Special Topics in IFS Therapy: The Presence of the Therapist, Polarizations, Extreme Protectors, and the Cycle of Addiction - 6 CEUs

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When & Where:

• Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • If you cannot attend this workshop on 5/2, you can pre-register for the recorded on-demand version here: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/special-topics-...
• Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm Eastern Time
• CE Hours Included: 6 Core (please see below for more information)
• Location: Live Interactive Webinar (“Synchronous”) on Zoom
• Investment: $140 before Friday, April 18th at 5:00pm Eastern Time, $160 after
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• Presented by: Alexia Rothman, Ph.D. (see bio below)
• Workshop Recording: A recording of this workshop is available to review for 60 days after the presentation. However, participants must attend live to receive the "Synchronous" CE Certificate.
• Instruction Level: Intermediate
• Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
• Required Prerequisite: An Introduction to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model: Theory & Practice (previously taken either live or on-demand)

Educational Objectives:

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Identify and briefly review the basic concepts of IFS theory, including Parts, Burdens, and the Self.
• Discuss the Self-led presence of the therapist, one of the most crucial elements in achieving maximal effectiveness as an IFS therapist, as well as how to work with our own systems to access Self-Energy in sessions.
• Describe the most common concerns of protective parts and how to honestly and effectively address them.
• Identify polarizations in the internal system and demonstrate how to work with them.
• Explain the IFS modality of Direct Access (implicit and explicit) and the most common reasons for using this modality in sessions.
• Analyze the IFS perspective on the cycle of addiction and how to work with the parts involved.

Workshop Description:

Presented by: Alexia Rothman, Ph.D.

Dr. Alexia Rothman is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Atlanta, GA, since 2004.She is a Certified Internal Family Systems therapist, an international speaker and educator on the IFS model, and a professional consultant for clinicians seeking to deepen their knowledge and practice of IFS through theoretical discussions, case consultation, technique practice, and deep, personal experiential work with their own internal systems. Dr. Rothman has received extensive training in the IFS model, primarily from IFS developer, Dr. Richard Schwartz. She has served as a Program Assistant for multiple Level 1, 2, and 3 experiential IFS trainings, and she offers workshops on the IFS model throughout the United States and abroad. She currently co-hosts an Internal Family Systems-informed podcast, Explorations in Psychotherapy.

Dr. Rothman is a United States Presidential Scholar who graduated summa cum laude from Emory University as a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she was an Edwin W. Pauley Fellow and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. She has held adjunct faculty positions at Emory University and Agnes Scott College.

Workshop Schedule (Eastern Time):

• 10:00am - 10:30am | Sign-In and Welcome
• 10:30am - 12:00pm | Session
• 12:00pm - 12:10pm | Break
• 12:10pm - 1:40pm | Session
• 1:40pm - 2:20pm | Lunch Break
• 2:20pm - 3:50pm | Session
• 3:50pm - 4:00pm | Break
• 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Session
• 5:30pm | Continuing Education Certificates Available

What people are saying about this workshop:

• "Excellent presentation in every way. The live client demo and the integration of didactic material were great. Many thanks!" - DH, Psychologist
• "This presenter is a pro! She is knowledgeable, vulnerable while also being confident, and she absolutely masterfully answered questions and guided learning!" - AOR, LPC
• "So very knowledgeable. It was great to be taught by a self-led master therapist." - JSK, LPC
• "The video of her session with a client was very helpful. It really took the training to a new level!" - TKW, LPC
• "The presenter was a great combination of clinical excellence and genuine warmth." - JAF, LPC
• "My overall impression is that this presenter is an expert in IFS and is dedicated to her clients' healing. I appreciated how each segment of the presentation built on the next and was easy to follow." - LH, Professional Counselor
• "I am very impressed with the level of knowledge, professionalism, and passion that this presenter demonstrates in her trainings." - KH, LMFT
• "Very Clear and present. The video and debriefing was helpful for illustrating and deepening learning." - JF, LCSW
• "Lexi teaches in such a clear and understandable way. Very helpful. Thank you!" - JE, LMFT, LPC
• "The workshop was excellent. The presenter presented in a methodical manner which was really helpful. I now understand polarization much better." - ABS

6 Core CEs Included - Details by License Type Below:

• PSYCHOLOGISTS: The Knowledge Tree is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Knowledge Tree maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For more detailed information on the current CE ruling in Georgia, or if you are licensed in another state or country, please click here.
• COUNSELORS: The Knowledge Tree has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP), ACEP No. 7153. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Knowledge Tree is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Please click here for more detailed information.
• SOCIAL WORKERS: TKT has applied for approval for this workshop through the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work (GSCSW). If you are licensed in another state or country, please click here for more detailed information.
• MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS: TKT has applied for approval for this workshop through the Georgia Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (GAMFT). If you are licensed in another state or country, please click here for more detailed information.

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