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: 07 - 10 April 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 Cath Leith is a psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in government and NGO sectors before starting her own private practice in 2021. Her background is in complex trauma, supporting children and young people who have experienced family violence, homelessness and family relationship breakdown, and their parents and carers. She also has extensive experience working with families with refugee and migrant backgrounds and providing clinical supervision.
Cath is a Certified IFS Therapist, an IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant and has been selected for the 2024-2025 IFSI Lead Trainer Program. Cath has supported a number of Level 1 and 2 IFS trainings as a Program Assistant and now as an endorsed IFS Institute Trainer. She has a Master of Social Work, a Masters degree in teaching, as well as extensive training in trauma, family violence, mental health, grief and loss, and in supporting communities facing structural disadvantage.
Currently, Cath’s private online practice provides general IFS therapy and clinical consultations for adults across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
She will be assisted 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 |
| Corporate Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | ||
| Non-SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| NCSS PCG 45% funding (SC/PRs) | $522.50 | $569.52 |
| SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| NCSS PCG 45% funding (SC/PRs) | $522.50 | $569.52 |
Early Bird Fee (incl GST): $$817.50 (Registration and payment by 24 Feb 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.