IFS Weekend Workshop – Intensive Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Kouluttajista

Peter Legård Nielsen on psykoterapeutti MPF, lisensoitu IFS-terapeutti ja IFS Approved Clinical Consultant. Hän on työskennellyt IFS:n parissa vuodesta 2018 lähtien. Peter on myös koulutettu Advanced Rolfer™ ja työskentelee IFS:n ja Rolfingin parissa omalla vastaanotollaan Kööpenhaminan keskustassa.

Peter järjestää virallisia IFS-koulutuksia viidessä pohjoismaassa ja on toiminut Lead PA -roolissa useissa koulutuksissa. Näiden lisäksi hänellä on erityisen laaja kokemus virallisten IFS-koulutusten Programme Assistant -tehtävistä.

Terapeutin ja kouluttajan lisäksi Peter on kirjailija, joka on julkaissut runoja ja romaaneja vuodesta 1985 lähtien ja toiminut aiemmin Tanskan kaunokirjailijaliiton puheenjohtajana. Vuonna 2024 hän julkaisi tietokirjan Alle dele er velkomne – Internal Family Systems i teori and praksis (”Kaikki osat ovat tervetulleita – Internal Family Systems teoriassa ja käytännössä”), ja vuonna 2025 tietokirjan Spontaneous Kundalini Awakenings – Healing the Damage Through IFS.

Voit tutustua Peteriin tarkemmin hänen omilla tanskankielisillä sivuillaan: www.alle-dele-er-velkomne.dk.

Signe Steenberger on lisensoitu kliininen psykologi, joka työskentelee traumoista toipumisen sekä ihmisten välisen ja sisäisen elinvoiman vahvistamisen parissa. Hän valmistui psykologiksi Kööpenhaminan yliopistosta vuonna 2008 ja on sen jälkeen hankkinut laajasti lisäkoulutusta erilaisista terapian muodoista, joista IFS on yksi.

Signe työskentelee täysipäiväisesti IFS Level 3 -terapeuttina ja on yksi IFS Denmarkin perustajista. Hän kouluttaa IFS:ää, tarjoaa työnohjausta ja fasilitoi terveydenhuollon ammattilaisille luontoperustaisia retriittejä, joissa painottuvat itsemyötätunto ja henkisyys työssä jaksamisen tukena.

Signe työskenteleekin ensisijaisesti terveydenhuollon ammattilaisten kanssa tukien heidän ammatillista, henkilökohtaista ja henkistä kehitystään. Hän on erikoistunut niin yksilön kuin yhteisöjenkin tasolla uupumuksen ehkäisyyn, terveen työn ja vapaa-ajan tasapainon löytämiseen, traumatyöhön ja resilienssin vahvistamiseen tässä alati muuttuvassa maailmassa.

Voit tutustua Signeen tarkemmin hänen omilla tanskankielisillä sivuillaan: https://www.signesteenberger.com/om-mig 

Kouluttajien lisäksi kokemuksen syventämisessä tukenasi on Jarmo Kvick. Sen lisäksi, että Jarmo on IFS Level 2 -terapeutti ja ratkaisukeskeinen lyhytterapeutti, hän on myös Flexion perustajaosakas, vision rakentaja ja toimitusjohtaja. Ollessaan Signen ja Peterin opissa Tanskassa Jarmo pääsi kosketuksiin IFS:n syvän muutospotentiaalin kanssa, mikä innosti hänet tuomaan tätä kokonaisvaltaista terapiamuotoa myös Suomeen. Hän toimii yhteyshenkilönäsi ja tukenasi koko matkan ajan ja mielellään vastaa kysymyksiisi aiheesta +358 45 270 3373 // jarmo@flexio.fi.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) in Finland for the First Time!

Peter Legård Nielsen and Signe Steenberger are coming to Finland for the first time to facilitate a two-day experiential Internal Family Systems (IFS) workshop at Flexio in Tampere. This unique event offers a rare opportunity to explore the IFS model with highly experienced international trainers without leaving Finland.

The workshop provides an intensive and practical introduction to the core structures of the IFS model, parts work, Self-leadership and the therapeutic process. At the same time, it offers a profound perspective on understanding the human mind, healing and personal growth. An essential part of the learning experience is gaining first-hand experience of the model through guided exercises, meditations and live demonstrations.

Although IFS has become increasingly popular in countries such as the United States, Canada and across the Nordic region, it is still in its early stages in Finland. This workshop marks an important step in bringing the model more visibly into the Finnish fields of therapy, rehabilitation and wellbeing. By participating, you become part of the story of IFS taking root in Finland.

