Upcoming Training in Internal Family Systems Theory:
Level 1 Training: Begins August 19th
Lead Trainers
Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, IFS Developer
Paul Ginter, EdD
Level 2 Training: Begins June 25th
Lead Trainers
Chris Burris, M.Ed., LPC, LMFT
Barbara Cargill, MA, ADTR
Internal Family Systems
IFS is at the forefront of a movement toward a more collaborative therapeutic approach that relies on clients’ intuitive wisdom. This model offers a non-pathologizing view of our cognitive and emotional life that is effective in bringing about true and lasting healing. Developed by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, over the last 25 years, IFS is practiced by thousands of licensed therapists and other professionals in the United States and internationally. Mental health care practitioners easily integrate IFS into a wide variety of practices, using its unique methods to create safe environments for their clients to become Self-transforming.
IFS therapy is a simple yet sophisticated integration of psychology, spirituality, and intra-psychic and family systems theory that works well with individuals, couples, children, families and groups, and with some of the most common and intractable issues clients struggle with, such as:
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Grief and Loss
- Self-criticism
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Couples and Relationships
- Trauma
IFS demystifies the psychotherapeutic process for both therapist and client by providing a clear path for working with the client’s inner system. This model helps people respectfully attend to the parts of themselves that interfere with their enjoyment of life – parts that are self-critical, workaholic, depressed, anxious or traumatized, for example – the very issues that bring people to therapy. IFS helps people appreciate the suffering of their wounded parts and the good intentions of those that protect. It offers a clear, systematic approach to transforming and healing all parts by reconnecting them to the powerful core Self that exists in each of us.
IFS also takes the work out of therapy for therapists, giving them the tools they need to harness their own Self-energy while working with clients. IFS therapists can find new enjoyment and feel less stress and burnout as they draw on each client’s potential to access his or her own inner world, wisdom, and capacity for Self-love, and help clients to become the driving force in their own healing.
Level 1 Training Program
Retreat-Style: Toronto & St. Louis
“I consider the Level 1 training to have been the finest,
most professional continuing education in my 41-year career.”
~ IFS Graduate
Level 2 Training Program
Retreat-Style: California & Arizona
“I learned more than I can express about myself, the human experience,
healing, and resilience of the soul.”
~ IFS Graduate
The 2012 Central Region Conference sponsored by the National Association for Drama Therapy is May 18th through the 20th at Castlewood Treatment Center conference center. The conference is titled; Central Stage: Celebrating the Growth, Connection and Development of Central Region Drama Therapists. Castlewood therapist, Laura Wood, MA, LPC, RDT, CCLS is a board member and hosting this event. “Stepping into the role of NADT board member has been a dream of mine for years, “said Laura.
Topics of the conference include drama therapy and the limbic system, drama therapy and grief and loss, playback theater, drama therapy in education, drama therapy and eating disorders and a panel discussion. As the Central Region Representative, Laura will also be speaking at the conference on expressive therapies. “The presentations have been selected and promise to offer an exciting array of learning and experiential sessions, “said Laura
Over thirty people will attend the conference organized by Laura. “One of my goals for this year was to offer an affordable central region conference for drama therapists to gather to celebrate, network and educate, “said Laura. Attendees can also apply for eight CEU’s. For more information contact Laura Wood at 636-386-6611 or go to www.nadt.org
Castlewood Treatment Center hosted its first Preferred Provider Workshop of the year April 27-29, 2012. Attendees included therapists, psychologists, nurses, and dietitians from across the country. Castlewood staff including Dr. Mark Schwartz, Lori Galperin, LCSW, Theresa Chesnut, LCSW, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Dr. Robert Bond, Dr. Marcio Guzman, Alyssa Salz, MS, RD, LD, Mike Rechtien, PLPC, Laura Wood, LPC, and Dr. Dawn Holemon presented at the conference. Lecturers discussed Castlewood’s Comprehensive Treatment approach to Eating Disorder recovery. Topics included Attachment based psychotherapy, Expressive Therapies, Mindfulness, Exposure and Response Prevention, Internal Family Systems, Hypo and Hyper Sexuality, Relationships, The Recovery Process, Medical aspects of ED, and interventions with the food.
