This training program utilizes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to support perinatal mental health practitioners. 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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The basics of IFS
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Why use IFS with Perinatal clients
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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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Cultural Burdens in the Context of Parenthood
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Legacy Burdens
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Unburdening Protector Parts
Day 2:
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Burdened Protector Parts
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Parts of Everyday living
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Common Concerns of Protector Parts and How to Allay Fears
Day 4:
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Working with Grief
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Mapping Therapist Parts
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Common concerns when working with IFS
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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 only 21 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.
Lunch & Learn Replay
Check out our recent Lunch & Learn where Kelley and Christine discussed the program and provided a demo session about parts that experience Perinatal Anger.
Part 1
Part 2
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? Upon completion of the training program you will be recognized as an "IFS-informed practitioner". Please note this training is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the IFS Institute.
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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! Contact us to inquire at info@ifspathways.ca