2025 IFS Consultation Group

for Therapists & Practitioners Across Cultures

This consultation group is in English.

This consultation group is for therapists & practitioners who identify as immigrants or children of immigrants, and want to adapt the IFS model to diverse cultural, linguistic, and lived experiences.

Dates: Fridays, Pacific Time, noon-2pm (March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29)

Cost: $600 via Zelle or Venmo for the full series. No refunds or reschedules for missed meetings.

Group Size: Limited to 6 participants.

Certification: Group hours count toward IFS Certification.

This group is an affinity space for therapists who:

  • Identify as immigrants or children of immigrants.

  • Work with clients navigating diverse cultural and cross-cultural experiences.

  • Have completed IFS Level One or equivalent training, such as Stepping Stones.

Together, we will explore how to:

  • Honor our own and our clients’ unique cultural narratives.

  • Adapt IFS concepts to align with diverse cultural, linguistic, and lived experiences.

  • Practice Self leadership while navigating external constraints.

  • Explore our legacy burdens and blessings.

Format: Case consultation, experiential exercises focusing on therapist's parts work, role-plays, and demos.

How to Register: Please fill out the google form below, and Dora will email you within a few hours. To secure your spot, please sign the consent form and complete the payment promptly. Looking forward to having you in the group!


Meet Your Consultant: Dora Dui Chen, MA, MSW, LCSW

Dora Dui Chen (朵拉陈, she/her/她) is a Certified IFS Therapist, an IFS-I Approved Clinical Consultant, and an IFS-I Assistant Trainer Mentee. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she specializes in holistic, experiential therapy for individuals and families, with a focus on complex trauma, attachment wounds, and challenges related to immigration and minority experiences.

As a first-generation immigrant from China to the U.S., Dora’s personal journey enriches her compassionate and culturally attuned approach. Having lived in both Eastern and Western cultures, she brings a deep understanding of legacy burdens and blessings to the healing journey.