This workshop is Open to All, though it is advisable to have some prior understanding of IFS and Polyvagal Theory

EXPLORING THE SPIRAL

This experiential, interactive workshop uses intuitive drawing, guided meditation, partnered witnessing and Q&A to explore your personal experience of the various zones on The Survive/Thrive Spiral.

The workshop supports participants to become more familiar with their established patterns under stress, more able to notice and understand what is happening in the moment, and more resourced to recover balance and safety in future.

The Survive/Thrive Spiral is a graphic created by Ruth Culver that looks at trauma, attachment and resilience through the fusion of two models: Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory. Together they encompass the human condition across the spectrum of mind, body and spirit, offering understanding of our self-protective adaptations and a route back to full aliveness through co-regulation and connection with our core essence.

NB Due to the nature of this workshop, please be prepared to have your CAMERA ON. This is because will be actively exploring polyvagal theory, a key element of which is developing a sense of safety in connection. Also Ruth needs to see participants in order to offer attuned pacing during the guided processes.

TESTIMONIALS

"Even better than expected, particularly the experiential aspects."

"It made talking about really complex things so much easier”

"The sense of connection and safety over zoom was handled beautifully, more than any other online group or session I've participated in before."

"I loved how you facilitated people sharing, contained their experiences, and turned them into supportive intervention and learning insights for the group. Very skillful and beautiful!"

"Incredibly useful"

"Attending helped me with processing a shock recently - I recalled the diagram and instead of shutting down once again, I got through it"

"That is the most connected I've ever felt in a Zoom workshop!"

"How you work with the spiral and integrate IFS and PVT and the body was excellent"

"I found myself wanting a full day workshop!”

"Good for my work supporting parents who have children with emotional and behavioural problems."

"Really useful for personal development, which hopefully has a positive effect on my work as a teacher"

"Ruth was wonderful in her conscious approach to the group, allowing tine for sharing, interacting and teaching"

"I LOVE the group concept. It can offer more healing than one-on-one therapy when done in safety, as you do"

"Very useful for therapy with my clients and also my own personal work - both the didactic teaching & the experiential processes".

REQUIRED PREPARATION

This workshop will NOT cover introductory material about the Spiral, nor will it teach Internal Family Systems or Polyvagal Theory. Please do your own preparation in advance in order to enjoy the experiential nature of the workshop. There are many excellent videos and podcasts to explore eg this about Internal Family Systems and this about Polyvagal Theory. In addition please note:-

1. ESSENTIAL: Please watch this free 30-minute video in advance: Introduction to The Survive/Thrive Spiral
2. Download your free PDF of the Spiral : choose either A4 SIZE or US LETTER

PRACTICALITIES

Date: Tuesday 7 July 
Time: 03:30 PM - 06:30 PM UK time (BST / UTC+1)

The start time of 03:30 PM BST converts to: 04:30 PM CEST / 07:30 AM PDT / 09:30 AM CDT / 10:30 PM EDT (please double check your local time here)

The room will open 5 minutes prior to the start. Please arrive before the start time as the event will start promptly! Latecomers will not be admitted.

The workshop will NOT be recorded, as this is a live experiential session.

WORKSHOP MATERIALS

You will need to have the following materials for the workshop:

• a piece of A3 paper (it does need to be big - just tape 2 normal pieces of plain office paper together)
  
• box of pastel crayons (ideally at least 24 colours) - you can use other art materials but pastels are ideal
• a pencil or pen

PRICES

Standard Price £85 (approx $110 USD)
Reduced Price 1: £65 (approx $84 USD)
Reduced Price 2: £45 (approx $58 USD)
Reduced Price 3: £25 (approx $32 USD)

(Convert to a different currency here).

Fair-Fee Policy: Please select the price that best reflects your ability to pay. NB this is a small-group workshop (max 26 people).

If the above prices are not affordable for you, you are welcome to enter the Access Code "£10" at checkout. Or email info@calmheart.co.uk if your financial circumstances mean you can only attend with a free ticket.

ALTERNATIVE DATES / MAILING LIST

This workshop will be offered to suit various time zones. If the time or date doesn't work for you, please see the main booking page for other dates.

Also you can sign up to Ruth's mailing list to receive notifications for future events when released.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Ruth Culver is Certified and Level 3 trained in IFS, and specialises in somatic and creative integrations. She offers experiential workshops and trainings both online and in-person, and also works individually with adolescents and adults in Brighton (UK).

Her interest in trauma, attachment and resilience led to the creation of the The Survive/Thrive Spiral infographic, which maps together IFS and Polyvagal Theory. It is used by mental health professionals and individuals across the globe, and can be downloaded free from her website in a wide range of languages.

Ruth has also devised two other IFS integrations: Drawing into Self: a method for doing IFS though guided intuitive drawing (for individuals and groups), and IFS Constellations: a method for doing IFS through the somatic group resonance process of constellations.

Ruth has been a guest on a number of podcasts including IFS Talks and has been published in The International Journal of Trauma. She is currently creating a certified training course for Drawing into Self.

CANCELLATIONS, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

Please read the details below before sending an email with your request to: info@calmheart.co.uk

If the event has to be cancelled by us, or moved to a different date, you are entitled to a full refund. Please allow 7 days for admin and bank transfer.

UNTIL 7 DAYS BEFORE

• If you wish to cancel, a full refund is available, less £15 admin fee.
• If a suitable alternative date is available, we can transfer you to that on request (no admin fee).
• If no suitable alternative date is available, we can send you a voucher (no admin fee) to use towards any future booking (valid 2 years).

LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE

• If the event is sold out, we can put your ticket back on sale and issue a refund if it sells (£15 admin fee).
• It is not possible to transfer your ticket to another date at this point, however you can transfer it to another person (subject to any attendance criteria) until 24 hours before the workshop begins. When requesting this, please provide their name and email.

MAILING LIST

Sign up to Ruth's mailing list to receive info about future events when released.