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Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma Healing: Live 6-Hour CE Webinar Training on February 6, 2026

  • Writer: Elevate Continuing Education
    Elevate Continuing Education
  • Nov 4
  • 3 min read

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A Deep-Dive Into Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma-Informed Practice

Internal Family Systems (IFS) has become one of the most influential frameworks for trauma-informed therapy today. Its compassionate, non-pathologizing approach helps clients understand their inner worlds, build safety, and connect with the healing qualities of Self. For clinicians, IFS provides a clear, structured way to work with trauma that honors the complexity of the human experience.


On Friday, February 6, 2026, Elevate Continuing Education is hosting a live, interactive 6-hour IFS training designed specifically for mental health professionals seeking practical tools they can immediately implement in their work.



Webinar Overview

  • Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

  • Time: 8:40 AM – 4:00 PM ET

  • Format: Live, real-time online webinar via Zoom

  • CE Credits: 6 CE Hours (ASWB ACE, NBCC ACEP, approved across many state boards)

  • Presenter: Stacy Ruse, LPC, internationally recognized trauma therapist and IFS-informed clinician

This full-day event is ideal for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other mental health providers who want to deepen their trauma-informed work and expand their clinical toolkit using the IFS model.



Why IFS Is Essential for Trauma Work

IFS views the mind as a system of “parts,” each carrying emotions, protective roles, and unresolved wounds. Rather than resisting symptoms, IFS helps clients understand their internal world with curiosity and compassion.

IFS is especially powerful for trauma work because it:

  • Addresses fragmentation and internal conflict

  • Creates safety before deep processing

  • Utilizes Self-energy as the primary healing resource

  • Reduces shame by normalizing protective patterns

  • Helps clients build internal trust and regulation

This training provides a step-by-step approach to integrating IFS strategies with trauma-informed practice, somatic awareness, and Polyvagal-informed principles.



What You Will Learn

By attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of the IFS model

  • Identify protectors, exiles, and Self in the therapeutic process

  • Recognize how trauma affects the internal system

  • Apply unblending techniques to increase client safety

  • Facilitate Self-to-part connection

  • Utilize IFS interventions such as witnessing, unburdening, and parts work

  • Integrate IFS strategies with somatic and nervous system-based approaches

This training blends lecture, clinical examples, live demonstration, and guided practice to support real-world application.



Agenda Highlights

  • Foundations of Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Trauma, the nervous system, and parts-based responses

  • Identifying blended vs. unblended states

  • Working safely with protectors and exiles

  • The 6 F’s of IFS

  • Facilitating Self-energy in session

  • IFS techniques for trauma healing

  • Case studies, clinical examples, and guided exercises

  • Putting it all together: applying IFS in your current caseload



Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

  • Licensed social workers

  • Counselors and clinical mental health professionals

  • Psychologists

  • Case managers and clinical supervisors

  • Trauma-informed practitioners looking to expand their toolkit

  • Anyone interested in integrating IFS into clinical practice

Whether you’re brand-new to IFS or already familiar with the model, this workshop offers actionable strategies and deep clinical insight.



Why Choose Elevate Continuing Education?

Elevate CE provides high-quality live and on-demand continuing education for mental health professionals across the United States. With an emphasis on practical, clinically relevant training, our webinars are designed for busy clinicians who want engaging, real-time learning without the hassle of travel.

All courses are approved through ASWB and NBCC and include clear CE documentation to support smooth and stress-free license renewal.



Reserve Your Spot Today

Seats fill quickly for our trauma-focused trainings—especially those offering a full 6 CE hours in one day.

Join us for this immersive IFS workshop and gain the skills you need to support clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

 
 
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