Title: "Parts Work: Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)"
Presenters: Coralis Solomon, PhD, LMHC, NCC, QS
Date: June 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
(Announcements, networking) 9:00 - 9:30 am
(Presentation) 9:30 - 10:30 am
Event Location/Modality: Virtual via Zoom
* The Zoom link will be sent with your confirmation email.
** Students: Attendance Requirement for Professional Meeting Assignment near the bottom of the page.
Presentation Summary:
Join us for Parts Work: Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)—a warm, experiential session designed for therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of this compassionate, non-pathologizing model. We'll explore the foundational roles of Exiles, Managers, and Firefighters, and how the Self can lead the system with clarity and care. The highlight of the session is a live demonstration, offering a firsthand look at IFS techniques in action, including how to recognize and unblend from parts. Whether you're new to IFS or looking to refresh your approach, this presentation offers a welcoming space to connect with the model's healing potential.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and describe the three core categories of parts within the IFS model—Exiles, Managers, and Firefighters—and understand their protective functions.
2. Explain the concept of the Self in IFS and how it serves as the internal healing presence capable of leading the system with compassion and clarity.
3. Demonstrate basic IFS techniques for recognizing and unblending from parts, promoting greater self-awareness and internal harmony.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Coralis Solomon, PhD, LMHC, NCC, QS, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Virginia, Assistant Professor at William & Mary, and founder of Self-Compassion Pathways Inc., a group practice focused on burnout prevention and trauma healing. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and has advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Dr. Solomon integrates mind-body practices such as Restorative Yoga, Laughter Yoga, and Mindful Self-Compassion in her work. A national and international speaker, she has delivered over 80 presentations, including a keynote for the American Mental Health Counselors Association and a 2024 presentation at the United Nations Happiness Summit on “Healing with Laughter.”
**Students: To fulfill your assignment, you must create your own Zoom account and use the link provided in your confirmation email. Please make sure your registration and screen name are the same. Attendance for 85-100% of the webinar is required. MHCCF verifies attendance based on registration and meeting duration. Once both are met, you will receive a Post-Presentation email within 48 hours, containing:
✅ An anonymous survey
✅ A Certificate of Attendance (required for your professor)
These requirements are strict, and no exceptions will be made for unexpected circumstances.
