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.


While IFSCCC is organized independently, we’re grateful for the support and collaboration of IFS Institute, IFSCA and IFS Connect, who help share this initiative with their communities.

2026 Online Conference

Friday, June 5, 2026 - Saturday, June 6, 2026

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Friday, June 5, 2026 - Saturday, June 6, 2026 •

The 2026 IFSCCC will feature keynote speakers, workshops, talks, and community-building events highlighting the diversity of IFS practice in Canada

    • Dr. Richard Schwartz & Kay Gardner

    • To shine a light on, and contribute to, the depth and diversity of IFS work happening across Canada.

    • To create space for connection, collaboration, and belonging within the growing Canadian IFS network.

    • 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

We welcome proposals from IFS practitioners and professionals in Canada and beyond for the IFSCCC.

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.

Download proposal Guidlines (PDF)
Submit Your Proposal

Together, We’re Growing the Canadian IFS Community

Accessibility and Sustainability Pricing

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.

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, including the 2027 in-person gathering. Your generosity helps our community thrive.

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