Description:
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a trauma treatment model created by Richard Schwartz. Over the past twenty years, it has developed into a comprehensive model that is currently being used with adults, children, couples and families. Participants will learn the basics of Internal Family Systems theory and how it can be applied in sandtray work. A mixture of didactic and experiential methods will help participants learn the basics of recognizing and working with ego states in the sandtray process.
**Participants must bring their own small sandtray, sand and a few miniatures for the experiential portion of this training.**
Learning Objectives:
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to…
- Describe the origin of IFS by Richard Schwart
- Recall three types of parts involved in Internal Family System theory
- Define the concept of “Self” in Internal Family Systems and sandplay play therapy models
- Demonstrate interventions to explore parts work in sandtray play therapy processes
- Describe the role of the parent when children are play therapy clients
- Identify guidelines for documentation in clinical records
Presenter: Amanda Bechtel, ATR-BC, LCPC, LCPAT
Amanda is a board-certified registered art therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed clinical professional art therapist, and certified Practitioner Member of Sandplay Therapists of America. In addition to eating disorders, she has used art therapy to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-injurious behavior, and substance abuse. She holds a certificate in advanced trauma treatment.
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education Hours / Clock Hours for: Counselors / Social Workers / School Psychologists / Marriage & Family Therapists / Psychologists / Art Therapists / School Counselors / Play Therapists: 6
NBCC Clock Hours: 6/0.6 CEUs.