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When Therapy Feels Stuck: IFS Tools to Build Safety and Work with Resistant Parts
Recording available: A 90 Minute Mini-Workshop and Q&A with Dr. Richard Schwartz
In this recorded 90‑minute workshop, Dr. Richard Schwartz guides us in navigating moments of stuckness in therapy through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Therapy often stalls when clients are caught in protective patterns—like over‑intellectualizing, avoiding emotions, criticizing themselves harshly, or leaning into perfectionism and control. These patterns can quietly or overtly block access to more vulnerable parts of the client’s experience.
In this workshop you will:
- Recognize protective patterns—in both clients and ourselves—that can keep therapy from moving forward
- Help clients gently step back from protective reactions, creating space for clarity and compassion
- Approach resistance with curiosity rather than seeing it as something to overcome
- Build trust with protective parts, opening the door for movement, safety, and healing
- Watch clinicians ask Dr. Schwartz live questions about their cases
About Richard
Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, is the creator of Internal Family Systems, a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multi-part personality. His IFS Institute offers training for professionals and the general public. He is currently on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, and has published five books, including No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model. Dick lives with his wife Jeanne near Chicago, close to his three daughters and his growing number of grandchildren.
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12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with Leading Experts
Learn powerful approaches for nervous system regulation, healing trauma, working with shame and attachment wounds, preventing burnout, and much more.
Ogden PhD
Mischke-Reeds MA, MFT
Williams PhD
Thai PhD
Germer PhD
Dana LCSW
Levine PhD
Recordings available and CE credits included for the 12-month series at no additional cost.
- Strengthen nervous system regulation skills — for yourself and clients
- Use movement and posture to support healing when words fall short
- Apply trauma-sensitive techniques for nervous system regulation
- Apply titration and pendulation to support safe trauma healing
- Use self-compassion to reduce shame and support healing
- Recognize and prevent burnout in yourself and others
- Understand and work with attachment wounds in a somatic context
- Teach distress tolerance skills for managing anxiety and anger and much more!
Plus: Includes 42+ Hours of Premium On-Demand CE Training Programs!
Yes, full access to all three of these trainings (a $900 value) is included! CE credits available for Psychologists, Counselors, MFT’s, Social Workers & others.
Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit
Learn the art and science of integrating somatic approaches in therapy with Peter Levine, Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk, Licia Sky, Linda Thai and others
14 CE Credits available.
Compassion-Based Approaches for Working with Shame
Learn how to help clients work with shame and become more resilient with Gabor Mate, Chris Germer, Kristin Neff, Richard Schwartz and others.
14 CE Credits Available
Healing Trauma with Compassion-Based Approaches
Learn expert strategies and insights for integrating mindfulness and compassion in the successful treatment of trauma with Dan Siegel, Gabor Mate, Eduardo Duran, David Treleaven and more.
14 CE Credits Available
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This week only, get full access for just $497 (regularly $997)
You'll Get:
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An On-Demand Library of 42+ Hours of Premium CE Training Programs (a $900 Value)
Access to the full Somatic Approaches in Therapy training as well as our past Compassion in Therapy trainings and summits on Trauma, Shame, and more — CEs included at no additional cost.
Self-Care Resources and Guided Practice Library
Explore a library of shareable Guided Practices and Self-Care Resources from our world-renowned teachers
Facilitated Discussion and Practice Groups (For Mental Health Professionals)
Discuss, practice, and integrate what you’re learning in facilitated monthly sessions with like-minded peers
A Supportive Peer Network & Private Social Platform (For Mental Health Professionals)
Connect with a like-minded community to share resources, referrals, and mutual support—on a private platform built just for therapists.
12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with Leading Experts
Join Peter Levine, Deb Dana, Chinwé Williams, Chris Germer and others for monthly live workshops — including CE credits fro the series as a whole
An On-Demand Library of 42+ Hours of Premium CE Training Programs
Access to the Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit, Healing Trauma with Compassion Based Approaches Compassion-Based Approaches to Working with Shame — CEs included at no additional cost!