Are you ready to embark on a journey towards a deeper understanding of your inner world?

Through the Workshop You Will

• Understand the core principles and theoretical foundations of the IFS model, including systemic, attachment and trauma theory.
• Gain a clear overview of how the IFS therapeutic process unfolds in practice.
• Expand your understanding of the mechanisms of healing and recovery through the lens of IFS.
• Discover new hope and perspectives for working with complex and deeply rooted emotional, cognitive and behavioural patterns.
• Understand how different parts develop, what roles they carry and how they function within the internal system.
  • Protective parts: Managers and Firefighters
  • Vulnerable parts: Exiles
  • The Self and the principles of Self-leadership
• Feel inspired to apply the IFS perspective in support of your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of those you work with.
• Learn how an IFS-informed perspective can strengthen the therapeutic relationship while also supporting your own professional wellbeing.
• Gain direct personal experience of IFS through experiential exercises and guided meditations.
• Witness two unique live IFS demonstrations, offering a rare opportunity to observe the model in action. Two volunteer participants will have the opportunity to take part as clients during these demonstrations.

Please note that this workshop is designed as an intensive introduction to the Internal Family Systems model. It provides a strong foundation for understanding this holistic and transformative approach, but participation does not qualify attendees for official IFS Institute Level 1–3 designations or IFS certification. At present, official IFS Institute certification trainings are not yet available in Finland.

What Is Internal Family Systems?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapeutic model developed by American family therapist Dr. Richard C. Schwartz. Over the past decades, it has spread throughout the world because of its profound yet practical understanding of human psychology, healing and personal transformation.

IFS is based on the understanding that the human mind is naturally made up of multiple parts, each with its own perspective, emotions, beliefs and intentions. Some parts protect us, some react to challenges, some carry emotional pain, and others strive to maintain stability and control. Rather than viewing these parts as problems, IFS understands them as meaningful inner entities that can be approached with curiosity, compassion and respect.

Each part has its own emotional landscape, thought patterns, behavioural tendencies and belief systems. Together, these parts form a complex internal system. Throughout life, different parts take on roles and responsibilities in response to our experiences. Some of these roles may be adaptive and mature, while others may become rigid or burdensome. Yet even the most challenging parts are understood as doing their best to protect us using the resources available when they first developed.

At the heart of IFS is the belief that every part has a story worth hearing. Rather than judging, suppressing or attempting to eliminate parts, the therapeutic process seeks to understand them and restore connection. Healing emerges through a deeper relationship with the internal system and through reconnecting parts with the person’s broader life story.

IFS does not seek to change who a person is. Instead, it helps individuals develop a trusting relationship with their internal world. As connection, understanding and Self-leadership grow, the internal system naturally begins to reorganise towards greater balance, clarity and wellbeing.

This intensive two-day workshop offers far more than a brief introduction. Through teaching, reflection, experiential exercises, meditation and live demonstrations, participants will gain a meaningful understanding of the model and its applications in both personal and professional contexts.

To learn more about Internal Family Systems before the workshop, we encourage you to explore the IFS section of our website (in Finnish) or the recommended videos below. While not required pre-course material, they can help you become familiar with the model and discover how its perspective resonates with your own personal or professional path.

Introduction to IFS: Dr. Richard Schwartz explains Internal Family Systems (IFS) Duration 7:48

An In-Depth Conversation on IFS: How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz Duration 2:13:08

Meet the Teachers

Peter Legård Nielsen is a licensed psychotherapist (MPF), licensed IFS Therapist and IFS Approved Clinical Consultant. He has worked extensively with the Internal Family Systems model since 2018. Peter organises official IFS trainings across five Nordic countries and has served as Lead Programme Assistant in many IFS Institute trainings in addition to extensive experience supporting participants as a Programme Assistant. Alongside his work in psychotherapy, Peter is also a trained Advanced Rolfer™ and integrates both IFS and Rolfing in his private practice in central Copenhagen.

Beyond his therapeutic work, Peter has published poems and novels since 1985 and is the former president of the Danish Fic-tion Writers. In 2024, he published the non-fiction book Alle dele er velkomne – Internal Family Systems i teori og praksis (“All Parts Are Welcome – Internal Family Systems in Theory and Practice”), followed in 2025 by Spontaneous Kundalini Awakenings – Healing the Damage Through IFS.

To learn more about Peter and his work in Danish, visit: www.alle-dele-er-velkomne.dk.

