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IFS Certification
My Policies
As a consultant, my approach is comprehensive and requires engagement in demonstrating skills at or above the level needed for official certification with the Institute. As part of that approach, I require multiple demonstrations of session recordings reflecting various IFS skills including: negotiation with protectors, unburdening, legacy burdens, facilitation of the Self to part relationship, facilitation of part to part relationships within the system, and the ability to work with polarizations.
Let's work together and help support you in your journey as an IFS clinician! Contact me or schedule a consultation to get started. Additionally, an optional skills form is available here to help give me an idea of your current skill level with IFS.
IFSI Institute Certification Policy
IFS™ Certification Policy
Internal Family Systems™ Certification Policy (As of May 1, 2023)
PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING AS AN IFS CERTIFICATION CANDIDATE
Certified IFS Therapist
To apply to become a Certified IFS Therapist an applicant must attest that:
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The applicant has earned a Masters degree in a Human Services field or any other appropriate mental health degree as defined by their country of practice, and
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Is licensed, registered and/or certified for clinical practice in their country of residence.
Certified IFS Practitioner
To apply to become a Certified IFS Practitioner requires:
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An individual is registered or certified in their own field of practice. Professional scope of practice is determined by the individual’s professional background prior to IFS certification, including for applicants located in countries without registration systems.
Requirement 1
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Successful completion of either Level 1 and Level 2, or
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Level 1 and completing Level 1 as a Program Assistant
Requirement 2
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Documentation showing minimum 2 years and 200 hours of post- IFS Level 1 regular IFS practical application in applicant’s relevant field of practice. Note: 200 hours and 2 years is the minimum time, not maximum time.
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This must be confirmed and signed off on by your IFS™ Approved Clinical Consultant.
Requirement 3
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Documentation of 30 hours of IFS Continuing Education and IFS Clinical consultation, as noted below:
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15 hours of IFS Continuing Education Credits AND
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15 hours of IFS Clinical consultation with an IFS Approved Clinical Consultant (7 hours must be individual consultation; 6 participants per group max)
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Requirement 4
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IFS Approved Clinical Consultant Recommendation
Find an updated list of current IFS Approved Clinical Consultants on the IFS Directory.
Applicant must arrange for Consultant(s) to:
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Sign off on 2 years and minimum of 200 hours of IFS direct hours
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Confirm completion of the required consultation hours
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Observe the applicant in live or recorded session, demonstration or role play
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Complete the required consultant forms and make a recommendation for certification
Requirement 5
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Recorded Session Review or Live Session Review
Recorded and Live Sessions are reviewed by currently active IFS Lead, Co-Lead, or AT Trainers who are Certification Reviewers and are also qualified to review video and live sessions. See the certification page for the full recording requirements. https://ifs-institute.com/ifs-certification/ifs-certification-policy
The IFS Institute requires the applicant to demonstrate certain competencies to be approved by their consultant and to pass their video session demonstration. These competencies can be found on the required consultation forms here: