Outdoor movement and sharing circle

When we met in September, the group's feedback was supportive of an in-person gathering during October in Portland, OR. This date had good support from the follow-up poll.

Inviting you to meet outdoors for light movement, connection and a sharing circle. Welcome to the first in-person gathering of this group, Self Energy Advendures. This is a community for people who want to explore connection, presence, and creativity with each other through the lens of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.

Who is this for?
Anyone drawn to the IFS model, interested in building more self-connection, or looking for a community where parts can feel safe, supported, and valued in future experiential and nature-based contexts.

No prior knowledge of IFS is required. This is not therapy, but it is therapeutic in the sense that community itself can be deeply restorative. You can expect to leave the gathering with more connection to other IFS enthusiasts and clarity about offerings during the Winter months.

Event Outline:
- Arrival & landing
- Introductions, identities and needs
- Topic, teaching and prompt for conversation
- Nature walk, playful movement
- Sharing circle
- Closure and any next steps

Concept
This circle has a different purpose than the more traditional application of IFS through psychotherapy. As I have progressed through training in and application of the IFS model, there is a wisdom and calling in my system to open up space for accessibility, community and experiences through it. I am craving to apply the model beyond the therapy context and still understanding what that means. In my own journey with IFS, I’ve seen how healing deepens in spaces where we gather together, not as clients and providers, but as people willing to have experiences with each other.

That is the spirit of this group: a place for our parts to land with each other, to be witnessed, and to feel connected to something larger through also experiencing gentle movement and nature. So much curiosity in my system about what can unfold.

Invitation:
RSVP to reserve your spot and receive by email the specific event location in Portland, OR.