Introduction to Internal Family Systems
What's In It For Me
At the end of the training, you will:
- Understand principles and concepts underpinning IFS as a therapeutic modality
- Recognise roles that the sub-personalities (parts) play in the presenting issues from a non-pathologizing perspective
- Access and explore protective parts in a session using a simple protocol
- Deepen participants’ understanding of experiential therapeutic healing
Course Overview
Internal Family Systems is a non-pathologizing, collaborative and empowering model of therapy which fosters transformation, gently, quickly, and effectively. The IFS Model represents a synthesis of two already-existing paradigms: systems thinking and the ‘multiplicity of mind’ (aka ego-states) with an understanding that symptoms are actually the coping mechanism of our parts trying to protect us from pain.
IFS is listed in SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, rating it as “effective for improving general functioning and well-being,” and “promising for each of: improving phobia, panic, and generalized anxiety disorders and symptoms; physical health conditions and symptoms; personal resilience/self-concept; and depression and depressive symptoms.”
Training Type
This course is conducted E-Learning via ZOOM platform.
Who Should Attend
Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Coaches, Psychologists, Hypnotherapists, Social Workers, Community Workers, Expressive Arts therapists, Mental Health Nurses and Psychiatrists.
Course Duration
Upcoming Schedule: 24, 26, 27 & 28 August 2026 (4 half days, 9am - 1pm)
Course Outline
- History and background of IFS, the Model of Mind
- Roles and Relationships of Parts – Protective and Vulnerable
- Self – the 8 Cs and 5 Ps of Self energy
- Observe a demonstration session to see the difference between normal therapeutic listening and ‘listening for parts’
- Unblending (differentiation) to increase affect tolerance & emotional regulation
- Discovering and working with Protective parts (small group work)
- The Flow of the IFS Model (a practice schematic)
Certification Obtained and Conferred by
Participants who meet 75% class attendance will be awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment by the Academy of Human Development.
Medium of Instruction & Trainer
Ms Georgie Cooke is an experienced IFS Therapist & approved Consultant, a counselling psychotherapist who has assisted in multiple Level One and Level Two Trainings. Georgie Cooke is a somatically oriented psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma resolution, with over twenty years of experience in the therapeutic field and fifteen years in private practice. She is an IFS Institute Assistant Trainer, IFS Institute Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified IFS Therapist, and ACA-registered Supervisor, working with clients and supervisees across Australia and internationally.
She will be supported by IFS trained assistants.
Course Pre-Requisites
Price
| Discount / Promotion Fee (Apply to original fee only) |
Fee Payable After Discount / Promotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Before GST | With GST (9%) | |
| Early Bird Fee (refer to closing date mentioned below) | $750.00 | $817.50 |
| Course Fee Payable | ||
| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| Course Fee | $950.00 | $1,035.50 |
Early Bird Fee (incl GST): $$817.50 (Registration and payment by 13 July 2026)
* Discount will be reflected during payment checkout / billing invoice
NCSS member and MSF-funded Social Service Agencies are able to apply for PCG Funding, pre-approved at 45% funding per pax for Singaporean/PR. (subjected to screening and approval after registration).
Please note that prices are subjected to change.