Description:
OPD Points: 10
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a highly effective, non-pathologising, and evidence-based psychotherapy for improving individuals mental well-being. IFS is an accessible and intuitive method which incorporates multiplicity of the personality, Self (spiritual core essence) and systems thinking to treat mental health issues. As an IFS-informed therapist, you will guide your client to explore their inner world, help them to identify and build relationships with parts of their personality, discover the role of their protective parts and assist them to understand the origins of their beliefs and emotions. This therapeutic modality can help release burdened emotions and beliefs and heal trauma.For many clients IFS is an intuitive approach, allowing them to relate to parts of their personality in a new way, release stuck emotions, and re-consolidate unhelpful beliefs. IFS offers an alternative to other talk therapies; instead of reflecting back on the client's personal narrative, the IFS therapist guides clients into a deeper relationship with their parts and guides them towards Self-healing. As an IFS client, they will gain clarity and relief through direct experience of their internal world, connect with their true inner potential, and may heal their trauma. As the therapist, you will not need to rely on your interpretation of their narrative, but will instead be on a journey with your client to discover the secret histories of their parts and witness the compassion and healing wisdom of their true Self.This is an intimate (18 persons maximum) live 2-day introductory professional development workshop in IFS for clinicians (counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, mental health clinicians and students!). This introductory IFS workshop introduces key concepts and therapeutic processes of IFS therapy with several experiential components, including live demonstrations, meditations, Q&A, and skills practice.Date of next workshop: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2024Day 1: 9:15 am to 4:30 pm – doors open from 9 am, we will start at 9:15 sharp.Day 2: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm – doors open from 9 am, we will start at 9:15 sharp.Cost: $600 fee per person ($550 course fee, $50 non-refundable admin fee). Enrolment confirmed upon payment.ACA Member DiscountACA members are eligible for a discounted rate of $450 if they book before September 5. ($400 course fee + a non-refundable $50 admin fee).Refund: The workshop fee is refundable up to 30 days before the start of the workshop.Maximum group size: 20 participants.Does not include meals: There will be a 15-minute tea break and a 30-minute lunch break each day. A selection of teas, coffees, water, and biscuits will be provided. Please bring your own lunch each day.Venue: Modjam/Dordong (Green) Kalamunda Community Centre, Crescent Rd, Kalamunda WA 6076, Australia
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
THE IFS INTRO WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDEInteractive lecturesDAY 1Introduction to the IFS Model of MindWhat is Internal Family Systems Therapy?Origins and influences of IFSGoals and assumptions of IFSThe growing evidence base of IFS therapyKey components of IFS theoryMultiplicitySystems ThinkingParts – Exiles, Managers, and Fire FightersThe SelfDAY 2IFS therapy processWorking with protectorsThe 6 F’sWorking with polarisationsWorking with exilesThe healing stepsIntegrationExperiential ComponentsDaily IFS meditationsHearing the theory is one thing. Experiencing it is another. Throughout the two days, there will be several IFS meditations to give you a direct experience of some of the topics covered in the lectures.Two live IFS demonstrationsOliver will demonstrate the IFS process with a volunteer from the workshop participants once a day. The demonstrations will last between 60 – 90 minutes, followed by a debrief with the volunteer and a Q and A.Practicing IFS's First StepsParticipants will be given the time and space to practice the IFS 6 Fs process of working with protectors on the final day of the workshop. This will be a real-play with each participant pairing up with another participant and taking on the role of client and therapist. If there is an uneven number of participants, one group will have three participants and rotate through the roles of client, therapist, and observer.BreaksThere will be a 15-minute tea break and a 30-minute lunch break each day. A selection of teas, coffees, water, and biscuits will be provided. Please bring your own lunch each day.
Presenter / Provider:
Oliver Brooke – Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist
Presenter Qualifications:
Oliver is a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Registered Professional Counsellor (ACA Level 4), and experienced group facilitator. He has worked in human services for over a decade and has more than five years of experience running adult education groups. Oliver has run behavior change groups, Relationship Education groups, and professional development workshops for Relationships Australia for 5 years.Oliver is known as a calm, welcoming, and thoughtful facilitator. He speaks clearly and with heart about the topics he is passionate about (especially everything IFS related!). As a presenter and group leader he is highly organised, offering structured workshops which provide digestible building blocks of knowledge reinforced with visual, live, or recorded examples. He is also flexible and follows the cues and needs of participants.You will receive engaging information delivered in an open and interactive manner. While you are in the role of participant Oliver welcomes all parts of you, including those who may feel skeptical about the course content. All curious questions are welcome – he believes it deepens the learning for all.Oliver knows that to take his clients through the process of healing, he must walk beside them. Oliver is committed to his own personal healing journey as an IFS client, committing to regular IFS therapy. He also commits to regular supervision with IFS Lead Trainer Kirsten Lundeberg from the IFS Institute and attends an advanced IFS consulting group with Robert Falconer fortnightly. Oliver integrates the IFS model into his day-to-day life and spiritual practices.“In the IFS workshop, I want to facilitate a safe interactive, and engaging experience. Where you will have the opportunity to learn the theory and process of IFS therapy. You will also experience several IFS mediations to meet some of your own parts, and two live demonstrations of IFS therapy, and I will provide you the time and space to practice IFS first steps yourself. I am very excited to have you in my group” – Oliver, December 2022
Car Parking:
Disabled Parking:
Yes
