IFS MODEL - Introduction and Deepening 2+2 Day Auckland NZ Workshop

DAY 1 - INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP - Friday 21st November 2025 - 930AM to 5PM (arrive from 9AM please)

DAY 2 - INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP - Saturday 22nd November 2025 - 930AM to 5PM

DAY 3 - DEEPENING WORKSHOP - Sunday 23rd November 2025 - 930AM to 5PM

DAY 4 - DEEPENING WORKSHOP - Monday 24th November 2025- 930AM to 4PM

Register here with a deposit of $150 (plus ~$12 ticketing fees) to reserve your place, and the remaining workshop fee will be invoiced to you separately.

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP - $495 NZD plus ~$12 ticketing fee

DEEPENING WORKSHOP - $695 NZD plus ~$12 ticketing fee

INTRO & DEEPENING - $1050 NZD plus ~$12 ticketing fee

Tea, coffee, snacks and fruit will be provided for morning & afternoon teas.

BYO lunch or go local to purchase lunch catering.

Hou Mana Wai Mercy Wellsprings

Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre

104 The Drive, Epsom, Auckland

In this workshop series you will immerse yourself in the Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) model of psychotherapy. IFS Institute Assistant Trainer, Georgie Cooke, will offer a 2 Day Introductory IFS workshop, followed by a 2 Day Deepening IFS workshop. Attendees of previous Introductory IFS workshops can apply for tickets in the Deepening, with preference going to the current participants.

Participants in the Introductory Workshop Series will learn the basics of the IFS approach from the ground up. No previous knowledge of the model is assumed. Suitable to mental health professionals including therapists, psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, expressive and therapeutic arts practitioners, and social workers. The focus in the Deepening days is on further understanding the IFS approach, model and techniques through a series of exercises, demos and discussion. To attend the Deepening, attendees muct have completed an Introduction to IFS workshop or equivalent (6 hours minimum).

Participants will be supported in the experiential work with experienced NZ therapists and practitioners as your assistants - each have completed the official IFS Institutes Training Level 1 or better.

This workshop series provides an opportunity for didactic presentation, watching both live and demonstration sessions with commentary and discussion, and experiential exercises where we learn-by-doing. You will develop a familiarity with the powerful attitudes and techniques that make IFS so effective. The sessions here aim to provide an opportunity for adult group learning, professional development in a supportive collegial atmosphere.

Anyone attending the live training/workshop is recommended to have a vaccination against COVID-19. We recommend all participants take best precautions (masks, distancing, hand-washing) in order to take care of others and themselves during the pandemic and flu seasons. Despite loss of media attention, the Australian infection rates and hospital numbers are still significant, and we hope to take care of those around us by taking good care in gathering together. Long Covid is a reality.

Participation is for therapists and counsellors, mental health clinicians, or students in accredited graduate training programs. Practitioners working experientially and wholistically will find this approach broadens and makes more acute their existing work through using the steps of the IFS model of 'Self and parts' . No assumption of the model is required, although some pre-reading/pre-viewing of freely available online material is recommended. Recommended materials can be accessed at the IFS Institute website, under Resources.

See Guidelines on continuing professional development (CPD) from the NZ Psychological Society and Guidelines on continuing professional development (CPD) set down by the Psychology Registration Board.

Attendees may accrue Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours by participating in activities that their professional association determine to be relevant to their specific development goals. A certificate of attendance will be available to participants who attend.

The size of this workshop is limited to 24 participants. Participants will be supported in the experiential work with assistants who have completed at least Level 1 IFS Training.

Early registration is encouraged as previous NZ workshops have sold out directly in the last series.

These intensive workshops will promote beginner and intermediate-level skill building through active participatory learning and live demonstrations. Come along prepared to optional learning by doing, through some individual and group exercises, invitations for self reflection - and open discussion.

Georgie Cooke, MA, is a somatically oriented psychotherapist specializing in complex

trauma resolution, with over twenty years of experience in the therapeutic field and fifteen years in private practice. She is an IFS Institute Assistant Trainer, IFS Institute Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified IFS Therapist, and ACA-registered Supervisor, working with clients and supervisees across Australia and internationally.

Deeply involved in the development of IFS Australia since its inception, Georgie is

passionate about supporting clinicians in embodying the IFS model and strengthening their Self-leadership. Her therapeutic approach is enriched by a holistic background in naturopathy, functional medicine, energetic healing, and mindful self-compassion-based approaches.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Georgie’s Eurasian heritage instilled in her a deep appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has a genuine passion for cross-cultural work and is dedicated to fostering the growth of IFS in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Known for her warm and clear teaching style, Georgie brings a deep love for the human spirit and a strong belief in our capacity to heal, grow, and transform – even our most painful wounds – into powerful inner resources of wisdom, courage, and love.

Testimonials from attendees of recent New Zealand IFS workshops ...

"The workshop inspired me to become more committed to using the model and developed my confidence. Group discussions, demonstrations and small group work created a positive and open learning atmosphere. The trainer was living the values of IFS through openly embracing all the parts in the room. I had the opportunity to work with my own parts in a supportive atmosphere.

Fun, informative, experiential, respectful, and inspiring.

Useful, effective, grounding, and gave me more confidence in using IFS"

Really enjoyed the trainers' presence, authenticity, compassion, and expertise in the field. It made for an engaging and fun workshop and I came away inspired by IFS.

An absolute must to attend if you are wanting to explore the use of IFS in your practice.

I really appreciate the workshop's process oriented style and the trainer's embodiment and refined understanding of IFS as they live and breath it."

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the signature work of Dr Richard Schwartz PhD, more at www.IFS-Institute.com

As a clinical treatment IFS is rated effective to improve general functioning and well-being by the US National Registry for Evidence-based Programs and Practices as an evidence-based practice. In addition, it has been rated promising for each of: improving phobia, panic, and generalized anxiety disorders and symptoms; physical health conditions and symptoms; personal resilience/self-concept; and depression and depressive symptoms. For more read here.

Further Internal Family Systems Institute (IFSI) certified Level 1 trainings in Australia and NZ are planned to run in 2025 and 2026. This Introductory IFS workshop will be useful preparation for a formal certification program and ongoing online learning.

Other options for furthering skills include online Demos Series, Enriching Workshops, Small Groups, IFS Online Circle, and Level 1 Training will be a natural next step to those who have completed the Introductory workshop.

Curiosity, willingness to try things out ("Yes, and..."), a sense of humour, and a heart-oriented openness to the multiplicity of self. Preparedness to do your own work - "if you are feeling it, it's probably yours".

See the link at the bottom of the brief bio to the right .

Tickets are transferable to suitably experienced colleagues. Please advise if you do exchange tickets so we can update details.

Due to the limited size of each course, a refund can only be issued if cancellation notification is received 30 days prior to the workshop - less a $75.00 administration fee per person for the full course. Existing registrants will be sent the refund, and should return any materials sent. We cannot reimburse any expenses you may have incurred. If you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible. All courses must be pre-paid. We do not take money at the door.

We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond our control at our discretion. Workshop fees will be reimbursed in full should cancellation be necessary.

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