Internal Family Systems (IFS) Coaching Training

Become a spiritually embodied healing practitioner
90 Hour Certificate Program
December 5th, 2026 - May 2nd, 2027

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We train coaches, therapists, and healing practitioners to become Self-led guides who help others transform unconscious wounds and experience deep, holistic healing through a spiritually embodied and somatic approach to Internal Family Systems.

What You’ll Get

  • Develop competency in using the 16-step protocol for finding, witnessing, and healing exiles (wounded parts)

  • Gain confidence to skillfully and safely guide your clients through an Somatic IFS parts work session

  • Relate and attune to the somatic experience of parts through the 5 body-based tools of Somatic IFS (awareness, breath, resonance, movement and touch)

  • Understand the complex interconnected inner world and deepen your relationship with your own

  • Learn tools and techniques for sensitively navigating high level protective systems

  • Mediate and harmonize polarized protector parts

  • Cultivate access to embodied Self and your innate wisdom, gifts and divinity

  • Lead sessions with embodied Self-energy for attuned, calm and compassionate presence without judgment or agenda

  • Experience meaningful and inspiring community with like-minded seekers and healers

What’s Included

90 hours of Live Teaching and Interactive Learning

IFS Session Demonstrations
and Debriefs 

3 Hours of 1-1 Mentoring with Dayal or Rasika

Video Recordings of All Sessions & IFS Coaching Manual

Peer Practice with
Observation & Feedback

Private Online Community Platform

Join our Next Cohort Starting December 2026

Early Bird Tuition
Paid in Full by Sept 4th
$3,600

Or Payment Plan: $1,200 deposit, followed by 4 monthly payments of $600 ($3,900 total)

Regular Tuition
Paid in Full after Sept 4th
$4,200

Or Payment Plan: $1,200 deposit, followed by 4 monthly payments of $825 ($4,500 total)

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Who’s this For?

This training is designed for (aspiring) coaches, as well as therapists, spiritual directors, nutritionists, and other healing and wellness practitioners who desire to integrate Internal Family Systems into their professional client work. It is also for those looking to deepen their understanding of IFS and apply principles in their personal lives and relationships. 

We welcome all to apply, and although recommended, you don’t need previous training as a coach, therapist, or other practitioner with experience working one-on-one in a healing relationship.

We also recommend to read No Bad Parts or Introduction to Internal Family Systems by Dr. Richard Schwartz before the first session and be prepared to read the Internal Family Systems Second Edition textbook by the end of the training.

Interested, but want to learn more?

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We’d love to connect personally on a free Info Call, answer any questions and discuss this unique opportunity with you in more detail.

Also watch this short video which covers the most common questions we receive including:

  • The three core focuses that make our training unique

  • What you can expect to learn

  • What the training schedule looks like

  • What personalized 1:1 mentoring includes

  • How, by the end of the program, you'll become an embodied healing practitioner

Live Online Schedule

The online training is structured into six 2-day monthly immersions, held monthly from December 2026 to May 2027, along with four 75-minute Class and Q&A sessions. All training sessions take place live on Zoom and are recorded for later viewing.

Monthly Immersions

Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ET

Dec 5th - 6th

Jan 9th - 10th

Feb 6th - 7th

Mar 6th - 7th

Apr 3rd - 4th

May 1st - 2nd

Class and Q&A Sessions

Thursdays, 10:00 am - 11:15 am ET

Jan 20th

Feb 17th

Mar 17th

Apr 14th

Training Outline

December

Foundations of IFS &
Self-Led Coaching

  • Overview of IFS Model & Core Concepts

  • The 3 Paradigms of IFS

  • Systems Thinking Approach

  • Understanding different parts (Managers, Firefighters, Exiles)

  • Intro to 4-phase Healing Framework and 16-step Protocol

  • Self as the Source of Healing

  • Self-Leadership as the Goal of IFS Coaching

  • Distinguishing Self from Self-like Parts

  • Common Parts of a Coach

  • Practicing the First 6 Steps of the Protocol (The 6 Fs)

