Welcome to the "Stepping Deeper" course by IFSCA, designed to take your Internal Family Systems (IFS) practice to a higher level.
This course consists of four comprehensive modules, each providing a deep dive into various aspects of IFS therapy.
COURSE GOALS:
By enrolling in Stepping Deeper, you'll gain:
- Insights into IFS therapy techniques;
- The ability to unblend and access various parts effectively;
- Skills to work with dissociative and preverbal parts;
- Strategies to access and heal exiled parts;
- Proficiency in navigating therapist parts in the therapeutic process.
CEUs: Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are NOT yet available for this course.
INSTRUCTORS:
Gustavo Ribeiro de Mello
Cohort # 1 : Monday | Start Date: January 13, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
Robyn Dickson
Cohort # 2 : Wednesday | Start Date: January 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Melissa Galbraith
Cohort # 3 : Friday | Start Date: January 24, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Here is the link to view the complete schedule for the course. [Stepping DEEPER Schedule (2025) ]
REQUIREMENTS:
To enroll in Stepping Deeper, you should meet the following criteria:
Completion of IFSCA's Stepping Stones Course or IFSI's Level 1;
Active engagement in 1:1 work with clients in a mental health capacity;
Proficiency in the English language;
A stable internet connection;
Access to a computer or tablet;
A private environment for full participation in the sessions.
COURSE DETAILS:
Limited Cohort Size: 21 Participants per Cohort
Pricing & Enrollment: Course Fee: $2,250 USD
NOTE:
Students will receive transcripts of the didactic and consult groups in PDF format, specific to their cohort. Early bird registrants will receive these transcripts for free.
For those who register after the early bird deadline (November 15th), there will be an option to purchase the transcripts for an additional $50.
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Prices are in US dollars.
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IFSCA does not bear responsibility for credit card foreign transaction fees levied by banks or administrative fees charged by the registration website. These factors are beyond our control and may influence the final cost.
In the event of a refund request, disparities may occur between the registration amount paid and the refund amount due to currency fluctuations. IFSCA disclaims responsibility for such variations.
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Important Update: Course Pricing Adjustment
To improve your learning experience, we’re implementing some key upgrades:
Increased Support Staff: We’re bringing in additional staff to provide dedicated support for each practice group. All practice sessions are now fully supported
Smaller Practice Groups: Group sizes will be reduced from 4 to 3 members, allowing for more personalized practice time and attention.
To cover the costs of these improvements, we’ve adjusted the course price. We believe these changes will greatly benefit your experience.
Course Duration: 48 hours in total, spread across 16 sessions, with each session lasting 3 hours.
Stepping Deeper spans 16 consecutive weeks, with sessions held once a week on the same weekday and at the same time.
Dates: Classes occur at the same time each week for 16 consecutive weeks. To accommodate international students, multiple cohorts start at various times, all following the US/Canada Eastern Time (Toronto time) zone.
Here is the link to view the complete schedule for the course. [Stepping DEEPER Schedule (2025) ]
Holidays: IFSCA attempts to schedule with regard to national holidays that occur in the various countries from which participants come, as well as religious holidays. Please check the various schedules to see if they clash with a holiday that you like to celebrate - you may wish to factor that into your cohort selection.
Attendance: To graduate, students must attend a minimum of 42 out of the 48 hours of live sessions.
Location: The Stepping Deeper course is entirely online, conducted via the Zoom videoconferencing platform.
MODULES:
Module 1: Unblending & Direct Access
- Week 1: Teaching and Demonstration led by senior support staff
- Week 2: Practice session with an IFSCA support staff person
- Week 3: Practice session with an IFSCA support staff person
- Week 4: Consultation Group led by senior support staff
Module 2: Scaffolding and the Therapeutic Relationship
- Week 1: Teaching and Demonstration led by senior support staff
- Week 2: Practice session with an IFSCA support staff person
- Week 3: Practice session with fellow learners + one on-call Support staff
- Week 4: Consultation Group led by senior support staff
Module 3: Dissociative & Preverbal Parts
- Week 1: Teaching and Demonstration led by senior support staff
- Week 2: Practice session with an IFSCA support staff person
- Week 3: Practice session with an IFSCA support staff person
- Week 4: Consultation Group led by senior support staff
Module 4: Working with Exiles
- Week 1: Teaching and Demonstration led by senior support staff
- Week 2: Practice session with an IFSCA support staff person
- Week 3: Practice session with fellow learners + one on-call Support staff
- Week 4: Consultation Group led by senior support staff
PROGRAM MATERIALS:
Throughout the course, you will be provided with preparatory and follow-up materials, recorded sessions, and supplementary resources aimed at enriching your learning experience. These resources are designed to support your progress and facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the course content. Everything will be made available to you on our learning platform, Teachable!
Students will be provided with cohort-specific transcripts of the didactic and consult groups in PDF format. Early registrants will receive these transcripts at no additional cost. For those who register after the early bird deadline (November 15th), the option to purchase the transcripts for an additional $50 will be available.
COURSE POLICIES:
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A full refund of the registration fee is available before November 30th, 2024
From November 30 until 1 week before the course begins, a USD$125 admin fee will be applied.
Payment may be refunded up to 3 weeks prior to the start date of the course.
There will be no refunds available within 1 week prior to the start date of the course.
REGISTRATION/WITHDRAWAL AND ADMISSION:
IFSCA reserves the right to refuse/cancel/deny registrations and/or participation and to withdraw any participant from the program at any time if the participant's behavior is disruptive or detrimental to the success of the program and other participants. As such, registration fees are deemed non-refundable and the participants will not be eligible for a Certificate of completion.
TRANSFERRING BETWEEN COHORTS:
Transfers within 2 weeks prior to the start of the course might be denied if the cohort has already closed and is subject to availability. No transfers will be accepted after the course has started.
For additional details about the course, kindly click here or send an email to [email protected].