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In-person | Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Catanzaro IFS Training 2026

In-person | Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Catanzaro IFS Training 2026

Original price was: $ 699.00.Current price is: $ 450.00.

IN PERSON WORKSHOP 

Unlocking the Healing Self: A Deep Dive Into Internal Family Systems Model.

Richard Schwartz, PhD & Jeanne Catanzaro, PhD  |  June 25-26, 2026
Amway Grand Plaza 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Description

Unlocking the Healing Self: A Deep Dive Into Internal Family Systems Model


Join Dr. Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro, Vice President and co-owner of the Internal Family Systems Institute, for a two-day, live, in-person training focused on using the IFS model to treat trauma. You will learn core IFS concepts, watch live demonstrations, case discussion, and leave with practical, clinical strategies you can apply immediately in your work with clients

COURSE OVERVIEW

Unlocking the Healing Self: A Deep Dive Into Internal Family Systems Model

This training centers on Dr. Schwartz’s discovery of IFS, that healing occurs when protective parts feel safe and the Self can lead. You will see IFS applied to trauma treatment through demonstrations, teaching, and discussion designed for real clinical use.

  • ✔ Live demonstrations
    Watch IFS in action as the presenters work clinically and explain what they’re doing in real time.

    ✔ Trauma-focused application
    Learn how trauma impacts parts and how to help clients create safety so healing can occur.

    ✔ Teaching + Q&A
    Bring your real clinical questions and clarify concepts you want to apply immediately.

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June 25-26, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Two ways to attend: In-person in Grand Rapids, MI or Live Online (Zoom)

Venue:
Amway Grand Plaza,
187 Monroe NW
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

The room block for this event is at the nearby AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown. Book your discounted hotel stay.

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Earn up to 12 CE

CE Certificate included

Approved associations:
• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Suncrest Counseling, P.C
“Unlocking the Healing Self: A Deep Dive Into Internal Family Systems Model”
ACEP No. 7258.
NBCC ACEP

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AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown

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Rooms are not available at the workshop venue. We have an attendee room block at a nearby hotel at an extra discounted price point.

AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown
50 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US

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Course Overview


Help Clients Heal With More Clarity, Compassion, and Self-Leadership

Across two days, you’ll deepen IFS theory and practice. See IFS in action—then apply some techniques Monday morning

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapeutic model that conceptualizes the mind as a system of “parts,” each with distinct emotional roles, beliefs, and protective strategies. The model also identifies a core Self that can guide internal interactions with clarity and compassion. This workshop provides an introduction to the theoretical foundations of IFS and its application in clinical settings.

Participants will examine protector and exile dynamics, the impact of trauma and attachment injuries on internal functioning, and the process of unblending to increase access to Self. The course will also address the concept of legacy burdens—intergenerational beliefs, emotions, and behavioral patterns transmitted through family or cultural systems—and their influence on parts’ roles and responses. Additional emphasis will be placed on therapist self-awareness, transference and countertransference through an IFS lens, and the maintenance of a Self-led therapeutic stance. Training methods include lecture, live demonstrations, video demonstrations, and experiential skills practice to support the integration of IFS interventions into clinical practice.

Note:
This training teaches skills and demonstrates the model. Certification in IFS is only available through the IFS Institute. Learn more about
IFS certification.

Learning Objectives

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By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Define the core constructs of IFS (Self, parts, protectors, exiles) and accurately label them in at least two case vignettes.
  2. Identify at least three indicators that a client is accessing Self and distinguish these from manager or firefighter presentations.
  3. Formulate a treatment plan that sequences IFS interventions (e.g., mapping, unblending, direct access) for a trauma case scenario.
  4. Demonstrate two strategies to reduce resistance in protective parts while maintaining a Self-led stance.
  5. Describe how internal attachment dynamics operate within IFS and map those dynamics to an attachment-injury vignette.
  6. Explain how trauma adaptations shape parts’ roles and select one IFS intervention to increase safety for exiles.
  7. Implement a stepwise process for unblending and increasing Self-leadership during an activation, using sample prompts.
  8. Apply IFS-consistent responses to transference and countertransference in a role-play, preserving a Self-led therapeutic alliance.
  9. Assess therapist parts that may impact treatment and outline a personal practice to increase Self-to-part relationships.
  10. Conduct a brief parts-mapping exercise and document target outcomes for two prioritized parts.
  11. Legacy Burdens: Assess for intergenerational beliefs/rules (e.g., shame, perfectionism, hypervigilance) and design an IFS-informed intervention plan (e.g., witnessing, retrieval, unburdening) to address one identified legacy burden.
  12. Evaluate treatment progress using at least two observable markers (e.g., part unblending, reduced polarization) and adjust the IFS plan accordingly.

About Richard Schwartz, PhD

Founder of Internal Family Systems

Dr. Richard Schwartz developed the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model through decades of clinical work and systems research. His discovery that parts relax when safe—and Self naturally leads—has shaped contemporary trauma treatment worldwide. He is a featured speaker and the author of numerous books and articles on IFS.

