This course builds basic skills for working with the inner parts of a client. It draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego State Therapy and related parts-based models to show how a client’s inner life is made up of separate subpersonalities, each holding its own feelings, beliefs and protective job. You will learn to help clients notice, understand and engage with their inner system using curiosity and compassion, which deepens self-awareness and healing.
Therapists learn through theory, hands-on practice and case discussion how to recognize protective parts, work with wounded ones and encourage integration instead of inner conflict. The training highlights how to earn the trust of parts, avoid common therapeutic missteps and apply trauma-informed interventions. For clinicians new to parts work and those polishing their skills alike, it teaches core techniques for helping clients reach inner harmony and self-leadership.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify the different roles and responsibilities of a client’s inner parts
- Apply the concept of parts work to different mental health disorders
- Analyze how to best engage with a client’s parts in order to address presenting concerns
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify the different roles and responsibilities of a client’s inner parts
- History of parts work
- Ingredients of parts work
- Further definitions: Different parts
Objective #2: Apply the concept of parts work to different mental health disorders
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- The inner critic
Objective #3: Analyze how to best engage with a client’s parts to address presenting concerns
- How to interview a part
- Understanding parts’ needs
- Harmony with parts
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: May 2, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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