0404 - Internal Family Systems (IFS) in Couple and Family Therapy
Course Description
Hours: 12
Internal family systems (IFS) is a powerfully transformative, evidence-based model of psychotherapy with broad applicability to couple and family therapy. Drawing on family systems theory, IFS therapists believe we all have multiple parts that contribute to the functioning of our internal world and our relationships with others. The goal of therapy is to access calmness, clarity, compassion and the unique competence of each client’s system and to harness this energy in the service of relational change. This course will cover the fundamentals of IFS-based couple and family therapy. Participants will leave the course with an overview of the core competencies of applying IFS to couple and family work, as well as tools in inviting clients to access the courage of ‘self energy’ so they may speak for, rather than from, their parts.
Course Outline
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-4967
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Family and Couples Counselling : Family and Couples Counselling
This course has already taken place for the current academic year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025).
The 2025/2026 Faculty of Social Work Professional Development course dates will be posted on this website on July 3, 2025.