IFS Institute USA
The IFS Institute's website has information on the IFS model, its philosophy, and organisation as well as current information about their official IFS training both in-person in US and online as well as US-based and international.
They also have online learning through the IFS Circle and Continuity program, their annual IFS conference, an e-store, their practitioner and supervisor directory, and other resources freely available.
IFS Australia & New Zealand
IFS ANZ and the Mind Beyond Institute organise organise the IFS Institute's training for Australia and New Zealand, a host of IFS workshops and activities, and a public directory of officially trained IFS therapists and practitioners in the region.
Simon d’Orsogna is the International Partner for the Australia & New Zealand region with the IFS Institute, and the founder of IFS ANZ and the Mind Beyond Institute. For early notice on upcoming events please join the interest list here where you can register your interest in IFSI's Level 1-2-3 offered in our region.
Australian IFS Therapist Directory
Simon d’Orsogna has also set up a Facebook group.
End of year wrap up
It is hard to believe that we have reached the end of 2024!
We’ve had a big year including a series of firsts for our region …
our first Level 3 training ran with Einat Bronstein
our first IFSI lead trainer for Australia and New Zealand was accredited
our first New Zealand Level 1 training ran
3x new candidates were accepted into the IFSI trainer program (5x now in total)
3x Level 1 programs ran
2x Level 2 programs ran
a double program of community calls ran monthly, supporting the general public and the practitioner community
Joanne Twombly, trauma & dissociation expert gave workshops in Melb & Syd
our admission requirements became aligned with IFS Institute
Wonderful New Zealand immersion
To finish the year off, we were lucky enough to offer the first Level 1 training in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
To read more about the deep welcoming of IFS and the training team to the land of the long white cloud (Aotearoa), go here.
We want to congratulate and thank the training team - Emma Diamond (Trainer), Loraine Leas (Co-Trainer mentee) and Cath Leith (Lead PA), - and Jane Currie (Local IFS Consultant) and her partner Mike Beatie for helping coordinate this incredibly special event.
Admission requirements
We have finalised the admission requirements to level 1 training to be in alignment with the IFS Institute's direction. The admissions criteria are now international, aligning with the IFS Institute. At Mind Beyond we wish to provide continuing education for working professionals in the mental health sector. For more information regarding admission requirements, please read here.
2025 Mind Beyond Events
To look at our 2025 workshop and training calendar, go to WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
IFS Institute Training - Interest Lists
If you haven’t already and are keen to join the interest list for the following official IFS Institute Level 1, 2 or 3 trainings in New Zealand and Australia, please use the links below to register or update your entry.
**we will contact you only if we can offer a place
9th March 2025 start
Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, AUS & online
**we will contact you only if we can offer a place
25th May 2025 start
Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, AUS & online
**must have completed IFSI L1 minimum
6th Jan 2025 start
(JOIN INTEREST LIST)
online
**must have completed IFSI L1 minimum
5th June 2025 start
(JOIN INTEREST LIST)
online tbc
**must have completed IFSI L2 minimum
early Sep 2025
(JOIN INTEREST LIST)
tbc