Signe Steenberger is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps heal trauma and foster vitality between people and within ourselves. She graduated from the University of Copenhagen in 2008 and has since trained in several therapeutic modalities.

She works full-time as a Level 3 IFS-trained therapist and is the co-founder of IFS Denmark. She teaches IFS, offers supervision and facilitates nature-based retreats with a focus on self-compassion and spirituality for health professionals.

Signe primarily works with healthcare professionals, supporting their professional, personal and spiritual development. Her areas of expertise include burnout prevention, cultivating healthy work-life balance, healing collective trauma and fostering collective resilience in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world..

To learn more about Signe and her work in Danish, visit: https://www.signesteenberger.com/om-mig 

Throughout the workshop, participants will also be supported by Jarmo Kvick. Jarmo is an IFS Level 2 therapist, solution-focused brief therapist, and the founder, CEO and visionary behind Flexio. During his own IFS studies in Denmark with Peter and Signe, he experienced first-hand the profound transformative potential of the model. Inspired by this experience, he became committed to bringing IFS to Finland and making this powerful approach more accessible to Finnish professionals and individuals alike.

Jarmo will serve as your local host, contact person and support throughout the workshop. He is happy to answer any questions you may have before the training and can help you determine whether this workshop is the right next step on your personal or professional journey. Phone: +358 45 270 3373 //Email: jarmo@flexio.fi

Workshop Information

Date and Time
6–7 November 2026 // 10:00–17:00

Language
The workshop will be facilitated in English by our Danish trainers.

Learning Format
This workshop combines theory, experiential learning and practical application. Throughout the two days, participants will engage in teaching sessions and theoretical presentations, guided experiential exercises, both individually and in small groups, IFS-informed meditations, group discussions and shared reflections and two live IFS demonstrations.

During the live demonstrations, one of the trainers will facilitate an IFS session with a volunteer participant. These sessions offer a valuable opportunity to witness how the IFS model can be applied in a real therapeutic encounter and to deepen your understanding of the process in practice.

Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is particularly relevant for professionals working within mental health, rehabilitation, healthcare and wellbeing who wish to deepen their understanding of human experience and support lasting change through a holistic, root-cause-oriented approach.

The workshop is highly relevant for psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists (particularly those working from a psychophysical or integrative perspective), rehabilitation professionals and also students of psychology, psychotherapy and related disciplines

At the same time, the workshop is not exclusively for professionals. Because IFS offers powerful tools for understanding and supporting one’s own inner world, the training is also suitable for individuals on a personal growth journey, as well as those with a broader interest in wellbeing, self-development, spirituality or complementary approaches to healing.

Whether your motivation is personal, professional or both, you are warmly welcome.

If you are unsure whether this workshop is the right fit for you, please don’t hesitate to contact Jarmo Kvick. He will be happy to discuss your situation and help you determine whether this training best supports your path at this moment in time. Phone: +358 45 270 3373 //Email: jarmo@flexio.fi

Investment
Early Bird Price €620 + VAT 25.5% (€778.10 incl. VAT) – available until 9 August 2026. The standard price is €690 + VAT 25.5% (€865.95 incl. VAT).

Teachers
Peter Legård Nielsen, Psychotherapist MPF, Certified IFS Therapist and IFS Approved Clinical Consultant ja and Signe Steenberger, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Level 3 IFS Therapist. Supported throughout the workshop by Jarmo Kvick, IFS Level 2 Therapist and CEO of Flexio.

Venue
Therapy and Education Centre Flexio – Located in the heart of Tampere.
Hämeenkatu 29 A 1, Tampere,  Finland.

Registration
To register, simply purchase the workshop through our online store. If you prefer to pay by invoice, please contact us at: info@flexio.fi. Additional practical information will be sent to all participants closer to the workshop date. Maximum number of participants: 25

Cancellation Policy
Participation may be cancelled free of charge up to four weeks before the workshop begins. If cancellation is made on or before 9 October 2026, 100% of the participation fee will be refunded. After this date, cancellations are non-refundable, including cancellations due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances. However, participants may transfer their place to another person if they are unable to attend.

Should the workshop be cancelled by the teachers or by Flexio, participants will receive a full refund of all fees paid. Alternatively, participation may be transferred to a future workshop date. Please note that Flexio cannot reimburse additional expenses such as travel or accommodation costs. Flexio reserves the right to cancel the workshop no later than four weeks before the start date if the minimum number of participants (20) has not been reached.

Join us for a weekend of exploration, learning and meaningful encounters with the many parts that make us who we are!