Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, has been developing IFS for more than 25 years, with IFS now practiced by thousands of licensed therapists and other professionals throughout the United States and internationally.  Mental health care professionals and others trained in the IFS model easily integrate it into a wide variety of practices using the unique methods IFS offers to create safe environments for clients to become Self-transforming. Internal Family Systems therapy is a simple yet sophisticated integration of psychology, spirituality, and intra-psychic and family systems theory that:

– Works well with couples, families, groups and children.

- Effectively heals trauma.

- Is a client-led approach that respects each client’s pace and goals.

- Establishes a productive, trusting and collaborative partnership between therapist and client.

– Helps therapists remain centered and open-hearted.

The Center for Self Leadership offers Level 1 (Basic), Level 2 (Intermediate), and Level 3 (Advanced) training programs in the Internal Family Systems psychotherapeutic model. As a participant in these trainings you will learn both IFS theory and technique, gaining the knowledge and skills you need to understand and actively use the IFS model with individuals, couples, children, families, and groups.