Dick Schwartzs Internal Family Systems Master Class - Richard Schwartz and Gabor Maté

Course Summary:

The “Dick Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems Master Class” brings together the founder of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, Richard Schwartz, and the acclaimed physician and trauma expert, Gabor Maté, for an in-depth exploration of this powerful therapeutic approach. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of IFS, which views the psyche as comprised of multiple “parts” or sub-personalities. Participants will learn how to identify, understand, and work with these parts in a way that fosters self-compassion, heals emotional wounds, and promotes inner harmony and integration. The unique insights of both Schwartz and Maté offer a rich and nuanced perspective on the application of IFS for personal growth and healing, particularly in the context of trauma and attachment.

Target Audience:

This program is ideal for:

• Therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and application of the IFS model.
• Individuals interested in personal growth, self-discovery, and healing past trauma.
• Coaches, educators, and anyone working with individuals seeking emotional and psychological well-being.
• Those familiar with the basic concepts of IFS who want to advance their knowledge and skills.
• Anyone interested in the intersection of IFS with trauma-informed care and attachment theory, as informed by Gabor Maté’s expertise.

Main Content:

The course likely covers key areas such as:

• Core Principles of the IFS Model: Understanding concepts like “Self,” “Parts” (Managers, Firefighters, Exiles), and the dynamics between them.
• Identifying and Understanding Your Parts: Techniques for recognizing and gaining insight into the different parts of your own internal system.
• Working with Challenging Parts: Strategies for approaching and understanding protective parts (Managers and Firefighters) with compassion and curiosity.
• Healing Exiled Parts: Learning how to access and heal the wounded and vulnerable parts of the psyche.
• The Role of Self-Energy: Cultivating the qualities of the “Self” – compassion, curiosity, clarity, courage, connectedness, creativity, calm, and confidence – for inner healing.
• IFS and Trauma: Exploring how IFS can be effectively applied in the context of trauma and attachment injuries, likely drawing on Gabor Maté’s expertise.
• Applications of IFS in Therapy and Coaching: Practical techniques and strategies for using IFS in professional settings.
• Fostering Self-Compassion and Acceptance: Cultivating a more compassionate and understanding relationship with oneself and one’s internal world.
• Integration and Harmony: Working towards greater inner coherence and balance within the internal system.

Without the specific sale page content, this summary is based on the likely topics covered in a master class led by these two prominent figures in the field. If you can provide the sale page link, I can refine the summary further.