Parts Work (IFS) with
Somatics in Community
Summer Series: A 10-Week Class
Note: This class is now full.
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I invite you to dive into a supportive space for self-discovery with a compassionate community!
This class is for people who have walked a personal growth journey and want to go deeper, learn new tools or simply have a space to practice. You will learn somatic (body-based) tools for emotional and nervous system healing such as sensing, movement, breath practices and connecting with others, called co-regulation or resonance. We engage with the foundational approaches of Parts Work which is about attending to yourself with openness and compassion so that you can heal your past, honor your needs and feel more integrated.
Some practices are done solo, others in pairs/triads and some in the larger group. Readings and worksheets are provided to deepen your knowledge and give you frameworks for continuing to practice outside of class on your own or with others.
During this class, you will have an opportunity to:
• Be seen and heard.
• Know yourself more deeply.
• Develop greater self-compassion.
• Slow down, lean in and listen to your inner voices.
• Feel empowered when difficult feelings knock at your door.
• Explore the joys of co-regulation and playful connection.
• Discover the power of movement and sensing.
• Learn tools for releasing stress & tension.
Stay tuned for fall offerings by signing up for my newsletter on the homepage.
I invite you to dive into a supportive space for self-discovery with a compassionate community!
This class is for people who have walked a personal growth journey and want to go deeper, learn new tools or simply have a space to practice. You will learn somatic (body-based) tools for emotional and nervous system healing such as sensing, movement, breath practices and connecting with others, called co-regulation or resonance. We engage with the foundational approaches of Parts Work which is about attending to yourself with openness and compassion so that you can heal your past, honor your needs and feel more integrated.
Some practices are done solo, others in pairs/triads and some in the larger group. Readings and worksheets are provided to deepen your knowledge and give you frameworks for continuing to practice outside of class on your own or with others.
During this class, you will have an opportunity to:
• Be seen and heard.
• Know yourself more deeply.
• Develop greater self-compassion.
• Slow down, lean in and listen to your inner voices.
• Feel empowered when difficult feelings knock at your door.
• Explore the joys of co-regulation and playful connection.
• Discover the power of movement and sensing.
• Learn tools for releasing stress & tension.
Dates & Times:
Note: This class is now full.
Wednesdays: 10 am to 12 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York).
10-weeks: June 19 & 26. July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. August 9, 14 & 21
Location: Zoom. (Note: Sessions won't be recorded, but you will have handouts).
Limit: 16 people.
Cost: Low-Income: $250. Middle Income: $350. Upper Income: $450
If you are drawn to this class and can't afford the bottom of the sliding scale, please be in touch.
For more information about the class, scroll to the bottom.
Note: This class is now full.
Wednesdays: 10 am to 12 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York).
10-weeks: June 19 & 26. July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. August 9, 14 & 21
Location: Zoom. (Note: Sessions won't be recorded, but you will have handouts).
Limit: 16 people.
Cost: Low-Income: $250. Middle Income: $350. Upper Income: $450
If you are drawn to this class and can't afford the bottom of the sliding scale, please be in touch.
For more information about the class, scroll to the bottom.
Would you like to register? Please read this first:
Important information to read before registering:
-While this work is therapeutic, it is not a substitute for mental health counseling. If you are dealing with mental health issues, please have support from a therapist.
-I recommend having support person available to you, such as a therapist or bodyworker, that you can contact to help you if emotions arise that you don't have time to fully process in the class. I am also available for one-on-one sessions for this purpose.
-This work draws from Parts Work (Internal Family Systems), but doesn’t necessarily use all of the tools or in the order in traditional IFS. This approach is more fluid. I use the concept of a “part” more broadly. At times it will refer to a subpersonality that has a specific age and other details, but at times it will refer to a segment of your experience such as an emotion, thought or image. My goal is to establish a compassionate relationship to whatever is emerging, allow for unblending/rooting in Self, and release (unburdening), and restoring a sense of wellness and safety. My background in Internal Family Systems is a 3 year study group with Wendy Weiss.
-Somatic approaches draw inspiration from 2 years of training in Somatic Experiencing, and over 20 years of mindfulness practices, and improvisational dance forms. My main goals with these practices are to discharge stored nervous system energy and foster an internal sense of safety and resilience.
-There will be some readings and optional homework throughout.
-I welcome all genders to my groups.
-Groups are offered online via Zoom. Sessions will NOT be recorded, because these are highly experiential.
- Expectations for Participants:
You can:
-Listen to others without interrupting.
-Speak with respect and kindness.
-Refrain from giving advice, unless asked.
-Communicate your needs and make requests.
-Tend to your own triggers and come prepared with a few tools for self-care.
More about triggers and self-care: A trigger happens when your nervous system perceives a threat from the present or one is evoked from the past. You might feel antsy, tense, irritated, nervous, shut-down or have other symptoms. These are often uncomfortable and you start to feel a sense of disconnection from the group.
It is likely that you will feel this nervous system response during at least one of the meetings. At these moments, unless we are working one-on-one in a demo, I won’t be able to attend to you to use individually. I encourage you to do self-care. This can look like taking a break, doing some deep breathing or journaling. If some self-care doesn’t help bring you to center and the trigger feels quite big, you may exit the Zoom meeting.
Important information to read before registering:
-While this work is therapeutic, it is not a substitute for mental health counseling. If you are dealing with mental health issues, please have support from a therapist.
-I recommend having support person available to you, such as a therapist or bodyworker, that you can contact to help you if emotions arise that you don't have time to fully process in the class. I am also available for one-on-one sessions for this purpose.
