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Mothercentered Certification 

Path for Practioners

The Good Mom/Bad Mom Loop articulates a parts-driven cycle established early in motherhood, when moms' systems divide into polarized teams of protector parts that unwittingly perpetuate mental health struggles.

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About this Advanced Training

The goal of this experiential workshop is to integrate an expanded awareness of Mom Parts into the treatment of maternal depression and anxiety throughout the lifespan. By implementing concepts derived from Internal Family Systems, participants will be able to identify components of the client’s (and the therapist’s own) inner system that feed such cycles, so that we can participate in healing interventions that respectfully and effectively address the root of moms' distress.

Must have basic knowledge of IFS terminology and concepts. I will assume you are familiar with parts language and how parts can ally and polarize together. Must also have knowledge of matrescence and awareness of maternal mental health.

Recording will be made available for 30 days.

Good Moms and Bad Moms

Participants will discover how to identify the parts that push moms to be GOOD as well as the ones who help moms get relief and soothing (often internally identified as BAD parts). Together we will explore the internal battle between these teams of parts, and how that battle determines so much about the quality of moms' mental health. Techniques presented will help develop confidence in the practitioner's  approach to working with Mom Parts - the ones that if left uncared for, become the basis of feelings of failure, guilt, shame, and rage.

Join Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT, PMH-C, Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist for a 3 hour experiential & educational workshop designed to offer an application of Internal Family Systems, specific to motherhood, with a focus on parts that cycle together around juggling the competing needs of mothers and their children.

  1. Why does the world need Mom Parts?

  2. What is a good mom?

    • perfectionism/mommy wars/mom shaming

  3. Reconfiguration of parts in matrescence​​

  4. The formation of teams of parts

    • Team Kid and Team What About Mom?! 

  5. Presenting The Good Mom/Bad Mom Loop
    • components of the loop

    • the role of the Inner Critic

  6. Mom's Inner Baby

  7. EXPERIENTIAL: Finding Your Polarized Mom Parts

  8. Alternate orientations to mothering

  9. Interrupting the Loop

  10. When your Inner Baby does the mothering

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Details

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Upcoming Dates

Registration Information

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Join a Live Training

Friday, February 21, 2025​​​​​​​​​​​

9:00 AM - 12:15PM PST

​via Zoom​​

$199

3 CE's will be provided at an additional charge of $15 for folks licensed in California.

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CEPA Provider: Jessica Tomich Sorci (Provider #1000049) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s. Family Tree Wellness, Inc maintains responsibility for the program & all of its content. Course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s. Course completion certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completed evaluation form.

