Clear. Complete. Beginner-friendly. Get first access to the 40 spots and the $500 Early-Bird Tuition discount.

The U-Model™ Practitioner Certification: Complete IFS + ACT Integration from Zero to Mastery


30-Hour APA/CE-Accredited Professional Training (No prior IFS or ACT training required)


THE PROMISE

Stop trying to piece together two different therapy manuals. Start using one map.

In 30 hours, you will walk away with a single, beautiful, visual roadmap that reliably takes any client from protective shutdown to genuine psychological flexibility and Self-leadership - integrating the best of both worlds.


This is the training hundreds of clinicians told me they wished existed: Everything you actually need to practice Parts Work (IFS-informed) and Action-Based Change (ACT), taught from the ground up in one cohesive system.


No prerequisites. No jargon overload. No waitlists. A standalone framework designed for immediate application.


WHO THIS IS FOR

Licensed therapists, counselors, and psychologists who:

  • Are brand new to these models: You’ve heard the buzz, but the training pathways seem complex or inaccessible.
  • Are tired of "Patchwork Eclecticism": You want to stop guessing which tool to use and when.
  • Want a clear, step-by-step framework: You want a system you can use confidently next Monday morning.



THE COMPLETE 3-PHASE U-MODEL™ ARC

We teach you the vocabulary, the theory, and the "How-To" from scratch.



PHASE 1 – THE DESCENT

From chaos to calm curiosity.


  • Parts Work 101: We teach "Parts language" from the very beginning - how to help clients identify conflicting internal voices without pathologizing them.
  • The 8-Minute Unblending Sequence: A reliable method to separate the client from overwhelming emotions.
  • The Protector Museum: How to gently work with a client's defense mechanisms so they lower their guard willingly.



PHASE 2 – THE TROUGH

Creating movement when talk therapy gets stuck.


  • The 6 Core Processes: ACT principles simplified and woven into parts work to help clients accept difficult feelings rather than fighting them.
  • Hand-Push Protocol™: A body-based technique to release physical tension (somatic release) without complex maneuvers.
  • Values Clarification: How to help clients find their "North Star" even when they are in crisis.



PHASE 3 – THE ASCENT

From insight to real-world action.


  • Choice-Point Ninja: A rapid, 0.3-second intervention to help clients make better choices in the heat of the moment.
  • The Rumble Protocol: A step-by-step relational algorithm for repair and conflict navigation.
  • Committed Action: How to take the healing from the therapy room and apply it to real life.



WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • 30 APA/CE Credits: 30 Live Interactive APA/CE Credits (plus lifetime access to recordings)
  • The U-Model™ Clinical Manual: A full-color, printed "heirloom edition" reference book.
  • 40+ Annotated Demo Sessions: Watch real therapy, from beginner mistakes to advanced breakthroughs.
  • The Rumble Deck (Gold Edition): A physical 32-card tool you can hold in your hands.
  • Official Credential: Become a Certified U-Model™ Practitioner with a digital seal and directory listing.
  • Ongoing Support: Private community + monthly live case consultation with Dr. Edery.



PROOF IT WORKS

Created and taught by Dr. Rivka Edery, Psy.D., LCSW


  • IFS Institute Program Assistant & Author.


  • Recipient of the 2025 ACT Social Work SIG Award.


  • Recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Service Award (A Home Within).


  • Abstract Reviewer (Selected) | 2026 NASW National Conference Theme: Beyond the Breaking Point: Connection Through Purpose and Power Washington, D.C. (or Virtual) | Nov 2025 – Present


  • Evidence-Based Foundation: Built on a meta-review of 54,137 outcome studies, distilled into a format that requires zero prior knowledge.


  • Global Reach: Already used by 780+ clinicians in three countries.



SECURE YOUR SPOT

Maximum 40 clinicians per cohort. (We keep classes small so every participant gets practice time and direct feedback.)


Next cohort begins Summer 2026 Early-enrollment waitlist now open.


Clear. Complete. Beginner-friendly. Get first access to the 40 spots and the $500 Early-Bird Tuition discount.
Sign up for the waitlist here:    https://forms.gle/vj1yvMZvNLogTWC4A   
Disclaimer: The U-Model™ is an integrative framework developed by Dr. Rivka Edery. While it incorporates principles from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this training is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, the IFS Institute or the ACBS. It does not confer certification in IFS or ACT specifically, but creates a unique integrative credential.