Carrying renewed Kripalu Self energy into IFS Consult Groups!
Dear community,
I spent the past 6 days immersed in the picturesque, wooded Kripalu Retreat Center in western Massachusetts with 39 beautiful humans connecting with one another, our breath, our voice, our bodies and our precious internal system of parts. The experience brought up a range of responses that I look forward to sharing more later. I'm still digesting.
My emotions were right at the surface as I applied the dynamics of my internal system to describe the transformational IFS framework. I described how IFS brought me out of a very dark place after my TBI. The week was also significant since 2 colleagues with whom I took my Level 1-2 when I got hurt were here. What a journey it's been.
I'm left with a heart bursting with gratitude, relief, joy and love for each of the courageous, honest, caring humans who joined our retreat. I led 2 client demos which were a gift to all present--including me! It was one of the most precious weeks of my professional life. I'm indebted to Kripalu luminary and yoga mental health legend, Amy Weintraub, for inviting me to teach with her. It was an honor and joy to collaborate with Amy and I'm beyond thrilled that we're invited back next year! Mark your calendars for 9/14-19, 2025! Wheeeee!!
I acknowledged all the mentors and sources of support in my journey to be well enough and skilled enough to co-teach a 6 day residential retreat--a dream. Thank you for believing in me long before I did. I'm humbled and inspired to continue to share this transformational resource for healing and hope with the world!
(Friends receiving this mailing, content beyond the Kripalu photos is for the IFS community, so feel free to stop here. Grateful for you!)
IFS Community, please keep reading!
If you're a clinician with an active caseload ready for community, mentorship and expanding your IFS proficiency, confidence and Self energy in session, join us for an upcoming IFS consultation group experience!
Fall IFS Consultation Group EARLY Registration is Open! Limited Seats
Monthly. Wednesdays. 11am-1pm PT
IFS Certification Group (starts 10/2)
5 meetings. 10H total group time
limited to 6 members
&
Advanced IFS Consultation Group for L2-3 Grads (NOT for Certification) starts 10/9
8 months. 16H total group time
8-12 members
Save $100-$200 before 9/20
Recordings available for missed sessions
Clinicians and practitioners deserve support and guidance during this sacred, satisfying and often tiring, isolating and challenging work. Quite the polarization we hold!
We get to be with the parts who are:
tired, working harder than your clients, self-doubting, struggling to keep boundaries, can't get past the video requirement for Certification, need community and a confidential space to share clinical challenges, questions and concerns. Therapists struggle, too; I get it and I got you!
Find clarity where it's grey and uncertain in session.
Learn to trust your Self in session like you are capable of!
I nearly left the field ten years in because my caregiving, people pleasing parts were working so hard in session. These are the parts who chose this career for me. It wasn't until I discovered IFS and learned how to trust and embody my Self to lead in session that I became more effective with less effort.
I have more energy in this work after 26 years than ever before and i'd love to help you find that balance, too. It truly is possible and it's life-changing!
Give your parts a feel for consultation groups with Laura. Get your questions answered before Groups begin 10/2 (for IFS Certification)
& 10/9 (Advanced for L2-3 grads NOT for Certification)
Kind Words from IFS Founder, Dr. Richard Schwartz & Group Members:
"In addition to being a very strong IFS therapist, Laura is able to teach and supervise IFS clearly and thoroughly. I highly recommend her." Dick Schwartz
“I feel more confident as an IFS therapist as well as an IFS consultant. More clear of my growth edges and how to work with them. Self-doubting parts are softer / quieter, and I somehow feel more connected and grounded in my true self and more at ease with how others experience me. –Georgie Cooke, L2+ group, Australia
“The group connection, shared experience, and vulnerability was highly valuable to me. I feel more connected to myself and supported as an IFS therapist. I have more insights and wisdom, as well as more acceptance and curiosity when I don't have all the answers.”.--PS, Registered Psychologist practicing in Alberta, Canada
GENERAL UPDATES IF YOU'RE WAITING TO HEAR FROM ME
If you’ve already requested AAMFT Approved supervision or individual consultation or therapy, I will reach out next week regarding scheduling in October. Thanks for your patience. I don't mind a reminder if any parts worry if I missed your message. I've just onboarded a new assistant so email organization will only improve!
If we haven't worked together before, I'm not available for individual sessions. For a Certified IFS Therapist, please visit the IFS-I directory For an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, please visit aamft.org.
If you're interested in booking a workshop or retreat, please enter your request with as much detail as possible here.
Consultation Alum: to request IFS certification hours documentation, please visit my Consultee FAQ page before emailing me
Grateful for the cool, replenishing lake at Kripalu which soothed me before and after teaching each day.
Thanks for pausing with me! I look forward to connecting soon.
in health,
Laura
