Internal Family Systems

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Molly is presenting at the Tri-State Eating Disorder Conference in Evansville, IN, April 12, 13, 2024. Ten-minute video to introduce The Dietitian Track at the Conference.

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Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)
for Nutrition Professionals

Live Virtual workshop with pre-workshop course

 

Workshop Presenters:

  • Diana Dugan Richards, RDN, LDN
  • Molly Kellogg, LCSW, CEDRD

Upcoming dates:

April 26, 2024, 9 – 4:30, Eastern Time
November 8, 2024, 9 – 4:30, Eastern Time

$449 This fee includes a 3-hour recorded pre-workshop course (a $198 value)

Register here

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapeutic technique, conceptual framework and practice used by a wide range of professionals. It is particularly effective in treating trauma. Integrating the IFS model within counseling guides the client to 1) identify the self-protective function of polarized cognitions expressed through eating and resultant eating disorder behaviors; 2) identify and address the cognitive, emotional and physical triggers driving this internal dialogue particularly the anticipation of loss of control, negative self-evaluations, and self-blaming, self-shaming thoughts; 3) identify the ambivalence behind nutritious vs. inappropriate eating patterns, and 4) identify fears and other feelings that arise in response to shifting to more nourishing choices. There is more information about IFS at https://ifs-institute.com/

This interactive workshop is designed to give dietitians a comprehensive introduction to the IFS model. The concepts and processes of IFS will be examined from a dietitian’s perspective using a mix of presentation, small and large group discussion, demonstration, short videos and practice.

Educational Objectives:

  • Discover the basic concepts of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model.
  • Examine how the IFS model approaches the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating.
  • Integrate the IFS model concepts with clients with disordered eating.
  • Differentiate the role of the Dietitian in an IFS treatment team.
  • Evaluate the issues that arise for dietitians who adopt the IFS model.

Suggested pre-workshop reading: Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model, by Richard C. Schwartz.  https://ifs-institute.com/store  We highly recommend reading this prior to the workshop if you have had little or no exposure to IFS.

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Not ready for the one-day live program?….

Course to Introduce IFS to Nutrition Professionals

This is a prerecorded 3-hour program available immediately upon purchase. If after completing this course you wish to join us for a live workshop, email for details on your discount.

$198

Purchase here

More options for
learning about IFS

  • Podcast: The SeasonED RD episode with Molly talking about how IFS has transformed her work
  • Other IFS Podcasts:
    – IFS Talks
    – The One Inside
  • Video of Richard Schwartz, PhD, introducing the IFS model
  • A Brief video for a taste of IFS in nutrition counseling: Molly Kellogg on clients switching goals
  • Visit Diana’s site for more resources.
  • The IFS Institute has extensive training options. The IFS Online Circle is particularly accessable and appropriate for nutrition professionals.