• This 'Pro' workshop is open to practising therapists / practitioners / coaches etc who are confident with the core principles of IFS
  
• It is one of three workshops in the Foundation level, which can be taken in any order (details here)
  

Drawing into Self : 

IFS through Spontaneous Scribbling 

Foundation 2 : CONFERENCE TABLE

This is an experiential workshop, offering the opportunity to experience the classic IFS 'Conference Table' format through IFS Intuitive Drawing.  Insights from participation and group sharing are a key aspect of developing facility with IFS, offering both professional and personal development.

Conference Table involves inviting all parts relating to a topic to gather in circle together with Self.  Through Drawing into Self, the format is developed into an externalised process suitable for use with both individuals and groups, with the focus in this workshop being on 1-to-1 client sessions.  

"I loved the experience of such an accessible process for getting to know parts. Though simple, I had deep insights and am finding myself referring back to the drawing to work further with the various parts that showed up. I also have already drawn on aspects of the class with clients, opening a door for new work together." 

"I appreciated the balance of personal exploration & ways to use the process with clients. The entire workshop was really well facilitated with just the right amount of guidance and space for my system."

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

1. introduction to using the exercise with individuals & groups
2. experiential process involving all participants
   
3. sharing in dyads/triads
   
4. group reflections and processing
5. Q&A on using the format with clients

DRAWING INTO SELF is a comprehensive externalisation method for doing IFS with individuals and groups, devised by Ruth Culver. It combines the IFS protocol with guided somatic mark-making, using pastel crayons on paper. By following the somatic energy of parts, Drawing into Self develops embodied connection, and often reveals subconsciously-held information. It offers a way to work with multiple parts within the system, bringing clarity and reducing overwhelm. It supports easier unblending and builds relationships between parts and Self, and offers an accessible way for people to continue connecting with their parts outside the therapy room. No skill is needed, just than the ability to scribble and curiosity to explore. There is no goal to 'make art' - the drawing is abstract and simply a result of the IFS process.

(Drawing into Self training path — details here)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workshop is for live participation only - i.e. no recording available
• Maximum group size 24 participants
• Duration: 3 hours
• The workshop is one of three that form the Foundation level of Drawing into Self, which can be taken in any order (details here)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

This workshop is open to practising therapists / practitioners / coaches who are confident with the core principles of IFS. You do not have to have completed an IFS Level 1 training to attend.

Prerequisites for all Drawing into Self workshops and courses are described here.

INTERNATIONAL TIMING

Time: 04:00 PM – 07:00 PM UK time (GMT / UTC +0)

The start time of 04:00 PM GMT converts to: 05:00 PM CET / 08:00 AM PST / 09:00 AM MST / 10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST (please double check your local time here)

TESTIMONIALS

"It is invaluable to experience it first hand, actually doing the drawing, finding the parts, sharing with others"

"The experiential group processes are so useful in teaching other aspects of the process"

“It was challenging to ask my therapist parts to step back, but it unlocked the door for me”

"A beautiful and powerful process - Ruth brings such heart, authenticity and wisdom to the sessions.

GLOBAL EQUITY PRICING

A range of prices is offered to increase global equity, as people attend from all over the world. If your budget allows, please pay the full price as this supports the bursary fund.

• Please select the rate closest to what is typical for a small-group workshop in your country.
• Professionals in high-income countries (e.g. USA/Australia etc) are respectfully requested to pay the full price.
• The decolonisation rate is offered for fair access eg for those living in a low-income county. (Scholarship codes are also available if needed - see below.)

FULL PRICE: £100 (approx 135 USD / 205 AUD)

REDUCED RATE: £75 (approx 100 USD / 155 AUD)

DECOLONISATION RATE: £50 (approx 68 USD / 103 AUD)

SCHOLARSHIPS

If the above prices exclude you from participation, you are welcome to apply for a partial scholarship. To apply, email info@calmheart.co.uk, including a few sentences about your reason and stating a price affordable for you.

WORKSHOP MATERIALS

You will need to have the following materials ready:-

• A3 paper (twice the size of normal office paper) - in a pad, spiral book or loose clipped to a board.
  
• Box of about 50 oil pastels e.g. this set is good quality. Chalk pastels are also fine. Markers, paints or pencil-type crayons are NOT suitable.
• Please use an ethernet cable connection if possible, as this usually creates a more stable signal.
• Ruth would like to be able to see participants (face and paper) during the experiential if possible, as it really helps with pacing the process. Please experiment in advance with your camera set-up to facilitate an easy switch for this section. A laptop is ideal as it is easy to adjust — placed at right angles to you (e.g. along the short side of a desk) and raised up on a box or pile of books (sample photos below).  

ALTERNATIVE DATES

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, or a significantly different location 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, email and phone number.

MAILING LIST

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