Some addictive behavior is very high-risk and is organizing the client’s life. For other clients their firefighters and soothers are less risky, but the client is still not able to feel in control.In this informative and experiential workshop we will explore how to use the IFS model to help identify addictive process and create clear, compassionate and effective interventions with a wide range of behaviors, including substance abuse, disordered eating, and other self-harming compulsions. We will also focus on the core polarities impacting the clinical process, including how perfectionism, over-responsibility and rescuing impact the healing and recovery process. The potential impact of the therapist’s personal narrative on the clinical relationship will also be explored.
Registration requirement: Have completed a Level 1 or introductory workshop at IFS.