Introduction to Internal Family Systems
Learn the basics of the IFS therapy model
We distinguish 3 Levels of knowledge and experience in IFS therapy:
- Beginner:
You don’t know what IFS therapy is or you are on the beginning of your IFS journey and want to know the basics of the model. - Intermediate:
You already know the basics - you’ve done an introductory workshop or course and you want to learn more. - Advanced:
You’ve completed a number of IFS workshops and/or an IFS Institute Online Circle and/or a Level 1 training and are ready do dive deeper into the model.
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Michael Pasterski
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12 days
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Online course
experiential activities:
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Guided meditations
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Personal practice
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Pre-recorded demo sessions
See what Michael has to say:
A game-changing paradigm
In the history of psychotherapy, a few game-changing ideas have inspired the way therapy was done all over the world. One of those ideas is the multiplicity paradigm, which started to be widely applied more than 30 years ago.
The multiplicity paradigm assumes that our personality consists of different subpersonalities. According to this, having an “internal family” of parts is a perfectly natural state of our mind. Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, is now one of the fastest-growing modalities based on this paradigm.
An evidence-based psychotherapy model
The IFS therapy, as an evidence-based psychotherapy model, is a great fit for mental health professionals who support others in healing trauma, addictions, and other mental conditions.
It also works wonderfully with self-therapy - that’s why this model is also very popular with those, who are seeking deep psychological and spiritual healing for themselves.
Bringing IFS to the world
From Michael Pasterski, Founder of Life Architect:
When I first heard about the IFS, I was already acquainted with parts work. I’ve even included a chapter about it in my book called “Insight. The road to mental maturity”.
Then, in 2017 I stumbled upon the IFS model. It was love at first sight. After ten years of growing Life Architect and working as a coach, I felt that this was something that I was looking for for a long time. I did all 3 levels of official IFS training in the UK, went through a certification process, and set up my own practice as a certified IFS practitioner.
Now, as an International Partner of the IFS Institute, I and my team are bringing IFS therapy to Poland and to global mental health professionals community. We organize official IFS trainings and offer various advanced online workshops on IFS.
Whether you are an experienced mental health professional or a beginner in assisting others in healing (or want to use this model only for self-therapy), I invite you to learn the basics of the IFS model with me.
Introduction to Internal Family Systems contents
This course is a complete, self-paced introduction to the Internal Family Systems model. I will be your guide through all of these 12 experiential days, sharing the most important IFS concepts, leading guided meditations, and inviting you to explore engaging exercises. During Introduction to Internal Family Systems you will:
- Learn about the notion of parts,
- Explore parts of you who may be skeptical towards IFS model,
- Find out about the roles parts play and learn how to discover their good intentions,
- Learn about three types of parts: Managers, Firefighters and Exiles,
- Explore the concept of parts activation and the Insight technique,
- Get in touch with those parts of you who need the most attention right now,
- Learn the meaning of the IFS motto: „All parts are welcome”,
- Understand the concept of Self Energy and its importance in IFS therapy,
- Learn about the concerned parts,
- Experience and practice the unblending technique,
- Learn the basic protocol of IFS - the 6F’s (Find, Focus, Flesh it out, Feel, BeFriend, Fear),
- Watch a session example with my commentary,
- Learn about Self-to-part and Part-to-part relationships,
- Discover ways to check in and deepen relationships with your parts.
Introduction to Internal Family Systems is a skill-learning process as well as a process of deep insight and getting to know your inner world. The focus of this course is for you to learn to use IFS with yourself (self-therapy), as this is a crucial first step if you want to start using this model with your clients. Regardless if you are a mental health professional or not, this course will be a great starting point for learning the basics of the IFS model.
Learn the basics of the IFS therapy model at your own pace
A 12 days online course with Michael Pasterski, a certified IFS Practitioner
Discover Internal Family Systems therapy model in an experiential, self-paced way and get to know your own inner family.
By signing up for Introduction to Internal Family Systems
course you get:
- 12 videos with unlimited access - no time limits,
- 5 hours 30 minutes of video content,
- A 70-page workbook in PDF,
- Recordings of meditations,
- Certificate of Completion.
Introduction to Internal Family Systems
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Life Architect + IFS Institute
As an official IFS Institute International Partner, we are bringing IFS Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 training to Poland (where we are based) and to the wider IFS community. We are aligned with the values cultivated by IFSI and committed to bringing the best quality of IFS to this community.
We’ve been organizing workshops and retreats (in Bali and Thailand) for more than 12 years now and we specialize in providing transformative and learning experiences for mental health professionals.
A 70-page workbook
Along with access to Introduction to Internal Family Systems course, you will receive a 70-page workbook in PDF, which includes descriptions of all the exercises and additional information about IFS therapy.
One of the workbook highlights is a detailed, step-by-step instruction on how to facilitate a dialogue with any part that you meet. This workbook will be indispensable support during and after the course.
Who is this course for?
Introduction to Internal Family Systems is for everyone who is new to the IFS model.
We invite Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Coaches, Teachers, Body/Movement Therapists, Yoga Teachers, Meditation Teachers, and anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of the IFS model.
If you are not a mental health professional and want to learn the model just for yourself (for self-therapy), it will be a great fit as well. To go through this course, you don’t need to have any prior IFS training or a deeper understanding of the IFS model.
Meet the teacher
Michael Pasterski
Michael is a Certified IFS Practitioner from Poland. He is the founder and CEO of Life Architect, IFS Poland and the Foundation for Conscious Education.
He is the author of "Insight. Road to Mental Maturity" - a book about the skill of looking into our inner worlds. Over the past 10 years, he published more than 400 articles on his Polish blog Michalpasterski.pl, which attracts the attention of more than one million readers a year. You can find an English version of this blog on Pasterski.com.
He leads retreats in Bali and Thailand with a program based on his book. He has a vision for an alternative school that will initiate a shift in the education system and is making the first steps toward this dream.
After work, he loves being a father of a 2-year old Aurelia, enjoys travelling (mainly to south-east Asia) and is an advanced meditator.
See what others say about Michael
Michael has a clear, respectful, and engaging approach to all of his endeavors. His organization, timeliness, and clarity were a perfect fit for me. I trust his insight and delivery of meaningful, thought-provoking series. Working with Michael engenders trust and respect. Thanks for all you do, Michael!
Michelle Glass, Level 3 Certified IFS Practitioner,
Author of Daily Parts Meditation Practice™: A Journey of Embodied Integration
for Clients and Therapists
Michael is clear, diligent and precise in his work. He personally knows many of the most senior IFS trainers. His course should be of great value for anyone who wants to learn IFS.
Robert Falconer, Author of Many Minds, One Self (together with Richard Schwartz)
Michael is a thoughtful, caring, genuine, person who will do a wonderful job of bringing IFS to life in this course. I found Michael to be a pleasure to work with. He brings out the best in people. He is a clear thinker with a very big heart and a good soul.
Paul Neustadt, IFS senior co-lead trainer
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Learn the basics of the IFS therapy model at your own pace
A 12 days online course with Michael Pasterski, a certified IFS Practitioner
Discover Internal Family Systems therapy model in an experiential, self-paced way and get to know your own inner family.
By signing up for Introduction to Internal Family Systems
course you get:
- 12 videos with unlimited access - no time limits,
- 5 hours 30 minutes of video content,
- A 70-page workbook in PDF,
- Recordings of meditations,
- Certificate of Completion.