0498 - Part 2: Deeper Applications of the IFS Model

Course Description

This eight week (40 hour) course will provide a deeper look at using the IFS model across multiple themes. It will start with a look at how attachment wounds shape various parts of the system, and how to work with people who have experienced trauma. The course will further explore the body as a “trailhead” to exploring parts and experiencing inner harmony and leading with a specific exploration of polyvagal theory. As practitioners, you will strengthen your capacity to form a strong self-led connection with your clients, remaining connection, centred and present.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the impact of trauma on the system and how to help clients foster Self-Part connections that acknowledge, repair and heal.
• Create safety for clients through embodying Self-led presence and connection.
• Help clients discover how pain or illness may be functioning as protective parts and how to discover the Exiles they are seeking to serve.
• Identify the three branches of nervous system regulation (Polyvagal system).
• Identify what clients need in moments of dysregulation and how to foster healthy co-regulation as well as access Self.

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Part 2 -- April 29 to June 24, 2026

Part 2: Deeper Applications of the IFS Model includes:

1. A 90 minute live course orientation where you will prepare for the course by:
   • Meeting your instructors and peers.
   • Discussing the assignments and evaluation process.
   • Addressing psychological safety/bravery in our classroom.
   • Asking questions to ensure you fully understand the requirements to successfully complete the course.
2. 24 hours of live classroom learning (Zoom)
   • demonstrations
   • discussion
   • instruction
   • supervised practice groups
3. 14.5 hours of self-directed study
   • readings
   • reflective assignments
   • exercises
   • final quiz

Please plan time in your schedule for both the live classroom hours, as well as the self-directed work. No extensions will be granted.

This is a non-credit professional development course; completion will be on a pass/fail basis. Evidence of successful completion will be demonstrated by:

• Attendance and participation in all mandatory Part 1 remote sessions, including orientation. Cameras should be turned on as much as possible, and are required during demonstrations and supervised practice groups.
• Completion of all online modules in Part 1.
• Submission of all reflective practice exercises for Part 1, including a final assignment.
• Achievement of 75% on a 15-question, multiple-choice test taken at the end of Part 2.

Schwartz, R. (2021). No bad parts: Healing trauma and restoring wholeness with the internal family systems model.

Notes

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

• Applied Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practice Certificate : Internal Family Systems