Internal Family Systems® Workshop:

Internal Family Systems for Children & Adolescents: Integrating the Power of Play with IFS

This workshop will provide you with tools and strategies to transform the work you do with kids utilizing play therapy and the IFS model. You will be given a process to follow so that you can:

  • Facilitate healing with children while moving at the speed of trust.

  • Integrate IFS with established play therapy methods.

  • Make IFS developmentally appropriate for children/adolescents.

  • Reframe challenging behaviors through a parts/attachment lens.

  • Build practical confidence in applying IFS play interventions.

Leslie Petruk, LCMHC-S, NCC, BCC

Presenter: Leslie Petruk, LCMHC-S, NCC, BCC is the Director and Clinical Supervisor at The Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership, where she brings nearly three decades of experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Drawing from systemic and Internal Family Systems approaches, she works with children, individuals, couples, and families to foster healing, connection, and growth. She is the creator of the “4 Kids Sake Parenting Programs,” designed to help parents navigate developmental challenges and build cooperative co-parenting relationships during separation or divorce. Before relocating to Charlotte in 2001, Leslie led a thriving private practice in Austin, Texas. With advanced training in play therapy and marriage and family therapy, Leslie specializes in supporting clients facing grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational stress. She also provides consultation and coaching for families with special needs or school-related challenges. Known for her engaging teaching style, Leslie regularly conducts parenting workshops, marriage seminars, and professional presentations on topics that inspire insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

Workshop Details

Date: Tuesday October 28th

Time: 9:00am - 12:15pm EST, Eastern Time Zone

Access: Live over Zoom

Learning Objectives

  1. Facilitate healing with children while moving at the speed of trust.

  2. Integrate IFS with established play therapy methods.

  3. Make IFS developmentally appropriate for children/adolescents.

  4. Reframe challenging behaviors through a parts/attachment lens.

  5. Build practical confidence in applying IFS play interventions.

Sliding Scale Pricing

Regular Rate - $99: You are resourced enough to pay the standard rate for this workshop.

Assisted Rate - $49: Your resources are limited and prevents you from paying the standard rate.

Supporting Rate - $148: You are well resourced and would like to contribute to ensuring we can offer equitable access to others.

Before You Register: Important Information About This Workshop

We’re so glad you’re interested in this workshop! To help everything run smoothly, please read the following details carefully before registering.

Live Over Zoom Participation & Recording Access

This workshop is designed to be attended live online. We understand that schedules can be tricky, so we provide access to a recording as a courtesy. However, the recording is not the intended format for participation and is primarily for review.

  • The recording will be posted only in our learning management system (Thinkific), a few days after the live session.

  • It will not be emailed to you—it will be available exclusively in Thinkific.

  • The recording will be available for two weeks only before access is removed.

  • It cannot be downloaded and is available for online viewing only.

  • The recording is not available immediately. It will be posted a few days after the survey period has closed. We appreciate your patience!

  • *Once you register, you will automatically receive a welcome email that will provide your log-in link to the learning management system, Thinkific. If you don’t see this right away, please check your spam folder.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

  • We are unfortunately not able to provide continuing education credits for this workshop.

Zoom Participation Guidelines

  • Do not share your Zoom link with anyone else. Registration is per person, and sharing access is not permitted.

  • Ensure your Zoom display name matches the name you used to register. This is how we verify live attendance and prevent unauthorized access.

Refunds

  • Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the workshop start time. Refunds requested after this time cannot be granted.

  • No refunds will be issued on the day of the workshop or once the workshop has started.

  • If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible.

  • Refunds may be subject to a small processing fee.

We know this is a lot of details, but following these steps will ensure you have a seamless experience. Thanks for taking a moment to review everything—we look forward to having you in the workshop!

Regular Rate - $99
Supporting Rate - $148
Assisted Rate - $49

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