Healing in Groups, 1:1 or Solo: IFS Perspectives

Chris Burris is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist with decades of experience helping people to release themselves from adverse experiences and create freedom in their lives. 

The IFS model involves inviting people to see themselves as composed of many parts. Sometimes these parts are in harmony with one another, and at other times they can be in conflict. 

For Chris, following the guidance of nature and understanding ourselves as beautiful, messy, complex ecosystems is the key to finding resolution of this conflict and finding balance as we move through the challenges of our journey. 

But exploring these parts of ourselves in an intentional group setting can be especially potent for healing. Doing so allows us to express the parts of ourselves that need expressing in real interactions with others. 

Groups can be potent medicine because, in contrast to self-guided work, it is so hard to hide in a group, or to otherwise waylay the process. When the space is held skillfully, and the people there share an intention, the chances of meeting parts of ourselves needing attention is high. 

In this sensitive conversation, Chris and Caitlyn explore: 

• How it is common to develop coping mechanisms to survive
• How to explore alternatives to these coping mechanisms
• Removing agitation and bringing care as the basics of healing
• The elements of a healing group
• Tips for group facilitators
• Guidance for group participants
• Slowing down so we aren’t hijacked by strong feelings
• Focussing on impact rather than intent when repairing relationships

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Learn more about Chris at his website: https://burriscounseling.com/

Chris’s upcoming workshops and trainings: https://burriscounseling.com/workshops-trainings/

Podcasts featuring Chris: https://burriscounseling.com/podcasts-featuring-chris/

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