IFS Trainings and Education

IFS Institute

• Offers certification programs

• Three levels of training

• Multitude of free resources o Podcasts o Articles o Videos o Research Directory of IFS providers - several in Chicago!

• Mindful Life Counseling - Chicago o Provides IFS therapy

• Recommended Apps o Sentur o Parts Work Meditation

• Therapy Comics by Mardou - her journey through IFS

Bibliography

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