proudly presents
Combustible: Looking Beyond Anger Management
through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Lens
October 26, 2026; 10am – 6pm Eastern
October 27, 2026; 10am – 4:45pm Eastern
Live, interactive webinar on Zoom
Facilitator: Margaret Conley, LCSW, IFSI Assistant Trainer
IFS CEs: 11.5 credits (pending)
NBCC / ASWB: 11.5 CE hours
Live workshop limited to 40 participants.
All participants will receive access to the workshop recording for 60 days.
Moving beyond anger management toward curiosity, compassion,
and Self-led understanding.
Anger is often approached as an emotion to control, reduce, or manage. But what changes when, instead of asking how to get rid of anger, we become curious about what it is communicating, what it may be protecting, and what the internal system might need? Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), anger can be understood not simply as a problem to solve, but as an experience that may carry important information about boundaries, unmet needs, vulnerability, protection, power, and powerlessness.
Combustible: Looking Beyond Anger Management Through an IFS Lens invites clinicians to explore the complexity and function of anger within the internal system. Participants will examine how parts may hold, express, suppress, or respond to anger; how clinicians’ own parts related to anger and power may influence therapeutic interactions; and how greater curiosity toward anger can create opportunities for compassionate internal dialogue and increased choice in how anger is understood and expressed.
Anger also does not look or function the same way across people or internal systems. Experiences of trauma, dissociation, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, sensory processing, and power can shape how anger is experienced, expressed, suppressed, and understood. Through didactic instruction, experiential exercises, guided meditation, and discussion, participants will explore IFS-informed and trauma-informed approaches to working with anger across these diverse experiences, including considerations for clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and autistic and ADHD clients.
Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model of anger management, this workshop offers clinicians a framework for approaching anger with greater curiosity, compassion, and respect for its unique function within each client’s system.
Level of Content: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Master’s level social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and other healing professionals trained in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. This workshop is designed for clinicians who have completed IFS Level 1 training, as well as IFS-informed clinicians who have extensive experience applying IFS approaches in their clinical work.
Course Interaction: This workshop will include didactic lecture, large and small group discussion, and live demonstrations. Participants will engage in guided experiential exercises and practical application activities. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share insights, and engage in instructor-led dialogue throughout the training.
Workshop Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the function of anger within an IFS framework, including its relationship to emotional regulation, parts, and Self.
- Analyze how clinicians’ own parts related to anger and power may influence therapeutic interactions and clinical decision-making.
- Apply IFS techniques to facilitate internal dialogue with parts that hold or express anger related to experiences of power and powerlessness.
- Select trauma-informed strategies for supporting clients in safely exploring parts associated with anger and power.
- Differentiate how anger may present and function in clients experiencing dissociation/DID, depression, and anxiety within an IFS-informed framework.
- Analyze how sensory sensitivities and emotional responses may influence the experience and expression of anger in autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent clients.
Program Content and Timeline
Day 1: Looking Beyond Anger Management
Monday, October 26, 2026; 10am – 6pm EDT
10:00am – 11:45am: Welcome, Introduction & IFS Foundations
We’ll begin by grounding in the IFS model and exploring anger and power from the inside out. Through meditation, discussion, and a review of parts and Self, participants will consider the role of emotions within the internal system and revisit key IFS healing processes that provide a foundation for working with anger throughout the workshop.
11:45am – 12:00pm: 15-minute Break
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Understanding Anger: Beyond Management
What changes when we approach anger as something to understand rather than simply control or reduce? This section explores anger as a natural emotional experience, its relationship to parts and Self, and its role in emotional regulation, while considering how emotional learning and memory can shape our responses to anger.
1:00pm – 2:00pm: 60-minute Meal Break
2:00pm – 3:00pm: The Function of Anger: Parts, Power, & Protection
We’ll deepen our curiosity about what anger may be doing within the system and the experiences that shape its expression. Participants will explore the relationships among anger, power, protection, epigenetic influences, and ego states while challenging assumptions about what anger means and how it should be addressed.
3:00pm – 3:15pm: 15-minute Break
3:15pm – 4:15pm: Interactive Activity: Exploring Anger in the System
Through an experiential Metaframe activity, participants will explore the many ways anger can show up within an internal system. Personal reflection and facilitated discussion will create space to consider parts associated with anger and how individual experiences, including neurodivergence, may shape our relationship with it.
4:15pm – 4:30pm: 15-minute Break
4:30pm – 6:00pm: Integration, Discussion & Reflection
We’ll close Day 1 with space to integrate the concepts and experiences that have emerged throughout the day. Through reflection, discussion, clinical application, and Q&A, participants will deepen connections among anger, power, parts, Self, and trauma-informed practice.
Day 2: Anger Across Diverse Clinical Experiences
Tuesday, October 27, 2026; 10:00am – 4:45pm EDT
10:00am – 10:15am: Welcome, Morning Meditation and Daily Setup
We’ll begin Day 2 by reconnecting with the IFS model, resetting the group container, and grounding through a morning meditation. Participants will reflect on learning from Day 1 and prepare to explore anger in relation to different diagnoses, considering how IFS concepts of parts and Self can inform how clinicians understand and respond to clients experiencing symptoms associated with these diagnoses.
