Embodied and Relational IFS: A Three-Part Series

When
Sundays, October 19th, 26th & November 16th
9:30 am - 12:30pm

Experience
No experience required

Where
In Person at Open Door

Instructor
Mandy Snyder and Kate Gamble

Price
3 Part Full Series- $150 to $250 (sliding scale)
Or
2 Part ( 1st session required)- $120 to $200 (sliding scale)

A workshop series exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) through embodiment and authentic connection. Together, we’ll nurture presence, resilience, and compassion for self and others.

In this series, one will:

  • Discover body-centered practices for navigating challenging emotions and inner parts.

  • Cultivate “Self”—the calm, courageous presence at the core of healing.

  • Connect with others on the path of healing and support one another through non-judgment, curiosity, and gentle witnessing. 

  • Explore breath, movement, writing and drawing.

  • Gain tools to support resilience, connection, and integration beyond the workshop, including an opportunity for paired practice. 

  • Slow down, relax, play and explore. 

About Parts Work/IFS:

 IFS helps us listen to our “parts”—the voices within that carry thoughts, emotions, and roles (protector, organizer, caregiver). By centering in Self, we can meet these parts with compassion, hear their messages, and foster healing.

This series provides a supportive space to slow down, connect, and explore your inner world—leaving you with skills to bring into your daily life or work with 

Developed by Richard Schwartz, this powerful modality is about turning towards our inner world with curiosity to get to know our “parts.” These are the voices within that carry thoughts and emotions, and play different roles such as helping to protect us, holding on to past pain, or managing our life. At times, our parts can cause imbalance in our lives: Think of a workaholic part that goes into overdrive or a part of us that feels anxious and makes it hard to feel safe. 

 It doesn't work well to repress them or try to change them. Instead, we center in "Self," a word Schwartz uses to describe our higher self or inner witness, and listen from this open and curious place. We hear their messages for us and find out what they are needing. When our parts feel supported and respected, they can release their grip and personal transformation can occur with more ease. 

Some practices are solo while others are done in pairs or groups, blending meditation, movement, and creative expression. While gentle, this work may surface strong feelings; participants should bring basic regulation tools (journaling, deep breathing, breaks). This work is therapeutic, but it should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling.