Our Specialized Services
The Self-Led Collective of Appalachia offers targeted consultation and training designed specifically for IFS™ therapists in the region. Our services help you build cultural competence, clinical confidence, and meaningful professional support.
Group Consultation: Appalachian IFS™ Mastery
Join our specialized consultation groups to deepen your expertise in the IFS™ model through a culturally attuned, collaborative approach. This is ideal for therapists seeking both intellectual and experiential growth.
What You Will Gain
- Appalachia-Specific Case Focus: Culturally informed application of IFS™ to regional complexities, including generational burdens and heirlooms.
- Deepen Understanding of the Model: Strengthen advanced IFS™ concepts and cultivate sustained Self-energy.
- Practice Core Skills: Unblending, U-turns, and techniques for protective and exiled parts.
- Peer Experientials: Engage in personal and professional development activities.
- Flexible Access: Small groups offered online or in person across the region.
Ideal For: IFS™-informed therapists, IFS™ Level 1 graduates, and those seeking culturally specific training.
Individual Consultation: Strengthening Self-Led Practice
Work one-on-one with Collective co-founder Susan Millham to receive personalized consultation based on your clinical needs and professional goals.
What We Focus On
- Clinical Confidence: Apply the IFS™ model to complex cases involving addiction, systemic barriers, or multi-generational burdens.
- Self-Led Presence: Strengthen your ability to stay grounded in challenging sessions.
- Personalized Mentorship: Receive individual guidance on case conceptualization and intervention strategy.
- Professional Alignment: Ensure your work matches the cultural and ethical needs of Appalachian communities.
Ideal For: IFS™-informed or IFS™-trained therapists seeking individualized development.