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Introduction to IFS for Therapists & Helping Professionals
Introduction to IFS for Therapists & Helping Professionals
Discover the Foundations of Internal Family Systems (IFS)
This course is designed for mental health therapists and helping professionals eager to explore the transformative potential of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapeutic model.
Whether you're new to IFS or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers a rich opportunity to enhance your professional toolkit while cultivating your own personal growth. Through a blend of engaging teachings and hands-on experiential practices, participants will:
Build a Strong Conceptual Framework: Understand the core principles of IFS and how they apply to your work with clients.
Deepen Self-Awareness: Explore your own internal family system to move beyond intellectual understanding into a somatic, embodied experience of IFS.
Develop Key IFS Skills: Practice guiding others in identifying and connecting with their parts while fostering Self-to-part relationships.
Course Details
January 7, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Every Wednesday
1:00–2:30 PM PST
2:00–3:30 PM MST
3:00–4:30 PM CST
4:00–5:30 PM EST
- Format: Live 90-minute Zoom sessions for 12 weeks, including 2 self-guided group practice dates
- Cost: $1080 USD (payment plans available). Members of The Collective receive a 20% discount. Check out The Collective by clicking here and join today.
- What to Expect: Experiential IFS practice, breakout rooms, and connection with a like-minded community.
- Credits: 15 CE from NBCC are available. To earn all CEs, per NBCC regulations, all hours need to be attended live.
I wanted to learn more about IFS because as a therapist, I noticed I was already speaking in "parts language", like "part of me wants to scream and the other part wants to cry". I chose Inner World Collective because Trevor and Lorri are so knowledgeable and their Into to IFS was experiential and affordable. The Intro to IFS course gave me access to experience their Inner World Collective which is amazing and packed with resources. I am hooked on IFS now and look forward to working with Trevor and Lorri more as I hone my skills and explore my own personal IFS journey.
- Sophie, LPC RPT-S Trauma therapist specializing in Synergetic Play Therapy and EMDR
The Intro to IFS 12-week IFS training was so thoughtfully put together. The pace felt just right—steady and spacious enough to really absorb the material. You could tell that the lesson plans took a lot of care and effort to design; each week built naturally on the last. The trainers created an atmosphere of genuine care and support, which made learning feel safe and engaging. The information was presented in such a clear and relatable way that even the more complex ideas felt accessible. Overall, it was a deeply meaningful and well-paced learning experience which in turn, allowed me to begin integrating IFS in my private practice. I had done numerous online IFS trainings and read "Internal Family Systems" and "No Bad Parts", before I took this Intro to IFS with Lorri and Trevor and this training helped put it all together for me, which provided a greater sense of confidence in my role as a therapist.
- Jan Stone, MA, LPCC
Can't make this one work?
Discover the Foundations of Internal Family Systems (IFS)
This course is designed for mental health therapists and helping professionals eager to explore the transformative potential of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapeutic model.
Whether you're new to IFS or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers a rich opportunity to enhance your professional toolkit while cultivating your own personal growth. Through a blend of engaging teachings and hands-on experiential practices, participants will:
Build a Strong Conceptual Framework: Understand the core principles of IFS and how they apply to your work with clients.
Deepen Self-Awareness: Explore your own internal family system to move beyond intellectual understanding into a somatic, embodied experience of IFS.
Develop Key IFS Skills: Practice guiding others in identifying and connecting with their parts while fostering Self-to-part relationships.
Course Details
January 7, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Every Wednesday
1:00–2:30 PM PST
2:00–3:30 PM MST
3:00–4:30 PM CST
4:00–5:30 PM EST
Format: Live 90-minute Zoom sessions for 12 weeks, including 2 self-guided group practice dates
Cost: $1080 USD (payment plans available). Members of The Collective receive a 20% discount. Check out The Collective by clicking here and join today.
What to Expect: Experiential IFS practice, breakout rooms, and connection with a like-minded community.
Credits: 15 CE from NBCC available. To earn all CEs, per NBCC regulations, all hours need to be attended live.
I wanted to learn more about IFS because as a therapist, I noticed I was already speaking in "parts language", like "part of me wants to scream and the other part wants to cry". I chose Inner World Collective because Trevor and Lorri are so knowledgeable and their Into to IFS was experiential and affordable. The Intro to IFS course gave me access to experience their Inner World Collective which is amazing and packed with resources. I am hooked on IFS now and look forward to working with Trevor and Lorri more as I hone my skills and explore my own personal IFS journey.
