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The U-Model in Action: Part 1: Combining IFS and ACT for Clinical Practice – A Workshop Series on Integrating Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Enhanced Therapeutic Outcomes

Virtual

Tuesday, April 8 2025
3:15 PMTuesday, April 8 2025
2:15 PMTuesday, April 8 2025
1:15 PMTuesday, April 8 2025
12:15 PMTuesday, April 8 2025
11:15 AMTuesday, April 8 2025
9:15 AM

Dr. Rivka Edery is a skilled, committed and empathetic therapist focusing on trauma and complex PTSD. She holds a doctorate in clinical and applied psychology and is licensed as a clinical social worker. Her dedication lies in aiding individuals in overcoming abandonment issues, complex trauma and attachment challenges. Employing proven methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) she supports clients in their quest, for strength, health and secure connections.

Course Description

This comprehensive 4-part workshop series will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in your clinical practice. The U-Model, an innovative framework, will guide you through the process of combining these two powerful modalities to enhance therapeutic outcomes for a wide range of clients, including those in foster care who may have experienced significant trauma.

Credits

This course is eligible for 2 continuing education credits.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for Psychologists, LMHCs, MFTs, Social Workers, LPCs, and Counselors.

Workshop Level

Introductory

Timed Agenda

(10 minutes) Introduction and Icebreaker:
- Welcome and Introductions.
- Workshop Objectives.
- Icebreaker Activity.
(50 minutes) Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS):
- Core Concepts (Parts, Self, Examples).
- Visual Aid.
(50 minutes) Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
- Core Principles (Acceptance, Defusion, Present Moment, Self-as-Context, Values,
  Committed Action).
  Visual Aid (ACT Hexaflex).
(10 minutes) Wrap-up and Q&A:
- Summarize key takeaways.
- Q&A session.
- Provide resources for further learning.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:

Apply 2 IFS techniques to establish a compassionate relationship with internal "parts" and address polarizations.
Demonstrate 3 core ACT techniques, including defusion, acceptance, and present moment awareness.