Introduction to the IFS Model
- Brief history of IFS
- Basic assumptions and holistic approach
- Inclusivity, cultural humility, and competency
- Therapeutic and clinical applications
The Self-Led Therapist
- 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
- Unblending the system for emotional regulation
- The 6 F’s of IFS: Getting to Know Parts
- Shifting to 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