-This work draws from Parts Work (Internal Family Systems), but doesn’t necessarily use all of the tools or in the order in traditional IFS. This approach is more fluid. I use the concept of a “part” more broadly. At times it will refer to a subpersonality that has a specific age and other details, but at times it will refer to a segment of your experience such as an emotion, thought or image. My goal is to establish a compassionate relationship to whatever is emerging, allow for unblending/rooting in Self, and release (unburdening), and restoring a sense of wellness and safety. My background in Internal Family Systems is a 3 year study group with Wendy Weiss.
-Somatic approaches draw inspiration from 2 years of training in Somatic Experiencing, and over 20 years of mindfulness practices, and improvisational dance forms. My main goals with these practices are to discharge stored nervous system energy and foster an internal sense of safety and resilience.
-There will be some readings and optional homework throughout.
-I welcome all genders to my groups.
-Groups are offered online via Zoom. Sessions will NOT be recorded, because these are highly experiential.
- Expectations for Participants:
You can:
-Listen to others without interrupting.
-Speak with respect and kindness.
-Refrain from giving advice, unless asked.
-Communicate your needs and make requests.
-Tend to your own triggers and come prepared with a few tools for self-care.
More about triggers and self-care: A trigger happens when your nervous system perceives a threat from the present or one is evoked from the past. You might feel antsy, tense, irritated, nervous, shut-down or have other symptoms. These are often uncomfortable and you start to feel a sense of disconnection from the group.
It is likely that you will feel this nervous system response during at least one of the meetings. At these moments, unless we are working one-on-one in a demo, I won’t be able to attend to you to use individually. I encourage you to do self-care. This can look like taking a break, doing some deep breathing or journaling. If some self-care doesn’t help bring you to center and the trigger feels quite big, you may exit the Zoom meeting.
Want more information about the classes? Read on...
What are classes like?
We begin by slowing down, settling into the body and feeling the support of the earth to cultivate embodied presence. We root into our center—that calm, spacious and grounded aspect of us called "Self" in IFS. Next we check-in, a time where each participant shares what is present for them that day.
Then we get curious about our inner landscape: What feelings, thoughts, or body sensations are arising? Parts of us may feel feel strong, compassionate and capable and others may feel feel tense, judging, angry or tender. We map these parts on a simple diagram which allows us to have clarity for the often amorphous world of our feelings.
We get to know ourselves more deeply through writing, drawing, movement and sharing. Drawing from foundational practices of IFS, we engage in caring conversations with the voices within. Some explorations are done individually while others are done in small groups or pairs. We turn towards each other with non-judgement, warmth and curiosity to offer support on our journey. Somatic practices lend joy and richness to this process, and many times, make the healing journey easier. And we get to do this together, which reduces shame and helps us grow in self-acceptance.
About the practices:
Sensing brings us into the present moment and this is where the truth of our parts lives. While we might analyze or talk about a part of us, connecting to a part happens through our bodies.
Movement: The movements we are exploring are simple and intuitive. We move so we can get to know ourselves better: For example, when our head tilts towards our chest, we become aware that a part of us is feeling hopeless or defeated, or when we stand tall and stretch our hands wide, we are clear there is confidence and joy here. We also move to help us to regulate the nervous system, to feel more settled and at ease. Movement invites flow, support the release of held tension and can open us to that childlike joy we may have lost, that dancing around the living room feeling.
Resonance (Co-regulation): Resonance is about connecting with others. Neuroscience is helping to elucidate how this practice of healthy co-regulating has the potential to help our nervous system shift into a state of deeper safety. In this group we practice in a few ways, including mirroring, silent witnessing and breathing together.
Want more information? Contact Mandy at [email protected] with any questions that you have.
What are classes like?
We begin by slowing down, settling into the body and feeling the support of the earth to cultivate embodied presence. We root into our center—that calm, spacious and grounded aspect of us called "Self" in IFS. Next we check-in, a time where each participant shares what is present for them that day.
Then we get curious about our inner landscape: What feelings, thoughts, or body sensations are arising? Parts of us may feel feel strong, compassionate and capable and others may feel feel tense, judging, angry or tender. We map these parts on a simple diagram which allows us to have clarity for the often amorphous world of our feelings.
We get to know ourselves more deeply through writing, drawing, movement and sharing. Drawing from foundational practices of IFS, we engage in caring conversations with the voices within. Some explorations are done individually while others are done in small groups or pairs. We turn towards each other with non-judgement, warmth and curiosity to offer support on our journey. Somatic practices lend joy and richness to this process, and many times, make the healing journey easier. And we get to do this together, which reduces shame and helps us grow in self-acceptance.
About the practices:
Sensing brings us into the present moment and this is where the truth of our parts lives. While we might analyze or talk about a part of us, connecting to a part happens through our bodies.
Movement: The movements we are exploring are simple and intuitive. We move so we can get to know ourselves better: For example, when our head tilts towards our chest, we become aware that a part of us is feeling hopeless or defeated, or when we stand tall and stretch our hands wide, we are clear there is confidence and joy here. We also move to help us to regulate the nervous system, to feel more settled and at ease. Movement invites flow, support the release of held tension and can open us to that childlike joy we may have lost, that dancing around the living room feeling.
Resonance (Co-regulation): Resonance is about connecting with others. Neuroscience is helping to elucidate how this practice of healthy co-regulating has the potential to help our nervous system shift into a state of deeper safety. In this group we practice in a few ways, including mirroring, silent witnessing and breathing together.
Want more information? Contact Mandy at [email protected] with any questions that you have.