Institute of Family Therapy

26/06/2025

The SAFE Community of Practice aims to meet on termly basis to bring together systemic practitioners with an interest in educational provision for networking, training, resourcing and advocacy for inclusive, compassionate and holistic schools and colleges.

For this session we will be joined by Abbie VanMeter (co-developer of CosmoParenting and podcast host of Stories Lived. Stories Told) and Nicole Wells, a teacher and key contributor to the development of CosmoKidz. Following on from the March COP, Abbie and Nicole will share the ways in which the ideas of CMM are being used in schools via the CosmoKidz and CosmoTweenz resources. The session will invite discussion of a range of individual, class and whole school approaches and explore the factors that enable schools to develop relationship-based approaches. You can find out more about the various CMMi school resources at https://cosmoactivities.com/research/

Book your place here: www.ift.org.uk/events/
email: events@ift.org.uk

10/06/2025

Only a few weeks left to apply for the 2025–26 intake!
Don't miss your chance—get your application in before it's too late.

www.ift.org.uk/apply/
Any questions, email us at info@ift.org.uk

19/05/2025

Our next event is only a few weeks away, and there are only a few spaces available, don't miss out on this annual event - Book Now www.ift.org.uk/events/
Email events@ift.org.uk for enquires.

03/04/2025

📢 Applications Now Open! 🚀

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for our upcoming foundation and intermediate courses! Whether you're looking to advance your skills, explore a new field, or take the next step in your career, we have something for you.

✨ What You’ll Gain:

✅ Expert-led instruction
✅ A supportive and engaging community
✅ Certificates upon completion

📅 Application Deadline: 5pm 30 June 2025
📍 Course Start Date: late September 2025
🔗 Apply now: www.ift.org.uk/apply/

Don't miss out - apply today! 🎓✨

21/03/2025

We are delighted to announce the launch of the East of England Systemic Learning Hub. From October 2025, the Institute of Family Therapy and Systemic Social Action (IFT) will be collaborating with the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) to jointly deliver IFT's Foundation level and Intermediate level trainings.

IFT provides high-quality and socially conscious Family and Systemic Psychotherapy training, centring social context, social justice, and social action. CPFT has been offering in-house systemic training for many years across its multi-disciplinary services. This partnership is a natural synergy between two organisations that are committed to embedding systemic training within front line services.

To find out more about the Foundation level or Intermediate level trainings come join our open evenings on 7 April (Foundation) and 9 April (Intermediate)

Book your place here: www.ift.org.uk/events/

For further information about the courses:
https://ift.org.uk/courses/certificate-in-systemic-practice-year-1-introductory/
https://ift.org.uk/courses/intermediate-certificate-in-systemic-practice-year-2/
email info@ift.org.uk if you have any questions.

Community of Practice: Systemic Action for Education (SAFE) Date: 3rd March 2025 When: 17:00-18:30 Where: Zoom The SAFE Community of Practice aims to meet on termly basis to bring together systemic practitioners with an interest in educational provision for networking, training, resourcing and advoc...

04/03/2025

Are you a passionate systemic therapist looking to inspire the next generation? We are seeking dedicated systemic supervisors who share our values to support trainees.

🔹 Start Date: September 2025
🔹 Role: Weekly live supervision for a group of four IFT trainees

What We’re Looking For:

✅ At least three years post systemic training
✅ A supervisor qualification (or willingness to work towards one – not essential)
✅ A commitment to high-quality, values-driven systemic supervision

Why Join Us?

🌟 Shape the future of systemic family therapy
🌟 Be part of a dynamic, supportive community
🌟 Engage with passionate trainees and experienced colleagues

If you are interested and would like more information, please contact QLT Chair Karen Partridge (KarenPartridge@ift.org.uk) or Co-Director Taiwo Afuape (taiwoafuape@ift.org.uk).

To apply, email info@ift.org.uk with:
📄 Your CV
📍 Details of your potential training clinic
⌚Include day, time, and clinic address

We’d love to hear from you as soon as possible! Why not be a part of shaping the next generation of systemic therapists?

25/02/2025

Applications for our September QLT training close at 9am Monday 3 March - apply Now!
www.ift.org.uk/apply/
info@ift.org.uk

24/02/2025

One week left to our next event, don't forget to book your place.

www.ift.org.uk/events/

events@ift.org.uk

11/02/2025

Our next event takes place on 3 March with Alastair Pearson, Kim Pearce and Abbie VanMeter.
Book your place on our website - link in bio!

17/10/2024

Vicki Kitts will be hosting our next event on Thursday 24 October 2024.

Vicki won IFT's Barry Mason Award for Research in 2023 - come hear her talk about it.

Dive into our thought-provoking session “Invitation to Think About Class” for an enriching 1.5-hour discussion on the dynamics of social class in our society. This talk will offer a space to reflect on and dissect the nuances of working and middle-class experiences, their intersections with societal structures, and the implications for individual and collective identities. Ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of class issues, this seminar promises to challenge perceptions and inspire meaningful conversations around class and social stratification.

Book: Link in Bio
Email: info@ift.org.uk

20/09/2024

Just under 2 weeks to the ANT 4-day course. Book now to ensure you have a place on 3rd October!

Time to start thinking about your CPD training?

Why not start with our annual Attachment Narrative Therapy 4-day course with Rudi Dallos.

Up to 24 hours of CPD in October.

Book your place now, scan the QR code below, or go to our website: www.ift.org.uk/events/

email events@ift.org.uk for any queries

16/09/2024

📣 Vikki Reynolds is back! 📣 She will be joining us for 2 sessions in October and November.

Session 1: A Supervision of Solidarity: An Ethics of Justice Doing in Supervision
Session 2: Solidarity Approaches in Clinical Work: Solidarity Teams & Cultures of Critique

Bookings are open for both days - attend one, or both. Don't delay booking now!

Book here: www.ift.org.uk/events/
email: info@ift.org.uk