Get matched with a specialist – call (415) 323-6755 or text (415) 687-2478

Get matched with a specialist – call (415) 323-6755

or text (415) 687-2478


Somatic IFS Consultation Group

Groups Now Open for Registration!

This group is ideal for therapists and practitioners who:

  • Have participated in Susan McConnell’s Step 2 Somatic IFS Training and have an active caseload of clients.
    OR
  • Have completed a Level 1 training or are currently attending a Level 1 training and maintain an active caseload of clients using IFS, PLUS have met at least ONE of the following criteria:
    • participated in Susan McConnell’s Step 1 Retreat,
    • participated in a Somatic IFS retreat led by someone on Susan McConnell’s staff, including Marcella Cox,
    • participated in an immersive Somatic IFS program with Susan McConnell, such as her Continuity Program or Life Architect training,
    • participated in the Somatic Parts Work certificate through Embody Lab, OR
    • read Susan McConnell’s book.


If you are uncertain if this consultation group is appropriate for you and would like to discuss the group further, please feel free to email me.

What you can expect during the consultation groups:

  • Guided Somatic IFS meditations/check-ins

  • Case consultation

  • Somatic IFS practice

  • Didactic teaching

  • Q&As

  • Brief demos 

Group Details

Each consultation group session spans 90 minutes and is scheduled in Pacific Time.

Following IFSI guidelines, this group may have a maximum of 6 participants.

Early Fall Group - FULL

This group will meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 – 10:30 PST
Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9

Late Fall Group - OPEN

This group will meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 – 10:30 PST
Nov 6, 13, 20 & Dec 4, 11, 18

Winter Group - OPEN

This group will meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 – 10:30 PST
Jan 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 19, 26

Your Investment

The fee is $450 for the entire consultation group. You can split your fee into two payments of $225.

Prepayment for the group is required. There are no refunds for missed groups. If all participants agree ahead of time, the groups may be recorded and available for viewing for up to 1 week after the meeting.

Please note: this group will count towards IFS certification (recertification) hours.

Who I Am

A little about Marcella Cox …

LMFT, Certified IFS Therapist, Approved IFS Clinical Consultant & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist - Supervisor (CEDS-C)

Marcella Cox, LMFT, is a Certified IFS Therapist specializing in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, body shame, and trauma. Marcella recently contributed the chapter on IFS and Disordered Eating in Altogether Us: Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities, and Trends (Pivotal Press, 2023).

She is also on the staff of Susan McConnell, developer of Somatic IFS, an approach that blends the IFS model of therapy with embodiment practices. As an Approved IFS Clinical Consultant, Marcella provides professional consultation and supervision. She also leads workshops, trainings and retreats. Her certifications as a Body Trust Provider, Daring Way Facilitator and Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher also inform her professional work. You can learn more about Marcella at Kindful Body.

Can't Make it?

If you can’t make this group, but would like to be informed about future offerings, please sign up here. If you know of someone who may be interested in this group, please pass this information along to them.

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