MFTP 620 - Internal Family Systems Therapy Level 2 Training Program

Course Description:
Curriculum licensed by the Center for Self Leadership to provide training in the Internal Family Systems Therapy model for mental health professionals. This is the advanced skills level.

For further information or registration information please contact Dr. Ralph Cohen at cohenr@ccsu.edu

Instructor Ralph Cohen is Professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at Central Connecticut State University, serving as Program Director for the Master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy and Coordinator for the Internal Family Systems Continuing Education Program. He is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Dr. Cohen is a founding co-editor of the Journal of Self Leadership, an IFS-oriented professional publication. He is a Lead Trainer in the IFS Model and has presented on IFS at state, national, and international conferences and teaches graduate courses on IFS. As a licensed psychologist and Marriage and Family therapist, Dr. Cohen has a private practice in West Hartford, Connecticut, providing IFS-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. He has an approachable and warm style of teaching, and is committed to fostering a safe environment in which participants can connect with their core Selves.

Ann Sinko has over 20 years of clinical experience and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut. She is in private practice and has been teaching as an adjunct Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Central CT State University for 15 years. She has integrated IFS theory and technique in all facets of her creative work with families, couples, individuals, and groups. She establishes a safe environment in which clients experience unconditional acceptance. She has a background in gestalt therapy and psychodrama and uses sand tray therapy in her work. Ann is passionate about teaching and believes that theory is best integrated though experiential learning. She brings a down to earth, concrete style along with a sense of humor to her teaching. Ann is a seasoned world traveler, loves the outdoors, and is an avid gardener.