the treatment of complex PTSD

Course overview

Most modes of psychotherapy believe to have parts is pathological. NOT in Internal Family Systems (IFS). In IFS, the idea of multiplicity of the mind is normal. Every part has a good intention, and every part has value. Even for trauma survivors. In the treatment of trauma, IFS differs from traditional phase oriented treatments. Instead of starting with building resources in clients before processing traumatic memories, it welcomes extreme symptoms from the onset, learns about their positive protective intentions and gets their permission to access the traumatic wounds. IFS is the treatment method that all clinicians should know. Nearly all clients with a trauma history have innate abilities that help them improve their mental health if they listen to their parts. IFS does just that. IFS is an evidence based approach for clinicians working with traumatized clients. Once you see it in action, youll want to incorporate it into your practice. Clients will leave your office with skills to use outside the therapy room to help them master their emotions. This experiential training will show video demonstrations and include exercises and meditation techniques to use with your clients. Describe the IFS Model and ways to integrate IFS into your clinical practice. Identify and work with your clients parts. Identify and demonstrate how to work with the clinicians own parts Summarize an alternate view of symptoms and psychopathology, understanding that these are ways our clients are trying to protect themself from emotional pain and psychological wounding. Explain how IFS increases the therapists curious and compassionate self when working with difficult and challenging clients. Learn the neuroscience behind the healing process in IFS therapy