January

Working with the
Protective System

  • Identifying, Unblending and Understanding Different Protectors (Managers and Firefighters)

  • The Three Messages for Protectors

  • Understanding and Navigating Protector Resistance and Fears

  • Mediating and Harmonizing Polarized Protectors

  • Understanding and Identifying Different Types of Burdens and Foreign Energy

  • Gaining Trust and Permission to Access Exiles

  • Applying the First 7 Steps of the Protocol

  • In-sight and Direct Access methods

February

Unburdening &
Healing Exiles

  • Safely Accessing and Cultivating Secure Attachment with Vulnerable Wounded Parts (Exiles)

  • Compassionately Witnessing Exile’s Pain and Offering Corrective Experience

  • Attuning to the Somatic Experience of Exiles

  • Navigating Protector Interference

  • Retrieving Exiles from the Past and Bringing them into the Present

  • Releasing Burdens through the Elements

  • Applying Steps 8-12 of the Protocol

March

Integrating &
Maintaining Healing

  • Inviting Qualities Back into the System

  • Supporting Protectors in Taking on New, Healthier Roles

  • Checking in with Parts

  • Ending Sessions Well

  • The Importance of Continuity

  • Common Challenges During Witnessing and Unburdening Exiles

  • The Need to repeat Unburdenings

  • Restoring Wholeness and Balance

  • The Uburdening System

  • Inner Laws of Physics

  • Applying Steps 13-16 of the Protocol

April

Somatic IFS & the Embodied Self

  • How Trauma Impacts the Body-Mind System

  • The Unique Contributions and Perspective of Somatic IFS

  • Polyvagal Theory (5 Survival States) and Associated Parts

  • Somatic Signature of Parts and Embodied Self-energy

  • Fascia, Triune Brain and Autonomic Nervous System

  • Neuroplasticity of IFS (Implicit Memory, Memory Reconsolidating)

  • 5 body-based practices of Somatic IFS (somatic awareness, relational resonance, conscious breathing, mindful movement, attuned touch)

May

Coaching with Skill & Spiritual Presence

  • Empathy vs Compassion

  • Principles for Safe and Efficient Work

  • Client Coach Agreements

  • Starting to Use IFS and Common Challenges

  • Beginner Skills Building

  • Coach’s Parts Interfering with the Healing Process

  • Mapping Client Systems

  • Calling in Spiritual Resources for Deeper Support (Guides, Teachers, God/Spirit/SELF)

  • Ethics and Scope of Practice for IFS Coaching

What Participants are Saying

Brianna, USA
Graphic Designer

Tima, France
Software Engineer

Ava, USA
Nervous System Coach

Dominique, Germany
Yoga & Meditation Teacher

Parastou, NYC
Designer & Product Developer

Lalita, Australia
Artist & Somatic Coach

  • "My experience with your IFS training has been profoundly transformative, exceeding all expectations. Prior to this, I was entirely unfamiliar with IFS coaching and had never worked with an IFS trainer or therapist. My decision to participate stemmed from an intuitive sense that it would be beneficial, particularly given my history of alcoholism recovery. I was eager to gain a deeper understanding of the triggers that lead to relapse. Your training not only illuminated those triggers, but it unveiled layers of understanding I hadn't even considered possible. The insights I've gained into the internal workings of my own psyche have been incredibly valuable and are already impacting my life in positive ways. Beyond the invaluable knowledge and techniques you shared, I deeply appreciate the exceptional environment you cultivated. The warmth, safety, and genuine love you fostered created a space where each participant felt truly heard, seen, and unconditionally accepted. This supportive atmosphere was instrumental in my ability to engage fully and honestly in the process. Thank you both for your dedication, expertise, and the profound impact you've had on my life. I am incredibly grateful for this experience and eagerly anticipate exploring the continued growth and healing that awaits."

