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Discover more about what led Bob to Internal Family Systems Therapy and what has compelled him to explore the full range of the IFS method of therapy, and to begin his deep exploration of unattached burdens.
Learn about what fueled Bob’s longing to do this work, to become an author, and to become the IFS Trainer and Counselor that he is today.
Richard Schwartz, PhD creator of IFS.
“I have known Bob about 10 years and during that time I don’t know anyone else who has been to more of my workshops as a participant or assistant or done more work on him or herself. As a result, he knows IFS intimately and deeply and is a strong teacher.
Also, the book we co-wrote, Many Minds, One Self, wouldn’t exist without his dedication to exploring everything related to IFS.”
Rev. Rachel Rivers, M.A., D.Min. Pastoral Psychotherapist & Spiritual Director.
“Robert Falconer is a masterful navigator and guide of the inner realms. He is welcoming of angelic beings who are here to support us and he is undaunted by the demonic in their efforts to derail us. With his wise and caring guidance, one can find greater joy, freedom, and direction in living.”
Barney Jordan, PhD. Barney has been and IFS therapist for more than 15 years. He currently is a counselor at the University of the Pacific; He previously served on the clinical faculty of Harvard medical school, and taught mindfulness meditation at MIT for 10 years. In total he has been practicing at the interface of spirituality and psychotherapy for more than 30 years.
“Bob Falconer is in eminently talented IFS therapist and teacher. I have had the good fortune of co-assisting IFS retreats conducted by Richard Schwartz at the Esalen Institute with him for the past several years. He brings a wealth of knowledge to his teaching and his mastery is most evident in his deep and nuanced understanding of the clinical applications of IFS to the complex areas of trauma and spirituality. Indeed, my appreciation of IFS is it expanded with every experience with Bob.
On a personal level, he is an exceptionally real, kind, and humorous individual. Both his teaching and sharing our compelling and moving.”
Robert Grant, M.D. founder of Healing Realms, a ketamine assisted psychotherapy practice, certified IFS therapist, professor of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco Medical School.
“I first met Bob when he was part of the staff the trained me in I FS. We have worked together often since then. He knows IFS deeply. He brings great curiosity and kindness to his work and he continues to explore the farther reaches of IFS.”
Hailan X. X. Guo, PhD, founder and Chief Supervisor of Hailan Family Wellbeing.
“Bob Falconer taught a series of 10 sessions with us via zoom for over 300 participants in China. This class is included lecturing demo and Q&As and has been very well received. Bob has an in-depth mastery of the IFS model and a clear, concise, and compassionate way of illustrating it to the audience. We see him as a great FS teacher, practitioner, and ambassador.”
Paul Ginter, EdD, IFS lead trainer.
“I feel very fortunate to have worked with Bob Falconer in a number of IFS trainings. Bob brings such clarity and heart to this work and as a model for his commitment to working with his own parts. Whether sharing a wealth of knowledge through his writing and teaching or supervising others, learning from and with Bob is always a gift.”
Mary Kruger, MFT, IFS lead trainer, AAMFT supervisor, IFS certified therapist.
“I have experienced Bob Falconer as my program assistant, and have co-led a workshop with him at the 2019 IFS conference. Bob has a thorough knowledge of IFS and extensive experience working with addictions. Bob brings love, dedication and creativity to his work.”
Charles Silberstein, MD psychiatrist at Martha’s Vineyard hospital, and medical director of the Island Counseling Center.
“Bob is a master practitioner of IFS. His teachings have had a wonderful impact on my practice and my life. I met him years ago in a training with Richard Schwartz. We were all struck by Bob’s courage, knowledge, and wisdom. His book(co-authored with Richard Schwartz) Many Minds, One Self had a profound impact on me and is one of the seminal works in our field.”
Mary Duparri. MA, LPC IFS assistant trainer.
“I have worked with Bob many times in IFS level one trainings and he is very skilled and experienced at introducing the model.”
“Also, Bob is the first person I think of when it comes to dealing with unattached burdens. He teaches about this with exquisite clarity. With a client of ours, I was privileged to witness his fearless confidence and skill in working with these and in sorting them out from a complex protective system.”
Derek Scott, RSW, IFS certified therapist, founder of Internal Family Systems Counseling Association of Canada.
Over the many years, I have known Bob he consistently demonstrates his Self-lead commitment to service continuing to develop the expertise that he’s so ably demonstrated in the IFS master class I was honored to host.
Bob has the courage to explore the deepest places of suffering and bring healing to them in himself and others. His integrity is inspiring. He facilitates healing in realms into which very few others have the skill, courage, and competence to venture.”
Kay Gardner, MS, LCPC. IFS lead trainer. Certified IFS and Hakomi therapist.
“I have worked with Bob many times as a PA; he is very talented and a delight to work with. I would highly recommend him.”
Karby Allington-Goldfain, MA, LPC, LMFT IFS, and EMDR certified therapist & EMDRIA approved consultant.
“Over the many years I have known Bob, he has relentlessly pursued continued depth and versatility with IFS. Bob’s talent for teaching and working in the IFS model is informed by his passion for his own parts and the healing and growth he has experienced. All of this is supported by his strong and ever-growing spiritual foundation.”
“I have personally witnessed Bob engage a wide variety of learners with IFS. I recommend him as a consultant, teacher, coach and therapist for anyone interested in learning or deepening there IFS skills.”
Alexia D. Rothman, PhD, IFS certified therapist.
“Robert Falconer has been my trusted friend and my colleague within the IFS community for many years. He is a scholar of tremendous wisdom and compassion. Bob’s bold and ceaseless dedication to probing the depths of spiritual connection, as well as his comfort and facility with helping others connect deeply to the compassionate energy at their core, and beyond, has brought healing to so many and has helped numerous IFS practitioners elevate their practice.”