(HS Schwartz 095808 2016) Internal Family Systems Step By Step

Course overview

Session 1 - Introduction to IFS Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D. An overview of how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy achieves balance and harmony within the internal system. A key to accomplishing this is recognizing the difference between parts and Self and elevating the Self to an effective leadership position. When the Self is in the lead, the parts will provide input while respecting the leadership and ultimate decision-making of the Self. This session covers: *The evolution of IFS *The differences between parts and Self *How to work with Protectors and Exiles - two of the most common parts *The importance of permission in parts work *What makes the IFS approach unique Session 2 - From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis I Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D. *Identifying Parts - the First Steps *Unblending Parts from Self * Negotiating with protector through direct access *Strategies for Working with Exiles *Dealing with the fear of overwhelm Session 3 - From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis II Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D. * Getting permission from parts *Befriending fearful protectors *Witnessing the loneliness of the exile *Caring for the Exile *Integrating Positive Qualities *Indications and Counter-Indications for IFS