IFS Canadian Community Conference
Two days of connection, learning, and growth for the Internal Family Systems community in Canada. Join us online June 5–6, 2026.
A Volunteer-Run,
Non-Profit Collaboration
The IFS Canadian Community Conference (IFSCCC) is a non-profit, volunteer-run initiative led by IFS therapists and practitioners across Canada. Our sole purpose is to design and host Canada’s national IFS gathering—starting with the online conference in 2026 and building toward an in-person event in 2027.
The intended audience of this conference is for those who are pursuing IFS education for their professional use within their work.
2026 Online Conference
June 5 - 6 2026
The 2026 IFSCCC will feature keynote speakers, workshops, talks, and community-building events highlighting the diversity of IFS practice in Canada
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Dr. Richard Schwartz & Kay Gardner
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To shine a light on, and contribute to, the depth and diversity of IFS work happening across Canada.
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To create space for connection, collaboration, and belonging within the growing Canadian IFS network.
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IFS in the Canadian context; cultural diversity and inclusion; trauma and legacy burdens; couples & family systems; the more-than-human world. We are open to your ideas, too.
Call for Workshop Proposals
Proposal Guidelines:
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Session Length: 1-hour or 2-hour online workshop
Learning Level: Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced, or All Levels
Topics: Trauma, cultural inclusion, couples and family work, addiction, Indigenous perspectives, the more-than-human world, grief and loss, or any topic rooted in the IFS model
Eligibility: Open to IFS-trained, IFS-informed, and related practitioners, including therapists, counsellors, coaches, and professionals integrating IFS into their work.
Materials Required: Résumé/CV, professional photo, workshop description, learning objectives, timed agenda, and 3–5 supporting references (APA format)
Inclusion & Access: Describe how your session welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds and regions
Each proposal helps shape a conference that reflects and contributes to the depth and diversity of IFS practice in Canada.
We welcome proposals from IFS practitioners and professionals in Canada and beyond for the IFSCCC.
Together, We’re Growing the Canadian IFS Community
Accessibility and Sustainability Pricing - June 5 - 6, 2025
We’re offering a sliding scale to support accessibility and sustainability within our community. Please choose the rate that feels right for you based on your current financial situation, access to resources, and capacity to give.
We trust you to choose the rate that best reflects your circumstances. There are no eligibility requirements.
Registration will open in February 2026.
SUPPORTED RATE
$100
For those with limited financial resources who would otherwise be unable to attend. Choosing this rate helps keep the conference accessible to all.
STANDARD RATE
$200
For those who can comfortably meet their basic needs and are able to contribute at a level that supports the ongoing work of the IFSCCC.
COMMUNITY
SUPPORT RATE
$300
For those with greater financial flexibility or access to resources. Selecting this rate helps offset lower-cost registrations and supports the future development of the IFSCCC. Your generosity helps our community thrive.
Registration will open in February 2026.
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