    Sara Page, USA
    Yoga & Meditation Teacher

  • "What a great program the Conscious Earth Institute ran.  I loved the materials and how each day was laid out.  IFS has changed the way see the world and handle myself in the world.  I highly recommend this for anyone looking to go deeper in Internal Family Systems work for their coaching or just for themselves.  Rasika and Dayal are great guides, caring and knowledgeable.  You couldn't be in better hands."

    Rich, NYC
    Breathwork Practitioner & Coach

  • “I highly recommend Rasika for IFS coaching! The Internal Family Systems model is a beautiful holistic approach to self-inquiry and understanding that has become a daily practice for me. I appreciate so much how it encourages the Self within to lead and heal the parts that are burdened or hurting. Rasika’s approach as an IFS coach is very gentle and encouraging and most of our 12 sessions tapped into and focused on the somatic sensations and feelings that show up in the body which I found really invaluable to the process. Her curiosity, compassion and relatability towards ALL parts of me was also such a powerful and healing experience. As a therapist and a yoga teacher, doing this work with Rasika’s guidance has had a huge impact on me, both personally and professionally. Currently, I am participating in the IFS training program that both Rasika and her husband, Dayal offer for coaches and therapists looking to offer IFS to clients. I am truly grateful to have found this community of warm and open-minded spiritual practitioners and learners.”

    Adrienne, United States
    Therapist

FAQs

  • Yes. As part of the 6-month training, each trainee will have the opportunity to receive individualized support. You may submit two 1-hour recorded (with permission) practice sessions and receive a 30-minute mentoring session for each. These sessions offer personalized feedback to support your skill development.

  • Our IFS Coaching Training goes beyond teaching foundational coaching skills and self-compassionate personal development by placing the Self at the center of all healing and transformation. Unlike other approaches, which may focus on techniques like perspective shifting, goal setting, or accountability, IFS offers a unique, unifying framework—the Self. The Self is inherently capable of healing, integrating, and guiding all parts of the system toward wholeness. Many other models lack this deeper connection to the core Self, leaving participants navigating change without a cohesive foundation. IFS offers a clear pathway to access your Self—naturally resourced and fully capable of integrating all parts of the system for true and lasting transformation.

  • We highly recommend attending no less than 75% of the live sessions to get the full benefit of the training. IFS is best understood through experience and so there’s a significant component of the training that involves interactive participation which is vital in grasping the art and technique of IFS.

    If you cannot meet this minimum, you are still welcome to participate but you will not be eligible for a certificate of completion.

  • We offer the Conscious Earth Institute IFS Coaching Certification.

    This is an independent professional certificate program that meets or exceeds the standards for IFS or somatic practitioner trainings, with over 90 contact hours, supervision, and applied practice.

    We do not offer CEUs (Continuing Education Units).

  • Yes, we do! Here is a breakdown of our payment options:

    Early Bird Tuition Paid in Full: $3,600 USD

    Early Bird Tuition Payment Plan: $3,900 USD total

    • Non refundable deposit of $1,200

    • 4 monthly payments after deposit of $675

    Regular Tuition Paid in Full: $4,200 USD total

    Regular Tuition Payment Plan: $4,500 USD

    • Non refundable deposit of $1,200

    • 4 monthly payments after deposit of $825

  • This training is independently offered by Conscious Earth Institute and is not affiliated with the IFS Institute or Susan McConnell. 

    This is a coaching/education program. It does not constitute psychotherapy, licensure training, or clinical supervision. Please work within your professional scope and local regulations.

    This training provides a strong foundation to confidently lead IFS sessions in your professional practice. You will learn the full arc of the IFS protocol, including how to safely facilitate unburdening, while emphasizing the central role of Self-energy. Our aim is to help you become a highly skilled, Self-led practitioner of this approach within your scope of practice.

“Internal Family Systems is one of the most effective tools for accessing our true nature while healing our wounded parts. It bridges the gap between psychological and spiritual work by helping us integrate all parts of ourselves into embodied presence.”

— Lock Kelly, IFS Practitioner and founder of Effortless Mindfulness Institute