IFS Introduction Workshop
Presented by
Uri Talmor MA and Mary DuParri MA LPC
This workshop will present the basics of Internal Family Systems (IFS). It is offered for people unfamiliar and curious about IFS or those thinking of taking the Level 1 training. It is also a good refresher for clinicians who have completed Level 1. The workshop will include lecture, demonstration, visual aids, and large group discussion/question and answer.
By the end of this introductory
workshop participants will:
- Review the history and development of the Internal Family System Model of therapy.
- Explore and discuss the basic assumptions of IFS in regard to nonpathological
multiplicity of mind and the concept of Self.
- Be introduced to and review the goals of IFS therapy.
- Understand the concept of releasing uncomfortable feelings and beliefs, which allows
harmony and balance in the inner system.
- Review and have a general knowledge of the three categories of subpersonalities that
most often present in therapy: manager parts, firefighter parts, exiled parts.
- Learn the dynamics of the three-group system.
- Review the IFS concept of Self and its role and effectiveness as a leader in the system.
- Discuss and identify the qualities of Self: curiosity, compassion, confidence, courage,
clarity, creativity, connectedness, and calmness.
- Review the power of working with the client's Self in therapy.
- Discuss the benefits of IFS therapy.
- Explore and discuss the therapeutic relationship as it applies to the IFS therapist.
- Discuss, review and clarify material covered during the workshop.
When: May 4, 2008 10:00am to 5:00pm
Where: 300 Chesterfield Center
Suite 120
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Cost: $65
$40 for students
$10 off for attendees sighing up with 3 or more colleagues from the same agency
Important: Very limited space for this event
For more information or a registration
form, contact:
Uri Talmor MA
Phone: (636) 489-8809
Email: utalmor@gamil.com
or
Mary DuParri MA, LPC
Phone: (314) 205-9344
Email: maryduparri@swbell.net