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Stepping Stone

Updates

As we look ahead to 2025, Stepping Stone is excited to announce several exciting updates and initiatives designed to enhance our impact, expand our reach, and support even more individuals on their journeys of growth and transformation. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming:

IFSCA STEPPING STONE COURSE

A 4-Month Comprehensive IFS Course

Welcome to the IFSCA Stepping Stone Program

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This course is open to therapists, counselors, coaches, pastoral counselors, or other mental health professionals. To get the maximum benefit from this course it is preferable to be working 1:1 with people in a professional capacity.

  • The course runs for 16 consecutive weeks. You will have sessions once a week, always on the same weekday and at the same time.

    The Stepping Stone course is 100% online and each class takes place on the Zoom videoconferencing platform.

    Each cohort is limited to 20 participants

  • The course has 4 modules, and each module follows this structure:

    Week 1: Teaching and Demonstration

    Week 2: Practice session with a Support Staff

    Week 3: Practice session with fellow learners

    Week 4: Consultation Group

    You will receive a 90-page course manual that supports the course and many vídeos of live IFS sessions that demonstrate the application of the IFS protocol.

    After course completion you will receive a Certificate and Graduates may refer to themselves as “IFS Informed Therapists/Practitioners”

  • To learn more about this course and to register click here: Stepping Stone - Four month IFS Course, September 2024

ADVANCED COURSE

IFSCA STEPPING DEEPER COURSE

Take your Internal Family Systems (IFS) ​practice to the next level

Take your Internal Family Systems (IFS) ​practice to the next level with our ​advanced course. Delve deeper into the transformative ​power of IFS through engaging didactics ​and immersive experiential learning.

Here’s a video with Mel, one of the the creators and guide behind the Stepping Deeper course. Mel takes us on a journey through the essence of the course, explaining its purpose and transformative power.

IFSCA Stepping Deeper. Deepen your IFS Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To enroll in Stepping Deeper, you should meet the following criteria:

    1. Completion of IFSCA's Stepping Stones Course or IFSI's Level 1;

    2. Active engagement in 1:1 work with clients in a mental health capacity;

    3. Proficiency in the English language;

    4. A stable internet connection;

    5. Access to a computer or tablet;

    6. A private environment for full participation in the sessions.

  • Stepping Deeper spans 16 consecutive weeks, with ​sessions held once a week on the same weekday and at the ​same time.

    To accommodate international students, multiple cohorts start at ​various times, all following the US/Canada Eastern Time (Toronto ​time) zone.

  • This course consists of four ​comprehensive modules, each providing a deep dive into various aspects of IFS ​therapy.

    *Interactive and engaging ​didactic sessions

    *Small cohort sizes to ensure ​personalized attention

    *Immersive experiential ​learning opportunities.

    *Access to experienced support ​staff throughout the course

  • To learn more about this course and to register click here: IFSCA Stepping DEEPER

AFFINITY GROUP COHORTS

An Internal Family Systems (IFS) ​Queer Community Learning

IFSCA STEPPING IN COURSE

Comprehensive IFS Course for Queer, Trans and Non-binary Folks

Welcome to the IFSCA Stepping DEEPER Program

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Stepping In is open to Queer, Trans, and non-binary therapists, counselors, coaches, pastoral counselors, or other mental health professionals; you must be actively engaged in 1:1 work with clients to be able to practice and implement the teachings.

    - 1:1 work in a Mental Health Capacity

    a) Individuals nearing graduation or recent graduates in psychotherapeutic disciplines, such as social work, therapy, or counseling, are welcome to participate, provided they commit to having clients to practice with.

    b) For those without a background in psychotherapy, such as coaches and bodyworkers, it is recommended to have a minimum of 6 months of experience working one-on-one before joining the program. This ensures a comprehensive foundation for meaningful engagement in the course.

    - Participants are expected to be fully fluent in English.

    - A stable internet connection

    - Computer or tablet

    - A private environment to participate in the sessions.

  • Stepping IN runs for 16 consecutive weeks, with ​sessions held once a week on the same weekday and at the ​same time.

    The Stepping In course is 100% online. Sessions take place on the Zoom videoconferencing platform.

    ​To accommodate international students, multiple cohorts start at ​various times, all following the US/Canada Eastern Time (Toronto ​time) zone.

  • You will receive a 90-page course manual that supports the course and many vídeos of live IFS sessions that demonstrate the application of the IFS protocol. The vídeos are annotated so each intervention is clear.

    Each didactic teaching session and consult group is recorded for your use alone and each of the four modules is accompanied by a teaching video outlining the key points.

  • To learn more about this course and to register click here: Stepping In: For Queer, Trans and Non-binary

Live Demo Days: Empowering Learning and Supporting a Worthy Cause

Increasing accessibility for individuals who do not have the resources to participate in IFS trainings.

Once a month, Mel will offer Demo Days, where you can witness live demonstrations and engage in Q&A sessions for just $40 per person.

Your participation will contribute directly to a scholarship fund, helping to make IFSCA trainings more accessible for everyone. Join us in supporting learning and expanding access to IFSCA trainings.