IFS + Expressive Arts Intensives

Internal Family Systems (IFS) + Expressive Arts Intensives are immersive retreat-style deep dives into your inner world.

Intensives are a depth oriented and accelerated approach the therapy that allow to have concentrated focus on a stuck point that feels stalled in weekly therapy. In a weekly 50 minute therapy session, time checking in and closing can leave only 30-40 minutes for deep therapeutic work. An intensive allows the time and space to dive deeper and accomplish in days what could take months in a weekly format.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a powerful therapeutic approach that recognizes that are mind is naturally multiple, comprised of different parts that all have a positive intention for us. Rather than focusing on trying to control emotions or impulses that you or others have labelled problematic, IFS encourages you to turn towards them and begin a dialogue. For many people, this is a radically different approach that leads to increased self-understanding and self-compassion. Expressive arts practices emphasize using embodied creative processes as a tool for self-discovery and self-expression. The goal is not the outcome or creating a work of art, but rather on noticing what you experience in the process. Integrated with IFS, expressive arts practices allow for expanded avenues for self-exploration, using visual art, mapping, movement, sculpting and other mediums to explore your system.