10:15am – 11:15am: Anger and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Anger can take on particular meaning and function within complex dissociative systems. Participants will explore how different parts may experience and express anger in the context of DID and consider IFS-informed approaches that support safety, connection, and curiosity when navigating anger and dissociation.
11:15am – 11:30am: 15-minute Break
11:30am – 12:30pm: Anger and Depression
Anger is not always visible or expressed outwardly. This section explores the ways anger may be suppressed, internalized, or difficult to access within depressive presentations and how an IFS perspective can help clinicians understand and work with parts that carry or respond to anger.
12:30pm – 1:30pm: 60-minute Meal Break
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Anger and Anxiety
Anxiety and anger can become deeply intertwined within the internal system. Participants will explore the relationship between anxiety, triggers, and anger responses while considering how IFS can support work with parts that hold anxiety and anger.
2:30pm – 2:45pm: 15-minute Break
2:45pm – 3:45pm: Anger and Neurodivergence
Anger does not look or function the same way across neurodivergent experiences. Participants will explore how sensory sensitivities, emotional responses, and neurodivergent experiences may shape the expression of anger in autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent clients, with attention to responsive and IFS-informed clinical approaches.
3:45pm – 4:45pm: Integration, Q & A, Closing
We’ll bring the two days together by integrating the workshop’s central themes across diverse clinical experiences. Participants will reflect on key learning, consider applications to their own clinical work, identify ways to carry the material forward, and have space for final discussion and questions.
Facilitator
Margaret L. Conley is a distinguished Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a rich educational background and extensive experience in mental health. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Valdosta State University, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Clark Atlanta University. Additionally, she holds a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), integrating a unique perspective into her therapeutic practice.
Margaret is currently advancing her expertise through training with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute as an Assistant Trainer, deepening her understanding of this innovative therapeutic model. Her commitment to professional growth and her client-centered approach have made her a respected figure in the mental health community.
With a focus on helping individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes, Margaret specializes in working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment. Trauma Informed Approach where clients can explore their internal worlds and embark on healing journeys.
Margaret is also an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Delta Sigma Theta and participates in various community mental health initiatives, reflecting her dedication to both personal and professional development. in Boston, MA.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit Information
Course Completion Requirements
To earn CE credit, participants must attend the entire course live and have their camera turned on, so attendance can be verified. Additionally, participants must complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed after online course evaluation is completed via Flexiquiz.
CE Credits Available
Participants will receive 11.5 hours of continuing education (CE) credit upon completing this program. Carefully look at the approvals/acceptances that have been secured for the training for which you are registering.
This workshop qualifies for 11.5 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state, and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Many states do not require specific approvals; several states require specific approvals; many accept national organization approvals or providers from other states. Save this workshop advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
By registering for this course, you agree to check in to and be knowledgeable about the continuing education approvals that are required for members of your profession in your state. You may contact Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center with any questions PRIOR to the workshop.
IFS CEs: 11.5 Clock Hours (pending application)
This live, synchronous workshop has a pending application for 11.5 IFS Continuing Education (CE) by the IFS Institute. Once approved, these credits apply only for IFSI Level 1+ Trained individuals who are established Certification Candidates or pursuing IFS Recertification.
NBCC: 11.5 CEs
Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7522. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ASWB ACE: 11.5 CEs
Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center, #2113, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 07/23/2025 – 07/23/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 11.5 clinical continuing education credits.
New York does not accept ASWB ACE provider or course/conference approval.
What states accept ASWB ACE clock hours? LINK
CE Broker Registrations (click to expand)
Please note: Only the states below use CE Broker to record/track CEs. This is not a full list of states that will accept/recognize this workshop as an eligible source to meet CE requirements.
Arizona: Accepted by & Registered with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Arizona: Accepted by & Registered with the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Florida: Accepted by & Registered with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.
Georgia: Accepted by & Registered with the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists.
Kansas: Accepted by & Registered with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board for Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors,Social workers, Masters Level Psychologists, and Psychologists.
Michigan: Accepted by & Registered with the Michigan Board of Social Work.
Mississippi: Accepted by & Registered with the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors.
New Hampshire: Accepted by & Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice.
New Hampshire: Accepted by & Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Psychologists.
North Dakota: Accepted by & Registered with the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.
Ohio: Accepted by & Registered with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
South Carolina: Accepted by & Registered with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
South Carolina: Accepted by & Registered with the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
Tennessee: Accepted by & Registered with the Tennessee Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists.
Tennessee: Accepted by & Registered with the Tennessee Board of Social Workers.
Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
West Virginia: Accepted by & Registered with the West Virginia Board of Social Work
West Virginia: Accepted by & Registered with the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling.
Registration Information
Live Participant Registration Fee: $375 USD
Includes 11.5 CEs and access to the recording for 60 days
Payment plans available
Recording-Only Purchase (No CEs): $175 USD
The recording-only option provides on-demand access to the lecture content only and does not include live participation or CE credit. Handouts, presentation slides, and bibliography will be included as part of purchase.
