IFS Training and Skills Workshops

Upcoming event

I’LL be giving an in-person introductory talk on Internal Family Systems therapy in Dublin this month, giving participants an accessible overview of the model and the chance to get to know one of your own parts during an optional experiential exercise. It’s in aid of the Dublin Simon Community Counselling Service, and is hosted by the Weekend University in partnership with the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Hope to meet you there!

Date: Thursday April 25, 6.30pm to 9pm

Venue: Third Space Cafe, Smithfield Market, Dublin.

To book and further details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internal-family-systems-therapy-introductory-talk-networking-tickets-880808250187?aff=oddtdtcreator

Eight-week course

There is currently huge interest in Internal Family Systems therapy and great demand around the world for training. In order to try and increase the number of therapists in Ireland able to use this transformational model, I now offer my own introductory training for psychotherapists and other mental health professionals.

I run small, online Internal Family Systems therapy training groups for beginner IFS therapists, with each course taking place over eight weeks (with one gap week in the middle of the training), meeting weekly for two-and-a-half hours. The cost is €440.

Participants usually number not more than six to eight, in order to facilitate an informal and interactive experience and maximise the learning. Each training session is recorded (and available for two weeks afterwards); however, this is not a course that can be taken by recording: attendance is necessary in order to receive the recordings and certificate, and would-be participants are asked not to sign up unless they can reasonably commit to attending each session.

Beginners 1: Fundamentals of the IFS approach:

Training sessions typically include didactic teaching of the main aspects of the model, q & a, fascinating case examples and session demos; but each session is flexible according to participant needs.

Participants also get the chance to practise using the protocol, and there are opportunities to get to know some of your own parts.

You will learn:
– about the internal family system of exiles, managers and firefighters, and Self.
– the 8Cs of Self and the 5Ps of the therapist Self;
– how to use the protector protocol (the 6Fs), and the unburdening protocol;
– how and when to use Explicit Direct Access and Implicit Direct Access;
– how to uncover polarisations and de-escalate them.

I also provide a manual and other resources prior to the start of training so that participants can begin to familiarise themselves with this transformational approach.

New groups run at regular intervals throughout the year.

What previous participants say:

“It’s difficult to put into words how much I enjoyed your course.. it changed my career path. Gayle’s approach is comprehensive and engaging, and the small group setting provided the ideal environment to learn IFS. I cannot recommend her course highly enough!” – Sophie, psychotherapist.

“Gayle’s passion, knowledge and expertise in delivering the Internal Family Systems training was delivered in a very safe, collaborative and inclusive way. Using a combination of theory, case studies and practice of the model helped to bring the learning together in a very comprehensive, interactive and practical way.” – Pauline, psychotherapist

“The course was everything I hoped it would be, and has transformed my practice with a couple of clients already. Highlights were being given the vocabulary, case studies and protocols. I am amazed at the effectiveness of the model.” – Michelle, psychotherapist

“It was truly enlightening; the course was broken up simply and clearly over the weeks and also included live (demos). Gayle kept us engaged with her wealth of knowledge while encouraging us to ask questions/comment as and when; and it was fantastic to hear how Gayle has (used) the IFS approach in sessions. The sharing of polarisations and direct access and therapist challenges was also extremely useful.” – Beth, school counsellor

“I loved this course. I found Gayle’s gentle, easy style very engaging. I thought the small group was great..very good value for money in terms of the small group and the generous sharing of knowledge and resources.” – Cathy, psychotherapist

“I learnt so much..I have a better understanding of the model and how to apply the protocol. Wonderful video examples were packed with running commentary.” – Paula psychotherapist (Beginners 2)

Note: these trainings are offered privately by Gayle and are not official IFSI trainings.

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**Refund policy: full refunds will only be given up to two weeks prior to the start of a course; and after this time, only if it is possible to find someone else to fill the place. If you have already received the course manual and other resources, then €100 will be deducted from the full fee before refunding.