Personal & professional growth with the Internal Family Systems model
Use the highly effective, innovative IFS method for your personal development or train to become a psychotherapist in it.
The official and only provider in German-speaking countries whose IFS training courses are recognized by the international IFS Institute (IFSI) and whose certification is possible. The training courses are accredited by the German Chambers of Psychotherapists for continuing education credits.
Modern and effective personality development with IFS
Latest status from worldwide practice & research
“IFS took all the shadow work I had already done to a whole new level of healing.”
Alanis Morissette, singer
Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D.
Founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the international IFS Institute (IFSI)
Systemic family therapist & lecturer at the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
What is IFS?
Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by family therapist Prof. Dr. Richard Schwartz, is a scientifically sound, highly effective approach to personality development and inner growth.
IFS originated in psychotherapy and, due to its diverse potential, is finding more and more applications worldwide (coaching, companies, schools, etc.).
The approach assumes that every person has different personality aspects that can be expressed through thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations.
By accessing our whole, invulnerable core (the SELF) with qualities like compassion, clarity, and inner strength, we can find a healthy way of relating to all aspects of ourselves and those of others. This enables inner healing and balance.
Your advantages at the IFS AKADEMIE
ONLY IFSI-CERTIFIED TRAINING COURSE IN THE DACH REGION
Our IFS training courses are officially recognized by the IFS Institute (IFSI) of founder Dr. Richard C. Schwartz and open the direct path to international IFS certification – recognized by the German Chambers of Psychotherapists with continuing education credits.
CURRICULUM ON
INTERNATIONAL TOP LEVEL
Over 40 years of IFS experience, current international research and practice are incorporated into our curriculum – taught by IFSI-certified trainers. Theory, practice and self-reflection are so interwoven that genuine transformation occurs – for the full spectrum of your clients.
ACCOMPANIONSHIP,
IT REMAINS
The training ends – but the support doesn't. Supervision, intervision, and continuous professional development keep you up-to-date. With our Parts & Peers community program, you remain connected to a growing, international IFS community – for exchange, inspiration, and mutual growth.
OUR VISION
A global emotional shift
IFS helps people understand and heal their inner parts. This enables deep compassion and a strong connection to themselves and others .
We support individuals, therapists and institutions in developing and passing on these skills .
Because our mission is to contribute to a more connected world - characterized by compassion, understanding and tolerance .
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