SELF FIRST : guided connection to Self Energy

In this 3-hour online experiential workshop, you will be guided by Ruth Culver through a unique Embodied IFS process, to explore and savour the qualities of Self Energy, whilst also making all parts welcome.

You will need a large piece paper and pastels (or similar) to take part - but please know this is NOTHING to do with making art! No skill whatever is needed - if you can scribble you can discover freedom and clarity using the 'Drawing into Self' method. You will be guided to tap into natural feeling and energy, and to express through spontaneous colours, lines and abstract shapes. It's a wonderfuly enjoyable process that anyone can do, bringing us clarity, connection and calm.

In addition to reflections and sharing in the whole group, this small-group workshop also includes sharing in dyads, deepening IFS experience of 'Self-led listening' as well as  'speaking for' and 'being with' parts.

"An amazing and revelatory way of connecting with parts and Self"

"I loved having the opportunity to differentiate between the different qualities of Self "

"A beautiful way to externalize my system in such a compassionate and invitational way"

"So powerful to work with the individual qualities of Self, while also listening to how parts responded"

"I've struggled with finding any Self energy in the past - in fact this was the first time I'd ever really felt it!"

"I find it impossible to do IFS in my head - at last I have a solution!"

WHO IS THE WORKSHOP FOR?

This workshop is for anyone who loves exploring their own inner world through Internal Family Systems.  And it's for those who want to explore in community with others. 

It does not cover introductory material about Internal Family Systems so it is recommended that all participants have some basic understanding of IFS.

This is a group workshop, so not suitable for anyone seeking one-to-one attention, or those in acute crisis or active psychosis. 

Please come willing to participate experientially - and if at all possible, please keep your camera on to build our sense of safety and connection in the group. 

PRACTICALITIES

Date: 14 May 2026

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM UK time (BST / UTC +1)

The start time of 08:00 AM BST converts to: 9:00 AM CEST / 3:00 PM WITA / 4:00 PM JST / 5:00 PM AEST / 9:00 PM NZDT (please double check your local time here)

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

There is no recording available for this workshop, as it is a live experiential session.

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.

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
  

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.

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