Welcome to the IFSCA Stepping Stone Australia 2024!
This course will occur at the same time every week from 9 a.m. - 12 noon Melbourne time for 16 consecutive weeks.
This cohort will be taught by Senior IFSCA staff person Fleur Romano.
Please click here for a video introduction to Fleur.
Program Materials:
You will receive a 90-page course manual that supports the course and many vídeos of live IFS sessions that demonstrate the application of the IFS protocol. The vídeos are annotated so each intervention is clear.
Each didactic teaching session and consult group is recorded for your use alone and each of the four modules is accompanied by a teaching video outlining the key points.
To see a brief video of what participants say about the course please click here.
Course Structure and Class Size
4 modules will be repeated 4 times. The course structure is:
Week 1: Teaching and Demonstration - With Senior IFSCA staff Fleur Romano
Week 2: Practice session - With an IFSCA support staff person
Week 3: Practice session - With fellow learners
Week 4: Consultation Group - With Senior IFSCA staff Fleur Romano
For more information about the course please CLICK HERE.
Duration: 48 hours = 16 sessions of 3 hours.
Dates:
Classes take place at the same time each week for 16 consecutive weeks. In order to accommodate international students, there are a number of cohorts starting at various times.
The complete schedule is here: STEPPING STONE AUSTRALIA
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:
Students must attend at least 42 hours of the 48 hours of live sessions to graduate.
Cohorts:
Each cohort is limited to 20 participants. Graduates of Stepping Stone may refer to themselves as "IFS Informed therapists".
Location:
The Stepping Stone course is 100% online. Sessions take place on the Zoom videoconferencing platform.
CEs:
IFS CEs are available and may only be used towards IFS recertification with the IFS Institute.
*CEUs are not available.*
Requirements:
Stepping Stone is open to therapists, counselors, coaches, pastoral counselors, or other mental health professionals; you must be actively engaged in 1:1 work with clients to be able to practice and implement the teachings.
- 1:1 work in a Mental Health Capacity
a) Individuals nearing graduation or recent graduates in psychotherapeutic disciplines, such as social work, therapy, or counseling, are welcome to participate, provided they commit to having clients to practice with.
b) For those without a background in psychotherapy, such as coaches and bodyworkers, it is recommended to have a minimum of 6 months of experience working one-on-one before joining the program. This ensures a comprehensive foundation for meaningful engagement in the course.
- Participants are expected to be fully fluent in English.
- A stable internet connection
- Computer or tablet
- A private environment to participate in the sessions.
Registration:
If you meet the above requirements, please follow these steps:
1) Go to this link to sign up and make a payment. The course will be on the same weekday and time for 16 consecutive weeks.
2) You will receive a notification email from [email protected] - this is the confirmation that you completed your registration. IFSCA does not send a confirmation email.
3) 2 weeks before the start of the course you will receive recommended readings and other resources.
4) 2-3 days before the training you will receive the manual and final schedule.
5) You will receive Zoom links close to the start of the training. These links provide access to the training.
***Requests to move to a different cohort will be accommodated where possible. An Administrative fee of USD $125 will be applied. No requests will be considered 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the course. ***
Payment Details:
The total cost for the course is USD $2,100.
After paying the full amount your registration is automatically complete.
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- Prices are in US dollars.
- IFSCA accepts payments via Ticketleap only. Ticketleap accepts all the usual forms of payment and adds a processing fee.
- IFSCA does not bear responsibility for credit card foreign transaction fees levied by banks or administrative fees charged by the registrations 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.
Course Expectations and Guidelines
1) For the unsupervised practice sessions, students are required to connect with peers for effective organization. Utilize a platform that supports 3-hour recorded sessions, such as Zoom Pro, Skype, Google Meet, etc.
2) Full participation throughout the entire session is expected from all students.
3) Key course details, including Zoom links and meeting information, will be thoughtfully organized within the course schedule. Keeping the schedule accessible and referring to it regularly will be essential for a smooth course experience.
4) The course operates on Melbourne time, and with the upcoming changes in daylight saving time, it's imperative for students to be aware of potential adjustments to the course schedule.
5) Students will receive a comprehensive course manual, instructional videos, and relevant materials during the course. It is crucial that students thoroughly read and engage with all provided information.
Cancellation Policy:
For a full refund of the registration fee, 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 3 weeks prior to the start date
FAQ:
This document has been created to answer the most common questions about the training. If you have any questions about the following, please click here
- Admission and Registration
- Course Structure
- Structure of Practice Sessions
- Course Fees
- Staff Availability
- After the course