AN INTIMACY FROM THE INSIDE OUT (IFIO)-INFORMED WORKSHOP:
FOSTERING CONNECTION WITH IFS AND EFT IN COUPLES THERAPY

​​LIVE ONLINE TRAINING 

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“Therapists will get a chance to practice and embody their understanding of the model in order to shift dyads from a protective stance to a connecting dance.” ~ Liz Phillips, RP, IFS Certified Therapist

DATE/TIME
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY11th & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12th 2022
10:00AM - 6:00PM U.S. Eastern Time each day

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE TRAINING VIA ZOOM WITH PARTICIPATION REQUIRED (CAMERA ON & BREAKOUT ROOMS).
​THIS TRAINING WILL BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE TO PAID PARTICIPANTS FOR 2 WEEKS ACCESS ONLY.  
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MEET THE PRESENTER

Liz Phillips, LP

Liz finds passion and purpose working with couples! She is a program graduate of the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy and a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto, Canada.  Liz is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) certified therapist with IFS Institute. To further expand upon her training, she achieved level 2 training in both Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and completed core skills of Emotionally Focused Therapy. Liz regularly conducts IFIO-informed workshops for clinicians and has a couples focused private practice. You can catch Liz's recent media interviews here. 

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DESCRIPTION

Integrate two complementary and powerful approaches: Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Both offer intrapsychic and interpersonal transformation in couples therapy.
 
Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) is an evidence based experiential model of couples therapy originating from Richard Schwartz’s highly regarded Internal Family Systems model (IFS). IFS is one of the most popular treatment approaches in the individual therapy world. The application of IFS to the couple system allows for both the relational and individual healing and growth.
 
IFIO is similar in concept but a different format from EFT. The IFIO model integrates aspects of psychodynamic theory, systems theory, neuroscience and mindfulness. This fosters deep intrapsychic work and interpersonal exploration. It's a powerful relationship therapy model with applications for both individual and couples psychotherapy.

The IFIO model blends attachment revision process work within the client and relational work between both partners. By inviting the exploration of each partner’s internal life, couples are supported for envisioning a lively dance that includes:

• Communicating well
• Repairing inevitable rupture
• Balancing the emotional needs of both individuals as well as the relationship
• Exploring authentic heartfelt connection

  
This workshop provides an overview and introduction to the IFIO framework and protocol. EFT will be compared, contrasted, and interwoven throughout. Therapists will learn how to apply key elements of IFS within their couples therapy sessions to deepen connection, foster attachment security, and create key change events both between and within the couple’s relationship.
 
This educational program will include lecture, video case demonstrations, experiential exercises to teach and integrate skills and interventions.
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Program Objectives:

1. Explain the IFIO protocol - the framework for doing couples therapy within IFS
2. Compare and contrast the EFT model to the IFIO model
3. Apply tools that will enable attendees to apply their knowledge and skills in the couples work via handouts and other resources
4. Evaluate and develop interest in IFIO ad a transformative method of couple’s work
5. Explain the full IFIO framework/protocol for doing couples therapy
6. Identify how each person’s internalized protective system creates unintentional conflict in the couples.
7. Identify the IFS conceptualization of “parts” in a person’s system; how those parts adopt extreme roles (usually during painful historical experiences) and how the parts enact painful patterns in a couple’s system while longing for a different outcome
8. Explain how to help couples move from reactivity (self-protection) to safe connection
9. Distinguish the therapist's own IFS and identify their own parts-“therapist parts”
10. Indicate how to de-pathologize clients’ coping strategies
11. Demonstrate an IFIO couple’s session with live-demonstration
12. Determine therapists’ own parts to deepen their understanding of how those parts might interfere and/or provide countertransference within the IFIO therapy
13. Apply the IFS model to therapist’s self-energy

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GENERAL SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO MINOR MODIFICATIONS)

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11th 
10:00a-11:00a   Introduction to IFIO and this workshop
11:00a-12:00p   IFS basics
12:00p-12:15p   [Break]
12:15p-1:30p     Introduction to the IFIO model through group exercise
1:30p-2:30p        [Lunch Break]
2:30a-4:00p        Meditation on parts, IFIO: Tracking: You-turn, Horizontal
4:00p-4:15p        [Break]
4:15p-5:30p        IFIO: Tracking - Hopes, Fears, Invitation
5:30p-6:00p        EFT and IFIO: Similarities/Differences

