Introduction to Internal Family Systems: An 2-day experiential workshop for getting started with IFS

Presented by Lauren Williams, LSW, MSS, CTP, CRS, CFRS (she/her/they/them) 

Date & Time: Friday March 28th and Saturday March 29th, 2025, 9am-5pm Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday, both with a 1 hour lunch break

Cost: $499| $350 students (*write to us if cost is your only barrier)

In Person Event at the Phoenix Center – 524 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063

14 CE Hours for NBCC, PA LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT and Psychologists

 About The Workshop:

Description: This is a unique 2-day Experiential Introduction and Overview of the Internal Family Systems model of therapy. In this CE workshop for professionals, together as a group we will explore the key concepts of IFS, engage in experiential exercises, learn skills to get started with guided practices, and warm up to practice working with protector parts. This blend of experiential and didactic methods is for professionals in a variety of settings and is for those with any and all familiarity with IFS as well as those who are just starting to become curious. Participants will leave with applicable ways to begin incorporating IFS into their practice and will benefit from personal growth opportunities. No matter your level of experience, you will learn something new and make new connections inside and out.

This training workshop is for therapists and mental health workers in both trauma-informed and trauma-focused settings and is for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Come learn with Lauren! Lauren has completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 training through the IFS Institute, has been a Practice Assistant for a Level 1 training, and enjoys sharing IFS with others.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the key concepts and principles of IFS Therapy
2. Describe qualities of Self-energy and Self as the healing agent
3. Describe and identify Protectors and Exiles
4. Develop skills to get started using IFS in your practice

Please follow the following steps to pay and register for this workshop:

Step 1: Pay for event using Paypal Button Below.

Step 2: Fill out registration form – YOU MUST USE THE SAME EMAIL YOU USE FOR PAYPAL WHEN YOU FILL OUT THE EVENT REGISTRATION FORM. 

Step 3: You will hear from us with a confirmation email (same you used for PayPal and registration) indicating your registration and information about the event in a few days. All materials will be directed to the same email address including your certificate.

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Your eTicket will be emailed after payment to your PayPal email address.

For folks traveling from out of town, there is a new beautiful bed and breakfast just 1 block from the Phoenix Center that we recommend. It is within walking distance of downtown Media and plenty of shops/restaurants – https://www.gifford-risleyhouse.com. Mention Phoenix Center for a reduced rate.

No Conflicts of Interest or outside commercial support have been declared by the presenter or others involved in the program.

This workshop is designed primarily for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and therapists but other professionals may also find it helpful. The instruction designed at the introductory level (though many intermediate and advanced professionals may also find it helpful).

CE Program Policies and Procedures related to Refunds/Cancellations, Grievances, and Conflicts of Interest can be found here.

For the workshop schedule or other details or questions about the workshop, please contact us at [email protected].

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Continuing Education (CE) Approval Statements relevant to this workshop:

• Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC (Lic. #004115) has been approved as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
• Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychologists (Lic. # PSY000215) to offer continuing education for psychologists.
• Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7013. Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy, LLC maintains responsibility for the program.