This workshop is geared towards the clinician interested in learning how to work collaboratively with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and DMT theory and practice. Participants explore the fundamentals of IFS; how the system’s defenses are mapped; how to unburden parts and build inner resources within the Self. The participant didactically and experientially navigates the collaboration between IFS and DMT as a bridge between the body and mind.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the three aspects of the intrapersonal system according to the IFS model: managers, firefighters and exiles.

2.  Learn ways in which the IFS model can support and inform body based DMT interventions especially through the use of the Core Self.

3. Gain increased sensitivity and empathy in working with protected systems.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 ADTA CE, 1.0 NBCC CE, 1.0 NY LCAT CE 

Presenter Bio:

Stacey McGinn Hurst, LCPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA, is a board certified dance/movement therapist and Laban movement analyst. She is a graduate of the Creative Arts Therapies program at Columbia College Chicago, where she also has enjoyed a part-time faculty position in the department for the past 17 years. In addition to teaching, she directs Mind Body Connections, an out-patient private practice, where she works with adolescents, adults, and couples. Additionally, she co-leads women’s groups, is an international guest lecturer and presenter, and provides supervision to counselors of all types. As an advocate in the field of dance/movement therapy, Stacey has volunteered as a board member for the American Dance Therapy Association and is currently on the Dance Movement Therapy Certification Board.