- Sophie, LPC RPT-S Trauma therapist specializing in Synergetic Play Therapy and EMDR
The Intro to IFS 12-week IFS training was so thoughtfully put together. The pace felt just right—steady and spacious enough to really absorb the material. You could tell that the lesson plans took a lot of care and effort to design; each week built naturally on the last. The trainers created an atmosphere of genuine care and support, which made learning feel safe and engaging. The information was presented in such a clear and relatable way that even the more complex ideas felt accessible. Overall, it was a deeply meaningful and well-paced learning experience which in turn, allowed me to begin integrating IFS in my private practice. I had done numerous online IFS trainings and read "Internal Family Systems" and "No Bad Parts", before I took this Intro to IFS with Lorri and Trevor and this training helped put it all together for me, which provided a greater sense of confidence in my role as a therapist.
-Jan Stone, MA, LPCC
Can't make this one work?
What are the benefits of taking this course?
You can expect to explore the foundational concepts of IFS through a blend of interactive teachings and hands-on experiential practices. This course offers a 12-week introduction to IFS and an opportunity to build an excellent foundation in this transformational model. This course is not intended as a substitute for the IFS Institute level 1 training.
You can expect the following:
Reasonable and accessible entry fee into learning IFS.
Doable time commitment that does not cut into client hours: 90 minutes a week for 3 months.
A place to determine if you’d like to pursue training & certification through IFSI.
Access to a private community of 300+ practitioners to pull knowledge from.
Course is open to therapists, coaches and other helping professionals.
Course Objectives
- Cite the main therapeutic goals of IFS therapy
- Describe the basic assumptions of IFS in regard to the non-pathological multiplicity of the mind and concept of "Self"
- Explain the concept of unblending, differentiating sub-personalities from the "Self" as a to speak for our parts as opposed to from, reactive affective states or "parts"
- Identify the 6 F's of the IFS therapeutic modality
- Name 3 categories of sub-personalities that are present in therapy
- Cite the IFS concept of Self and experience it's role in our inner system to become Self-led
- Identify and describe the qualities of Self 8 Cs & 5 Ps (curiosity, compassion, confidence, courage, clarity, creativity, connectedness, calmness, patience, playfulness, perspective, persistence, presence)
- Use techniques to provide a direct experience of Self and parts in the system.
- Explain how changes in the internal system will affect changes in the external system of an individual, family, or group.
Access to IFS Community
Free community for students to collaborate and learn together!
Bi-Weekly Community Calls
Bi-weekly consultation calls to answer any questions live and partake in extra learning.
Endless Resources
Video's, book, posts and private discussion forum so you can get your questions answered fast and easy.
Experiential Learning
Over the course of 12 weeks, you will get hands on experience learning and practicing IFS
Learn Your Own Internal Family
Get to know what parts are showing up for you while sitting with clients.
15 CE from NBCC for Licensed Therapists
Luna Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7756. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Luna Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Your Instructors
Lorri Ballard
MA, LPCC, EMDR Certified Therapist, IFS Certified Therapist, IFS-Approved Clinical Consultant
What are the benefits of taking this course?
You can expect to explore the foundational concepts of IFS through a blend of interactive teachings and hands-on experiential practices. This course offers a 12-week introduction to IFS and an opportunity to build an excellent foundation in this transformational model. This course is not intended as a substitute for the IFS Institute level 1 training.
Course Objectives
- Cite the main therapeutic goals of IFS therapy
- Describe the basic assumptions of IFS in regard to the non-pathological multiplicity of the mind and concept of "Self"
- Explain the concept of unblending, differentiating sub-personalities from the "Self" as a to speak for our parts as opposed to from, reactive affective states or "parts"
- Identify the 6 F's of the IFS therapeutic modality
- Name 3 categories of sub-personalities that are present in therapy
- Cite the IFS concept of Self and experience it's role in our inner system to become Self-led
- Identify and describe the qualities of Self 8 Cs & 5 Ps (curiosity, compassion, confidence, courage, clarity, creativity, connectedness, calmness, patience, playfulness, perspective, persistence, presence)
- Use techniques to provide a direct experience of Self and parts in the system.
- Explain how changes in the internal system will affect changes in the external system of an individual, family, or group.
Free Access to IFS Community
Free community for students to collaborate and learn together!
Community Calls
Consultation calls to answer any questions live and partake in extra learning.
Endless Resources
Video's, book, posts and private discussion forum so you can get your questions answered fast and easy.
Experiential Learning
Over the course of 12 weeks, you will get hands on experience learning and practicing IFS.
Learn Your Own Internal Family
Get to know what parts are showing up for you while sitting with clients.
15 NBCC CE for Licensed Therapists
Luna Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7756. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Luna Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Your Instructors
Lorri Ballard
MA, LPCC, EMDR Certified Therapist, IFS Certified Therapist, IFS-Approved Clinical Consultant
What is IFS?
