An Introduction to Internal Family Systems in Psychedelic Therapy

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An Introduction to Internal Family Systems in Psychedelic Therapy

Michelle Glass (Certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner | Oregon Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator)

Tuesday 13 May, 2025 8PM CEST (6PM GMT, 2PM ET, 11AM PT)

Online via Zoom

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In this talk, you will learn what Internal Family Systems (IFS) is, why it is a natural fit for the full arc of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT), how it supports optimal safety, and how it can strengthen your work as a guide. Together, we will explore the different parts we all carry, the Self, common fears that parts may hold around psychedelic journeys, and how IFS can enrich the preparation, journey, and integration phases. By the end of the session, participants will be able to identify common parts and the core qualities of the Self, and describe key elements that make IFS a powerful model for psychedelic-assisted therapy.

What you will learn:

The core principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how they can be applied to psychedelic-assisted therapy
How identifying and working with parts can enhance safety, trust, and depth across preparation, journey, and integration
Common protective parts that may arise during psychedelic experiences and why engaging them with curiosity and care is essential
The role of the Self in IFS and how it can support healing within non-ordinary states of consciousness
Why IFS is increasingly recognised as a complementary model in the field of psychedelic therapy

Who is this for?

This session is designed for professionals working in or entering the field of psychedelic therapy, including:

Therapists, clinicians, and mental health practitioners interested in integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy into their practice.
Researchers seeking a nuanced understanding of different dosing paradigms and therapeutic frameworks.
Practitioners curious about the evolving clinical applications of psilocybin beyond peak-dose models.
Professionals in the psychedelic field interested in ethical, supportive, and culturally attuned approaches to psychedelic care.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Michelle Glass is a Certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner, Oregon Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator, and Alternative Counselor in Eugene, Oregon who has 20 years of IFS experience and has accumulated over 380 hours of direct study with Richard Schwartz, PhD, the founder of IFS. She used IFS to heal from a childhood of abuse and complex-PTSD. She developed and is the author of the Daily Parts Meditation Practice®: A Journey of Embodied Integration for Clients and Therapists, which has become a valued method of deep embodiment of the IFS Model and healing integration. The DPMP® tools of integration can now be found within the IFS-inspired app called Sentur. She has given workshops on the DPMP® online and across the globe. Her focus has shifted to IFS and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Michelle’s newest release is Meditations for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Utilizing IFS, a series of 16 meditations to support the full arch of psychedelic-assisted therapy. She is currently writing a workbook for psychedelic preparation and integration using the DPMP® tools. She offers a 22-Hour Comprehensive IFS Introductory for Psychedelic Facilitators course a few times a year as well as provides smaller workshops aimed to help IFS-trained professionals support their clients who are seeking out psychedelics outside of their services. Michelle received a Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy from Naropa Institute and Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in 2022. In addition, she served as the Editor for OUTLOOK, the Foundation for Self Leadership’s magazine, for seven years. More information can be found at https://thelistenerllc.com.

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