IFS: A Conceptual Overview

PA: State College, Altoona, Pittsburgh, Scranton; WV: Morgantown

9am to 3pm with a break for lunch at any of these locations: 9/13/2012 State College, 10/9/2012 Altoona, 10/19/2012 Pittsburgh, 10/26/2012 Scranton, 11/8/2012 Morgantown

This is a one day/5 CEU overview of IFS offered at 5 different locations around Pennsylvania.  Participants will be introduced to the basic concepts of this extraordinary non-pathologizing model, and be introduced to its systemic, experiential, ego state therapy approach.
 
The key concepts of this model: the Self, Exiled parts containing negative experiences, feelings and beliefs, and protective parts (Managers and Firefighters) which attempt to keep the exiles from reaching consciousness and dominating our perspective, will be explored through lecture, discussion, power point slides, and a video of an actual session.
 
We will discuss the emergence of Self-presence by encouraging parts to Unblend, and introduce the healing processes of Witnessing, Retrieval, and Unburdening of wounded and extreme parts.
 
The value of both therapist and client Self-presence and welcoming of all parts with acceptance and non-judgment will be emphasized as essential to the healing environment.
 
Participants will learn the difference between Insight (client has Self-presence) and Direct Access (client is blended with a part) methods of processing.
 
This course was designed to provide an overview of the model for people with little or no previous exposure to IFS.  It is also a thorough didactic preparation for those interested in attending our intensive experiential "Introduction to IFS: Working Systemically With the Parts of the Person" workshop.

$50