AN 'INTRODUCTION TO IFS' OR EQUIVALENT MUST BE UNDERTAKEN PRIOR TO ANY OF THE APPLIED DEMOS WORKSHOP SERIES.

NB THIS 1-2-3rd SERIES CAN BE WATCHED IN ANY ORDER!

SESSION TIMES - AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney)

Session 1 - working with a new Client (Eating Disorder)

Tuesday 11th June 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Session 2 - working with a new Client (Anxiety-Worthlessness)

Thursday 13th June 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Session 3 - - working with an ongoing Client (low-level depression)

Tuesday 18th June 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Session 4 - working with an ongoing Client (Trauma)

Thursday 20th June from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Commence with either Series I (4 individual sessions), Series II (one client over 4 sessions) or Series III (4 individual sessions) in the Applied IFS Demo workshops series. All use IFS as the lens or central spine of the work, offering practical modelling and application through an experiential orientation.

In this series of recorded video demonstrations and discussion, this study group will build on their existing knowledge from the IFS Introduction and offer discussion and further learning with 4 demonstrations of recorded client sessions.

IFSI Level 3 trained and certified, Individual and Family Therapist Simon d'Orsogna will offer these Applied IFS Demos Online, in group sessions via the ZOOM platform (8 hours series total).

Recordings of these sessions will be NOT made available, to respect client permissions. To see the demo you must attend the session at the given time.

The focus in this series is on getting a lived 'in-the-room' sense of the practical approach modelling through a variety of experiential techniques in action. Having choice points elaborated and discussion throughout demonstrates the efficacy of the IFS lens and a Self-led attitude. Participants in the APPLIED IFS - Online Demos will deepen their understanding of the IFS approach through examples, commentary and reflection. NB this is not an IFSI Level 1-2-3 training.

Suitable to professionals (therapists, psychologists, counsellors, certified coaches, expressive and therapeutic arts practitioners, and social workers) who have completed at least the Introductory Workshop Series or similar - basic language and concepts are assumed to preserve the groups's learning.

The Enriching-Deepening workshops, Small Study Groups, IFS Online Circle and Continuity Program, and Level 1 Training will be natural next steps to those who have completed this workshop.

Testimonials from attendees of Simon's recent Applied IFS Demos workshops in this online format:

Simon's explanations at crucial points during the demos were perfect. Each time a question popped up for me, he'd stop the video and explain an important step but even more importantly for me, he'd highlight a subtle nuance of IFS therapy, which I would have missed if I'd just read about it or it hadn't been pointed out. AND to be able to ask individual questions about the demo was so beneficial.

Very inspirational and consolidating!

The format of the course, watching demonstrations with explanations interspersed by an experienced trained therapist, assisted with understanding the IFS process and provided tangible examples/suggestions that can be readily incorporated into your own practice.

I found the online demos so valuable. There is nothing to me like learning like this. It was such a lovely slow pace I was able to connect and process what was being said.

Demos provide more insight and depth to the IFS experience, from both client and therapist perspectives. Very informative and helpful to witness IFS in action. Highly recommended.

I found the demo course to be so valuable and I am very thankful for the opportunity to participate! The visual/experiential format of watching demos was excellent and I felt that my "book learning" was greatly enhanced by seeing the use of IFS concepts in-session. My thanks to those who were willing to be filmed for this learning to take place.

Excellent way of learning the techniques of IFS. Simon has an easy way of explaining the steps in realtime, and presents the application of IFS with such compassion and care.

A very good display of IFS in various contexts . Very informative, well presented and especially well explained and demonstrated. Would highly recommend.

It was very helpful seeing the theory put into practice. The therapist's approach was very appropriate to each situation and that was an important aspect to witness - that this deep work should not be hurried or even outcome-driven.

It is always good to see a demo. I find that it stays more in the memory, brings my book learning to life.

The dynamic of watching a demonstration and then having the key IFS processes and questions explained really helps with understanding how the skills/techniques can be applied. The four demonstrations illustrated the therapeutic power of a number of key elements including: maintaining a non-judgmental and curious stance; exploring how the client is living the story in their lives; using the clients own language wherever possible; acknowledging, accepting and seeking permission from all parts. In doing so, I also found it encouraged me to be more aware of when I was able to use these techniques and when I slipped into my "need to be the expert" parts. Overall, while I am still learning IFS, I feel my general counselling skills have been enhanced.

Who is this for?

Participation is for those working as therapists and counsellors, mental health clinicians, or students in accredited graduate training programs - and have completed an IFS Introduction workshop (6hrs min). Practitioners working experientially and wholistically will find this approach broadens and makes more focused their existing work through using the steps of the IFS 'parts' model. Basic knowledge of the IFS model, steps and language is assumed, and will not be covered here.

