Foundations and Clinical Application of Internal Family Systems.
The Foundations of Internal Family Systems for Perinatal Populations Certificate Program is offered for any allied health professionals working with the perinatal population, who want to learn more about IFS and how to work from an IFS lens with the perinatal population.
The full Foundations and Clinical Application of Internal Family Systems for Perinatal Populations Certificate Program is for regulated mental health professionals, who aim to actively use IFS as a psychotherapeutic model in their practice with perinatal clients.
You also have the option of expanding your IFS practice through clinical consultation sessions with an IFS Supervisor. Details to be announced during the training program.
**Receive a discount when you register for Level 1 and 2 together!
Level One: Foundations of IFS for Perinatal Populations
During the Foundations course you will learn the foundational concepts of IFS, develop a beginner’s understanding of one’s own parts and internal system. Upon completion of this course, you will learn about the various parts that can develop or become more present during the perinatal period and learn how to get to know a part with the clients you work with.
Module 1: Introduction to IFS
✔️ What is the IFS model
✔️ Conceptualizing IFS for the Perinatal Population
✔️ IFS Tool for working with Parts
When: April 4 (1:00pm - 3:00pm EST / 10:00am - 12:00pm PST)
Module 2: Introduction to Perinatal Wounds and Parts Through an IFS Lens
✔️ Getting to know our Therapist parts
✔️ Treating Perinatal Mental Illness with IFS
✔️ In-vivo demonstrations of IFS tool
When: April 11 (1:00pm - 3:00pm EST / 10:00am - 12:00pm PST)
Cost: 479+hst
Level 2: Applied Concepts of IFS for Perinatal Populations
During this course you will learn how to access Self energy when in session with clients. You will also develop an understanding of the difference between compassion and empathy and how a compassionate approach can prevent therapist burnout.
Module 3: Exploring Parts and Connecting to the Self
✔️ Understanding Self-energy
✔️ Exploring parts in our Internal System
✔️ IFS Counselling Tools and Practice
When: May 2 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST / 10:00am - 1:00pm PST)
Module 4: Detecting Parts and Perinatal Wounds - Trauma Work
✔️ Common Protector Parts and How to Detect Them
✔️ Case Conceptualization and Working with Perinatal Wounds
✔️ In-vivo Demonstrations and Skills Practice
When: May 9 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST / 10:00am - 1:00pm PST)
Module 5: Common Challenges When Working With IFS
✔️ Managing Common Challenges such as Suicidality and Self-Harm with IFS
✔️ The Difficulty of Un-Blending Legacy Burdens amongst Patriarchy, Racism, and Capitalism
✔️ In-vivo Demonstration of Unburdening Exiles and Skills Practice
When: May 16 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST / 10:00am - 1:00pm PST)
Module 6: Putting it to Practice
✔️ IFS Counselling Tools and Practice
✔️ Bring Your Questions
✔️ Next Steps for Expanding your IFS Practice
When: May 23 (1:00pm - 4:00pm EST / 10:00am - 1:00pm PST)
Cost: 1179+hst
Would you like to learn more about the IFS program? We're happy to chat with you and help you decide if they're right for you. Click the link below to schedule a Meet & Greet session!