The weekend was also highlighted by a reception with staff and participants as well as a tour of our residential facilities. Participants shared that they could not believe the dedication and passion of the staff at Castlewood and that our facilities are extraordinarily beautiful with a unique healing quality. Those who attended had a chance to connect with other professionals from across the country and gain 15 hours of continuing education credit.
Castlewood will host two more workshop weekends this year- July 13-15th and October 26-28th. If you are interested in attending one of these free workshops please contact us at info@castlewoodtc.com
Castlewood Treatment Center will host 3 Preferred Provider Workshops: Advanced Training in the Treatment of Eating Disorders in 2012. Providers from across the country are invited to attend one of these weekends free of charge and experience world class lectures on the treatment of Eating Disorders. The three weekends are April 27-29th, 2012, July 13-15th, 2012 & October 26-28th, 2012. This workshop is hosted at our new conference center on the property of Castlewood II. The weekend provides opportunities for professional education, question and answer with our staff, as well as tours of our treatment facilities.
Topics for the conference range from techniques of exposure therapy, family work, expressive therapies and our innovative work in facilitating secure attachment. Our featured speaker, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Ph.d, will demonstrate his incredible work in removing the blocks impeding recovery. Please see the schedule below for more information on the details of the conference.
For additional information or to register for one of these weekends please contact Deanna James at info@castlewoodtc.com
Accommodations
Castlewood has a discounted rate the following two area hotels:
Wildwood Hotel - 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 Phone: (636) 733-9100
Drury Plaza Chesterfield- 355 Chesterfield Center Chesterfield, MO 63017 Phone: (636) 532-3300
Conference Schedule
Friday Schedule
8:00 AM- Registration and Breakfast
8:30-10:00 AM Comprehensive Treatment Model – Mark Schwartz, SC.D
10:20-12:00 PM Self-Hatred, Shame, and Self Development- Lori D. Galperin, LCSW
12:00-12:40 PM- Lunch Provided by Castlewood Chefs
12:40-2:00 PM Recovery from Eating Disorders- Theresa Chesnut, LCSW
2:15-3:30 PM Moving from Disorganized to Secure Attachment- Mike Rechtien, PLPC
3:45-5:00 PM Re-enactments, Sexuality, & Relationships- Lori Galperin, LCSW & Mark Schwartz, SC.D
5:00-7:00 pm- Reception & Tours- Castlewood staff will host a reception and tours of our residential facilities.
Saturday Schedule
8:00 AM- Breakfast
830-10:00 AM Internal Family Systems with Eating Disorder Clients- Richard Schwartz, Ph.D
10:20-12:00 PM Expressive Therapies with Parts Lori Galperin, LCSW- Laura Wood, PLPC
12:15-1:30 Videotaped Segments Richard Schwartz, Ph.D- Lunch will be provided
1:45-3:00 PM Treatment of Anxiety Disorder with Eating Disorder clients- Erin McGinty, LPC
3:15-4:00 Exposure Therapies & OCD Robert Bond, Ph.D & Erin McGinty, LPC
4:00- 5:00 Mindfulness and Approaches to Anxiety Management- Marcio Guzman, Ph.D
4:00- 5:00 pm Nutritional Therapies- Alyssa Salz, MS, RD, LD.
Sunday Schedule
8:00 am- Breakfast
8:30-10:00 AM Treatment of Sexual Desire and Sexual Arousal Disorders- Mark Schwartz, Sc.D
10:15-11:15 AM Medical Management of ED- Dawn Holemon, MD
11:30-12:30 PM Interventions Related to Food- Theresa Chesnut, LCSW
