Lesson 1

Introduction
·      Introduction
·      Disclaimer
·      Syllabus for A General Introduction to IFS - Internal Family System
·      Terms
·      Resources used in this course

Lesson 2

History
·      The Genesis of IFS 

Lesson 3

Overview
·      Issues it has been used to treat
·      The 6 key principles of IFS
·      IFS therapy methodology
·      The inner parts and roles of a person 

Lesson 4

The “Managers” : Proactive protectors
·      List of Manager parts

PDF – Identifying, Understanding and Exploring Managers 

Lesson 5

The “Firefighters” :  Reactive responders
·      List of Firefighter parts

PDF – Identifying, Understanding and Exploring Firefighters 

Lesson 6

The “Exiles” : Past selves of pain hidden away
·      List of Exile parts

PDF – Getting to know your vulnerable parts 

Lesson 7

The “Self” : The original / guiding / healing / inner / core “you”
·      The nature of Self
·      The 8 C’s of Self
·      The 6 P’s of Self

Lesson 8

Coping Strategies 
·      List of coping skills 
·      More coping strategies
·      Plant based teas, supplements and oils for stress relief
·      Emotional regulation practices

PDF – Anxiety coping skills
PDF - Alphabet of coping skills
PDF - Alphabet of Mindfulness
PDF – Internal Family System Affirmations

Discussion -  What activities help you relax?

VIDEO - Self care check list

Lesson 9

Methods and Metaphors of Therapy 
·      Sample Therapy Session
·      Bus Driver analogy
·      Improving Self Leadership
·      The Steps of IFS Therapy  - The 6 F’s
·      The 6 steps of “unblending” the parts
·      The 4 steps of “unburdening” the Exile

PDF – Unblending the Parts
PDF – Unburdening the Exiles

Lesson 10

After Healing

·      Quick Guide to Re-parenting

PDF – Before and After Unburdening

Lesson 11

Closing

PDF – IFS Cheat-sheet