Registration Deadline: Please register by 5:00 PM, October 25, 2026, Eastern Time.
Compassionate Access Adjustments
At Multiplicity of the Mind, we value accessibility and community care. We offer Compassionate Access Adjustments for clinicians who may need financial flexibility to attend. These fee adjustments reflect our belief that everyone deserves opportunities for learning and connection, regardless of financial circumstances.
If a reduced fee would make participation possible for you, please email us at info@multiplicityofthemind.com and let us know what amount of financial assistance or discount would make the workshop accessible for you. While we’re unable to offer full scholarships at this time, we do our best to accommodate requests whenever possible. We’re also happy to arrange split payments via invoice if that would make registration more manageable.
Cancellation and Refund Policy for Live Training Participation
Full refund, minus $25 administration fee, until September 26, 2026. After that date, there are no refunds for cancellation. Cancellation and refund requests shall be submitted in writing to info@multiplicityofthemind.com.
Recording purchases are final. Because this is a live training recording (not a studio production), minor audio or video imperfections may occur (for example, syncing quirks). By purchasing, you acknowledge this and agree that purchases are non-refundable based on production quality.In the very rare exception of a true technical issue that prevents access altogether, a refund will be provided.
Workshop Video Recording
This workshop will be recorded and available for viewing for 60 days after the workshop concludes. At Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center, we recognize the value of recording workshop. Therefore, we have established the following policy regarding workshop recordings. Please review the recording policy HERE. Please note that only live participation will be eligible for CEs.
Code of Conduct
By registering for and attending this workshop, you agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct for Workshops. Your participation signifies your commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment for all attendees.
Disability Related Accommodations and Services (click to expand)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center will make reasonable adjustments or modifications to practices, policies and procedures, and to provide auxiliary aids and services for our training participants with disabilities. It is the responsibility of participants who seek disability-related accommodations and services to submit their requests in a timely manner prior to the training, notwithstanding emergencies or unexpected events that require services. Participants may request services during the registration process. Some services may require further written medical verification that supports the medical reason for the request (e.g., a supporting letter from their medical provider). To start this process, participants can complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form and email it info@multiplicityofthemind.com.
Systems Requirements (click to expand)
Participants must have a stable internet connection and must use their own computer (not a cell phone) during the training. The computer must have a working camera and meet Zoom system requirements. To view more information on Supported Operating Systems, tablet devices, web browsers, processor/RAM, and bandwidth requirements click HERE.
Complaints and Grievances (click to expand)
The goal at Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center is to provide an effective learning experience for all participants. Prior to a scheduled workshop, if you have a problem with registration-related issues, e.g., issues with the registration form, payment, website, promotional materials, emails, you are expected to email Katie Wine-Appleton (info@multiplicityofthemind.com), as soon as possible.
During a training event, the trainer responsible for conducting the training has Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center’s authority to address any concerns that arise during the actual training. Every effort will be made to address the concerns during the training to include changing practice partners, addressing staff issues, etc. If the trainer is unable to address the participant’s concerns, the complaints and grievances shall be presented in writing to Katie Wine-Appleton, LPCC-S, Founder, Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center.
During and after the workshop completion, complaints and grievances regarding course content, promotional or educational materials, facilitator’s behaviors, workshop site, facilities, technological resources, or any other course-related issues, shall be presented in writing to Katie Wine-Appleton, LPCC-S, Founder, Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center. Licensed Social Workers: Should social workers have a specific grievance, these grievances will be addressed by Helen Hill, LISW-S, the social work consultant for Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center.
Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center’s approach in resolving grievances is always from the perspective of what is in the fairest way to resolve the matter. All complaints and grievances are reviewed within 5 working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and emailed to info@multiplicityofthemind.com and will be responded to within 10 business days.
There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop.
Contact Information for Questions and Assistance
Please contact Katie Wine-Appleton, Owner/CE Director for Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center, with questions, concerns, etc. She can be reached at info@multiplicityofthemind.com
Join us in a neurodivergent-affirming learning environment that reflects the very principles we’re teaching. Being on screen all day can be a lot—movement is encouraged, and you’re welcome to engage in ways that work best for you.
You’re invited to show up as you are. You don’t have to mask here.
Can’t sit still in a chair? Move, stretch, or spin around—we’re okay with that. Need to walk on a treadmill? Go for it. Prefer to lie on the floor and listen? That works too (just keep your video on 😊). If you learn best by asking questions, you’re encouraged to jump in at any point—we get it. If speaking up isn’t your thing, you’re always welcome to use the chat or send a private message.
Stim, move, and engage in ways that support your nervous system. All parts of you are welcome here!
Disclaimer: Please note that this workshop, “Combustible: Looking Beyond Anger Management Through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Lens” is independently organized by Katie Wine-Appleton, LPCC-S, a Certified IFS Therapist and facilitated by Margaret Conley, LCSW, a Certified IFS Therapist and IFSI Assistant Trainer. This workshop is not affiliated with the IFS Institute and is not a substitute for a Level 1 IFS training provided by the IFS Institute.