This course is designed to be an accelerated, intensive training that covers essential IFS techniques quickly and effectively. Unlike some longer programs, it focuses on practical application and immediate integration into your practice, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners looking to refresh their skills.
This intensive program packs an entire IFS therapy toolkit into just 12 hours of instruction
IFS therapy is the breakthrough approach that goes beyond surface-level symptom management and temporary fixes…
…giving you powerful tools to turn the inner conflicts, disconnection, and self-criticism you see in almost every single client into inner acceptance, self-love, and internal harmony.
Therapists everywhere are saying it's unlike any other approach they've tried — making therapy simpler, more approachable, and more sustainable from the very first session.
And clients? They're saying IFS therapy has completely transformed their lives, relationships, and how they feel about themselves.
And now in this all-new accelerated online crash course, you'll quickly master over a dozen of the very best tools from IFS therapy for trauma, anxiety, grief, and almost any condition.
With on-demand video instruction featuring two Certified IFS Therapists and IFS Approved Consultants, you'll rapidly pick up the core concepts of IFS therapy, connect it to your own work, and get step-by-step instruction on skillfully applying a suite of their hand-selected IFS techniques you can use to:
- Foster sessions that feel collaborative, fluid, and more authentic
- Expertly work with anxious parts in the IFS framework to reduce their intensity
- Provide clients a sense of inner stability through the grieving process
- Release your clients from the grip of trauma, blame, and self-loathing… and much more!
Whether you're new to IFS or looking to deepen your practice, this course is sure to enhance your treatment with practical, powerful techniques you can use to achieve transformative outcomes with clients right away.
So don't wait…register now!
The Ultimate IFS Therapy Crash Course
Over 12 Must-Have Techniques for Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and More
Over 12 Must-Have Techniques for Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and More
$499.98 Value —
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$199.99!
Earn up to 12.25 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Here's What You'll Learn
This intensive program packs an entire IFS therapy toolkit into just 12 hours of instruction. The results?
You'll quickly master some of the most powerful techniques IFS therapy has to offer.
You'll quickly master some of the most powerful techniques IFS therapy has to offer.
PART 1 | Using IFS Therapy: Core Principles, Skills and Integration Considerations
Part 1 of this course lays a solid foundation for Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy by providing a clear, step-by-step introduction that makes the IFS model, its language, and techniques accessible and relevant.
Here's what you'll gain:
Part 1 of this course lays a solid foundation for Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy by providing a clear, step-by-step introduction that makes the IFS model, its language, and techniques accessible and relevant.
Here's what you'll gain:
- Expert Guidance from IFS expert Stacy Ruse through comprehensive lectures and engaging demonstrations.
- Simplified Learning that breaks down IFS concepts into easy-to-understand components.
- Real-world Applications you can immediately use with your clients.
By the end of Part 1, you'll have a thorough understanding of IFS and practical skills to seamlessly integrate into your work.
Your quick outline for Part 1:
Introduction to the IFS Model
Your quick outline for Part 1:
Introduction to the IFS Model
The Self-Led Therapist
IFS Therapy Guide to Parts
- The core self
- The 8 C's of IFS therapy
- Self-qualities extended
- How to distinguish self from parts
IFS Therapy Guide to Parts
- Types of parts
- How do we clinically relate to parts?
- Managers: the proactive parts
- Firefighters: the reactive parts
- Exiles: the wounded & shadowed parts
- Guided practice
Foundational IFS Therapy Step-by-Step
Evidence, Research Limitations, and Treatment Risks
- Unblending the system for emotional regulation
- The 6 F's of IFS: Getting to Know Parts
- Shifting to the inner story & connection
- Getting to know exiles
- Integration work
- Video demo — IFS therapy in action
- Integration with other models
Evidence, Research Limitations, and Treatment Risks
- Examining the current research and research limitations
- Addressing potential risks
- Contraindications and other considerations
PART 2 | Treating Trauma, Anxiety, and Grief with IFS Therapy: Clinical Tools to Connect Clients to their Parts for Deeper Healing
In Part 2 of this course, you'll get step-by-step instruction on using specific IFS methods to work with your clients' many parts to help them heal past traumas, reduce their anxiety, and navigate their biggest losses.
Here's what you'll gain:
In Part 2 of this course, you'll get step-by-step instruction on using specific IFS methods to work with your clients' many parts to help them heal past traumas, reduce their anxiety, and navigate their biggest losses.
Here's what you'll gain:
- Expert Guidance from IFS expert Dr. Daphne Fatter
- Practical skills illustrated by detailed case studies
- IFS therapy tools to release emotional and physical trauma stored in the body
- Strategies for working with clients' anxious parts to reduce their intensity
- IFS techniques to provide clients with a sense of inner stability through the grieving process
You'll end Part 2 ready to use some of the very best tools IFS therapy has to offer so you can work with clients on a much deeper level and give them what they need to heal parts of themselves that were previously inaccessible.
