The Internal Family Systems Model will be presented by Dick Schwartz in two workshops:

An Introduction to The Internal Family Systems Model 1 - 3 May 2010

Internal Family Systems is at the forefront of a movement in psychotherapy toward a more collaborative approach that relies on clients' intuitive wisdom. One of the fastest growing approaches in the field today, and voted among the top seven orientations by MFTs, Internal Family Systems offers a clear, non-pathological, and empowering understanding of human problems and philosophy of practice that allows both therapist and client to enter the nourishing, sacred state of flow in which healing occurs. IFS practices are designed to release the compassion, curiosity, and creativity that lie beneath the protective parts of our clients so as to bring open-hearted healing to themselves and their relationships with family members. In that process, they are able to unload the extreme beliefs, emotions, and sensations that burden their lives, allowing the light of the Self (in the spiritual sense of the word, comparable to the soul) to fully shine.

Developed over the past twenty years by Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D., noted family therapist, author, and historian, the Internal Family Systems model offers both a conceptual umbrella under which a wide variety of practices from different approaches can be grounded and guided, as well as a set of original techniques for creating safety, accompanying clients on fascinating and healing inner journeys, and fostering soul-to-soul connection in couples and families. It is a simple yet sophisticated integration of intra-psychic and family theory and technique, and of psychology and spirituality. In bringing the beauty of systems thinking to all levels of human phenomena, IFS reveals remarkable parallels. Internal Family Systems therapy:

• works with couples, families, groups, and children
• is particularly effective in healing trauma safely, without backlash or overwhelm
• helps therapist stay centered and open-hearted
• provides a user-friendly language for therapy that encourages disclosure and empathy
• brings therapist and client into contact with the beauty and joy that lies beneath protectiveness
• is extremely respectful of client's pace and leadership
• reduces 'resistance' by appreciating and respecting client's protective parts
• establishes an enjoyable, collaborative partnership between therapist and client

Cost for An Introduction to The Internal Family Systems Model: £350 if paid before 1 March 2010, £400 if paid after this date. Please book this event as soon as you can and with a non returnable deposit of £100. The full amount needs to paid by March 1st for the early booking offer to apply. (Apply)

The Treatment of Trauma and The Internal Family Systems Model 4 - 5 May 2010

Internal Family Systems is at the forefront of a movement in psychotherapy toward a more collaborative approach that relies on clients' intuitive wisdom. One of the fastest growing approaches in the field today, and voted among the top seven orientations by MFTs, Internal Family Systems offers a clear, non-pathological, and empowering understanding of human problems and philosophy of practice that allows both therapist and client to enter the nourishing, sacred state of flow in which healing occurs. IFS practices are designed to release the compassion, curiosity, and creativity that lie beneath the protective parts of our clients so as to bring open-hearted healing to themselves and their relationships with family members. In that process, they are able to unload the extreme beliefs, emotions, and sensations that burden their lives, allowing the light of the Self (in the spiritual sense of the word, comparable to the soul) to fully shine.

Developed over the past two decades, the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is one of the fastest growing approaches to psychotherapy today. IFS offers both a conceptual umbrella under which a variety of practices and different approaches can be grounded and guided, and a set of original techniques for creating safety and fostering Self-to-Self connection in couples and families.

This presentation will provide an introduction to the basics of the IFS model and its use with attachment and trauma. An overview of IFS, clinical applications, as well as a live demonstration by Dr. Schwartz will be presented.

• identify the basic theory and principles of Internal Family Systems therapy
• know how to access their clients' Self- a core of compassion and other leadership qualities
• deal with client 'resistance' more effectively and with less effort
• know how to utilize the clients' Self to repair attachment injuries
• recognize the IFS model as an internal attachment
• identify the parallels between external and internal attachment styles
• identify the effects of trauma on parts and Self
• utilize the model in treating trauma
• gain an awareness of their own parts and how those parts impact therapy
• apply IFS principles to transference and counter-transference

Cost for The Treatment of Trauma and The Internal Family Systems Model: £250 if paid before 1 March 2010, £275 if paid after this date. Please book this event as soon as you can and with a non returnable deposit of £100. The full amount needs to paid by March 1st for the early booking offer to apply. (Apply)

Should you wish to attend both courses the cost will be £500 if paid before 1 March 2010, £575 if paid after this date. Please book this event as soon as you can and with a non returnable deposit of £100. The full amount needs to paid by March 1st for the early booking offer to apply. (Apply