A Parts Approach Training

Welcome to a Parts-based Approach Training Session

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an innovative therapeutic approach that views the mind as a system composed of various ‘parts,’ each representing different facets of our personality, emotions, and beliefs.

In this parts-based approach training session we delve into the concept that every individual possesses a ‘Self,’ which serves as the core essence of compassion and wisdom within us. This Self functions as the guiding force, leading and nurturing other parts of ourselves toward balance and harmony.

In a Parts-based approach intervention – we provide children with a platform to explore their Self and their Team of Parts.   It offers practical ideas to children identify, befriend, and have compassion for their parts to build a greater sense of identity and  develop healthier coping strategies when protective parts overwhelm their system.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the basics of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
• To understand how the Team of Parts and Self show up for children struggling with dysregulation.
• To explore creative ways to gain the voice of the Team of Parts and their needs.
• To expand the capacity and wisdom of ‘Self’.
• Review case study examples of how the Part-based Intervention has been used for children struggling with: Emotionally-based School Avoidance, Demand Avoidance, and Anxiety

Integrated Approaches

Resources

The Parts-Work Interventions Bundle contains:

Meeting the Parts

🧘 Meditation Script
📖 Story Script
🎨 Parts-Work Drawing Exercise
🔄 Transitioning from Meditation to Sand-Tray Session

Meeting Self

🧘Meditation Script
📖 Story Script
✨ Qualities of Self
🚫 Using Qualities to Prevent Emotional Overwhelm

Somatic Exercises

Bounce:  Window of Tolerance Mat and Visual Charts

Further Reading: How Parts Work Helps Us Get to Know Ourselves