Parts in Transition is a live IFS training for perinatal mental health providers, designed to equip clinicians with tools to support clients through fertility journeys, perinatal loss, pregnancy, and early parenthood using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. It aims to equip professionals with the tools to understand and work with the internal parts of clients experiencing the challenges of fertility journeys, perinatal loss, pregnancy and early parenthood. This program helps professionals connect with their own "Self" and understand how parts impacted by trauma, stress, or societal pressures might emerge during the perinatal period.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will gain a solid understanding of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and practical ways to integrate it into their work with clients. They will learn techniques to support clients in exploring their internal system, unblending and unburdening wounded parts, and restoring those parts to their natural roles of supporting the Self. In addition, participants will have opportunities to deepen their awareness of their own parts and internal system throughout the training.
The skills gained during the workshop can be applied directly in client care, including:
Using IFS in your Psychotherapeutic Work: Understanding how IFS can be used to treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and perinatal trauma The ability to use IFS as a psychotherapeutic model with clients in the Perinatal Population.
Understanding Perinatal Parts and Wounds: The ability to conceptualize the development of perinatal parts and wounds through an IFS lens.
Conceptualizing your Therapist Parts: Getting to know your therapist parts and how to connect to Self. Exploring the difference between compassion and empathy and how connecting to Self and a compassionate approach can prevent therapist burnout.
Agenda
Highlights
Day 1:
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Working with the IFS model
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Support Perinatal clients using IFS
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Protector Parts & Exiles
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Polarizations & Alliances
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What is Self Energy
Day 3:
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Identifying and understanding Exiled Parts
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Unburdening Protector Parts
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Common concerns when working with IFS
Day 2:
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Integrating IFS into your own practice and style
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Using the steps of the model to get to know parts
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Common Concerns of Protector Parts and How to Allay Fears
Day 4:
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Cultural Burdens in the Context of Parenthood
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Legacy Burdens
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Working with Grief
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Mapping Therapist Part
Optional Practice Day: Practice with guided support, while the learning is fresh. Learning IFS is one thing. Using it with a client is another. After the four-day training, join us for an optional 3.5-hour practice day on Wednesday, March 10th from 12pm to 3:30pm ET ($300 CAD + tax). You'll practise the steps of the model in guided sessions, with each group of three working with one of your facilitators for the whole day, and you'll receive feedback and support from your instructors so you can bring it into your work with more confidence. Sign up for the practice day on the same page as the training registration.
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Participants will have 7.5 hours of practice sessions throughout the 4 days of training in order to apply the concepts learned with confidence in session with clients immediately.
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The workshops include demonstration sessions aimed at deepening participants’ comprehension and practical application of the content. With limited spots available, we create an intimate learning space that encourages depth, connection, and personal growth.
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All four sessions will be recorded for participants to review. Practice groups will not be recorded. We ask that you attend all four sessions live in order to participate in the experiential learning sessions.
Winter 2027 Training Dates:
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2027
8:00PT / 9:00 MT / 10:00CT /11:00 ET / 12:00 AT / 12:30 NT
5hrs/day
Investment of $1800 CAD
Registration is now open. Payment plans available at checkout.
FAQ'S
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Parts in Transition program:
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Can participants outside of Ontario, Canada join the training? Yes! We are so excited to be able to welcome participants from all over the world.
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Do I have to be a psychotherapist or social worker? No! We welcome participants who provide or are planning to provide perinatal care to people in various settings such as midwives, doulas, parent coaches, as well as mental health practitioners.
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Do I have to have previous IFS training? No! We will be teaching the full IFS model and interweaving a perinatal perspective throughout.
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Do I have to take a longer IFS training after this program? No! Same as above; We will be teaching the full IFS model and interweaving a perinatal perspective throughout.
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Will I be an IFS certified practitioner after this training? Our training isn’t affiliated with the IFS Institute, and it doesn’t confer an IFS Institute designation such as IFS Informed, IFS Trained, or IFS Certified. Those terms are defined and controlled by the IFS Institute, so please check their current guidelines before using them. What you can say is that you completed Parts in Transition, a 4-day training in perinatal IFS-based practice with IFS Pathways for Perinatal Providers. Please also describe your work within your own professional scope of practice and the rules of your regulatory college. You will receive a certificate of completion.
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What currency is the price of the training in? Canadian/CAD. Please review the exchange rates for the currency in your location and any international fees you may be charged by your credit card company or financial institution.
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Are there payment plans available? Yes! You will see the payment plan options on the registration page.
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Are CEUs offered? No, CEUs are not offered for this course. Because our programs attract participants from many different countries—and CEU requirements differ widely, even within the same country—we cannot ensure that our courses will be formally recognized for continuing education credit. We are happy to provide attendance letters and you will receive a certificate of completion with the training dates and hours.
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Does the live online Parts in Transition Training Course qualify as an Alternate Advanced Training that perinatal focused psychotherapists, doctors, nurses and affiliated professionals could take towards the PMH-C with Postpartum Support International (PSI)? PSI does not pre-approve alternate advanced training courses. However, our live training course does meet the requirements to qualify as an alternate advanced training. When you apply for the PMH-C certification you can submit your certificate of completion and the course agenda.
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Is the practice day required?
No. It's optional, and the four-day training stands on its own. -
Is it included in the training price?
No. It's a separate $300 add-on. -
What's the difference between the practice day and the consult group?
The consult group is a chance to bring questions or present a client case. The practice day is guided practice of the model itself.