Do You Ever Pause to Notice the Voice in Your Head?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a powerful, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps us understand and work with the many "parts" or sub-personalities that exist within our minds. These parts often emerge as protective mechanisms, shaped by life experiences, to help us survive and adapt.
However, these parts can sometimes find themselves in conflict—with each other and with our core Self. In IFS, the Self represents the confident, compassionate, and whole essence at the center of every individual.
The IFS model focuses on healing wounded parts and fostering harmony within the internal system by shifting the dynamics that create discord. It invites curiosity and care, offering space for internal differentiation, integration, and ultimately, wholeness. In IFS, all parts are welcome.
What is IFS?
Do You Ever Pause to Notice the Voice in Your Head?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a powerful, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps us understand and work with the many "parts" or sub-personalities that exist within our minds. These parts often emerge as protective mechanisms, shaped by life experiences, to help us survive and adapt.
However, these parts can sometimes find themselves in conflict—with each other and with our core Self. In IFS, the Self represents the confident, compassionate, and whole essence at the center of every individual.
The IFS model focuses on healing wounded parts and fostering harmony within the internal system by shifting the dynamics that create discord. It invites curiosity and care, offering space for internal differentiation, integration, and ultimately, wholeness. In IFS, all parts are welcome.
Course Outline
Session 1: What is IFS? History of IFS & Assumptions of IFS
Session 2: Four Goals of IFS & What does an IFS Session Consist of?
Session 3: Exploring key concepts in IFS: What are Managers, Exiles & Firefighters?
Session 4: Exploring key concepts in IFS: What is Self & Self-leadership? What is blending & unblending?
Session 5: Exploring key concepts in IFS: The 6Fs
Session 6: On your own independent practice group: practicing the 6f's *(session for practice group subject to change)
Session 7: Practicing key concepts in IFS: The 6Fs in dyads
Session 8: Exploring key concepts in IFS: Common Protector Fears
Session 9: Exploring IFS key concepts: Exiles & the Healing Steps
Session 10: On your own independent practice group: practicing the 6f's (session for practice group subject to change)
Session 11: Practicing IFS key concepts: Exiles & the Healing Steps in dyads
Session 12: Practicing IFS key concepts: Putting it all together: From the 6Fs to the Healing/Unburdening Steps
FAQ's
Is this an IFS institute course?
This course is intended to support clinicians & coaches who cannot participate in an IFS Institute level 1 training due some constraint such as cost, waitlist through IFSI, time commitment or another barrier. This course is not intended to replace the need for an IFS Institute Level 1 training.
This course is independently offered by Inner World Collective and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IFS Institute.
Can I say I am IFS informed after taking this course?
Yes, you will be IFS-informed after completion of this course.
I can't make all the classes, are they recorded?
Due to the experiential nature of this course, we do not record any of the sessions. We do have recordings of the teaching portion of each session that will be made available after each lesson
Is there a payment plan?
Yes! you can choose a monthly payment plan at check out for 1, 2, 3, or 4 months.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 2 weeks before course starts and you will get a full refund (subtracted $100 admin fee.) Anything less than 2 weeks there are no refunds.
Confidentiality and Security
We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of all participant information. Any personal details or shared experiences within the course are treated with the utmost respect and kept strictly confidential. Our systems are designed to protect your information, and we ensure compliance with all applicable privacy laws. Your trust is our priority.
Confidentiality and Security
We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of all participant information. Any personal details or shared experiences within the course are treated with the utmost respect and kept strictly confidential. Our systems are designed to protect your information, and we ensure compliance with all applicable privacy laws. Your trust is our priority.
FAQ's
Is this an IFS institute course?
This course is intended to support clinicians & coaches who cannot participate in an IFS Institute level 1 training due some constraint such as cost, waitlist through IFSI, time commitment or another barrier. This course is not intended to replace the need for an IFS Institute Level 1 training.
This course is independently offered by Inner World Collective and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IFS Institute.
Can I say I am IFS informed after taking this course?
Yes, you will be IFS-informed after completion of this course.
I can't make all the classes, are they recorded?
Due to the experiential nature of this course, we do not record any of the sessions. We do have recordings of the teaching portion of each session that will be made available after each lesson
Is there a payment plan?
Yes! you can choose a monthly payment plan at check out for 1, 2, 3, or 4 months.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 2 weeks before course starts and you will get a full refund (subtracted $100 admin fee.) Anything less than 2 weeks there are no refunds.
Confidentiality and Security
We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of all participant information. Any personal details or shared experiences within the course are treated with the utmost respect and kept strictly confidential. Our systems are designed to protect your information, and we ensure compliance with all applicable privacy laws. Your trust is our priority.
This course is presented by Luna Counseling LLC, with contributions from Making Sense of Inner Conflict, and is offered under the Inner World Collective initiative.
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