Note - these workshops qualify for equivalent hours of specialised training that may be counted towards Continuing Professional Development according to requirements set down by your accrediting body. Registered health professionals have a responsibility to ensure that they continue to maintain, enhance and extend their knowledge and skills throughout their working lives.

See Guidelines on continuing professional development (CPD) from the Australian Psychological Society and Guidelines on continuing professional development (CPD) set down by the Psychology Registration Board of Australia.

The Australian Psychological Society advise that APS Members may accrue Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours by participating in activities that they determine to be relevant to their specific professional approaches, and professional development goals. CPD activities do not need to be endorsed by the APS. A certificate of attendance will be available to participants who attend all sessions.

Fees

GENERAL TICKET - IFS DEMOS (4 x 120 min) TOTAL $349.24

- $330 General Ticket (including GST), plus Eventbrite ticketing fees.

Dates

Session 1 - Tuesday 11th June 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Session 2 - Thursday 13th June 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Session 3 - Tuesday 18th June 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Session 4 - Thursday 20th June from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

This workshop will be conducted online, over the Zoom online conferencing platform.

Upon payment and acceptance into the course, instructions on links to Zoom will be sent out to participants. Links will be sent in the day ahead of each session. Please whitelist the Eventbrite domain, and check your spamcatcher/social/marketing folder if you don't receive the expected link.

Workshop size - 18 maximum

The size of this 4 session workshop is limited to 18. These sessions will NOT be recorded.

A certificate of attendance will be sent to those who attend all sessions in-person.

Early registration is encouraged as previous post-Introduction workshops have sold out in the last series.

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BIO

Simon d’Orsogna is a therapist, clinical trainer/facilitator, and systems-oriented coach based in Melbourne, with individual and organizational clients across Australia and the globe. He provides psychotherapy, process consultancy and adult developmental coaching.

Based in Melbourne, Simon is a certified Kegan-Lahey Immunity to Change coach, process consultant and integrative therapist, and an Associate Instructor with the US Coherence Psychology Institute. Simon facilitates experiential learning workshops in Australia, including through 2016-18 offered a training series introducing Internal Family Systems to Australia, and since 2017 brought the first IFS official trainings from Dr Richard Schwartz's US-based IFS Institute. He is IFSI's International Partner in Australia and New Zealand, and is a Level 3 IFS practitioner with training specializations working with couples and working with survivors of trauma. Simon has facilitated and arranged more than 280 days of Internal Family Systems trainings and workshops since 2015. He has organised and led trainings of Coherence Therapy, Dreamwork in Groups, Systemic Family and Group Constellations, Person Centred Experiential Therapies, and Polyvagal informed Clinical Practice in the region. He has presented at the US annual IFS Conference as well as in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and across Australia and New Zealand.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the signature work of Dr Richard Schwartz PhD, see more at www.IFS-Institute.com

As a clinical treatment IFS is rated effective to improve general functioning and well-being by the US National Registry for Evidence-based Programs and Practices as an evidence-based practice. In addition, it has been rated promising for each of: improving phobia, panic, and generalized anxiety disorders and symptoms; physical health conditions and symptoms; personal resilience/self-concept; and depression and depressive symptoms. For more read here.

Further Internal Family Systems Institute (IFSI) certified Level 1 trainings in Australia and NZ are planned to run online in 2021 and 2022. This workshop will be useful preparation for a formal certification program and for ongoing learning.

FAQS

What should I bring to the workshop?

BRING:

Basic knowledge of the IFS model and process from previous workshops or training - as well as curiosity, willingness to taste and try things out ("Yes, and..."), a sense of humour, and a heart-oriented openness to the multiplicity of self. Preparedness to do the U-turn (aka attend to your own work) - "if you are feeling it, it's probably yours".

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

See the link at the bottom of the brief bio to the right.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Tickets are transferable to suitably experienced colleagues who have completed the Introductory workshop series, or similar hours of introductory material. Please advise if you do exchange tickets so we can update certificates of attendance, name tags (where live), and lists.

What is the refund policy?

Due to the limited size of each course, a refund can only be issued if cancellation notification is received 30 days prior to the workshop - less a $75.00 administration fee per person. Existing registrants will be sent the refund, and should return any materials sent. We cannot reimburse any expenses you may have incurred, but we will reimburse the cost of travel insurance directly related to attending this workshop, on receipt of your insurance receipt. If you cannot attend, a suitably qualified substitute may attend in your place, assuming you forward all materials or information to them. Courses are pre-paid. We do not take money at the door.

We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond our control at our discretion. Workshop fees will be re-imbursed in full should cancellation be necessary. Eventbrite booking fees are not refunded, in accordance with their policy.