Self-Care Resources and Guided Practice Library
Access a library of shareable Guided Practices and Self-Care Resources from our world-renowned teachers
Access to Facilitated Discussion and Practice Groups (For Mental Health Professionals)
Discuss, practice, and integrate what you’re learning in facilitated monthly sessions with like-minded peers
A Supportive Peer Network & Private Social Platform (For Mental Health Professionals)
Engage in discussion groups, network with like-minded peers, offer and receive support, and share resources, referrals, and so much more
Learn
- 12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with leading experts
- Monthly Live Peer Groups to practice skills and share insights
- Supportive Community with private discussion forums and member directory
- Extensive Library of 42+ hours of premium CE trainings and summits (CEs included)
- Library of Self-Care Resources and Shareable Guided Practices
- 12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with leading experts
- Monthly Live Peer Groups to practice skills and share insights
- Supportive Community with private discussion forums and member directory
- Extensive Library of 42+ hours of premium CE trainings and summits (CEs included)
- Library of Self-Care Resources and Shareable Guided Practices
- 12 Monthly LIVE Interactive Workshops & Q&A with leading experts
- Monthly Live Peer Groups to practice skills and share insights
- Supportive Community with private discussion forums and member directory
- Extensive Library of 42+ hours of premium CE trainings and summits (CEs included)
- Library of Self-Care Resources and Shareable Guided Practices
A place for mental health professionals bringing compassion, mindfulness, and embodiment into their work.
Having expert guides and supportive peers who share similar values and inspiration can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve created a learning community to connect, share insights, and grow together.
Sharable and searchable guided practice videos—Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Nervous System Regulation, and more.
Self-care and wellness support for you — resources for burnout prevention, boundary setting, moral injury and more.
Invest in yourself and help build this community—secure your Annual Membership at an exclusive 50% discount guaranteed for as long as you remain a member!
Join today for just $497 Normally $995!
PLUS: Get the full upcoming Somatic Approaches in Therapy Summit FREE (with 14 CE credits)
We’re deeply grateful for those taking the leap to help bring this vision to life. Your early support helps shape a global community of compassionate therapists, dedicated to healing through evidence-based, heart-centered care.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Our hope is that this learning community nourishes your work with your clients, your practice, and yourself. If for any reason it’s not what you’re looking for, we offer a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.
Who Is This For?
This space is intended for trained therapists and mental health professionals, including but not limited to: psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, licensed mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, as well as graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited psychotherapy training program and completing a supervised clinical internship. Proof of professional or student status will be required during registration.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Our Programming Draws from a Rich Tapestry of Approaches, Featuring Leaders in the Field of:
Compassion-Based & Mindfulness-Focused Therapies
- Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) – Kristin Neff, Chris Germer
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – Paul Gilbert, Deborah Lee
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Les Greenberg, Sue Johnson
Body-Based and Somatic Approaches
- Polyvagal Theory & Nervous System Regulation – Deb Dana
- Somatic Experiencing (SE) – Peter Levine
- Somatic Abolitionism – Resmaa Menakem
- Hakomi Psychotherapy– Manuela Miske-Reeds
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy – Pat Ogden, Raymound Rodriguez
Neuroscience & Integrating Modalities in Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work – Richard Schwartz, Deran Young
- Soul Wounds and Intergenerational Healing – Eduardo Duran
- Interpersonal Neurobiology & Relational Neuroscience – Dan Siegel
- Positive Neuroplasticity – Rick Hanson
- Trauma & The Brain and Body – Bessel van der Kolk, Gabor Maté
Neuroscience & Embodiment in Therapy
- Trauma & The Brain – Bessel van der Kolk, Dan Siegel
- The Intersection of Neuroscience & Mindfulness – Judson Brewer
- The Science of Compassion – Kelly McGonigal
- The Role of the Body in Emotional Processing – Resmaa Menakem,
This growing community of therapists, educators, and researchers brings together some of the most impactful modalities and thought leaders in the field, offering cutting-edge, heart-centered, and evidence-based approaches to healing.
Our Learning Approach
We offer preparatory learning and post-workshop integration that involves opportunities to practice skills with fellow attendees, share reflections on its relevance to your client work, and engage in peer consultation for support in applied practice. We utilize leading neuroscience and learning theories to support your integration, retention, and direct application to practice.
We involve all the following:
- Concrete Experience (CE): feeling
- Reflective Observation (RO): watching
- Abstract Conceptualization (AC): thinking
- Active Experimentation (AE): doing
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