This workshop introduces The L.I.F.T. Method™ (Locate, Invite, Foster, Transform), a trauma-informed framework for licensed mental health professionals. Combining the evidence-based principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Christian faith, The L.I.F.T. Method™ places the Holy Spirit at the center of the therapeutic process, making it a unique and spiritually empowered approach to trauma healing. Clinicians will learn how to guide willing Christian clients through the method’s four phases—Locate, Invite, Foster, and Transform—to address emotional wounds, align with their Kingdom Identity, and experience holistic transformation. Through practical demonstrations, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, this session equips participants with cutting-edge skills to integrate spiritual and clinical interventions. Attendees will leave with immediately applicable tools to create a lasting impact in their clinical practices, helping clients recover from trauma while deepening their relationship with God and fostering resilience in their emotional and spiritual lives.
601 | The L.I.F.T. Method™: Integrating IFS with Christian Faith for Trauma Healing for Christian Clients
PRESENTERS
Audrey Steinle, M.A.
CE CREDITS
1.25
Approved For CE
ASWB, NBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Approved For CME/CEU
LEVEL
Advanced
Summary
Learning Objectives
1 Demonstrate how to use the four phases of The L.I.F.T. Method™ to guide willing Christian clients through identifying and addressing trauma-related emotional wounds, with an emphasis on embodying their Kingdom Identity
2 Apply a combination of evidence-based IFS principles and Christian practices—including prayer, guided soul-spirit dialogue/imagery, and worship—within trauma-informed care to foster deep transformation
3 Design personalized, trauma-informed treatment plans that integrate clinical interventions with faith-based practices, ensuring ethical considerations like informed consent and client safety are addressed ahead of clinical work