Come join Richard Schwartz, PH.D. the developer of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) for a weekend workshop!
Internal Family Systems is a powerfully transformative, evidence-based model of psychotherapy. IFS believes that the mind is naturally made up of parts, and that is a healthy, functional way for our psyche to function. Our inner parts contain valuable qualities, and our core Self knows how to heal, allowing us to become integrated and whole. In IFS all parts are welcome.
In this conference, Dick Schwartz will review the IFS model and discuss how to use it in working with couples and families healing from trauma. He will discuss his work in stepping in for the parts to help each individuals Self connect, as well as using witnessing to work on one person’s parts, while their partner or family member witnesses and gains a deeper understanding and appreciation for them. He will show video of his work with couples and families, and there may be an opportunity for a live demonstration with a couple.
IFS has become a significant movement, with clinicians throughout the world engaging in training in the model. It is a new, empowering paradigm for understanding and harmonizing the mind and, thereby, larger human systems. One that can help people heal and can help the world become a more compassionate place. Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD, a leading expert in the field of trauma, stated, “IFS opens up a path to self-acceptance and self-leadership. IFS is one of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy.” At this conference, Dick will discuss how he works with couples, and each partners’ parts using IFS, in order to create more lasting change and connection.