internalfamilysystems.pt

What It Is

Internal Family Systems Trainings Portugal is the website of an IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy) training organization based in Portugal. The text indicates that it works in partnership with CSL and has been running official IFS trainings in Portugal since 2018. The site focuses on official IFS Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 trainings, as well as advanced topics such as Polyvagal Theory, couples relationships, addiction and eating disorders, trauma, case supervision, and more.

Core Courses and Instructors

Judging from the course structure, it is geared more toward continuing education for psychotherapists than introductory psychology for the general public. Course formats include in-person three-day workshops, online Level 3 trainings, virtual Level 2 trainings, case discussions, Q&A sessions, and podcast resources. One example course, “Polyvagal Theory and IFS,” includes theoretical teaching, IFS meditation, experiential exercises, live therapy demonstrations, and Q&A, giving it a strong practical component. In terms of instructors, the text mentions Deb Dana, Alexia Rothman, Cece Sykes, Martha Sweezy, and others. Alexia Rothman is a PhD clinical psychologist, certified IFS therapist, and IFS Institute assistant trainer, while Deb Dana focuses on complex trauma and Polyvagal Theory.

Pricing and Requirements

Pricing information is incomplete. In the captured text, one clearly listed three-day in-person workshop is priced at €425, with a €150 deposit option. Accommodation, meals, and transportation are not included. The cancellation policy is also relatively strict, and refunds may not be available close to the course start date. Fees for other official Level 1/2/3 trainings are not listed and require email inquiry. Some workshops explicitly do not offer CEUs, so learners who need continuing education credits should confirm this in advance.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are its long-running course history, comprehensive coverage of official IFS training levels, and access to international instructors and high-quality experiential training. The course topics are also fairly specialized, making it suitable for people with an existing clinical foundation who want to advance their skills. Its limitations are that the website information is scattered, with insufficient key decision-making details such as pricing, payment methods, certificates/credits, and language support. The in-person location is in Ericeira, Portugal, which means learners from China would face relatively high time, travel, and accommodation costs.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is best suited to psychotherapists, licensed mental health professionals, clinical psychology students, or people already studying IFS in a systematic way. Those with only a general interest may find the professional threshold and costs relatively high. The text does not provide information about access from mainland China, so website availability, registration communication, and cross-border payment all need to be verified independently.