2026 Series
IFS Professional Practice Group
Join me and IFS Practitioner, Anne Alftine, in supported practice sessions for graduates of the Level 1 IFS training (or equivalent) to help with the transition from training to real life integration of the model. Get hands-on tailored guidance while being supported by an IFS Self-led community. Choose to join one or both groups!
Who is this group for?
The IFS Professional Practice Group
is for IFS practitioners who...
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...are excited about the IFS model, but still need more practice and support
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...could use structured guidance to figure out how the model works in real life
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...could benefit from observing and learning from a network of other practitioners at a similar stage of learning
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...recognize how their own parts inhibit Self-led work
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...want to strengthen their inner awareness and Self-connection
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...recognize the value of mutual support and connection in Self-led community
What are the potential benefits of joining?
The IFS Professional Practice Group
can offer the development of...
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small group, hands-on learning
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structured practice time tailored to YOU with feedback focused on your integration of the model
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new ideas and techniques
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working on challenges with stuck clients
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growing ease and flow in your work
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Self-connection and Self-trust in the therapy room
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a warm community of peers
Why does this group matter?
The IFS Professional Practice Group was created to offer a bridge of support for IFS practitioners after completion of Level 1.
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Level 1 is an amazing and extensive training and is simultaneously just the beginning.
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Competence in the model requires time and practice.
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Practicing only with clients and without feedback is a limiting factor to growth.
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Working with guidance allows for growth to be intentional and supported.
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Working with peers allows new practitioners to cross check their progress and cross-pollinate ideas.
What are People Saying?
"During the training, I felt deeply inspired by both the spaciousness and the strong sense of safety in the room. The trainers brought a tremendous amount of Self energy, which modeled what it means to be more Self-led in a very real and tangible way. I often find myself thinking, when I’m with clients, “How would Anne or Kara be in the room right now?”
The learning was highly experiential—there was no traditional lecturing, but rather a focus on modeling and truly being with the model. I felt myself deepening both as a person and as a clinician. There was also something uniquely valuable about witnessing how other clinicians’ systems work when they are being so genuine and real.
The time and cost were absolutely worth it. I would highly recommend this group to anyone who appreciates IFS or is looking to gain a more visceral, lived experience of the model."
— Tzvi Friedman, LPC (Psychotherapist, NJ)
" Working with Anne and Kara has been deeply impactful for my growth as an IFS practitioner. From the start, they created a safe and welcoming space, and the group quickly became cohesive, deepening trust and making the learning feel rich and meaningful. At times in my IFS practice, I’ve struggled with therapist parts—like fear of big emotions or wanting to get it “right”—and this group gave me the support to work with those parts more openly.
Kara and Anne have a unique ability to hold both the therapist and client roles with care, attunement, and lightness, allowing me to pause, ask questions, and learn in real time. I felt deeply supported and safe in exploring stuck points in my work, and through this, I’ve developed a stronger connection with my own parts.
My comfort with IFS and my clinical skills have grown significantly through this experience. This group stands out for its consistency and depth of Self-energy, making it truly transformative."
Tiina Kurvi, MSW, LCSW
"The IFS practice group led by Anne and Kara has been an absolute joy and a nourishing space for my mind and heart. I met Anne and Kara as they were the program assistants during my Level 1 IFS training. Their keen insight into clinical work and radiating warmth made me immediately comfortable during the early days of learning, and continue to support my growth as I become a more experienced IFS therapist. I am grateful to be connected with the community they have built and for the rippling positive impact they have had on my clients."
Dr. Beth Wecksell, Clinical Psychologist
When, Where
and How Much?
The 2026 Fall Cohort IFS Professional Practice Group is meeting the following days/times:
Fall Practice Group - Wednesdays
Dates: Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, & Dec 2
Times: 10:30-12pm PST/1:30-3pm EST
Cost: $400-450 (reach out if you have financial need!).
and/or
Fall Practice Group - Fridays
Dates: Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 24, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, & Dec 4
Times: 10:30-12pm PST/1:30-3pm EST
Cost: $400-450 (reach out if you have financial need!).
You are welcome at either or both.
Registration deadline: Please register by Oct 2, 2026.
Facilitator
Kara Stella
Holding loving, playful space for others is deeply fulfilling for me! I am a level 2 IFS practitioner that sees the value of healing and learning in one-on-one connections and in groups.
I was a coach and trainer in my first career (park ranger and sign language interpreter), I added teaching and practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), then added facilitation of climate grief circles, and eventually, fully transitioned to IFS & NVC coaching and mediation. I continue to PA (serve as program assistant) for Level 1 trainings and love running practice groups for new graduates.
Facilitator
Anne Alftine
I am excited to connect with you! Internal Family Systems has been a gift for me in my life, healing longstanding painful patterns and transforming how I am in relationship, how I parent and how I contriubte to healing in the world. It is my passion towork with individuals as we "walk eachother home" (as Ram Dass says) learning and healing together.
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Pacifica, CA 94044
415-483-5520
currently accepting new clients