Thomas Counselling

06/03/2026

✨ Eco-Self: IFS and Reciprocal Healing Between the Human and More-Than-Human World

🎤 Speakers:
Elizabeth Parsons, MD
Susan K Harrison, MDiv, RP, Registered Psychotherapist, Hummingbird Healing Connections
Natalie Thomas, PhD, RP, Director, RP, Thomas Counselling
Sarah Tuck, MD

At the heart of IFS practice lies the Self that can lead our parts toward greater peace and equilibrium. As four IFS practitioners with a preoccupation with the more-than-human world (MTHW), we are offering this discussion in order to present a radical concept: that the Self is by design an ecological Self, or Eco-Self, born and inseparable from the MTHW. We propose that only by making explicit this interconnection, and by deepening and nurturing it, can we truly be Self-led. We see the Eco-Self as integral to a decolonizing, life-affirming IFS model where healing is not exploitative but rather stems from being in right relationship with the MTHW.

Going a step further, we propose that being intentional about the nature of the Eco-Self is necessary to foster healing in our clients. Since unburdening requires Self-energy, and Self-energy derives from this field of interconnectedness, then it follows that unburdening cannot truly occur in a context where the psyche and Self are limited to the level of the individual. We will discuss ways to address and assist a system that is exiled from Eco-Self, so that deep, reciprocal healing can occur, to the great benefit of both our human clients and the more-than-human World in which they are embedded. Recorded (Replay Available)

🍁 IFS Canadian Community Conference
📅 June 5–6, 2026

40+ Speakers
28 Workshops
Welcoming Remarks from Dr. Richard Schwartz
Featured Teaching with Kay Gardner
Indigenous-Led Panel on Indigenous Healing & IFS

Register now
ifsccc.ca

06/03/2026

So proud to support our small team in creating this. Only a couple more days! We now have over 300 attendees!

✨ We’re grateful for our valued Cultivating Sponsors for the IFS Canadian Community Conference. ✨

• Seahorse Counselling & Psychotherapy Inc.
• The Play Clinic
• Inner Trailheads Counselling and Coaching Service
• Thomas Counselling
• Evans Family Counselling & Psychotherapy

05/03/2026

I'm running another IFS-Informed Climate cafe circle facilitation training in July, so please consider attending or sharing if interested!

Join us on July 11, 2026

04/08/2026

This is next week and it's open to anyone!
https://mindbodytraininginstitute.com/next-free-support-webinar/

03/07/2026

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📅 Tickets are Now on Sale!

IFS Canadian Community Conference
June 5–6, 2026

40+ Speakers
28 Workshops
Welcoming Remarks from Dr. Richard Schwartz
Featured Teaching with Kay Gardner
Indigenous-Led Panel on Indigenous Healing & IFS

Register now
ifsccc.ca

03/05/2026

Registration is now open!! The very first IFS Canadian Community Conference. Dick Schwartz and Kay Gardner are speaking, and we have a whole lineup of amazing speakers and workshops. We'd love to see you there. Options for sliding scale registration fees, sponsorships and more are available. See the full schedule of workshops and register here:

Conference Registration Our Community AgreementsWhen you choose to join IFSCCC, you are stepping into a shared learning space grounded in care, curiosity, and respect. These agreements help us create a container where everyone can feel as safe and supported as possible.After registering, you’ll be...

02/05/2026

For those in Guelph! A movie screening and panel discussion for those interested in learning about climate and mental health. Please share with anyone who might be interested in attending.

01/06/2026

A reminder that we’d love to see your proposals for the very first IFS Community Conference!

Due Jan 15.

You can collaborate with someone or a small group, or present on your own.

If you have questions our email is on the site along with lots of info.

Richard Schwartz and Kay Gardner are presenting!!

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 ...

11/21/2025

We've been working hard on this, and are super excited to be making this announcement. Please consider sharing, presenting and attending!

EXCITING NEWS!
A first ever IFS Canadian Community Conference (IFSCCC) is coming June 5-6, 2026!
Online (In-Person coming 2027)
With Dick Schwartz and Kay Gardner joining us to celebrate and kick things off we are anticipating a rich and diverse exploration of themes centred in Canadian and Indigenous contexts.
Our Call for Proposals is open and you can read all about it on the website and sign up for early registration.
https://www.ifsccc.ca/
We hope to see you there!

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 ...

09/12/2025