New IFS admissions policy for Finland
Effective from January 1, 2025
Thank you for your interest in IFS and in IFS Institute’s training programs.
As you begin the enrollment process, we would like to provide you with important information on our programs and details of our admissions policy.
IFS Institute Level 1, 2 and 3 IFSI Trainings
The IFS model is an evidence-based modality of psychotherapy as well as a theory of the mind and for some, an approach to living a more compassionate life.
The IFS Institute’s Level 1, 2 and 3 trainings are specifically designed to provide instruction in the evidence-based psychotherapy model. Our training programs provide continuing education in the IFS model for established mental health care professionals with existing mental health care education, experience and credentials.
The IFS Institute’s trainings are deeply experiential, combining lectures, question and answer sessions, demonstrations and individual practice in the presence of skilled and experienced therapists. These trainings provide a 3:1 participant to program assistant ratio to ensure a high degree of support as participants learn and practice the model.
The IFS Institute’s trainings provide instruction in the IFS model alone and do not attempt to provide the educational foundation necessary to provide mental health care.
What this means for our Admissions Policy:
IFS Institute invites professionals who are providing mental health care in compliance with applicable national/regional/local laws and regulations to apply to our Level 1,2 and 3 programs.
As a qualified mental health care professional, you are responsible for applying the learnings from your IFS Institute trainings in compliance with your professional standards and scope.
Admissions Policy
Considering the above, all applicants to an IFS Institute Level1 training filing their applications from January 1, 2025, must make the following formal declarations in writing to the IFS Institute training organizer and the IFS Institute. IFS Institute and the organizer shall rely entirely on the applicants’ declaration below when it comes to their credentials, licenses, membership or registrations and will accept no liability in case of any misrepresentation:
I fully acknowledge the description of the IFS Institute trainings above and the implications of this in IFS Institute’s admissions policy to join an IFS Level 1.
I attest that I comply with all applicable regulations to practice as a mental health care professional in my region, within my scope of practice.
My attestation above is based on my accreditation as, and/or on my current membership or registration in the following professional associations in my region. (please mark as appropriate):
A. That I meet the requirements to practice as a mental health professional in Finland OR that there is no legal framework preventing me from practicing mental health care within my professional scope
B. I am accredited as, and a member of (or registered at) the following professional associations in Finland:
C. Any of the following as registered at Valvira
- Psychologist (Psykologi)
- Psychotherapist (Psykoterapeutti)
- Psychiatrist (Psykiatri)
C. Member of the Finnish Psychological Association (Suomen Psykologiliitto)
D. Mental health professional registered in a professional association with a code of ethics and a complaint process in place with at least 300 accredited hours of mental health related training and proof of at least 2 recent years practicing as a professional in the field of mental health
- Basic education:
- Psychotherapy approach:
F. Additionally, I declare that:
- I understand that while I may practice therapy under titles such as “Therapist” or “Coach,” I am not permitted to use the titles “Psychologist” or “Psychotherapist” unless I am licensed by Valvira
- I confirm that I have reviewed the ethical guidelines and scope of practice regulations provided by Valvira, and that I will apply my learning from the IFS training in compliance with these standards
I declare that my accreditation/membership/registration marked above includes a professional scope of practice and a formal complaint process.
Finally, I’m fully aware and accept that:
- Earning the Certificate of Completion for an IFS official Training Program is not the same as being IFS Certified. Completion of an IFS Training Program does not guarantee eligibility to engage in the IFS Certification process. IFS Certification is a separate, advanced process that individuals can undertake to demonstrate IFS skills. To become IFS Certified, one must meet the prerequisites for, and successfully complete, the IFS Certification process. Please visit IFS Institute Certification for details about prerequisites and other important information.
- If at any time IFSI and/or the Organizer learns that a participant misrepresented their credentials or other information during the Application and/or Registration processes, IFSI and/or the concerned Organizer reserves the right to withdraw the participant before or after the training begins, without any refund”.