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12th 
10-:00a-10:45a   Meditation and Q&A
10:45a-11:45a     IFIO: Alliance and Contracting
11:45a-12:00p     [Break]
12:00p-1:00p        IFIO: Courageous Communications
1:00p-2:00p           [Lunch Break]
2:00p-3:45p           Live Demonstration
3:45p-4:00p           [Break]
4:00p-5:30p           Therapist Parts and Countertransference
5:30p-6:00p           Q&A, Wrap-up

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​TARGET AUDIENCE
Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Psychologists
*Must be a licensed (or pre-licensed) mental health professional

LEVEL
Intermediate

PRE-REQUISITE
EFT Externship or other foundational EFT training and/or basic IFS training recommended.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS  R. CASSIDY SEMINARS 
This event is co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars, P.O. Box 14473, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Satisfactory Completion
Participants must have paid tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate. Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates will be available following course completion and payment of the fee ($40) directly to R. Cassidy at www.ceuregistration.com

Psychologists
R. Cassidy Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 13 CE hours
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0018. 13 clock hours. Live online
Psychoanalysts
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychoanalysts. #P-0005.
13 clock hours. Live online.

Social Workers
CA and Other States: Most states accept continuing education courses offered by either CE Sponsors for APA, (which R. Cassidy Seminars is) or will accept the approval of other state licensing boards of the same license type. Some states, either do not require pre-approval of courses, or will allow licensees to retroactively file for course approval themselves. Check with your board to obtain a final ruling.
 IL-SWs: Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #159.000785. 
13 CE hours.
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider (#0006) of continuing education for licensed social workers. This program is approved for 13 contact hours Live online.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for
 13 clock hours, #RCST110701

Counselors/Marriage and Family Therapists
CA and Other States: Most states accept continuing education courses offered by approved providers with national providerships or will accept the approvals of other state licensing boards of the same license type. Others, either do not require pre-approval of courses, or will allow licensees to retroactively file for course approval themselves. R. Cassidy Seminars is an approved provider with two national providerships, as well as holding many individual state license type approvals. Check with your board to obtain a final ruling.
IL-MFTs: Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #168-000141. 13 hours.
NY-LMHCs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0015. 13 contact hours. Live online.
NY-LMFTs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0011. 13 contact hours. Live online.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for 13 clock hours, #RCST110701
TX: Approved CE Sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists. Provider #151 13 CE hours.

Creative Arts Therapists
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists, #CAT-0005. 13 contact hours. Live online.

Chemical Dependency Counselors
CA: Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider #4N-00-434-0555 for 13 CEHs. CCAPP is an ICRC member which has reciprocity with most ICRC member states
TX: Provider approved by the TCBAP Standards Committee, Provider No. 1749-06, 13 hours general. Expires 3/31/5051.  Complaints about provider or workshop content may be directed to the TCBAP Standards Committee, 1005 Congress Avenue, Ste. 460, Austin, Texas 78701, Fax Number (515) 476-7597.

Educators
TX: R. Cassidy Seminars is an approved provider with the Texas Education Agency CPE# 501456. This course is 13 CE Hours.

Nurses
CA: Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CeP15554, for 13 contact hours


Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact us 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.

Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.

You may also check the R. Cassidy website to see if your state and license (excluding nurses) are listed. However, YOU, the participant, are ultimately responsible for verifying this information with your state board. 

CE Grievance Policy:
R. Cassidy and The South Florida Community for EFT seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to admin@southfloridaeft.com and be sure to include your full name and contact number. Grievances will receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. 

There is no commercial support or conflicts of interest for this program. 

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INVESTMENT

$425 Regular Rate
$375 Early Rate (before 12/31) 
$325 Special Discount Rate (F/T graduate students, active/former military, pre-licensed interns, ICEEFT certified trainers or supervisors/sups-in-training)

DEI Scholarship Application
*Apply for one of our diversity/equity/inclusion scholarships! We provide various amounts of DEI scholarships. These scholarships are strictly reserved for those who work in an agency, non-profit, or community mental health setting and/or predominantly with minority/marginalized populations. Read the full qualifying criteria on the application.  

$40 for 13 CEs paid post-training directly to R. Cassidy Seminars 

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