IFS Supervisors Across Canada
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Our goal at the Canadian Clinical Supervision Therapist Directory is to connect you with your next clinical supervisor so that you access the mentorship you need to build your clinical skills in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work.
If you’re integrating IFS into your sessions with clients, IFS-informed supervision can help you formulate case conceptualizations through an IFS lens, develop deeper critical analysis and reflectivity when using the approach, and build your confidence as an IFS practitioner.
Why wait? Your next clinical supervisor is just a button click away.
What is IFS Supervision?
Before describing what IFS supervision is, let’s first define IFS. IFS is a trauma-informed therapeutic model used in psychotherapy, developed by psychologist Dr. Richard Schwartz.
When using the approach, Reed (2019) describes therapist’s aim to support clients to build a relationship with different “parts of their experience to offer relief for aspects of themselves that have been stuck in tiring protective roles…” Through this relationship, clients can better understand and transform those parts into connectedness with one’s self.
IFS supervision is an approach-specific style of supervision provided by a clinical supervisor with extensive knowledge and training in IFS. IFS-informed supervision supports clinicians who are looking to build their skills when integrating IFS and parts work into clinical practice.
FAQs
Can I benefit from IFS supervision, even if I am not formally trained?
Absolutely. While some clinicians prefer a supervisor who is trained in the same modality as them, others choose a supervisor who specializes in a modality that they are interested in becoming trained in — even if they haven’t completed formal training yet.
An IFS-informed supervisor can help you better understand the model and offer approach-specific guidance, strategies, and resources to help you as you determine if it’s the approach for you.
As many supervisors work from various modalities, if you decide IFS doesn’t align with your theoretical orientation, you and your supervisor may explore other modalities.
Can I do IFS supervision online in Canada?
Yes, online supervision is often available, but it depends on each supervisor’s service offerings, and how they provide clinical supervision.
Since the pandemic, many supervisors have added virtual supervision as an option to complement in-person sessions. That said, some clinical supervisors still prefer to supervise clinicians in-person only, or may offer limited virtual supervision under certain circumstances.
When searching for an IFS supervisor on the Canadian Clinical Supervision Therapist Directory, you can filter your search to include virtual supervision only, if online supervision is your preferred method.
I'm searching for group supervision, is that available?
Due to growing demand for group clinical supervision, many clinical supervisors now offer dyadic and/or group clinical supervision.
On the Canadian Clinical Supervision Therapist Directory, you can filter search results to find supervisors who offer group supervision.
As group offerings can vary seasonally, we recommend asking clinical supervisors when you reach out for specific details about upcoming groups. This may include start/end dates, group size, or even whether groups are offered in-person or online.
IFS-Informed Clinical Supervision
If you’re searching for an IFS supervisor, you can easily do so on the Canadian Clinical Supervision Therapist Directory.
When searching through listings on the directory, use the filters function to search by keyword and/or modality.
Common keywords to search include, but not limited to:
- Internal Family Systems
- IFS
- Parts work
- Trauma-informed
While keywords such as IFS supervisor or IFS consultation may also show results, many supervisors specialize in many modalities and often avoid designating themselves as an IFS supervisor only.
Begin your search for an IFS-informed supervisor by browsing listings on our directory.
IFS Supervisors in Canada
If you're an IFS Supervisor in Canada and you'd like to learn more about the Canadian Clinical Supervision Therapist Directory we've added details below:
Who We Are
The Canadian Clinical Supervision therapist directory is owned by Evaspare Inc. an organization founded by a Canadian social worker.
What We Do
This directory aims to provide a centralized place for therapists to find and work with clinical supervisors and clinical consultants across the country.
Why List with Us
Reach therapists across Canada with a centralized advertisement. Members also get access to the Clinical Supervisor Resource Library, a library filled with resources, tools, and video trainings.