Group Workshops
There is something profoundly different that becomes possible when healing unfolds in the presence of others. Not because the group fixes us, but because it offers a rich and potent relational field in which we can meet the depth of our inner world in a way that is rarely possible on our own.
When we are in a co-witnessed space shaped by curiosity and care, something can begin to soften. Parts that have learned to stay hidden, vigilant, or self-reliant can begin to relax their grip, sensing that it may finally be safe enough to be seen.
Within the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, we understand that our inner system is made up of many parts, each carrying its own story. These parts do not exist in isolation. They were shaped in relationship, and it is often in relationship that they find the conditions needed for healing. In a group setting, this truth becomes palpable.
As we come into a deeper relationship with Self – that steady, compassionate presence within – we begin to meet our parts not as problems to be solved, but as aspects of us that have been trying, in their own ways, to protect life and connection. The group field supports this process by offering multiple layers of resonance: we see ourselves reflected, recognised, and normalised through the stories and presence of others.
There is also something quietly powerful about being witnessed with an attentive presence where inner material can unfold at its own pace. What has been held tightly or carried alone often begins to reorganise itself, simply through being allowed space, time, and respectful attention.
Both trauma and healing live in relationship. Trauma arises when connection is broken, unsafe, or overwhelming. Healing emerges when connection is restored in ways that are paced, embodied, and choiceful. In conscious group work, the nervous system has the opportunity to experience safety in real time, not as an idea, but as a lived, relational experience.
This is not fast work, nor is it about striving for insight or change. It is an invitation into a slower, more attuned way of meeting yourself, supported by the presence of others, guided by the principles of IFS, and held within a field that honours both the fragility and the resilience of the human system.
IFS Demo Supervision Groups – for those already trained in IFS
IFS Body and Spirituality – a workshop for deeper exploration available to anyone interested in IFS and/or other healing modalities
Next online IFS Demo Supervision Group starts Thursday January 29th
Please feel free to get in touch to register your interest
