Self, Parts, and IFS Steps
On-demand
IFS level: Intermediate
We distinguish 3 Levels of knowledge and experience in IFS therapy:
- Beginner:
You don’t know what IFS therapy is or you are at 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 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 to dive deeper into the model.
About this workshop:
Einat Bronstein
2-day workshop
On-demand
8 hours in total
Experiential activities:
Guided meditations
Q&A sessions
Demo sessions
Self, Parts, and IFS Steps – It’s not exactly what you think!
These are the core elements of the IFS model, but there’s so much more to know and understand about them before we can really make the most out of this wonderful model. In this workshop, we will explore what these concepts truly mean, and you will:
Rethink what it really means to be “in Self”—and whether it’s always the right goal.
Uncover the subtle, often misunderstood relationship between Self and parts—and why trying to minimize parts might not help at all.
Deepen your understanding of unblending—not just how to do it, but why it sometimes doesn’t work.
Explore why the IFS Protocol may feel rigid—and how to follow it without losing attunement, safety, or flow.
Receive practical insights and guidance to overcome common stuck points in your IFS practice—both with clients and within yourself.
See how Self, parts, and unblending are not separate skills—but deeply intertwined aspects of the healing process.
See what Einat has to say about the series:
Common stuck points of IFS therapists:
- Many of us believe that we need to be “in Self” in order to do things right, yet often this seems to be a difficult goal to attain. We will explore what “being in Self” really means and whether it is indeed the right goal for us.
- It’s a common belief that there’s a big gap between parts and Self, and that we should keep parts’ presence to a minimum while trying to have as much Self presence as possible, all the time. However, in real life, we find that this concept is too simplistic and often quite unrealistic. We will offer deeper and more useful ways to conceptualize this important IFS notion.
- Unblending is the central action when using IFS, yet there’s so much we don’t fully know and understand about it and about how to do it right. When it “doesn’t work,” we often feel baffled and stuck in the process. We will try to explore the meaning of unblending more deeply, look at the many nuances of it, and hopefully come up with a more useful understanding of it.
Beyond the Checklist: Navigating the IFS Protocol
For many practitioners, the IFS Protocol feels like a list of linear steps that we’re expected to follow in order to achieve the desired transformation and healing (for our clients and ourselves).
Yet, when we perceive it this way, we’re very susceptible to becoming misattuned with our clients, getting stuck, and becoming overwhelmed. In order to avoid this, some prefer to ignore the protocol altogether and just follow their own intuition. The risk here is losing direction, missing some important safety steps, and arriving at exiles either prematurely or never. We will try to offer a different perspective on the protocol, and ways to overcome what seems to challenge you in applying it effectively.
Self, Parts, and IFS Steps – It’s not exactly what you think!
A 2-day online workshop with Einat Bronstein, an IFS Lead Trainer
Self, Parts, and IFS Steps – It’s not exactly what you think!
A 2-day online workshop with Einat Bronstein, an IFS Lead Trainer
Explore what Self, Parts and IFS Steps truly mean, how they are deeply interconnected, and how a deeper understanding can enrich both your personal journey and professional work with IFS.
By joining “Self, Parts, and IFS Steps“, you’ll receive:
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Unlimited access to workshop recordings: Revisit the content anytime, allowing you to absorb the material at your own pace without time constraints.
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Comprehensive training materials: Receive ready-to-print resources that offer valuable tools and references for your practice.
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Certificate of Completion: Acknowledges your commitment to professional growth and enhances your therapeutic skills.
Meet the trainer
Einat Bronstein
Einat Avni Bronstein, MSW, graduated from Law school in Tel Aviv University, and earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work at Washington University. Einat is an experienced psychotherapist with over 26 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
She has lived and worked with IFS since the early days of the model and learned directly from the IFS founder Richard Schwartz PhD. She’s a certified IFS therapist, a certified supervisor and a Senior International Lead Trainer for IFSI. Einat is also the co-founder and co-director of The Israeli Institute for IFS.
She taught couples therapy for many years in Tel Aviv University, presented multiple times at the IFS Annual Conference and led IFS trainings, seminars and workshops all over the world.
Einat is married, has 4 children. Her main passions are her family, her work, and she’s a devoted lover of nature and the outdoors. Einat says she feels blessed that all aspects of her life have been touched, influenced and inspired by the unique, loving perspective of the IFS model.
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Satisfaction Guarantee
Up to 48 hours after purchase, if you are not completely satisfied just let us know about it. We will give you a full refund. You are not required to give any reason.
You have nothing to lose!
Completion of IFS Level 1 Training is not required
At the same time, you need to know the fundamentals of IFS, as we don’t offer basic didactics about the model during this workshop.
Make sure that you:
- Have completed a thorough introductory course/workshop about IFS or the IFSI Online Circle,
- Have a desire to embody the IFS Model – deepen the knowledge of your own system, and learn tools that aid you in this process.
How it works
The workshop was held live in August 2025.
The whole process has been structured so you can go through it at any time, at your own pace. Explore almost 8 hours of video material – it’s important that you find the right space to immerse yourself in this process.
The recording contains didactics, so you will be able to do personal work in your own time.
Remember that you get unlimited access to the workshop recordings, which means you will be able to view them in a year or even in a few years.
Experiential activities
This workshop emphasizes hands-on learning through experiential activities designed to deepen your understanding of Therapist Burnout. These activities foster personal connection and collaborative learning, enabling you to actively engage in practice. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Experiential exercises
Guided meditations
Q&A sessions
Self, Parts, and IFS Steps – It’s not exactly what you think!
A 2-day online workshop with Einat Bronstein, an IFS Lead Trainer
Self, Parts, and IFS Steps – It’s not exactly what you think!
A 2-day online workshop with Einat Bronstein, an IFS Lead Trainer
Explore what Self, Parts and IFS Steps truly mean, how they are deeply interconnected, and how a deeper understanding can enrich both your personal journey and professional work with IFS.
By joining “Self, Parts, and IFS Steps“, you’ll receive:
-
Unlimited access to workshop recordings: Revisit the content anytime, allowing you to absorb the material at your own pace without time constraints.
-
Comprehensive training materials: Receive ready-to-print resources that offer valuable tools and references for your practice.
-
Certificate of Completion: Acknowledges your commitment to professional growth and enhances your therapeutic skills.