IFS Level 1 online #1689
OVERVIEW
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Data
Module 1: February 4th - 7th, 2027 Module 2: February 11th - 14th, 2027
Module 3: March 12-13, 2027
Module 4: April 8-11, 2027
📍online (Zoom)
Language:
🇩🇪 with simultaneous translation into English
Management: Dr. Ann-Katrin Bockmann Investment:
🎓 Continuing education credits (PTK)
🕓 14 training days
💶 3,700 EUR
Curriculum
IFS is an evidence-based model that complements and enhances other therapeutic approaches—whether cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, or systemic. IFS Training Level 1 provides you with the fundamentals to integrate IFS directly into your clinical practice.
Model & Theory
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History and basic assumptions of the IFS model
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The concept of self and self-energy
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The roles of the parts (managers, firefighters and exiles) and their dynamics within the internal system
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Therapeutic Attitude
Skills of self-directed therapists such as presence, perspective, and patience
Transfer and countertransfer in the IFS context
Breaks and restoration of the therapeutic relationship
Dealing with one's own contributions during a session
Techniques
The 6 Fs and the process of the model
Unblending (separating components)
Working with Protectors and Exiles
The 8 steps of relief and integration
"Direct access" as a technique
Systemic Aspects
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Polarizations, alliances and hierarchies within the internal system
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Access via body perceptions
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Externalization of internal dynamics
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Interactions between internal and external systems
A detailed description of the content and learning objectives of the IFSI can be found here .
Reading:
You will receive a comprehensive, printed training manual during the training.
Please read in preparation: “Internal Family Systems Therapy" by Schwartz, Richard and Sweezy, Martha (2nd edition)
Methods
The IFS Training Level 1 combines a solid theoretical foundation with a high experiential component — methodically coordinated, didactically clearly structured.
Theory & Demo Sessions
Technical presentations, demonstration sessions and moderated plenary discussions convey the basics of the model.
Each session is followed by debriefing sessions where clinical questions from your practice are addressed.
Supervised exercises
In small practice groups, you will apply what you have learned directly under the guidance of experienced training assistants (PAs). The gradual deepening of knowledge—from the conceptual level to clinical application—allows you to safely test IFS techniques and systematically expand your own repertoire.
Self-experience
In guided inner journeys and reflection groups, you explore your own inner system. Familiarity with your own aspects sharpens your perception of what happens in the therapeutic encounter—and strengthens your self-energy as a foundation for your approach.
High quality of care
36 participants, one training assistant for every three people — a deliberately small group size to ensure close support for practice groups and to give experiential learning the space it needs. This corresponds to the international IFSI standard for Level 1.
Our certified trainers
Dr. Ann-Katrin Bockmann
Dr. Bockmann is a certified psychologist and licensed child and adolescent psychotherapist. She is an IFSI-certified IFS therapist and trained in IFIO (IFS with couples). She is also a certified Somatic IFS therapist and works on Susan McConnell's team. She has many years of clinical experience working with adults, children, and adolescents, as well as with professionals in the educational field. She is involved in the official German psychotherapy training program (CBT) as a lecturer, supervisor, and facilitator of experiential learning. As a lecturer and researcher at the University of Hildesheim, she contributes to IFS research.
Dates and times
module | Date | days | Times |
Module 1 | February 4-7, 2027 | 4 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (July 4th) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (February 5th-7th) |
Module 2 | February 11-14, 2027 | 4 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Module 3 | March 12-13, 2027 | 2 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Module 4 | April 8-11, 2027 | 4 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (April 8-10) 09:00 - 16:30 (11.4.) |
During the training days, there will be regular short breaks (approximately 15 minutes each).
Location
Participation fee & conditions
Participation fee
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The Level 1 training costs EUR 4,550 (VAT exempt).
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The training manual, as well as drinks and snacks during the first module on site, are included.
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Individual additional costs arise from travel expenses, accommodation and main meals.
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Cancellation policy
If written notice of cancellation is received by June 1st, 2026, the course fee will be refunded minus the deposit.
You can take out seminar cancellation insurance with appropriate providers.
Payment terms
You can secure your place with a deposit of EUR 750, which is due 14 days after receiving the invoice.
The remaining balance (EUR 3,800) is due on June 1, 2026.
All other individual costs must be paid directly to the respective service providers.
Legal
Participation in the training course requires agreement to the following guidelines:
Accreditation & Certification
Certificate of completion and accreditation
Upon successful completion of the entire training course, you will receive an IFS Training Level 1 certificate of participation as well as a certificate that can be submitted to the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians for qualification.
IFSI certification
The certificate of participation for Level 1 represents one of the basic requirements for official certification as an IFS therapist by the international IFS Institute (IFSI).
The certification process is directly controlled by the IFSI.
Who can apply?
All 3 criteria must be met:
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Membership in a professional association
Membership must be related to your therapeutic work. Membership at the start of the training is sufficient.
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Advanced training in a psychotherapeutic method
They have already completed advanced training in a psychotherapeutic method.
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Healing license*
They are authorized to diagnose and treat mental illnesses.
Exceptions without a medical license:
Social workers/educators with a master's degree who work in a clinical or psychological institution
Art therapists and social work assistants working in a clinical or psychological setting
Systemic child and adolescent therapists
Systemic couple and family therapists
Clinical addiction counselors who hold a master's degree
Individuals with a master's or doctoral degree in mental health whose research focus is in the field of IFS
* Examples:
Psychiatrist
Psychological psychotherapist
Psychotherapist for children & adolescents
Doctor
Alternative practitioner for psychotherapy
Psychiatric health and nursing care professional.
Do I meet the admission criteria?
Here's how your application process works:
We carefully review every application. If you have any individual questions about your application or suitability, please feel free to contact us directly. As an official provider of IFSI training for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
We reserve at least half of the places for applicants residing in DACH countries.
Should a place become available, the next person on the waiting list will automatically move up.
Experiences of our participants
The training was clearly structured, sensitively guided, and underpinned by an attitude that made presence, integrity, and genuine care – for the learning process as well as for the participants – palpable.
Feedback from the 2025 participant survey
This week exceeded all my expectations. It had everything: a beautiful location, a great group, inspiring trainers, and profound personal processes.
Feedback from participant survey
2025
I have never experienced a therapy training program where so much care was given to the human needs of all involved.
Feedback from participant survey
2025
The organization and structure of the training were well thought out and coherent – the materials and the process impressed me greatly.
Feedback from participant survey
2025
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