Internal Family Systems therapy was developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s as an approach to therapy that acknowledges that people are made up of ‘parts’ (subpersonalities), with a core, true self at the centre. The therapy hopes to harmonise the core self and the different parts of the self.

This webinar will be co-hosted by Dr Alana (Lani) Roy and Emma Diamond, the hosts will explore the Internal family systems model, its practical applications in therapy, and the value of multiplicity in supporting psychedelic preparation and integration.

The webinar will cover the following topics:

- What IFS therapy is
- The 8 C’S of the self
- The value of IFS
- The relationships between parts and the core self: how parts can protect, polarise and build alliances
- How IFS can be applied from both client and therapist perspectives
- Using IFS therapy to evolve parts in psychedelic preparation and integration therapy

About the Facilitators:

Emma Diamond

Emma Diamond is a certified Internal Family Systems therapist and case consultant/ supervisor with a background in Child and Family Therapy. She currently works in private practice as a psychotherapist and supervisor specialising in CPTSD, and for Victims Services NSW as an approved counsellor for victims of Violence. Emma's practice mainly focuses on survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Emma has an ongoing interest in psychedelic psychotherapy and clinical best practice models.

Dr Alana (Lani) Roy
Ph. D Psychology, B. A Social Work (MHSW)

Dr Roy is a Psychologist, Social Worker and the Founder and Director of The Signs of Life Psychology. Dr Roy is involved in emerging clinical trials and research projects in the area of MDMA, psilocybin and Ayahuasca in addition to being the co-ordinator of the psychedelic and plant medicine Mental Health Professional Network supported by the Department of Health.

Dr Roy specialises in complex trauma, disabilities and dual diagnosis, preparation and integration of psychedelics with sexual abuse survivors (particularly with Ayahuasca and the vegetelista dieta process), and working with the Deaf community by providing therapy in Auslan sign language.

She is a board-approved psychology and social work supervisor and works with a range of Australian universities as a sessional academic. Dr Roy provides field education and supervision services across a range of mental health services, including; Psychedelic Research in Science and Medicine (PRISM) in partnership with Melissa Warner and the Mental Health Foundation.

Dr Roy has over 15 years of experience working with suicide prevention at various rape crisis centres and sexual assault crisis lines. She has provided social work services on various human trafficking projects in Kamapthipura, Mumbai and the Philippines.

Dr Roy is passionate about co-creating a psychedelic ecology that values connection, safety and integrity; connecting the science and the sacred.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded, by attending, you acknowledge that this recording will be distributed on social media related to The Signs of Life Psychology.