Circles of Strength Groups 2026–2027

Featuring the IFS All Stars Masterclass Series

Open Masterclasses. Closed Integration Groups.

Across eleven months, Circles of Strength brings together a unique combination of Open Masterclasses with an IFS All Stars line-up of internationally respected Senior Lead Trainers and Closed Integration Groups designed for reflection, exploration and deeper integration.

Now entering its fifth year, a Circles of Strength group offers something often missing after formal training: a safe, supportive and well-held community in which learning, connection and integration can continue to unfold over time.

Learn. Reflect. Integrate. Deepen.

One Friday each month 1.00–2.30pm UK time
Online via Zoom

Featuring the IFS All Stars

Toni Herbine-Blank • Cece Sykes • Joanne Twombly • Chris Burris • Kay Gardner

Once-monthly Friday sessions

1.00–2.30 pm UK time

Live Online via Zoom | No Recordings

Please note: Toni Herbine-Blank’s masterclass on 23 October will begin at 3.00 pm UK time.

Toni Herbine-Blank

Founder of Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) and internationally respected IFS Senior Lead Trainer.

IFS in Relationship
Explore how IFS can deepen our understanding of intimacy, attachment, conflict and connection in relationships.

Cece Sykes

IFS Senior Lead Trainer and pioneer in applying IFS to addictive processes.

Advanced Protectors
A deeper dive into Functional and Attitudinal Protectors and the remarkable adaptations they develop in service of protection.

This workshop builds on Cece’s Addictive Processes teaching and will feel especially valuable for those familiar with that model.

Joanne Twombly

Author, trainer and leading voice in the integration of IFS and dissociation.

IFS & Dissociation
Explore dissociation through an IFS lens, deepening confidence and capacity for working safely with dissociative protectors and vulnerable parts.

Toni Herbine-Blank

Founder of Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) and internationally respected IFS Senior Lead Trainer.

IFS in Relationship
Explore how IFS can deepen our understanding of intimacy, attachment, conflict and connection in relationships.

Cece Sykes

IFS Senior Lead Trainer and pioneer in applying IFS to addictive processes.

Advanced Protectors
A deeper dive into Functional and Attitudinal Protectors and the remarkable adaptations they develop in service of protection.

This workshop builds on Cece’s Addictive Processes teaching and will feel especially valuable for those familiar with that model.

What's Included

What’s Included

• Five live Open Masterclasses

• Six Closed Integration Group Sessions

• Eleven months of structured deepening

• Expert teaching and experiential learning

• A consistent and supportive group environment

Choose Your Circle

Deepening Together
For recent IFS Level 1 graduates and those who know Sarah through her Programme Assistant role.

Advanced Integration Circle
For previous group participants and Circles of Strength alumni, alongside Level 2 and 3 participants, Programme Assistants, peers and experienced IFS practitioners..

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Meet The Guest Speakers

Meet the Guest Speakers

Toni Herbine-Blank
Founder of Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) and internationally respected IFS Senior Lead Trainer.

IFS in Relationship
Explore how IFS can deepen our understanding of intimacy, attachment, conflict and connection in relationships.

Cece Sykes
IFS Senior Lead Trainer and pioneer in applying IFS to addictive processes.

Advanced Protectors
A deeper dive into Functional and Attitudinal Protectors and the remarkable adaptations they develop in service of protection.

This workshop builds on Cece’s Addictive Processes teaching and will feel especially valuable for those familiar with that model.

Joanne Twombly
Author, trainer and leading voice in the integration of IFS and dissociation.

IFS & Dissociation
Explore dissociation through an IFS lens, deepening confidence and capacity for working safely with dissociative protectors and vulnerable parts.

Chris Burris
IFS Senior Lead Trainer and author.

Applying IFS to Life’s Dilemmas
Learn how IFS can help us understand the parts, polarizations and core fears that shape the dilemmas we face in everyday life.

Kay Gardner
IFS Senior Lead Trainer and respected teacher in the field of legacy burdens.

Legacy Burdens
Explore how working with legacy burdens can deepen healing, while connecting with wise and well ancestors and supportive resources beyond the individual system.

The Rhythm

Circles of Strength follows a simple and spacious rhythm across eleven months.

One Friday each month, participants meet live online via Zoom for a 90-minute session.

Each Open Masterclass is followed the following month by a Closed Integration Group, creating space for reflection, exploration and deeper integration of the teaching.

This alternating rhythm allows participants to move between inspiration and embodiment throughout the year.

Masterclass Month → Integration Month → Masterclass Month → Integration Month

Learn. Reflect. Integrate. Deepen.

Investment

Circles of Strength 2026–2027

Monthly Payment Plan
£95 per month for 11 months

Pay in Full
£995 (available until 31 August 2026)

Ready to Join Circles of Strength?

If this programme feels aligned with where you are in your IFS journey, you are warmly invited to apply.

Please register your interest below and Sarah will be in touch personally to discuss next steps and group placement.

What Previous Participants Say

“A very safe, warm and open space to learn and develop IFS knowledge and skills.”

“The welcoming of everyone’s parts created a space where anything and everything felt welcome.”

“I found the group deeply supportive, nourishing and grounding.”

“The guest workshops were incredibly helpful and broadened my confidence and practice.”

“A year was the perfect amount of time to build relationships and feel safe in the group.”

“Sarah’s leadership of the group was authentic, relational and deeply holding.”

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