See IFS come alive
There is something that happens when you watch the model in action — something that reading about IFS simply cannot give you.
You know the model. But something still feels uncertain.
Reading about IFS is one thing. Watching a skilled facilitator move through a live session — making real-time decisions, staying present with a client’s system, navigating what arises — is something else entirely.
The Demo Group was created for that gap.
What the Demo Group is.
Each month, Mel facilitates a live, real-time IFS demo with one participant. The rest of the group observes, holds space, and learns — together.
This is not just educational. It is relational. Something genuinely special happens when a small group of practitioners witnesses Self-led facilitation together, and then reflects on it. Participants consistently describe it as one of the most grounding learning experiences they’ve had.
What’s Included
1. What happens in the monthly 2-hour sessions?
Each session begins with a brief check-in, followed by a 60–80 minute live IFS demo with one participant. The remaining time is devoted to Q&A and group reflection — consult-style questions, clarifications, and shared insight from the full group.
2. Is there time for questions and reflection?
Yes — 30 to 40 minutes of reflection and group processing follows every demo.
3. Are the sessions recorded?
Yes. All sessions are recorded and shared with participants so you can revisit the work whenever you need it.
4. How much does it cost?
Please email admin.hwmg.ca
5. Can I choose when my demo happens?
Yes. Scheduling is flexible, and each participant selects the month that works best for their demo slot.
6. What is the group container like?
The group creates something rare: a genuinely safe, Self-led space where participants both give and receive. Deep Self energy is co-created and shared. It is, in Mel’s words, one of her favourite spaces to be in.
7. Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Completion is awarded once you finish the full IFS Demo experience.
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Words from our community
Watching the demo group helped something in me finally ‘click.’
Seeing the model come alive in real time, especially how parts were met with such steadiness and care, deepened my confidence in both my personal work and my clinical practice. It was grounding, practical, and surprisingly moving.
Demo Participant 2024
What stood out most was the sense of safety and respect in the room.
The demo group wasn’t just educational, it was relational. I left feeling clearer, more resourced, and more trusting of my own Self energy as a therapist.
Demo Participant 2024
The demo group was incredibly valuable.
Observing the pacing, language, and moment-to-moment decision-making gave me skills I could immediately integrate into my sessions. It felt like a rare behind-the-scenes look at what skillful IFS really looks like.
Demo Participant 2024