  • What is ketamine?
    Click here to read more about Ketamine and the Brain Ketamine is a legal, safe, effective medicine with rapid antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, often noticeable within hours and can last for weeks. It is one of the most extensively studied psychedelic medicines. It is in every hospital around the world. It’s on the WHO’s list of top 10 essential medicines and has a high safety profile. For this reason, it’s used in pediatrics. As a mental health treatment, unlike typical antidepressants, ketamine helps by targeting the neurotransmitter glutamate, which influences mood and thought patterns. It promotes neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections. This process allows for a "reset," helping you break free from stuck patterns of thinking.
  • How does ketamine feel?
    The effects of ketamine, which most patients find pleasant, last for approximately 45 minutes. These effects can make you feel “far from” your body, and facilitate shifts in perception that can often feel expansive in nature. Your motor and verbal abilities will be reduced, so you’ll be lying down in a comfortable position during the experience. Once these effects subside, we’ll spend the remainder of our appointment giving you space to process and discuss your experience. While it may feel hard to articulate what happens during the experience, patients feel like the insights gained are clear.
  • What are the benefits of KAP?
    Faster Progress: KAP often accelerates the therapeutic process compared to traditional talk therapy. Some of our members have described it as “the express elevator” Emotional Release: Many patients report feeling lighter, with a sense of relief from deep pain. New Perspectives: Ketamine helps uncover insights and address patterns that were previously difficult to access.
  • Is ketamine safe to use postpartum?
    Moms who are suffering from postpartum depression and anxiety may benefit greatly from KAP. Consulting with a prescriber will help rule out any concerns and determine eligibility. Moms are often concerned about KAP and breastfeeding. According to the Infant Risk Center, withholding breastfeeding for 8 hours after a treatment session would reduce exposure to the drug significantly. The following articles offer more information about research with postpartum women and ketamine: Is Ketamine an Option for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression? In summary, this study demonstrated that a single dose of esketamine administered intravenously to women with mild depressive symptoms at delivery was associated with reduced depressive symptoms at week 1 postpartum. In addition, those who received esketamine had a 75% lower risk of experiencing significant depressive symptoms at 6 weeks postpartum. Can Intravenous Ketamine Reduce the Risk of PPD? The Pharmacokinetics of Ketamine in the Breast Milk of Lactating Women: Quantification of Ketamine and Metabolites Glamour: How Some Women Are Using Ketamine to Treat PPD
  • What is Journey Clinical?
    Journey Clinical is a platform for licensed psychotherapists to incorporate science-based psychedelic therapies in their practice safely and effectively, starting with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Journey Clinical’s in-house medical team takes on patient eligibility, prescriptions and outcome monitoring, while the therapist takes on the therapy. Their collaborative care model is designed to deliver personalized treatment plans to meet the client's individual needs and improve long-term outcomes.
  • How does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy work?
    Eligibility: I collaborate with Journey Clinical, whose expert medical team ensures safe and personalized care. You’ll begin with an in-depth virtual intake appointment to assess your medical and mental health history. If eligible, they’ll prescribe 2 doses of sublingual ketamine (a rapidly dissolving lozenge) for use during our therapy sessions. Preparation Therapy Sessions: Before the dosing session, we’ll meet to set intentions and prepare for the experience. We will review all the steps that go into the dosing session so that you feel confident going in. We'll take our time with prep, sometimes meeting several times before dosing. Dosing Session: Sessions last just over 2 hours and can be in-person or remote. You’ll self-administer your vitals using a blood pressure monitor. You'll also self-administer the ketamine lozenges. Then you’ll lie down in a cozy, comfortable setting with an eye mask, listening to music. Your journey will present you with thoughts or emotions that we will explore together. I’ll be present to support you, ensuring you feel safe and grounded. After the session, we’ll process your experience and identify insights to carry forward. Integration Session: We will schedule an integration session within 24-72 hours of the dosing session, when your neuroplasticity will be most enhanced, which will give you the chance to deepen the insights gained and start applying them to your life. Integration is the most important part - it’s where the most lasting changes happen. Follow-Up Sessions: as needed/desired.
  • How do you administer ketamine during a session?
    During a dosing session, clients self-administer their ketamine lozenges. The lozenges dissolve in your mouth, and are held and swished in your saliva for around 10 minutes as they absorb. At that point clients are prompted to spit into a cup and begin their journey. Typically, the patient will be in a comfortable, reclining position wearing an eye mask and listening to inspiring music.
  • What is the general cost of treatment?
    Pricing consists of two components: medical and psychotherapy. KAP Medical Fees (Journey Clinical) Initial Evaluation and Medication: $338 Ongoing Treatment: Follow-up Medical Consultation and Medication: $298 KAP Fees for Individuals KAP Intake Assessment for New Clients: $245 (50 minutes) KAP Preparation & Integration Sessions: $245 (50 minutes each) KAP Experiential Dosing Session (2 hrs 15 mins): $650 KAP Fees for Groups KAP Intake Assessment for New Clients: $245 (50 minutes) KAP Group Preparation & Integration Sessions: $150 (60 minutes) KAP Experiential Dosing Session (2 hrs 15 mins): $350
  • Is this covered by insurance?
    I do not accept insurance but can provide a superbill. Journey Clinical does accept some insurance. Contact them for more information.
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