Intimacy From the Inside Out | Spring 2026

Join us for a 6-month online program exploring how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be applied to relationships.

Intimacy from the Inside Out © (IFIO) is an experiential model combining intra-psychic work with interpersonal exploration. IFIO uses intimate relationships as a vehicle for growth and healing of both the individual and the couple.

Developed and presented by Senior IFS Trainer and founder of IFIO, Toni Herbine-Blank, MSN, RN and Certified IFS Therapist and Senior IFIO Trainer, John Palmer, LCSW this program is designed for those who currently have a basic understanding of core IFS principles and want to expand their knowledge about how to apply IFS relationally.

Beginning in February, each month you will get access to on-demand video and live Q&A events.

Here’s a summary of everything you’ll get in this program…

About one hour of on-demand teaching instruction per month (starting February 1)
Video demonstrations of protocol application
Guided experiences for self- reflection
Monthly Live Q&A events with your instructors; events are recorded for those unable to attend live
Transcripts of all learning sessions
Connect with a global learning community within our IFS Learning Hub
Certificate of Completion

14 IFS CE Credits are available for those eligible for IFS Certification.

You can also earn up to 14 Continuing Education (CE) credits through our partner AMEDCO.
Learn more about how you can earn CE credit.

Note: Materials and methods included in this course may include interventions or practices that are beyond your scope of practice. As a professional in your given field, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined by applicable law as beyond the boundaries of your practice, and applying your learning in compliance with your professional standards.

Live Event Schedule

Mark your calendars now for these Live Q&A events:

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. ET – Live Q&A with Toni Herbine-Blank
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. ET – Live Q&A with John Palmer
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. ET – Live Q&A with Toni Herbine-Blank
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. ET – Live Q&A with John Palmer
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. ET – Live Q&A with Toni Herbine-Blank
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. ET – Live Q&A with John Palmer

Meet Your Instructors

Toni Herbine-Blank

Toni Herbine-Blank (she/her) is a psychotherapist, educator, and senior trainer with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute. She is the creator of Intimacy from the Inside Out © (IFIO). Developed in 2009, IFIO emerged from Toni’s insight into couples’ deep desire to stay connected even amidst conflict and vulnerability. Her approach helps unravel the protective patterns that block intimacy and supports presence and mutual understanding. Toni is the author of Intimacy from the Inside Out and co-author of The IFS Couple Therapy Skills Manual. Known for her grounded and compassionate presence, she creates spaces—whether in therapy or training—where clients and clinicians alike feel safe to explore the inner world and courageous enough to transform it.

John Palmer

John Palmer, LCSW (he/him) has over 30 years' experience working with couples and individuals. As an IFIO Lead Trainer and Certified IFS-Institute Approved Clinical Consultant and Therapist, he is passionate about helping students deepen their IFS and IFIO skills. John brings to his work a deep understanding of neuroscience with a strong focus on the autonomic nervous system as applied to intimate relationships and the therapeutic process. He maintains a private practice in Austin, Texas and spends his leisure time hiking with his lovely wife, Anne Marie, in the great outdoors.