So many of us have parts that want to escape, soothe and distract by drinking, eating, googling, scrolling, binge watching, gambling, shopping, seeking sex and relationships, overworking or taking all sorts of substances. No matter what addictive process you are dealing with, this mini-course is your opportunity to apply parts work to your recovery. You'll get videos, slides and guided practices to embark on a compassionate and curious exploration of the parts of you that play key roles in your addictive behaviours. Over 4 lessons (around 2 hours of content), you'll learn vital skills to help you connect with your own parts and, as you begin to befriend them, gain more peace and balance inside.
Being Internal Family Systems-informed means that we are curious about the natural multiplicity of the mind; everyone has sub-personalities or parts. Sometimes, these parts have opposing needs, which can create internal conflict and extreme behaviours. This perspective acknowledges that our addictive and compulsive behaviours are usually well-intentioned protective responses to challenging experiences.
It signifies a shift from “what’s wrong with me?” to a gentle inquiry into “how are my parts wanting to protect me?”.
This course is an opportunity to apply parts work in your own time and from the comfort of your own space, and includes four recorded lessons with presentations, slides to download, and guided meditation practices.
THE TOPICS
Introduction of basic IFS concepts
Learn the basics of IFS and get your first experience of exploring your parts.
Moving towards Self-led recovery
Explore the subtle differences between Self-leadership and being driven by parts
Mapping your addictive system of parts & noticing polarisations
Explore the energies of internal conflict and how to map the parts involved in it
Getting to know your parts with the 6 Fs
Gain basic skills in dialoguing with your parts in a structured way
This group is suited for those who wish to explore their addiction from a compassionate angle. It's for you if you:
This course is suited for those who wish to explore their addictive and compulsive behaviours from a compassionate angle. It's for you if you:
Are dealing with a substance or process addiction of any kind
May be in a peer group or group coaching program and are seeking supplementary practices
Would like to gain new perspectives on your addictive behaviours
Are curious about what keeps you stuck and wish to gain new insights
Wish to try basic techniques of dialoguing with your parts
Please Note:
This mini-course does not constitute therapy. It is a self-enquiry course and aims to offer you new skills, knowledge, insights and experiences. Being involved with a broader support team such as a general practitioner, therapist or other healthcare practitioner is encouraged. Please contact me for 1:1 sessions to complement the course if you wish.
Before you book:
Courses are non-refundable.
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I learned so much about myself. I have two parts which want to make sure I don’t fail in my sugar free eating. One part (F. It) wants to make it as easy as possible as if it’s too hard I won’t sustain it. The other (Watch it!) part wants to get it done and do it right, with structure, discipline and no wiggle room. My Self (not a part) brings these two parts compassion and understanding.
Joanne
Learning to identify and dialogue with my various inner parts helped me understand the root of my compulsive behaviours. Internal Family Systems is a fascinating theory, but what I really enjoyed was the way the sessions brought theory into practice through the experiential visualisations and meditations.