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An Introduction to IFS
A live, experiential learning experience for therapists and helping professionals.
An Introduction to IFS
A live, experiential learning experience for therapists and helping professionals.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Foundational Course
Many therapists and helping professionals are drawn to IFS not in search of another technique, but because something in the model resonates — a non-pathologizing lens, a felt sense that this approach is pointing toward something important.
Whether you are new to IFS or seeking greater clarity in the foundations of the model, this course offers an experiential introduction to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model for professionals who want time to slow down, observe the model in action, and develop a grounded understanding of how it works.
Through live teaching, demonstrations, and guided experiential learning, participants orient to the foundations of IFS, gain clarity in the language of parts work, deepen their understanding of the model and its impact.
This course is an independent educational offering and is not intended as a substitute for IFS Institute Level 1 training.
This Introduction to IFS is for you if you want to:
Build a Strong Conceptual Framework: Develop a clear understanding of the core principles of IFS and how the model conceptualizes internal systems.
Deepen Self-Awareness: Explore your own internal system to move beyond intellectual understanding and gain a felt sense of how IFS works experientially.
Develop Key IFS Skills: Participate in guided experiential exercises and demonstrations that introduce how parts are identified, related to, and approached with curiosity and care within the IFS framework.
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.
- Sophie, LPC RPT-S Trauma therapist specializing in Synergetic Play Therapy and EMDR
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. The trainers created an atmosphere of genuine care and support, which made learning feel safe and engaging.
- Jan Stone, MA, LPCC
Internal Family Systems (IFS):
A Foundational Course
Many therapists and helping professionals are drawn to IFS not in search of another technique, but because something in the model resonates — a non-pathologizing lens, a felt sense that this approach is pointing toward something important.
Whether you are new to IFS or seeking greater clarity in the foundations of the model, this course offers an experiential introduction to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model for professionals who want time to slow down, observe the model in action, and develop a grounded understanding of how it works.
Through live teaching, demonstrations, and guided experiential learning, participants orient to the foundations of IFS, gain clarity in the language of parts work, deepen their understanding of the model and its impact.
This course is an independent educational offering and is not intended as a substitute for IFS Institute Level 1 training.
This Introduction to IFS is for you if you want to:
Build a Strong Conceptual Framework: Develop a clear understanding of the core principles of IFS and how the model conceptualizes internal systems.
Deepen Self-Awareness: Explore your own internal system to move beyond intellectual understanding and gain a felt sense of how IFS works experientially.
Develop Key IFS Skills: Participate in guided experiential exercises and demonstrations that introduce how parts are identified, related to, and approached with curiosity and care within the IFS framework.
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.
- Sophie, LPC RPT-S Trauma therapist specializing in Synergetic Play Therapy and EMDR
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. The trainers created an atmosphere of genuine care and support, which made learning feel safe and engaging.
- Jan Stone, MA, LPCC
Course Details
Group Sessions
Sept 4 · Sept 18 · Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 30
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM MDT
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT
Practice Sessions
Oct 9 & Oct 23
8:30–10:00 AM PDT
9:30–11:00 AM MDT
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
11:30 AM–1:00 PM EDT
- Format: Five 3 hour sessions as a whole group with didactic & experiential content taught and facilitated by Lorri Ballard and Trevor Bird. Two self-guided 1.5 hour practice sessions in triads to deepen your understanding of the IFS model.
- 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.
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. To earn all CEs, per NBCC regulations, all hours need to be attended live.
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Course Details
Group Sessions
Sept 4 · Sept 18 · Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 30
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM MDT
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT
Practice Sessions
Oct 9 & Oct 23
8:30–10:00 AM PDT
9:30–11:00 AM MDT
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
11:30 AM–1:00 PM EDT
- Format: Five 3 hour sessions as a whole group with didactic & experiential content taught and facilitated by Lorri Ballard and Trevor Bird. Two self-guided 1.5 hour practice sessions in triads to deepen your understanding of the IFS model.
- 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.
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. To earn all CEs, per NBCC regulations, all hours need to be attended live.
Can't make this one work?
What are the benefits of taking this course?
Explore the foundational concepts of IFS through a blend of interactive teachings and hands-on experiential practices. This course is open to therapists, coaches and other helping professionals.
You can expect the following:
- A responsible orientation of IFS with clear scope and ethical grounding
- Experience the model in action with opportunities to practice
- A learning environment that is relational, experiential, and thoughtfully paced
- Connection to a professional community for continued reflection and support
- A manageable time commitment designed to fit alongside clinical work
- An entry point into the IFS learning landscape for training & certification through IFSI
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.
Your Instructors
Lorri Ballard, MA, LPCC
EMDR Certified Therapist
IFS Certified Therapist
IFS-Approved Clinical Consultant
Trevor Bird, ACC
Executive Coach & IFS Educator
Certified IFS Practitioner, Level 2
What are the benefits of taking this course?
Explore the foundational concepts of IFS through a blend of interactive teachings and hands-on experiential practices. This course is open to therapists, coaches and other helping professionals.
You can expect the following:
- A responsible orientation of IFS with clear scope and ethical grounding
- Experience the model in action with opportunities to practice
- A learning environment that is relational, experiential, and thoughtfully paced
- Connection to a professional community for continued reflection and support
- A manageable time commitment designed to fit alongside clinical work
- An entry point into the IFS learning landscape for training & certification through IFSI
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.
Your Instructors
Lorri Ballard, MA, LPCC
EMDR Certified Therapist
IFS Certified Therapist
IFS-Approved Clinical Consultant
Trevor Bird, ACC
Executive Coach & IFS Educator Certified IFS Practitioner (Level 2)
Course Outline
Sessions 1, 2, 3, 5, 7: 3 hour didactic & experiential sessions taught and facilitated by Lorri Ballard & Trevor Bird
Sessions 4, 6: 1.5 hour practice sessions in triads, where you will be assigned to a triad for practice sessions in advance.
Session 1: What is IFS? History, Assumptions & Goals of IFS. What does an IFS Session Consist of?
Session 2: Exploring key concepts in IFS: What are Managers, Firefighters & Exiles? What is Self & Self Leadership? What is blending & unblending?
Session 3: Exploring key concepts in IFS: The 6 Fs, Direct Access, Demonstrations of working with these concepts
Session 4: On Your Own Practice Group: Practicing the 6 Fs (You will be assigned to a triad for practice). 1.5 hour session.
Session 5: Exploring key concepts in IFS: Common Protector Fears & Exiles & The Healing/Unburdening Steps
Session 6: On Your Own Practice Group: Practicing the 6 Fs & Healing/Unburdening Steps (You will be assigned to a triad for practice). 1.5 hour session.
Session 7: Practicing IFS key concepts in IFS: Putting it all together: From the 6Fs to the Healing/Unburdening Steps
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.
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.
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.
© 2024 Inner World Collective
All Rights Reserved
Luna Counseling
1800 Old Pecos Trail Suite P
Santa Fe, NM
Making Sense of Inner Conflict
PO Box 93
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 3Z4
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.
© 2024 Inner World Collective
All Rights Reserved
Luna Counseling
1800 Old Pecos Trail Suite P
Santa Fe NM
Making Sense of Inner Conflict
PO Box 93
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 3Z4