healing through compassionate connection™
Dr. Alexia Rothman – IFS Educator & Therapist
Dr. Rothman’s professional life has been dedicated to helping both clients and therapists heal the wounded and burdened parts of their internal systems so that a sense of peace and freedom can return, they can recapture their wholeness, and live more fully.
She offers live (synchronous) and on-demand workshops and trainings on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy and IFS & Polyvagal Theory, as well as professional IFS consultation and IFS therapy for clinicians. You can hear Dr. Rothman on the Explorations in Psychotherapy & IFS Masters Podcasts.
“Lexi Rothman not only knows IFS deeply, she embodies it. She gets my highest recommendation as a therapist or presenter!”
Retreat – Malta, Spring 2024
Sessions will include:
- IFS-based meditations incorporating elements of Polyvagal Theory
- Lecture-based didactic learning
- Experiential exercises
- Discussion and sharing
- Reflection and journaling
- Viewing and analysis of video examples integrating IFS & PVT
IFS and Polyvagal Theory
April 29 – May 3, 2024
Healing through Compassionate Connection™
During this retreat we’ll explore the integration of IFS therapy and Polyvagal Theory. It is designed to help IFS therapists and practitioners apply IFS more safely and effectively, especially in the systems of clients with complex trauma. You will learn and experience how IFS can work seamlessly in concert with the nervous system to promote healing and transformation.
The retreat will include morning and afternoon sessions, with a 3-hour lunch break for rest and relaxation. We’ll take Wednesday afternoon off to allow exploring the idyllic island of Gozo, Malta, or to luxuriate in some pampering at the hotel Spa.
The cost of the retreat includes accommodation and 3 delicious locally sourced meals a day; a full breakfast, a light lunch and a 3-course evening meal.
Retreat – Malta, Spring 2024
IFS and Polyvagal Theory
April 29 – May 3, 2024
Healing through Compassionate Connection™
During this retreat we’ll explore the integration of IFS therapy and Polyvagal Theory. It is designed to help IFS therapists and practitioners apply IFS more safely and effectively, especially in the systems of clients with complex trauma. You will learn and experience how IFS can work seamlessly in concert with the nervous system to promote healing and transformation.
The retreat will include morning and afternoon sessions, with a 3-hour lunch break for rest and relaxation. We’ll take Wednesday afternoon off to allow exploring the idyllic island of Gozo, Malta, or to luxuriate in some pampering at the hotel Spa.
The cost of the retreat includes accommodation and 3 delicious locally sourced meals a day; a full breakfast, a light lunch and a 3-course evening meal.
Sessions will include:
- IFS-based meditations incorporating elements of Polyvagal Theory
- Lecture-based didactic learning
- Experiential exercises
- Discussion and sharing
- Reflection and journaling
- Viewing and analysis of video examples integrating IFS & PVT
On-Demand Workshops Available
Click the image for details and registration. CEUs available for all on-demand workshops.
Introduction the the Internal Family Systems Model:
Theory & Practice
On-Demand Workshop
6 CEUs
Special Topics in IFS Therapy:
The Presence of the Therapist, Polarizations, Extreme Protectors, and the Cycle of Addiction
On-Demand Workshop
6 CEUs
IFS and Polyvagal Theory:
Healing Through Compassionate Connection™
On-Demand Workshop
6 CEUs
Advanced IFS and Polyvagal Theory:
Healing Through Compassionate Connection™
On-Demand Workshop
6 CEUs
Each live or on-demand workshop is approved for 6 Continuing Education hours for Psychologists, Marriage and Family Counselors, Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Counselors in the United States and some are approved for Counselors in Canada. Check the specific registration page for details. They are also approved for 6 IFS Continuing Education hours by the IFS Institute (IFSI) towards IFS Certification and Re-Certification.
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About Dr. Rothman
Dr. Alexia Rothman is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Atlanta, GA, since 2004. She is a Certified Internal Family Systems therapist, an Assistant Trainer for the IFS Institute, an international speaker and educator on the IFS model, and a professional consultant for clinicians seeking to deepen their knowledge and practice of IFS through theoretical discussions, case consultation, technique practice, and deep, personal experiential work with their own internal systems.
Dr. Rothman has received extensive training in the IFS model, primarily from IFS developer, Dr. Richard Schwartz. She has served on staff for multiple Level 1, 2, and 3 experiential IFS trainings, and she offers workshops on the IFS model throughout the United States and abroad.
Dr. Rothman is a United States Presidential Scholar who graduated summa cum laude from Emory University as a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she was an Edwin W. Pauley Fellow and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. She has held adjunct faculty positions at Emory University and Agnes Scott College.
