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Internal Family Systems (IFS).

The IAPCCT IFS standard describes competent Internal Family Systems practice, working with parts from Self, consistent with the IFS model.
Parts
Self
Managers
Firefighters
Exiles
Unburdening

Recognition & alignment

Aligned with the IFS model. Work with exiles and trauma is undertaken within scope and under supervision.
AP

Associate Practitioner

Indicative training: 30–60 hrs · Assessment: Attendance & understanding
  • The IFS model: parts and Self
  • A curious, non-pathologising stance
  • The qualities of Self-energy (the 8 Cs)
  • Ethical, scope-aware practice

P

Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs · Assessment: Skills demonstration
  • Identifying and mapping parts
  • Working from Self and building trust with protectors
  • The six Fs of working with a part
  • Safety and basic unburdening

MP

Master Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Assessed practice & supervision
  • Working with exiles and trauma safely
  • Integration with other approaches
  • Legacy burdens and complex inner systems
  • Supervision of practice

T

Trainer

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Supervised delivery & evaluation
  • Train IFS practitioners
  • Mentor developing practitioners
  • Assess competence
  • Programme quality

MT

Master Trainer

Indicative training: 3+ yrs post-Trainer · Assessment: Board & peer review
  • Certify IFS trainers
  • Quality assurance
  • Curriculum and standards
  • Contribution to the field
Indicative requirements for guidance. Exact hours and assessment are confirmed by the certifying institute and the IAPCCT Standards Framework.

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Membership, credentials and accreditation all map to this standard.

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