About this course

Learning Objectives

• Summarize the steps of IFS model
• Illustrate the parts of a protective system
• Define how different protective parts help clients’ systems
• Identify the use of the IFS model through an IFS meditation

Learning Levels

• All

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Laura Beaver, LCSW

  Laura Beaver is an LCSW in Texas who is EMDR trained and an IFS Level One practitioner. She obtained her BSW from Baylor University and her MSW from Washington University in St. Louis. She has over 16 years of experience teaching and leadership in BSW and MSW programs. Currently, she is in private practice in Flower Mound, TX where she utilizes IFS and EMDR to help those who have experienced trauma, grief, and loss. Additionally, Laura is very passionate about investing in the next generation of social workers through unmatched support and innovation with field instructors, field education, and supervisors.

References

• Comeau, A., Smith, L. J., Smith, L., Soumerai Rea, H., Ward, M. C., Creedon, T. B., ... & Schuman-Olivier, Z. (2024). Online group-based internal family systems treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: Feasibility and acceptability of the program for alleviating and resolving trauma and stress. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy.
• Janes, E. E., Trevino, Z. R., Koehl, H., & Hung, Y. H. (2022). Internal family systems and spirituality: Implications for supervision. Contemporary Family Therapy, 1-10.
• Hodgdon, H. B., Anderson, F. G., Southwell, E., Hrubec, W., & Schwartz, R. (2022). Internal family systems (IFS) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors of multiple childhood trauma: A pilot effectiveness study. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 31(1), 22-43.
• Schwartz, R. (2023). Introduction to Internal Family Systems. Sounds True.
• Mojta, C., Falconier, M. K., & Huebner, A. J. (2014). Fostering self-awareness in novice therapists using internal family systems therapy. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 42(1), 67-78.