About UI IFS | Learning | Connection
We kindly
invite you to visit the Ukrainian IFS space
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We are celebrating the rebirth of the Light.
The carolers' song resounds throughout the world!
Let us feel the depth of every inhale and exhale,
vibrating with the rhythm of Eternity,
the melody of Life,
and the patterns of our unique nature.
May Love and Joy visit you on the wings of a Magical Angel Fairy.
May she bring warmth, comfort, friends, and prosperity to your world.
May your wide paths be illuminated with Light, like the ribbons of the Christmas Star.
We invite you to create this Christmas space together with us. Wherever you are, add your words, your meanings, your patterns, and your melody to this song.
Our wishes are inspired by the artwork of Varvara Potapova, a student of Kharkiv Children’s Art School No. 2 named after P. O. Levchenko, created when she was 11 years old, before the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Varvara Potapova, Following the Light of the Christmas Star, toned paper, marker, colored pencils.
Features Events
About IFS
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based psychotherapy method developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, which is rapidly growing among psychotherapeutic models and gaining global recognition.
IFS offers a holistic and non-pathologizing understanding of the human mind and, as a therapeutic method, allows the development of therapeutic relationships in which an individual’s wounded parts can experience healing. IFS works well with children, adults, couples, families, and groups.
About us
The Ukrainian Institute of Internal Family Systems (UI IFS) is part of the IFS Institute community and brings together mental health professionals interested in developing the IFS method in Ukraine.
Through its activities, UI IFS aims to convey the transformative power of the IFS model to individuals, professional communities, and communities across Ukraine.
We strive to foster a culture of humanity, respect, and partnership in our professional practice, learning, and communication.
Learning Opportunities
IFS Level 1 Training
In 2025, the first Level 1 training from the IFS Institute was held in Ukraine. This professional development course for mental health specialists is a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the IFS model and receive a certificate from the IFS Institute, granting the right to practice the method. The next training cohort is planned for early 2026. The course language is English, with simultaneous translation into Ukrainian.
Open Events
We invite everyone interested in mental health and the IFS model to join free monthly workshops led by Ukrainian and international IFS practitioners. These meetings provide a fresh perspective on the human inner world, offer valuable knowledge and practical tools, and support the growth and development of the IFS-informed community.
PAUSE for Self-Leadership Training™
P.A.U.S.E. is an IFS-based model adapted for community work. The model was developed by Joanna Carri-Sartori and the Self-Leadership Collaborative (SLC) for children and adults who wish to develop stronger emotional and social regulation skills. This program is recommended for mental health professionals, educators, community leaders, and families who want to learn more about applying IFS in daily life.
IFS Intervision Group
The group has been running since October 2023 and serves as a meeting space for Ukrainian colleagues to connect and practice the IFS model. It is a space where we focus on our parts, discuss cases and practical questions under the guidance of experienced IFS practitioners. The language of participation is Ukrainian.
Our Partners
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Tom Holmes, Winged Heart
