: In-Person at Oklahoma State University's Stillwater's Campus (room to be determined) and Zoom (link will be set separately).
: Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a paradigm shifting and empirically supported therapeutic modality rooted in family systems theory. Developed over the past forty years by Dick Schwartz, IFS proposes that our psyche is naturally subdivided and we have an internal system of subpersonalities or parts that operate in an analogous ways to families. Psychological, relational, and even some physical health problems are a product of a problematic internal organization and IFS offers a way to restructure our internal organization to promote internal and external healing. In this training, we will cover the theoretical propositions of IFS (e.g., assumptions, types of parts, Self), describe the therapeutic techniques and how to apply them, walk participants through how to reprocess and heal trauma, and discuss IFS research. If the opportunity presents itself then one of the presenters will work with someone and demonstrate how the model is applied in practice. At the end of the workshop, resources will be provided to participants who would like to learn more about IFS.
Pedagogy: This workshop will consist of lecture, experiential exercises, and/or live demonstrations of the model
CEUs: Continuing education credits will NOT be available for this workshop.
Presenters Michael Fitzgerald, Celeste Lebak, and Jess Libey.
Michael Fitzgerald: Michael Fitzgerald, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor is an associate professor in Human Development and Family Science at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In addition, he sees clients (individuals, couples, and families) and provides individual and group consultation. Michael has been in IFS since 2017, served as a staff member for 26 Level 1 and Level 2 IFS trainings. Mike is level 3 trained and a trainer for the IFS Institute. His clinical background is working with individuals, couples, and families that have experienced trauma and addictions having worked in both outpatient community mental health settings as well as intensive outpatient and inpatient treatment centers focusing on eating disorder and sex addiction.
Celeste Lebak: Rev. Dr. Tamara Celeste Lebak is an ordained minister, PCC Certified ICF Coach and L3 certified IFS practitioner. She is founder of the Inner Sanctuary Institute, where she integrates IFS with spiritual formation and leadership education. Celeste is passionate about making IFS accessible through engaging, experiential learning grounded in research and practical application.
Jess Libey: Jessica (Jess) Libey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist serving individuals in Oklahoma. Her background includes systems-focused, clinical support to adults and teens in rural, community mental health, and private practice settings. She is level 2 trained through the IFS institute and currently serves individuals (adults) at Peak Counseling in Tulsa.
Reaching Out: If you have any questions you can reach out to Michael Fitzgerald at mfitzgeraldmft@gmail.com or michael.fitzgerald@okstate.edu