Your quick outline for Part 2:
Internal Family Systems: Heal Wounded Parts, Transform Protective Parts, and Deepen Connection with Self
Your quick outline for Part 2:
Internal Family Systems: Heal Wounded Parts, Transform Protective Parts, and Deepen Connection with Self
Steps of IFS Therapy and How to Get Started
IFS for Anxiety: Working with Anxious Parts to Reduce Their Intensity
- The IFS approach to assessment and treatment planning
- Develop a relationship with clients' core self and develop self-leadership skills
- Facilitating communication and collaboration between parts
- How to integrate IFS therapy experiences into clients' daily lives
- Exercises to help clients identify and connect with different parts
IFS for Anxiety: Working with Anxious Parts to Reduce Their Intensity
- How IFS shifts a client's relationship with anxiety
- Identify "worrier" or "perfectionist" parts
- Facilitate communication with anxious parts
- Unburden exiled parts and release blocked or stuck anxiety-related emotions
- Case Examples
An Internal Family Systems Approach to Grief: Providing Stability and Support for Clients Navigating the Grieving Process
IFS Therapy for Trauma, PTSD, and Complex Trauma
Additional Considerations
- Self-leadership to provide a sense of inner stability
- Exiles in grief and how they can be accessed and worked with
- Addressing common protectors, such as avoidance, dissociation, and numbing
- Using IFS to identify and process secondary losses
- Working with acute loss, ambiguous grief, prolonged grief disorder
- Intergenerational Trauma: Legacy Burdens & Grief
- Case examples
IFS Therapy for Trauma, PTSD, and Complex Trauma
- Address trauma-related fears and concerns by working with protective parts
- Work with exiles to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences
- Developing self-leadership in clients to increase their resilience and coping skills
- IFS techniques to help clients release trauma
- How does IFS address Intergenerational, collective, and ancestral trauma
- Case Examples
Additional Considerations
The Ultimate IFS Therapy Crash Course
Over 12 Must-Have Techniques for Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and More
Over 12 Must-Have Techniques for Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and More
$499.98 Value —
Now Just
$199.99!
Earn up to 12.25 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Here's Why Therapists Like You LOVE This IFS Therapy Crash Course
"One of the best I have seen to date."
"A lot of information in a short amount of time."
"Made learning fun even when there were confusing parts to understand with IFS."
"Excellent"
Meet Your Expert IFS Therapy Instructors
Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, and clinical IFS consultant. She is also certified in EMDR and has completed advanced training in cognitive processing therapy. Dr. Fatter completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at the Trauma Center, an affiliate of the Boston University School of Medicine, under the direct supervision of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. In addition to her practice, Dr. Fatter trains mental health clinicians internationally providing engaging continuing education on nuances of trauma treatment from her seasoned clinical experience treating PTSD and complex trauma.
Click here for information about Daphne Fatter
Click here for information about Daphne Fatter
Stacy Ruse, LPC, is an IFS Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant, and Trauma Expert who specializes in using IFS Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic therapies to unravel the intricate threads of trauma to guide clients toward empowerment and resilience. She has been intensively trained in the Internal Family Systems model and, in addition to her clinical work, provides consultation for therapists looking to get the most out of their own work with IFS therapy. Her warm-hearted, down-to-earth, and intuitive approach to treatment has made her one of PESI's most in-demand trainers. In addition to being an IFS Certified Therapist, she's certified in EMDR, a Certified Yoga Instructor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
Click here for information about Stacy Ruse
Click here for information about Stacy Ruse
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed to be an accelerated, intensive training that covers essential IFS techniques quickly and effectively. Unlike some longer programs, it focuses on practical application and immediate integration into your practice, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners looking to refresh their skills.
Enrolling in this Intensive IFS Therapy Crash Course will enhance your practice by equipping you with over 12 powerful techniques for addressing trauma, anxiety, and grief. You'll gain deeper client insights, improve session quality, and expand your therapeutic toolkit, all while integrating IFS principles with your existing methods.
Yes, the course is designed to be accessible for beginners while also offering advanced insights and techniques for experienced practitioners. The structured approach and clear explanations make it easy for therapists at any level to integrate IFS therapy into their practice.
Absolutely! You'll be equipped to use what you learn immediately. The course is structured to provide practical, actionable skills and includes case studies to ensure you can apply the techniques directly in your practice from day one.
Yes, this course is designed to be self-paced, allowing you to complete it according to your own schedule. You can start at any time and progress through the material at a pace that suits you. You can revisit any section of the course at any time. The on-demand format allows you to pause, rewind, and review content as needed, ensuring you fully grasp each concept before moving on.
The Ultimate IFS Therapy Crash Course
Over 12 Must-Have Techniques for Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and More
Over 12 Must-Have Techniques for Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and More
$499.98 Value —
Now Just
$199.99!
Earn up to 12.25 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
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