Internal Family Systems® Trainings

Discover the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) – a groundbreaking, collaborative approach that taps into clients' intuitive wisdom for transformative healing. Developed and refined by Dr. Richard Schwartz over three decades, IFS has gained a loyal following of professionals worldwide. Experience the simplicity and sophistication of IFS therapy in trainings at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, which are fully approved by the IFS Institute. Supercharge your professional development, empower your clients, and join a safe space for self-transformation.

Why IFS?

  • Gain a non-pathologizing, empowering perspective on human cognition and emotions

  • Equip yourself with a dynamic therapeutic approach adaptable to diverse client needs

  • Expand your practice to work effectively with individuals, couples, families, groups, and children

  • Achieve remarkable results in trauma treatment

  • Embrace a client-centered approach that honors each individual's pace and goals

  • Cultivate a trusting, collaborative partnership with your clients

  • Elevate your own well-being and maintain an open-hearted practice

The Internal Family Systems Institute has recently issued clarification for who can qualify to apply for Level 1 training. Read more on their website here.

Upcoming Trainings & Workshops

  • Lead Trainers: Richard Schwartz, PhD and Martha Sweezy, PhD (Senior Faculty)

    Co-Lead Trainer: Fatimah Finney, LMHC

    Assistant Trainer: Melissa Costa, LMFT

    Training Dates in 2024 & 2025

    Training Weekends (8:45am-4:15pm ET): September 20-22, October 18-20, November 15-17, January 17-19

    *Evening Practice Groups (6:00pm-8:00pm ET): October 8 or 9, November 6 or 7, December 11 or 12, January 8 or 9

    **Evening Teaching with Dr. Schwartz (6:00pm-8:00pm ET): October 22, December 4

    *Participants will be assigned to an evening practice group that meets either Wednesdays or Thursdays on dates above.

    **IFS Technique Film Review with Richard Schwartz: Teaching evenings with Dr. Schwartz as he reflects on live demonstrations and offers insights into his techniques.

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  • Join us for a special Internal Family Systems (IFS) workshop! This program will provide behavioral health professionals with a holistic perspective of obsessive compulsive disorder based on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of the mind. More>

    Instructor: Melissa Mose, LMFT

    Date: September 13, 2024

    Time: 2pm to 5pm, Eastern Time Zone

    Access: Live over Zoom

Instructors

Richard Schwartz, PhD

Lead Trainer, Founder of IFS

Nancy Sowell, LICSW

Lead Trainer, Course Co-Director

Martha Sweezy, PhD

Senior Faculty, Course Co-Director

Fatimah Finney, LMHC

Assistant Trainer, Associate Director