Dates: Monday, September 8 to Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Kasteelhoeve Wange: https://www.kasteelhoevewange.be/
Meet the Trainers
After a successful first edition, we are organizing another intensive training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) for coaches and therapists this September. We are pleased to welcome two renowned trainers:
Mel Galbraith Certified IFS Therapist | IFSCA Senior Training Director
Gustavo De Mello
IFS Therapist | IFSCA Senior Training Director
Mel Galbraith is a psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through a trauma-informed lens. She holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Development Studies from the University of Waterloo, and an Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Work from Fanshawe College.
Mel has worked across diverse settings, including community agencies, specialized treatment centers, and school boards. She is deeply committed to helping individuals reconnect with their inner strengths and foster a sense of calm, clarity, and compassion in their lives.
Gustavo De Mello is an IFS Therapist, Certified Hakomi Therapist, Philosophical Counselor, Meditation Instructor, and Biodanza Facilitator from Brazil. He is part of the senior staff at IFSCA, where he teaches online courses on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Gustavo also offers retreats, trainings, and a private practice supporting individuals and groups.
He specializes in working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and low-income communities, focusing on healing chronic pain, emotional neglect, and complex trauma through body-centered practices, mindfulness, and the multiplicity of mind.
Want to dive into the world of IFS and parts, in person, in the beautiful village of Wange?
Kasteelhoeve Wange is more than a venue—it's an immersive experience in sustainability, connection, and natural living. It skillfully blends historic architecture with a profound ecological mission, creating a space where people come together to work, heal, celebrate, and simply breathe.
Join us in the beautiful village of Wange for a heart-centered, immersive experience.
Training Details:
5 DAY IFS Intensive Training at Kasteelhoeve Wange
September 8–12, 2025 | Wange, Belgium
Join us for a unique in-person IFS training set in the peaceful and beautiful village of Wange. This immersive experience is designed to ground you in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model through personal exploration, group learning, and community connection.
🗓 Event Overview
💻 Pre-Training: 1 online introductory session of 3 hours (date and time to be confirmed).
Main training:
Dates: Monday, September 8 to Friday, September 12, 2025
Location: Kasteelhoeve Wange: https://www.kasteelhoevewange.be/
Start time: Monday, September 8 at 9:00 (please arrive by 8:45)
Accommodation: Overnight stay on Sunday before the training is possible (please mention this when registering)
💻 Post-Training:
2 online integration sessions of 3 hours (date and time to be confirmed)
Please read at least one of the following before training begins:
No Bad Parts – Richard Schwartz
Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model (2nd Ed.) – Richard Schwartz
We recommend reading in English, as the training will be conducted in English and uses specific IFS terms like Exiles, Protectors, and Unblending.
📚 Preparation
Warm clothing and hiking shoes for outdoor activities
Comfortable indoor clothes and slippers
Notebook and pen for journaling and notes
🧳 What to Bring
€2900,- excl. VAT
Includes training, 4-night stay in a single room, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) (Only 15 rooms available at Kasteelhoeve – Nearby B&B with free taxi service also available)€2300,- excl. VAT
Includes training and lunch only (no overnight stay)Optional Sunday Night Stay (Sept 7):
€90,- (Please indicate during registration)