Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy: Foundations for Clinicians

Course Details:

Date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM EST (Please check your local timezone)

CEUs/CEs: 3 CEUs/CEs

Full Course Information

Course Description:

This foundational IFS course is designed to help clinicians understand the internal system of parts and the healing presence of Self Energy. Participants will learn how to identify and differentiate between types of parts—protectors, managers, firefighters, and exiles—while cultivating curiosity and compassion toward each. Through guided discussion and examples, they’ll learn how differentiation itself is a pathway to healing. The course will introduce the 6F’s as a structured way to engage with parts and offer an overview of the steps toward unburdening and integration. Ultimately, the goal is to help clinicians experience and model Self-led connection as the foundation for transformation.

CE/CEU Information:

NYSED: AFFIRM Mental Health, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0196 and State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0695.

NBCC: AFFIRM Mental Health LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7580. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AFFIRM Mental Health LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

ASWB: AFFIRM Mental Health, LLC, provider #1929, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: July 18, 2025-July 18, 2028.

About Your Instructor: Alyce Messer, LCSW-S, is an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and IFS Level 2-trained therapist specializing in complex trauma and therapist wellness. She integrates EMDR and IFS to help clinicians, clients, and humans cultivate Self-leadership and healing through differentiation.