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Discover, Heal, and Grow Through IFS
Join our biweekly in-person peer-led IFS circle, where we explore self-awareness, healing, and personal growth in a safe and supportive community.
IFS is a powerful approach to understanding and harmonizing our inner world. By recognizing and working with our “parts” and connecting with our Self-energy, we can cultivate greater clarity, balance, and emotional resilience. (*See benefits at the bottom of this page.)
Who is this group for?

  • Those familiar with IFS concepts who want peer support in applying them.
  • Anyone seeking deeper self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation.
  • Those open to guided self-exploration in a structured yet welcoming space.

What to Expect
✅ Check-ins – An invitation to share briefly about your current experience.
✅ IFS Discussion – Exploring specific principles and skills.
✅ Experiential Practice – A guided meditation or interactive exercise.
✅ Group Reflection – Open discussion on insights and takeaways.

🎥 New to IFS?
We love welcoming new members! Our group is well-established, and while our sessions are simple and accessible, they build on foundational IFS concepts. To ensure everyone can fully participate, we ask that new attendees have a basic understanding before joining.
No worries—we’ve made it easy! Check out this short video series to help you get familiar before your first session. IFS Basics Videos
More information is available here: IFS Institute

✨ No prior therapy experience is required—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.
We look forward to welcoming you to our circle!

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Intention Statement and Transformative Engagement for the IFS Therapy Circle
Our Purpose:
We come together in this circle to explore and understand the hidden parts of ourselves that shape our behaviors, reactions, and emotions. This journey requires intentionality, attention to internal experience, and a shared understanding of IFS principles.
Our Process:
Many of our parts only become visible when we are out of balance or feel disrupted. While in homeostasis, our parts often blend harmoniously, presenting as a unified whole. However, when we are triggered or out of our comfort zone, certain parts become distinct and call for our attention. These moments are opportunities for growth and healing. To engage in this work, we must accept and learn to navigate discomfort, welcoming challenging emotions in a safe, nurturing way.
Principles for Transformative Engagement or Tension Navigation
Due to the nature of this deep work, there will be times when members of the circle feel dysregulated. As this is a peer-support space, each of us is responsible for our own journey. Here are our shared agreements:

  1. Triggers as Healing Opportunities:

    Being triggered is a natural and expected part of this work. It’s not a flaw but a powerful chance to connect with and heal a younger, vulnerable part of ourselves. Your presence here reflects your intention to engage with this process.

  2. Knowing Your Limits:

    While exploring discomfort is essential, over-triggering is counterproductive. Trust yourself to recognize your limits. Feel free to step back from any activity or discussion without needing to explain.

  3. Self-Responsibility for Safety:

    Your safety and healing are personal responsibilities. Remain mindful of your internal state and communicate your needs. Although others are here to help, the ultimate responsibility lies with you.

  4. Take Responsibility for Your Own Reactions:

    If you feel upset at another member of the group, use that as a cue to turn inward, attempt to understand what it is about the situation that is activating that upset:

    • Is this a genuine boundary issue?
    • Is a part of me reacting to old patterns or past experiences?

  5. Don’t Beat Yourself Up: If parts show up dysregulated, messy, or otherwise outside of social norms, embrace that. We are inviting them to show up, exactly as they are, so we can get to know them.

  6. Extending Grace to Others:

    Each of us may, at times, respond with heightened emotions. Extend grace and compassion to those who may express strong reactions when triggered. This is a fundamental aspect of our agreement.

  7. Shared Responsibility for Safety:

    Every member of this circle is encouraged to notice and call attention to any rising tensions. Phrases like “Pause – Parts Work Opportunity” can serve as a gentle reminder to refocus and reflect. Those involved in a conflict are then invited to process with the group’s support or privately with a facilitator or trained peer.

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*IFS therapy is widely recognized for its ability to facilitate deep personal healing and self-awareness. Benefits include:

  1. Greater Self-Awareness & Inner Harmony – Understanding the different parts of oneself helps individuals achieve emotional balance and insight.
  2. Healing Trauma & Emotional Wounds – By working with wounded or exiled parts, people can resolve past trauma and develop healthier emotional responses.
  3. Improved Relationships – Learning to navigate internal conflicts leads to healthier external relationships.
  4. Reduced Anxiety & Stress – Unburdening critical or fearful parts promotes a sense of inner peace.
  5. Empowerment & Self-Compassion – IFS fosters self-leadership and a compassionate inner dialogue.
  6. Navigating Life Challenges with Clarity – Identifying and addressing inner parts allows for better decision-making and problem-solving.
  7. A Safe, Non-Pathologizing Approach – IFS emphasizes that all parts have positive intentions, reducing self-judgment and shame.
  8. Integration of Mind, Body, & Spirit – Many find that IFS enhances mindfulness, meditation, and holistic self-care practices.