Discover parts,
not problems.
Transform your practice with Internal Family Systems (IFS), empowering clients to live with compassion, contentment, and confidence.
Because you’ve got a part to play.
Transform your practice with Internal Family Systems (IFS), empowering clients to live with compassion, contentment, and confidence.
Because you’ve got a part to play.
The Critic stands with arms crossed, supremely displeased. His cold, precise tone lists your failures with merciless accuracy.
Your Protector jumps in with rising urgency. He scans for danger, braces for rejection, ready to whisk you back to safety at the first sign of threat.
Meanwhile, your Pleaser hovers nervously, suggesting you just stay quiet and keep everyone happy.
And somewhere beneath all this noise, a younger part cowers in silence. This part carries pain so deep it has no words—the weight of every rejection, every moment you felt unloved or unwanted.
Every client who walks through your door carries this hidden, heavy dynamic.
Will you help them take charge and change the script?
Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, the IFS model
recognizes that each person is a system of distinct "parts"
with their own emotions, perspectives, and roles.
These parts often manifest as resistance or self-criticism,
translating into problematic and self-defeating behaviors. But
in actuality, each warring part of a person is trying to
protect them in the only way they know how.
And at the core of the parts is the Self.
The Self, the heart of IFS, is naturally calm, curious, compassionate, and capable of leading an individual’s internal system, regardless of struggles, trauma, or history.
Take charge
of their
healing
Release the burdens
their conflicting
parts carry
Access the wisdom
and healing capacity
of their natural Self
Guide parts into new,
more effective roles
that support well-being
Already familiar with IFS?
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See beyond presenting problems to the underlying dynamics driving your clients' challenges
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Develop a non-pathologizing approach that explains and respects the protective nature of even the most difficult behaviors
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Work more effectively with resistance by understanding it as a natural response of protective parts
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Create deeper therapeutic alliances through genuine curiosity of your client's experience
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Guide transformative experiences as clients witness their own internal system in play and develop self-leadership
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Prevent professional burnout by learning to recognize and work with your own parts that arise during sessions
Meet the system behind the symptom
In response to overwhelming demand and underwhelming availability,
Coach Pro presents two comprehensive and convenient programs:
Our 40-hour online program combines live interactive sessions with flexible self-paced learning, designed for working professionals seeking to integrate IFS principles into their practice. In this course, you will master the IFS model, the dynamics of fighting parts, and the skills to facilitate the release of these parts from extreme roles. Through training, demonstration, and guided practice, you’ll empower your clients to take charge of their healing.
Raechel Pefanis, MSW, RSW, PCC
Raechel Pefanis, MSW, RSW, PCC, is an exceptional IFS practitioner with over two decades of experience in mental health and leadership development. Her distinctive approach bridges therapeutic depth with professional coaching, offering strategic applications of the IFS model across individual and group therapy. Drawing from her dual mastery in clinical social work and professional coaching, Raechel skillfully guides clients through complex internal landscapes while focusing on actionable growth and sustainable transformation.
Susanna Muntz, Ba/BEd, MTh&C, PCC
Susanna Muntz, PCC, is an IFS practitioner with 25 years of experience in both education and non-profit leadership. Her practice integrates advanced IFS methodologies across individuals, groups, and organizations. Recognizing access to Self-energy as the critical component to enduring transformation, Susanna is dedicated to cultivating a generation of coaches and leaders who engage from a place of compassion, resilience, and presence.
Discover the foundational concepts of IFS and learn the six essential steps for connecting with parts.
Practice techniques to identify and build relationships with the protective parts that often appear as resistance
Explore how to access and maintain Self-energy, the compassionate core state essential for healing work.
Learn to safely work with vulnerable exile parts and guide the transformative unburdening process.
Expand your toolkit of advanced IFS techniques to address complex client presentations and symptoms.
Recognize and work with your own parts that emerge during sessions, improving your therapeutic presence.
Consolidate your learning, anticipate themes that will emerge with clients, and discuss challenging real-world scenarios in this interactive session.
Our comprehensive 60-hour in-person course offers an immersive experience in advanced IFS techniques, over 8 months of ongoing supervision to ensure deep integration into your professional practice. Participants will work with master-level IFS facilitators, including Level 3 trained professionals recognized by the IFS Institute.
Through both theoretical instruction and supervised practice, you'll master practical skills to apply this powerful, non-pathologizing approach immediately in your work—including advanced unburdening techniques, somatic integration, and group applications. Whether you are a therapist or a coach, these skills will fundamentally transform how you approach your work and deepen the impact you have on your clients.
Jenny Fiebig, MS, LCPC (MT), LPC (CO), NCC
Based in Durango, Colorado, Jenny Fiebig is an outstanding licensed trauma therapist specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. In addition to therapy, she offers consultation as a Trainer for the IFS Institute, is a Certified Level 3 IFS Therapist, and an Approved IFS Clinical Consultant for Certification. Since founding her practice in 2015, Jenny has been dedicated to helping her clients lead by their own intuitive wisdom, make peace with their parts, and build a life grounded in self-trust.
You don't need to be a regulated professional to benefit from this training. Therapists, coaches, and educators now use the IFS model globally. We do recommend that you have some experience in a helping role and have access to "clients" (broadly defined) to practice with during your training.
While our instructors include practitioners trained and certified by the IFS Institute, this program operates independently. We've designed our curriculum to prepare you thoroughly for using the IFS model effectively, regardless of your professional context.
Our lead instructors are trained and certified by the IFS Institute. They also hold multiple degrees as social workers and professional coaches. We've assembled world-class faculty with extensive IFS expertise who will prepare you thoroughly for real-world application.
Upon finishing the program, you'll receive a Letter of Completion indicating you are an IFS-informed practitioner. This documentation doesn't contribute to a specific certification or degree but demonstrates your specialized training in this approach.
The Essentials Track involves 40 hours in total: live classes with active participation (cameras on) plus self-directed work, including engaging with materials and completing reflection exercises. The Intensive Track will be conducted in person and involves 60 hours over 8 months.
The Essentials Track is specifically designed for working professionals, with flexible components and a schedule that accommodates professional responsibilities. The Intensive Track will take place in the summer to ensure maximum focus and participation. Before registering, we recommend carefully reviewing the time commitments to ensure compatibility with your schedule.
Full engagement—emotionally, intellectually, and academically—is essential for success.
We don't currently offer subsidies for this program. The investment reflects the depth of training, extensive supervision, and specialized expertise our faculty brings.
Yes, and this is important. IFS work involves personal growth and deep self-reflection. You may be triggered during the process and should be prepared for inner responses. While your primary commitment during the program is professional development, we encourage you to consider working with an IFS therapist or coach of your own to support your personal healing journey.
Although working with an IFS therapist or coach is recommended, it is not a prerequisite for taking the course.
Your clients are stronger than the sum of their parts.