About Jeanne Catanzaro, PhD

Vice President & co-owner, Internal Family Systems Institute

Dr. Catanzaro is a clinical psychologist with more than thirty years of experience treating eating disorders and trauma. Trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR, she later grounded her work in IFS. She is the author of Unburdened Eating and contributes to the growth and teaching of IFS worldwide.

Additional information

Video Recording Notice & Waiver

This workshop will have video equipment to broadcast via Zoom. Some video may be used by Dr. Schwartz or the IFS institute in future trainings, but will not be available for review following this event.

By attending this event and choosing to participate—whether by asking questions, sharing experiences, or engaging in discussions—you acknowledge and accept that:

Your participation may be included in the recording. Any verbal contributions made during the live event may be captured and shared.

If you do not wish to be included in the final recording, you must submit a written request to events@suncrestcounseling.com within 48 hours of the workshop’s conclusion. After this period, the recording will proceed to editing, and removal will no longer be possible.

By attending this event, you consent to these terms.
CE Details

Continuing Education (CE) Information for Dr. Richard Schwartz & Dr. Catanzaro's Workshop
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This course includes a Certificate of Completion at no additional charge. CE credit is only awarded to individuals who attend the full live online workshop in its entirety.

Attendance & Credit Requirements
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Live attendance is required to earn approved CE credits/hours.

✅ Roll calls will be conducted throughout the training to verify attendance.
✅ CE credit is awarded only upon full completion of the workshop.
❌ No partial credit or certificates will be issued for partial attendance.

Accreditation & State Licensing Requirements
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CE requirements vary by accrediting bodies, professional organizations, and state licensing boards.

Suncrest Counseling ensures alignment with relevant guidelines from approved professional associations. If your professional association is not listed, please confirm eligibility with your state licensing board before registering.

CE sponsors and program organizers are not responsible if your state board does not accept credit.

New approvals may be added leading up to the event—check back for updates.

Completion & Certificate Issuance
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To earn CE credit and receive a Certificate of Completion, attendees must:

✅ Attend the entire workshop live.
✅ Check in and out at designated breaks.
✅ Complete the course evaluation survey.

Certificates will be issued within 30 days of the workshop, provided all requirements are met and full payment has been received.
CE Association Approvals

This program is approved for 12 CE credits by various national and state-specific associations. Please refer to the workshop details page for the most up-to-date accreditation approvals.

New approvals will be added as they become available—check the workshop details page for updates.

If your professional association is not listed, we can provide a Certificate of Completion upon full attendance, checking in and out at designated times, and completing the course evaluation at the end.
Refund and Cancelations Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to events@suncrestcounseling.com. Refunds, credits, and transfers will be honored as follows:

Cancellation & Refunds for this workshop
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Cancellations made 10 days or more before the event (by June 15, 2026) are eligible for a refund in the total amount paid, minus a $75 administrative processing fee.
Cancellations made within 10 days of the event are not eligible for a refund but may receive a credit toward a future training with Suncrest Counseling, valid for one year.
If a participant has already attended a portion of the event before canceling, refunds will be prorated, and the $75 processing fee will still apply.

Transfers
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If a registrant cannot attend, they may transfer their registration to another individual at no additional cost.
To request a transfer, email candace@suncrestcounseling.com before the course start date.

For Payment Plan Registrants
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Refunds will only be issued once all payments have been made in full.
If payments are still in progress, the amount paid will be applied as a credit toward future courses rather than refunded.

General Cancellation & Refund Policies
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In the rare event that the workshop is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, attendees will be notified as soon as possible.

Attendees will have the option to:
Transfer their tuition to a rescheduled date, or
Apply their tuition toward a future training.

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Attendee Technology Issues: It is the registrant’s responsibility to ensure their internet and device setup is working before the training begins. Refunds will not be issued for attendee-side technical failures. If an issue occurs due to our platform, we will assess refund eligibility.
Email Issues: If an attendee does not receive login instructions due to email filters, incorrect addresses, or other email issues, no refund will be issued. Attendees must contact us at least 24 hours before the event if they have not received their login details.
No-Shows: Registrants who fail to attend live (either in-person or online) are not eligible for a refund.
If the event is recorded, access to the recording may be available for up to 60 days, but only live attendance qualifies for CE credits and certificates of completion.

Credit Usage & Expiration
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Credits issued for missed events can be applied toward any future Suncrest Counseling training within one year of the original event date.
Credits are non-transferable to another person.
Participation Waiver & Emotional Well-Being Notice

This workshop includes live demonstrations and observations, where individuals may revisit and share past trauma experiences. Some content may be emotionally challenging and triggering.

By registering for this event, attendees acknowledge the following:
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Participation is at their own discretion. Attendees are responsible for their emotional well-being and should assess their readiness to engage with sensitive content.
Emotional responses are natural. If an attendee experiences emotional dysregulation, they should immediately inform the moderator and seek support from a licensed mental health professional near them.
Severe distress requires immediate action. If emotional distress becomes overwhelming, attendees should seek immediate help from a licensed mental health professional near them or, in cases of crisis, check into their nearest hospital or emergency care facility.

Suncrest Counseling, the event organizers, and the presenters are not responsible for any emotional distress experienced during or after the workshop. By attending, participants acknowledge their responsibility for managing their emotional well-being and seeking appropriate professional support as needed.

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