Self-Led Sexuality: An IFS Based Approach
Get access to the recordings of this online IFS workshop series (no time limits).
We distinguish 3 Levels of knowledge and experience in IFS therapy:
- Beginner:
You don’t know what IFS therapy is or you are on the beginning of your IFS journey and want to know the basics of the model. - Intermediate:
You already know the basics - you’ve done an introductory workshop or course and you want to learn more. - Advanced:
You’ve completed a number of IFS workshops and/or an IFS Institute Online Circle and/or a Level 1 training and are ready do dive deeper into the model.
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Patricia Rich
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3-week series
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9 hours in total
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Live + Recording
experiential activities:
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Personal practice (journalling)
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Guided meditations
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Pre-recorded demo sessions
Self in the realm of sexuality
Sexuality is complex and requires the harmonious functioning of many types of parts internally, interpersonally, and physically. Most of us carry at least a few sexual burdens, biases and blind spots acquired through personal experience as well as family and cultural legacies.
As therapists, we can be challenged addressing client's sexual issues and remaining Self-Led. And as humans, we can similarly struggle to access Self in the realm of sexuality and may face the same dilemmas as many of our clients.
Insight into sexual systems
You are not alone if you have not brought the same level of insight into sexual systems as you have brought to other dimensions of life. Most therapy programs barely address this area and even skilled practitioners of holistic approaches like IFS are often silent about sex and sexuality.
Therefore, you may never have considered the benefits of befriending sexuality so that you can feel calm, confident, and courageous addressing this area ethically and wisely.
An IFS-based approach
You may not have considered the nuanced dynamics of the internal sexual system such as how parts can use the resource of sexuality to do their jobs or the unique sexual burdens that can be accrued throughout the lifespan.
You may not have explored the power of Self Energy as not only a healer of sex parts but a life force energy with qualities of sensuality and sexuality of its own, which when deemed safe by the protective system can enable access to deep pleasure and empowerment both inside and outside of the bedroom.
Discover an IFS-based approach to Self-Led Sexuality
A series of 3 IFS online workshops with Patricia Rich
Befriend sexuality and feel calm, confident, and courageous in addressing this area
By signing up for "Self-Led Sexuality" workshop series you get:
- All-time access to the workshop recordings – no time limits,
- Training materials ready for printing,
- Certificate of Completion.
Workshop 1: BeFriend with Benefits
During this workshop we will:
- Appreciate the importance of sex and sexuality for IFS therapists and practitioners,
- Define key terms,
- Identify your parts that arise in relation to the topic of sexuality,
- Co-create a safe and supportive participant community,
- Recognize and respect sexual protector parts,
- Introduce Internal Consent.
Workshop 2: Parts and Self in the Internal Sexual System
During this workshop we will:
- Identify components of the internal sexual system,
- Recognize how parts may use sex and sexuality to do their jobs,
- Practice finding and unblending parts in relation to a sexual trailhead,
- Consider common sexual burdens and how they accrue.
Workshop 3: The Self-Led Sexual System
During this workshop we will:
- Name each of The 6 S’s of Sexual Self Energy as conceived by the presenter,
- Explore the potential of The 6 S’s to deepen intimacy and eroticism,
- Convene a meeting of the internal sexual team.
Meet the trainer
Patricia Rich
Patricia Rich, is a Certified IFS Therapist and Approved Consultant, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
She fell in love with IFS in 2011 and has since completed Level 3, served as a Program Assistant, and offered IFS workshops internationally. She founded a private practice in the Philadelphia area and recently opened Patricia Rich Consulting LLC where she helps therapists and insight-oriented folks to BeFriend and Lead their Internal Sexual System (BLISS™) through coaching, training, and consultation.
When Patty first became interested in IFS, she thought it would be useful in the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Then, as she learned the model she got curious about how sexuality “lives” in the internal system. Now she believes that IFS is not only extremely useful in the healing of sexual dysfunction and trauma, but also for navigating today’s complex landscape of sexuality in a Self-Led way.
You can sign up for her free guide to The 6 S’s of Sexual Self Energy™ and learn more about her offerings at www.patriciarich.com or join her Facebook group Self-Led Sexuality with Patricia Rich.
See what others say about Patricia
There are few issues that trigger our parts more than sex. There is no one who has provided a better map to lift us out of that morass and into Self led bliss than Patty Rich.
Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, Founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model of Therapy
Your presentation was absolutely wonderful. I loved your pacing - presentation, group activities, pauses, breaks, etc… I am excited to be a part of your journey!
Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, PhD, LCSW, CST
I loved Patti's approach to this complex topic; Her own Self Energy and experience made it possible and safe to navigate this difficult topic, not only within my own system but also how in I might approach this with clients.
Robin Beardsley, MD CCFP
Completion of IFS Level 1 Training is not required
At the same time, you need to know the fundamentals of IFS, as we don't offer basic didactics about the model during this workshop.
Make sure that you:
- Have completed a thorough introductory course/workshop about IFS or the IFSI Online Circle,
- Have a desire to embody the IFS Model – deepen the knowledge of your own system, and learn tools that aid you in this process.
How it works
The workshop was held live in November 2022.
The whole process has been structured so that you can go through it at any time, at your own pace. Explore almost 9 hours of video material - it's important that you find the right space to immerse yourself in this process.
The recording contains didactics, meditations, demo sessions, and practice instructions so you will be able to do personal work in your own time. Please note that the practice group sessions and sharings were not recorded.
Remember that you get unlimited access to the workshop recordings, which means you will be able to view them in a year or even in a few years.
All participants are welcome
Participants often remark on the level of warmth and safety they feel during Patricia's workshops, as well as the profound positive impact felt in their systems.
We welcome participants of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, relationship structure and status, and cultural backgrounds.
Patricia will encourage you to bring respect and curiosity toward your own experience as well as those of others in the group. No nudity or explicit sexual content will be included.
Up to 48 hours after purchase, if you are not completely satisfied just let us know about it. We will give you a full refund. You are not required to give any reason. You have nothing to lose!
A detailed description of experiential activities:
Please note that the teacher will respond to the needs of the group and because of that, the chosen activities may change
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Personal practice (ex. journalling)
Personal practice means working on your own, usually with a piece of paper, after hearing the instructions explained by the teacher. These exercises may be various - sometimes you will be invited to communicate with your parts by journalling, sometimes you will do a drawing exercise (like mapping your parts). Other times you will get a more complex set of instructions and 10 or 15 minutes to do a piece of the process on your own.
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Guided meditations
Guided meditation is an internal practice that you do with closed eyes, following the teacher's voice. The teacher will invite you to sit back, relax, and focus on your inner world. You will meet your parts, talk to them, and often learn things you weren't aware of before. Guided meditation can allow you to do a significant piece of inner work.
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Pre-recorded demo sessions
Teachers show videos of sessions that they have recorded in the past. The sessions are related to the topic of the workshops.
Discover an IFS-based approach to Self-Led Sexuality
A series of 3 IFS online workshops with Patricia Rich
Befriend sexuality and feel calm, confident, and courageous in addressing this area
By signing up for "Self-Led Sexuality" workshop series you get:
- All-time access to the workshop recordings – no time limits,
- Training materials ready for printing,
- Certificate of Completion.