COURSE DESCRIPTION
This workshop will focus on the integration of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and spirituality. IFS can be experienced as a “path to the heart,” as what IFS calls the Self is very similar to the concept of the heart in many spiritual traditions.
In this workshop we will experience how spirituality can support the inner work of IFS and how IFS can support our spiritual journey in whatever form it may take.
The program
Through the practice of mindfulness, meditative movement and guided imagery, we will support opening to the Self or heart space. These practices will support IFS's inner work with our own parts, from a place of peace and compassion.
IFS work will be complemented by art, small group sharing and guided imagery. The IFS process is an important tool in “Healing the Healer” because it helps us see, understand and clarify our reactions to difficult situations in our lives (or in our work) that lead us to oppression, setting limits, shrinking, shrinking and losing energy.
Trainer
Tom Holmes
Trainer
Dr. Tom Holmes is Professor Emeritus at Western Michigan University (WMU). He has been training undergraduate and graduate students in psychotherapy since 1985 and was director of the WMU Holistic Health Program.
His specialty is spirituality in the therapeutic process. His book Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life
Effective: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life) has sold more than 100.000 copies worldwide. Currently just published
Parts Work: A path to the heart: Integrating IFS and Spirituality.
Tom trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) with Richard Schwartz in the late 1980s, who shares about him:
“Ever since Tom Holmes learned the IFS method from me decades ago, he has been a pioneer. He has added his own creative touches to the model, written a charming, illustrated book, Parts Work, and has been teaching IFS around the world in places like Korea, Europe, Jordan and Egypt.”
–Richard Schwartz
