A 3-Weekend In-Person Intensive

Diving Into IFS Basic Concepts

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Internal Family Systems is more than a modality; it's a way of seeing. Over three immersive weekends in Richmond, VA, Dr. Robin Barre will guide you through the foundational concepts of IFS — what the model is, how it works, and how to begin bringing it into your practice and your life. This is an experiential deep dive designed to get the concepts into your body, into practice, and beyond your notes.

Whether you're brand new to IFS or have been curious about it from a distance, this is the place to begin.

“Robin is warm, caring and welcoming. She shares her deep wisdom and experience so graciously and holds each group member delicately while cultivating a group dynamic where each member trusts and values each other. I have gleaned so much from my group experience under Robin’s guidance. I highly recommend.”

— Workshop Attendee

Across three weekends, you can expect to:

  • Understand the core architecture of IFS — parts, exiles, managers, firefighters, and the Self

  • Begin to recognize parts-language in your clients (and in yourself)

  • Experience IFS from the inside through guided exercises and group process

  • Develop confidence in introducing IFS concepts to the people you serve

  • Connect with a community of practitioners on the same journey

What You'll Explore

FAQs

  • Starting with very basic concepts and theories of Internal Family Systems this workshop is perfect for those who have heard of IFS and would like to learn more. If you’ve taken a few PESI courses and haven’t quite got a grasp on the model, this is a perfect workshop for you. For individuals who are still waiting to win the entry lottery for a Level 1 IFS Institute training, this workshop can fill in the gap.

    Note that this workshop does not include The Healing Steps of the Model, which is available in Part 2 - Diving Into IFS Basic Concepts - The Healing Steps, available November 2026.

    Continuing education credits are only available to therapists, social workers, and clinical psychologists licensed in Virginia.

  • The workshop is held in Richmond, VA.
    Participants must commit to all three weekends.

    Dates:
    Weekend I
    Sept 18 - Sept 20, 2026
    Weekend II
    Oct 16 - Oct 18, 2026
    Weekend III
    Nov 13 - Nov 15, 2026

    Fridays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Sundays: 9:00am - 1:00pm

  • 12.5+ CE credit hours available per weekend (38 total across the full series)

    Approved through:

    • VA and Washington DC Academy of Social Work

    • VA Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

  • The cost of the workshop is $975.
    Participants can pay in full or in 3 monthly payments.

  • Yes, after the first weekend you will have enough knowledge and practice to begin using some of the basic skills with your clients.

    No, you will not be able to say you are an IFS therapist. Only those who have completed their level 1 training through IFS-I can claim the title of ‘IFS therapist.’

    For those who complete this workshop you will be an IFS-informed therapist with a toolbox packed solid with tools to work with your clients’ protective system.

    We do not cover working with exiles in this workshop.

Join Us For Round Two Of Diving into IFS Basic Concepts

Join a small community of clinicians for three in person weekends of connection, supported practice, and deepening into the model.

Grounded, in-person learning led by a Certified IFS Therapist & Approved Consultant who has been in your exact shoes.

This is the step for therapists ready to move beyond theory and into embodied practice.

Meet your instructor

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Meet your instructor ✳

Presented by Dr. Robin Barre

Dr. Robin Barre is a depth psychologist, Level 3 certified IFS therapist, and IFS-Institute approved consultant with nearly 30 years of experience working with adolescents and the professionals who serve them. She brings warmth, rigor, and a deep belief that this work changes lives — including the lives of the people doing it.