Finding Inner Balance: IFS Intro Workshop (Great Barrington, MA)

Join us for a two-hour interactive workshop introducing Internal Family Systems (IFS) - a compassionate approach to self-discovery and inner balance - with Tom Truss.

In IFS, we understand ourselves as made up of many “parts” - different voices, feelings and aspects, that guide us. Some parts bring creativity, joy, and strength, while others carry worry, protection, or pain. Together, these parts form a constellation, our inner system, that can move us into harmony, or take over and knock us out of balance.

Through simple, guided meditations, and experiential exercises, participants will learn more about their parts and how to notice and listen to them with curiosity rather than judgment. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of IFS, a deeper sense of what “parts work” means, and insight into the various aspects that make up who they are. This first glimpse into their inner constellation can open the door to more balance, gracious reflection, self-compassion, and freedom in daily life. As Dick Schwartz, the Founder of IFS says, all parts are welcome.

Tom Truss is a seasoned facilitator with over 30 years of experience. Having worked with all kinds of people, from firefighters and CEO’s to the medical community, people living with AIDS and inner-city kids, Tom draws on his background in movement, teaching, and community arts, to guide individuals and groups through transformative and creative processes. A Level 2 certified Internal Family Systems practitioner, Tom creates supportive, interactive spaces where curiosity and acceptance open the door to change. He brings warmth, humor and insight to all his work, to foster growth, connection and authenticity.

DIRECTIONS/PARKING: When you turn onto Pleasant St from Route 7 and come to the end of Pleasant St that is the driveway that leads to 22 River St, but park on Pleasant St or River St (not in the driveway). You will not see 22 River St from either River St or Pleasant St.

REACHING TOM DAY OF WORKSHOP: If you have trouble finding the workshop, are running late, or have to cancel the day of the workshop, please call/text Tom at 415-342-9447

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