How to Develop Healthy Boundaries for Your Soul—A Christian Approach to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model of Therapy
Special Guest
Dr. Alison Cook is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast.
We all carry burdens—stories, emotions, and beliefs—that can keep us from living with the freedom, clarity, and connection we were made for. This experiential workshop introduces a Christian approach to caring for those burdened parts of the soul, based on the fast-growing Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
You’ll learn about the three parts of the soul and walk through the “Five Steps of Taking a You-Turn”—a practical, grace-filled process for setting healthy boundaries and forming secure attachment within. Through teaching, guided reflection, and interactive practice, you’ll discover how to befriend the hurting parts of your inner world and welcome God’s presence with deeper compassion, curiosity, and peace.
Dr. Alison Cook is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast, where she brings her unique blend of psychological expertise and spiritual encouragement to listeners worldwide. She is the author of I Shouldn’t Feel This Way and The Best of You, and co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul. Her work empowers individuals to heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, and experience a loving God who is for them. She and her husband, Joe, are the parents of two young adult children. Connect with Dr. Alison at www.dralisoncook.com.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Discover the Foundations of Internal Family Systems (IFS): Gain a deeper understanding of how IFS principles align with and enrich a Christian worldview, equipping you to integrate this model into your practice.
- Practice the Five Steps of Taking a You-Turn: Learn and apply this powerful framework to help clients navigate their inner worlds with curiosity and compassion
- Experience Personal Renewal: Engage in practices that help you identify parts of your own soul in need of care and develop healthy internal boundaries with them, deepening your personal growth and equipping you to lead others with authenticity.
Event Details
- Date: July 24, 2025
- Time: 10:30am-12:30pm MT
- Location: Denver Seminary or Virtual Zoom option
- *2 Continuing Education credits offered through NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, No. 3094
- Cost:
- Student/Staff/Faculty- Free
- Denver Seminary Counseling Alum- $25
- Non-Alum/Other ministry professional- $35
Future Events
- Friday, August 22: Women’s Issues and Mental Health, presented by Dr. Emily Moore (Virtual)
- September 2025: Youth Mental Health Update, presented by Dr. Adam Wilson (In-person)
- October 2025: Working with Children through the Attachment Lens, presented by Amy Craig (In-person)
- November 2025: Working with Trauma and Addiction, presented by Jordan Cienski (Virtual)
Denver Seminary Counseling Division has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3094. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Denver Seminary Counseling Division is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Provider contact: Dr. Elizabeth Harper | 6399 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton CO 80120 | 303.357.5834