Therapist Parts and Self: An Experiential Approach Using Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Presented by Dr. Maddisen Espeseth
Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Check-in/Networking from 11:30am-12:00pm*. Presentation begins at 12pm.
*Virtual attendees will only be present for the presentation from 12-1pm or until presentation ends.
Location: The Chicago School at Anaheim, 2400 E. Katella Ave #1200, Anaheim, CA 92806 (located in Stadium Tower, top floor)
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COURSE DETAILS
Earn 1 CE (CAMFT CE #59405)
DESCRIPTION
This workshop will provide an introduction to the basic tenets of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with an emphasis on self-reflection as a therapist. Exploration of therapist parts from an IFS lens, and how to personally and experientially connect one's own parts to Self will be addressed.
This course is intended for mental health professional who are new to the topic. Course meets the qualifications for 1 hour of continuing education credit for LMFT's, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CE completion certificates will be awarded when participants complete the course at the end of the speaker presentation. Only the hour of the speaker's presentation is included in the CE credit.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Dr. Maddisen Espeseth is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Anaheim Hills. She practices from an attachment heavy, neurosequential lens. Dr. Espeseth is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, IFS Institute Approved Clinical Consultant (IFS-I ACC), Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and Certified Sandplay Therapist (CST). Specific to psychotherapy, she specializes in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and trauma-related disorders. In addition to being a psychotherapist, Dr. Espeseth also provides neurodiversity affirming psychodiagnostic testing services for clients ranging from toddlerhood to midlife. Dr. Espeseth is passionate about providing practical, empowering, and client-specific assessment services that honor and respect each individual's unique neurotype. She has clinical experience in the private practice, residential treatment center (RTC), partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), pediatric hospital, and community mental health settings.
SYLLABUS
- Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) (20 minutes)
- Overview of IFS model and basic concepts (parts, Self, burdens)
- The role of therapist parts in daily professional life
- Understanding the parallel process
2. Identifying and Engaging with Therapist Parts (20 minutes)
- Experiential activity: Witnessing and mapping parts commonly activated in therapy
- Discussion of patterns and triggers
3. Accessing and Cultivating Self Energy (20 minutes)
- Experiential practice to access Self
- Exploring qualities of Self
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
1. Expansion of theory/model knowledge via learning IFS tenets and the premise of IFS interventions.
2. Improvement of clinical skills via personal application of the model as a therapist.
3. Improvement of ethical clinical practice via self-reflection and recognition of parallel process occurring.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In successfully completing and attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Participants will be able to describe at least 3 basic assumptions of IFS.
2. Participants will be able to identify at least 2 IFS methods used to enhance the Self-to-part relationship.
3. Participants will be able to discuss at least 1 strategy utilized to identify a target part.
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REGISTRATION
OC-CAMFT Members:
- In person (lunch included) - $25
- Virtual - $15
OC-CAMFT Guests:
- In person (lunch included) - $35
- Virtual - $25
Walk-ins (in-person) - $40
Please Note: any in-person registrations after Wednesday 7/16/25 will be registered as a Walk-in
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MENU
An assortment of sandwiches, salads, sides, cookies, and beverages will be provided through Mendocino Farms.
Special diets such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be provided as needed. (Please contact at the number below.)
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PARKING INFORMATION!
Parking: Designated parking for The Chicago School is located on the top level of the parking structure located immediately behind the Stadium Tower building (go around the right side of the building). Please pull a ticket at the parking gate and proceed to the top floor of the parking structure. Parking is free with validation, or $15 without. Please do not park in the surface level visitor or restaurant lots.
On site: Please look for OC-CAMFT board members that will guide you to the elevator and correct classroom. You will be unable to gain access to the correct floor without assistance. If you are running late, please check in with the security desk.
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ADA POLICY
Please review our policy HERE.
If you have a special need or need special accommodations, please click HERE. Please advise us of your needs no later than 7 days prior to the event so that we may be able to accommodate you.
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PAYMENT, CANCELLATIONS,REFUNDS
Please make a separate transaction for each and every reservation requested. If you are paying by credit card, the receipt you receive at the end of your payment is your confirmation reservation. Any payments not received by deadline are not reserved and will be considered walk-in status.
Cancellations are made by leaving a message at 714-556-7129 no later than two (2) days prior to the event by 12 PM. A refund less $5.00 processing fee will be returned to you. There are no refunds for cancellations made past this time. Need to update the phone number.
If you registered to attend in-person but can no longer attend, you may attend virtually or view the recording but no refund will be given past 12pm two (2) days prior to event.
For grievances, please leave a message at 714-556-7129 or email admin@occamft.org.
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EVENT SPONSORS
Please contact us at sponsorship@occamft.org if you are interested in sponsoring this event.
