It all begins with an idea of the change you want to bring. Maybe you want to bring change into an existing organisational culture or launch a sustainable business. Or maybe you have an impactful project that you want to promote.

Whatever it is, depending on which part of you is in charge, your actions and decisions will be dramatically different, creating dramatically different outcomes in the world.

The IFS (Internal Family Systems) model provides a powerful tool that helps us to make invisible systemic dynamics visible and explore hidden conflicts between the drivers of our plans for change.

IFS views the psyche as composed of various “parts,” each with different roles, intentions, values and protective mechanisms. 

For example:

• Fearful parts might worry about failing to implement change or the fear of not doing enough.

• Avoidant parts might want to escape the complexity and uncertainty, by retreating into procrastination or being invested in quick and easy wins to appease the fearful parts

• Critical parts might question whether your contribution can make a difference at all and whether you have anything useful to offer

• Heroic parts might want to save the world single handedly

Self-led leadership allows a more integrated approach to decision-making. It refers to the IFS concept of leading from the "Self," with strategic wisdom, calmness, clarity and compassion. When we engage with Self, we can embrace a systems approach, feel more connected to collective efforts, reduce isolation and foster collaboration that comes from an integrated relationship with a world in crisis.

This self-led approach fosters a resilient and engaged mindset, enabling us to contribute meaningfully to climate action within our specific contexts.

Sessions

1. Introduction to the IFS lens to sustainability
2. Exploring adapted cultural manager parts
3. Exploring what is exiled
4. Exploring parts that deflect from discomfort
5. Self Leadership
6. Integration

The group size is limited to a maximum of 12 people.

You will receive:

❃ 6 x 2 hours group sessions for 6 months

❃ 6 x 1 hour meetings in a small online peer group over 6 months

❃ A course specific handbook

❃ Links to lectures and IFS material

❃ Practical exercises and tools

❃ An individual IFS session with Steffi

Steffi’s IFS work for Social Transformation in the media:

Steffi is a trained and accredited trauma therapist, Gestalt therapist and IFS therapist. She applies her training to the collective culture and guides change makers to include psychologically informed perspectives into their approaches.

Read a DeSmog article:

https://www.desmog.com/2024/02/04/if-we-avoid-the-tension-then-we-have-to-become-blind-to-something/

IFS Podcast Interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_p6ObhtGQY

Dates:

Every last Wednesday of the month for 6 months, starting from Wednesday 29th January 2025

Times:

5-7pm UK/ 6-8pm CET/ 9-11 am PT

Cost:

Employed: £650

Self funding: £550

Concession: £450

2  places available for ‘pay what you can”. Contact steffibednarek@gmail.com

Testimonials:

“Working with Steffi made it impossible to remain unchanged. The process was applicable to me as a whole person and not just as a leader or only to my professional life. We formed a close-knit group in these carefully curated sessions. This has been the beginning of a transformation that continues to evolve and unfold. It was the key to the door that I needed to open and walk through. I can highly recommend this course to anyone who is curious to understand themselves better and the systems they live and work within.”

Megan, Events Management

"Working with Steffi has been a special and quite unique experience. I am surprised and excited by the profound inner shifts. I feel re- empowered and have a renewed sense of honesty with myself and others. This has positively impacted on my relationships and leadership style."

Ruth, Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust

Cancellation Policy for Online Events

We understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes plans change. To support our community while ensuring fairness, we have outlined the following cancellation policy for our online events:

1. Cancellations by Participants:

   • Up to 14 Days Before the Event: Full refund of the registration fee.

   • Between 7-14 Days Before the Event: 50% refund of the registration fee.

   • Less Than 7 Days Before the Event: Unfortunately, we cannot provide a refund due to preparation costs. However, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another person with prior notification.

2. Cancellations by the Organizer:

   • In the rare event that we must cancel or reschedule, participants will be notified promptly. Registrants will be offered the choice of a full refund or a transfer to the rescheduled date.

3. International Refunds:

   • For refunds issued to international participants, any bank charges or currency conversion fees incurred will be deducted from the refund amount.

4. Processing Refunds:

   • Refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days to the original payment method.

5. Contact Information:

   • For cancellations, transfers, or questions, please contact us at centreforclimatepsychology@gmail.com