This program is designed for IFS-informed or IFS-trained therapists and non-therapists seeking a deeper experiential exploration of their relationships with food and their bodies.

To fully participate in this immersive IFS program, participants are expected to:

• Have an established understanding of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
• Have experience identifying and working with their own internal system.
• Be able to unblend and speak for, rather than from, their parts.
• Be comfortable participating in experiential exercises, personal reflection, and small-group learning.

Participants may have developed this readiness through experiences such as:

• Completion of an IFS Level 1 Training
• Participation in an IFS Online Circle or another in-depth IFS experiential program
• Ongoing personal or clinical work with the IFS model

Participants are highly encouraged to read Unburdened Eating  by Jeanne Catanzaro, PhD prior to the first session. The book offers foundational language, concepts, and reflective material that support the work we’ll explore together in the intensive. Chapter 3 may be particularly helpful in preparing for the program.

Additionally, if you’d like to learn more about the principles that guide this program, including its IFS-informed perspective on intentional weight loss, you can read this article.

Registrations canceled on or before October 14, 2026 are eligible for a refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds are available after this date.

Cancellation requests must be submitted directly to IFS Institute by 11:59 p.m. CT on October 14, 2026.

Contact Us >>

To support a safe, connected, and well-prepared group experience, registration for this intensive will close on October 15, 2026, prior to the first session. This allows participants time to receive preparation materials and helps the group settle before we begin.

Due to the experiential and relational nature of this intensive, sessions will not be recorded and live attendance is required.

Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions with their cameras on, as this supports safety, connection, and trust within the learning community. We also encourage participants to listen to their own needs and turn their cameras off during meditations, experiential exercises, or other moments when doing so supports their participation.

Live attendance requirements must be met to receive Professional CE and/or IFS Credits for this program.

This program is intentionally paced to support nervous system safety and internal consent. Participants are encouraged to listen to their systems, take breaks as needed, and engage at a level that feels right for them.   

This program is not a substitute for therapy or eating disorder treatment. Participants are responsible for ensuring they have adequate personal support in place while engaging in the program.

This is not a weight-loss or diet program and does not provide nutritional guidance or advice.

The nature of the IFS learning process may stimulate psychological and emotional issues for participants. Participants are responsible for maintaining their own safety and well-being while participating in this program.

This program and any associated support from program facilitators are not substitutes for professional mental health or medical care. The program is not intended for clinical diagnosis or treatment, and the information and activities provided are not intended to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.

Participation in demonstrations is voluntary and for educational and training purposes only. Demonstrations do not constitute therapy or create a therapeutic relationship with facilitators. Participants understand that demonstrations may involve emotional discomfort and may choose to withdraw from a demonstration at any time without penalty.

Should you experience a mental health or other emergency, please contact your local emergency services (for example, 911 in the United States) or go to the nearest emergency room.

If you have questions about this program or the registration process, our Customer Success team is happy to help. Please contact us directly.

Contact Us >>