Somatic Parts Work
LaDonna Silva
IFS level: Beginner
We distinguish 3 Levels of knowledge and experience in IFS therapy:
- Beginner:
You don’t know what IFS therapy is or you are at 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 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 to dive deeper into the model.
About this workshop:
LaDonna Silva
6.5 hours in total
2-day series
Recording
Experiential activities:
Guided meditations
Demo sessions
Q&A sessions
Practice of techniques
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop series is tailored for mental health professionals looking to integrate body-based elements into their practice, focusing on the concept of parts work.
Whether you’re new to parts work or have prior experience, our trainer will provide a hands-on introduction during the workshop, offering minimal theory drawn from the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), a leading parts work modality.
During this workshop series, you will:
Be introduced to Internal Family Systems and learn about three types of parts: Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles.
Learn about the concept of Self Energy.
Experience the five leading practices of Somatic IFS: Awareness, Breath, Resonance, Movement, and Touch.
Discover new ways to somatically attune inside to your own system, exploring access to an Embodied Self.
See what LaDonna has to say about the series:
An experiential exploration
In the realm of mental health, the integration of body-based approaches is a transformative step toward providing comprehensive and effective care. It can be a game-changer, particularly when helping clients navigate the intricate terrain of trauma and complex emotional states.
This workshop series offers an experiential introduction to IFS therapy with a focus on somatic interventions. Through an experiential and didactic approach, we will explore practical concepts and actively engage in learning about our own systems. You will be able to establish a deeper connection with your somatic system and guide you in nurturing curiosity in your relationship with your body.
A healing journey
We’ll explore the foundational assumptions of the model, discuss how Somatic IFS can facilitate personal healing and transformation, and examine its potential impact on your clients’ therapeutic journeys.
You will get acquainted with a beginning understanding of the different kinds of parts of an internal system and Self. You will learn an overview of the flow of Somatic Parts Work sessions and some essential skills of unblending from parts and fostering relationships with them.
Explore Somatic Parts Work and elevate your practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with LaDonna Silva (6.5 hours in total)
Explore Somatic Parts Work and elevate your practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with LaDonna Silva (6.5 hours in total)
Discover Somatic Parts Work and enhance your therapeutic skills, enabling you to provide more holistic and effective care for your clients.
By signing up for “Somatic Parts Work” workshop series you get:
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All-time access to the workshop recordings – no time limits,
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Access to a 3-day IFS Online Intro Course,
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Training materials ready for printing,
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Certificate of Completion.
IFS Therapy: Therapeutic Relationship & Power of Presence
Workshop 1
Somatic Parts Work Essentials
Workshop 2
Navigating Your Inner Landscape
Workshop 1: Somatic Parts Work Essentials
During this workshop, we will:
- Explore the basic assumptions of IFS therapy concerning its non-pathological view of the mind’s multiplicity and the concept of Self.
- Describe the three typical roles assumed by sub-personalities that most often present in therapy: Managers (both types) and Exiles.
- Explain the belief that all parts, even those that manifest with extreme behavior, carry a positive intention for the system.
- Familiarize with the concept of “unblending” from Parts and differentiating sub-personalities from Self in order to speak for, as opposed to from, reactive affective states.
Workshop 2: Navigating Your Inner Landscape
During this workshop, we will:
- Learn how to access the subtle body and explore resources for the body experience.
- Learn effective engagement with Protectors from an open-hearted stance.
- Enhance your understanding of the flow of Somatic IFS.
- Gain insight into the general overview of the healing process in Somatic IFS.
- Explore the concept of a Self-led therapist according to Somatic IFS.
Meet the trainer
LaDonna Silva
LaDonna Silva, LMFT is Process Therapist, an IFS Approved Clinical Consultant, a Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist and a member of the Somatic IFS Staff. She has been seeing clients for over 18 years and has proudly been on her own healing journey for the last 34 years.
In recent years, she has focused on bridging her background in Somatic and Transpersonal Psychology with Process Therapy and the IFS/Somatic IFS model. She specializes in trauma, sexual abuse/assault, grief, couples work, group work and working with the LGBTQI+ community.
LaDonna loves practicing the Art of Being and Doing in the therapeutic setting. She invites her clients to return to their own natural state of balance and well-being, all the while holding a compassionate and non-pathologizing place for those internal systems that need attention and loving care.
She incorporates diverse modalities, like movement, music, somatic process, play and curiosity, to discover and address what shows up in the room.
Satisfaction Guarantee
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!
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 February 2024.
The whole process has been structured so you can go through it at any time, at your own pace. Explore almost 6.5 hours of video material – it’s important that you find the right space to immerse yourself in this process.
The recording contains didactics, so you will be able to do personal work in your own time.
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.
Opinions about this workshop series
Explore Somatic Parts Work and elevate your practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with LaDonna Silva (6.5 hours in total)
Explore Somatic Parts Work and elevate your practice
A series of 2 IFS online workshops with LaDonna Silva (6.5 hours in total)
Discover Somatic Parts Work and enhance your therapeutic skills, enabling you to provide more holistic and effective care for your clients.
By signing up for “Somatic Parts Work” workshop series you get:
-
All-time access to the workshop recordings – no time limits,
-
Access to a 3-day IFS Online Intro Course,
-
Training materials ready for printing,
-
Certificate of Completion.