Therapy conferences for California LMFTs

Inside the Therapist: IFS + EMDR

Apr 15 to 17, 2027
San Diego, CA

BBS-recognized approval routes

$2,295 early registration · $2,495 standard

Kendhal Hart’s small-group retreat includes live IFS and EMDR demonstrations and guided practice exercises at Paradise Point Resort. Participants need basic EMDR training and working knowledge of the IFS model. Full participation is required for credit.

Ultimate IFS Therapy Crash Course

Apr 1 to 2, 2027
Anaheim, CA

California LMFT CE unconfirmed

$399.99 through Mar 18 · $499.99 standard

Daphne Fatter teaches IFS techniques for trauma, anxiety and grief at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. PESI’s in-person credit sheet says details are coming. This is an independent workshop.

Alexia Rothman’s IFS + Polyvagal Workshop

Feb 22 to 23, 2027
San Diego, CA

California LMFT CE unconfirmed for in-person attendance

$499.99 in person

The closest match for both topics. Two days of demonstrations and practice, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific. Confirm California LMFT eligibility before paying or counting these hours. Rechecked November 10. The in-person credit sheet omits California MFTs and does not identify a BBS-accepted approval route for this offering. Ask PESI for the approval agency and the exact hours that would appear on the in-person California LMFT certificate. PESI says this workshop is independent of the IFS Institute and does not qualify for its credits or certification.

Pacific Coast IFS Therapy Cruise

May 3 to 9, 2027
Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, BC

From $1,945 per person, double occupancy through Dec 31, 2026

Daphne Fatter teaches two days at sea. PESI’s California MFT entry says 12.75 clock hours, while the event advertises up to 12.5 CE hours. Ask what the California LMFT certificate will show before paying. PESI describes the course as independent of IFS Institute certification.

Internal Family Systems and Ketamine Experience

Jun 27 to Jul 1, 2027
Scotts Valley, CA

Ask organizer for current price and availability

The organizer lists an IFS and ketamine specialty retreat with Richard Schwartz and Sunny Strasburg at 1440 Multiversity. Consider it if this specialty is relevant. Ask for the complete cost and CE terms first.

CAMFT Annual Conference

Apr 30 to May 1, 2027
Hilton San Francisco Union Square, CA

Includes three on-demand recordings

$375 member · $475 nonmember · early access through Jan 31

Best fallback for California-specific renewal topics. The program lists 1.5 hours of Law and Ethics on Friday morning. That session overlaps with other workshops. The agenda has no clearly labeled IFS or Polyvagal session in the version checked.

HAP Trauma Recovery Conference

Oct 14 to 16, 2027
Portland, OR

Save the date

A West Coast trauma conference focused on EMDR. The organizer has posted dates and venue. Check the 2027 agenda for any IFS or Polyvagal sessions and wait for the CE statement before relying on credit.

Introduction to IFS for EMDR Therapists

Jan 29 to 30, 2027
Scottsdale, AZ

California BBS-recognized approval routes

Crystal Whitlow and Tina Taylor lead hands-on introductory parts work for trauma clinicians. Full attendance and an evaluation are required. Syzygy lists NBCC ACEP #7401 and ASWB ACE #299.

Six-Day IFS Therapy Retreat

Mar 22 to 27, 2027
Sedona, AZ

Full live, in-person attendance required

$3,499 single occupancy

Alexia Rothman teaches IFS applications for trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction at Sedona Mago. PESI lists 24 hours in its California Marriage & Family Therapists section. The retreat is independent of IFS Institute training and certification.

IFS Level 2 for Couples: Intimacy from the Inside Out

Apr 12 to 16 on-site, 2027
Beverly, MA

California LMFT CE stated in brochure

$3,900 commuter · $4,600 overnight · $60 CE processing

The April on-site module follows two required online modules, Feb 5 to 7 and Mar 5 to 7. For practicing couples therapists with IFS Level 1 completed at least six months before training. The brochure lists CAMFT provider #56590. Confirm the hours awarded for each module with the provider.

IFS Institute Level 1: Wolf Canyon

Mar 30 to Apr 2 and Jun 7 to 10 on-site, 2027
Miami, FL

California LMFT CE stated in brochure

$4,295 tuition

The first on-site block lists 27 contact hours. The complete training includes required online sessions in April and May and a second Miami block in June. CE verification is issued by eligible session. The brochure lists CAMFT provider #56590.

Psychotherapy Networker Symposium

Mar 18 to 21, 2027
Washington, DC

2027 hour total pending

$749.99 in person

Best full conference for both topics. The organizer lists IFS and polyvagal-informed workshops, with Deb Dana among the presenters. Check the final session list and CA LMFT hours for your ticket. Credit applies to eligible sessions attended live.

Healing Neglect Through Internal Family Systems

Apr 29 to May 2, 2027
Colorado Springs, CO

Organizer plans to apply for IFS Institute credit

Jenny Fiebig leads an experiential retreat for IFS Level 1 graduates at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center. The program covers developmental neglect and relational trauma through IFS. IFS Institute credit serves a separate purpose from California license renewal.

Polyvagal Institute International Gathering

Jun 14 to 16 · Jun 17 workshop, 2027
Boulder, CO or online for the main conference

Tickets and pricing pending on the organizer page

The Institute’s main gathering runs June 14 to 16, with an optional in-person workshop day June 17. The organizer says it offers no CE. Attendees can download a certificate of completion.

IFS Institute Level 1 · Bridlewood Trail

Jul 29 to Oct 9 · scheduled sessions, 2027
Peachtree City, GA and live online

$4,295 tuition

The cohort brochure explicitly lists California LMFT eligibility through CAMFT provider #56590. CE is awarded for fully attended multi-day sessions, with no CE for bridge days. Apply through IFS Institute and verify cohort availability.

IFS Institute Annual Conference

Sep 24 to 26, 2027
St. Charles, IL

Pricing and registration details pending

The Institute’s annual IFS conference is scheduled at the Q Center. Keep the dates for the main IFS gathering. The organizer has yet to post 2027 California LMFT credit details on its conference page.

IFS Institute Level 1 · Turtle Rock

Oct 13 to Dec 8 · scheduled sessions, 2027
St. Charles, IL and live online

$4,295 tuition

The cohort brochure explicitly lists California LMFT eligibility through CAMFT provider #56590. Multi-day sessions award CE separately when fully attended. December 5 to 8 is the final in-person block. Verify cohort availability through the Institute.

Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Experiential Retreat

Feb 10 to 14, 2027
Sedona, AZ

Event-specific CE statement

$3,299 single occupancy · room and meals included

Best in-person option for a larger block of polyvagal CE. The provider lists 21.5 hours in its California MFT section. Attend all required sessions, including the final Sunday morning session.

International Trauma Conference

May 19 to 22, 2027
New York, NY

$695 in person, posted early rate

The Trauma Research Foundation lists credit for eligible sessions. The posted accreditation statement does not establish California LMFT hours. Choose it for the broader trauma program and wait for the in-person CE details.