Internal Family Systems Therapy

Not currently open for registration.

Please sign up for our mailing list to be notified when registration becomes available.

Sign Up for our Mailing List

Delivery: In-Person

Internal Family Systems Therapy: An Introduction for Curious Professionals

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz and is perhaps the most validating and healing form of psychotherapy that exists today. The IFS model invites us to approach our and others’ internal worlds with curiosity, compassion, connectedness, clarity, courage, calm, confidence, and creativity. IFS asserts that each of us has many parts inside of us who, through trauma or other emotional injury, are catapulted into specific roles in order to keep us safe. IFS allows us to heal our parts, release them from these roles, and cultivate harmonious internal relationships and interactions.  

This workshop will integrate didactic and experiential components to support professionals in learning the IFS model to use with clients in a professional setting--no previous IFS knowledge required. Participants can expect elements of the training to incorporate lecture components, lively Q &A, live demonstration, group case study activity, practice breakout sessions, and the opportunity to explore a range of creative IFS tools that can be readily integrated into their practice. 

IFS allows us to heal our parts, release them from these roles, and cultivate harmonious internal relationships and interactions. 

At the conclusion of the training participants will be able to: 1. Explain an overview of the IFS model including different parts and Self.  2. Describe one of the steps (the 6F’s) in IFS when working with a part.  3. Demonstrate awareness of therapist's parts that get activated in a client session. 4. Integrate basic IFS principles, language and techniques into their work.

This workshop is appropriate for all levels of practitioners.

Instructors:

Lauren Sullivan (she/her/hers), M.Ed. M.S., NCC, CETII, IFS Certified is a trauma-informed therapist practicing at the Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy located in Media, PA. Lauren specializes in working with women, adolescents, young adults and parents. She is a graduate of Villanova University (Counseling- Clinical Mental Health). She utilizes the IFS model in her professional practice, consultations and trainings, and in her own personal growth. Prior to working as a counselor, she spent her career in education and is the mother to three teen children. 

Rachel Longer (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified IFS Therapist, & Certified Experiential Therapist (II) practicing in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Rachel founded Acorn Psychotherapy in 2021 and specializes in working with women, LGBTQIA+ folks, & couples. In addition to her private practice, Rachel also works as a trauma therapist at The Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy. Rachel is a graduate of the Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. When she’s not working, you can find Rachel reading fantasy novels, doing jig-saw puzzles, or cooking.

This program will be held in-person unless health regulations require otherwise.

Our location is:

Bryn Mawr College
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
300 Airdale Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010