Internal Family Systems® Trainings
Continuing Education Details
Discover the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) – a groundbreaking, collaborative approach that taps into clients' intuitive wisdom for transformative healing. Developed and refined by Dr. Richard Schwartz over three decades, IFS has gained a loyal following of professionals worldwide. Experience the simplicity and sophistication of IFS therapy in trainings at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, which are fully approved by the IFS Institute. Supercharge your professional development, empower your clients, and join a safe space for self-transformation.
Program Details
Level 1 IFS® Training Online (1280): Eastern Time Zone
Lead Trainers: Richard Schwartz, PhD and Martha Sweezy, PhD (Senior Faculty)
Co-Lead Trainer: Fatimah Finney, LMHC
Assistant Trainer: Melissa Costa, LMFT
Training Dates in 2024 & 2025
Training Weekends (8:45am-4:15pm ET): September 20-22, October 18-20, November 15-17, January 17-19
*Evening Practice Groups (6:00pm-8:00pm ET): October 8 or 9, November 6 or 7, December 11 or 12, January 8 or 9
**Evening Teaching with Dr. Schwartz (6:00pm-8:00pm ET): October 22, December 4
Attendance Requirements
In order to be approved by IFS Institute (IFSI) for Level 1 completion, a participant must complete 75 of the 90 program hours offered. Participants are responsible for ensuring that they attend enough training hours to earn the Certificate of Completion if that is their aim.
In order to receive Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for this training, some disciplines may require 100% training attendance. Participants are responsible for verifying specific attendance requirements within their credentialing body.
Learning Objectives
This course will help clinicians to:
Understand how psychic multiplicity is relevant to trauma
Address internal conflicts in therapy
Treat PTSD and comorbid diagnoses
CE Information
Psychologists
Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 90 continuing education credits.
Counselors
Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5444. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This program offers 90 continuing education credits and is also applicable for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Counseling/Allied Mental Health accreditation for 90 credits.
Marriage/Family Therapists
This activity has been certified by New England Association for Family and Systemic Therapy on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions, for LMFT professional continuing education, Certification #PC- 042452, for 90 contact hours. The States of CT and RI accept NBCC and NASW approval for marriage and family therapy.
Social Workers
This program has been approved for 90 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization #D 91659. NY Social Workers: Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an Approved Provider #0038 of continuing education for licensed social workers. This program offers 90 contact hours.
