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1 Internal Family Systems courses in Bristol
IFS and Grief Retreat 2025
By Three Gates
The cost of the Retreat is £625. A deposit of £325 secures your space with the remaining £300 payable by September. From the moment we are born, even before we are born, we are experiencing loss. Our sorrows can gather and grow and become the path that we most fear to tread. If only we collectively knew that by giving ourselves an opportunity to be with our sorrow and turn towards our hidden pain, we may find our way home to our Self sooner. We have to be able to grieve to praise life and connect with our full authentic selves, it is testament to the fact that we love. Grief gets stuck and like trauma, it is downloaded into our bodies, which stops the flow of our accurate present moment experiences, our access to Self-Energy and living freely. We are wired to connect and co-regulate to survive. Connection in community is no longer a priority in many societies today. We may have lost the sense of belonging that our ancestors once had, through living in community, in tribes and villages. This 3-day retreat offers a unique space of holding for expressing the unexpressed, being witnessed, enabling each in their own way to be seen, heard and felt together in community. This is often our missing experience. We will be laying the ground for the expression and witnessing of grief in community, that which is deeply personal, yet universal. Four passionate grief warriors who know from the inside the importance of being with grief and having walked this path with many, are offering an opportunity to honour our losses and live our fullest life. We will be stepping outside of our cultural burdens of individualism to come together with our sorrow. We will be exploring grief as much broader than (and including) the loss of a loved one. We may also experience the grief of our expectations not being met for this life; grief held in our systems from our ancestors; grief of events in the world; grief about the harm we have caused others in our lives; the grief that our parts hold as our life changes as we and our families age; and the grief held by our parts as we heal and consider how different things could have been for them. This retreat will be held within the frame of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), with heart opening sacred ritual and ceremony, incorporating sound healing, gongs, drums and voice and supported by yoga, Reiki, meditation and internal enquiry. We will be making use of the beautiful grounds at Penny Brohn (Bristol) to support our healing and connecting intentions. Our retreat is suitable for anyone with some familiarity with IFS either through your own personal work or professional practice. The space will be held by Lynn Palethorpe, Sally Burke, Zandra Bamford and Becky Cresswell. Lynn is a gentle and containing Approved IFS Consultant, Certified IFS Therapist (L3) and Clinical and IFS Supervisor. Alongside her private practice, she’s a Program Assistant on IFS trainings, Lecturer in Counselling and Reiki Practitioner. Sally works collaboratively and compassionately as an Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, IFS Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant with the IFS Institute and Reiki Practitioner. Zandra is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Approved IFS Consultant and Certified IFS Therapist with over 20 years experience working with complex trauma within a deeply compassionate and holistic approach. Becky, founder of GroundedPeace is a certified Sound Healing Practitioner and Teacher, Musician, Yoga Teacher and Reiki Healer. * A retreat that offers a unique experience of expressing and witnessing our grief in community. * All parts are truly welcome and celebrated * Discovering through rituals and sound how unexpressed grief may have kept us stuck in repeating patterns. * Befriending protectors through meditations and creative practices. * Ritual and release focusing on six gates of grief. * Exploring and expressing sorrow through sound, voice and movement. * Choice in how you wish to respond and take part (all parts are welcome). * Optional follow up group for further integration 12 weeks later. * Nutritious, balanced food catering to all dietary requirements. There are two booking options available: with or without dinner and bed and breakfast (Thurs and Fri nights). Lunch and refreshments are provided for all participants throughout the 3 days. Please email threegatesretreats@gmail.com if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you. “There are many ways grief is felt. It is not just the sorrowful tender tears that come in those quiet moments. Grief is feral and it asks us to lay our soul bare, to strip back to the bones, to surrender control, she will not be negotiated or tamed. It can arrive as anger, fear, sadness, guilt, apathy, despair, numbness, powerlessness and hopelessness. And when we are witnessed and validated, acknowledged and held in loving empathic heart presence a level of healing occurs that is deeply and profoundly freeing……” Stephen Jenkinson Lynn Palethorpe Sally Burke Zandra Bamford Becky Cresswell
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Show all 1Couples Therapy & Counselling
By IOMH - Institute of Mental Health
Overview Strong relationships are key to a happy life. In the UK, over 50% of couples seek professional help to improve their relationships. Our "Couples Therapy & Counselling" course can prepare you to meet this growing need. Imagine helping couples communicate better, resolve conflicts, and rebuild intimacy. This course covers vital topics like communication, conflict resolution, and pre-marital counselling. You will learn how to guide couples through handling affairs, offering apologies, and adapting to changes. Each module provides you with practical skills to support couples in building healthier, stronger relationships. Join our "Couples Therapy & Counselling" course to make a real difference. With this training, you can help couples move forward together and create lasting bonds. Become a trusted counsellor and support healthier relationships with our comprehensive course. Become proficient in Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training by grasping all the essential knowledge from our top-quality course step by step. Enrol now to ensure that your Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training mastery is not limited to only conceptual frameworks! This Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training will assist you in standing out from the crowd and being more efficient in your chosen area of expertise. Furthermore, if you require assistance with the Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training, we will provide experts who will support and guide you. So, add this Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training to your cart and boost your personal and career development. In this Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training, you will: Sharpen your skills to help you advance your career. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of various related topics and tips from industry experts. Learn in-demand knowledge and skills in high demand among UK employers, which will help to kickstart your Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training career. Enrolling in the Couples Therapy & Marriage Counselling Training can assist you in getting into your desired career faster than you ever imagined. So, without further ado, start now! Additional Perks of Buying a Course From Institute of Mental Health Study online - whenever and wherever you want. One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course. Certificate immediately upon course completion 100% Money back guarantee Exclusive discounts on your next course purchase from Institute of Mental Health Enrolling in the Couples Therapy & Counselling course can assist you in getting into your desired career quicker than you ever imagined. So without further ado, start now. Process of Evaluation After studying the Couples Therapy & Counselling course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with a MCQ exam or assignment. You must get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate. Certificate of Achievement Upon successfully completing the Couples Therapy & Counselling course, you will get your CPD accredited digital certificate immediately. And you can also claim the hardcopy certificate completely free of charge. All you have to do is pay a shipping charge of just £3.99. Who Is This Course for? This Couples Therapy & Counselling is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in Couples Therapy & Counselling; even if you are new to this and have no prior knowledge on Couples Therapy & Counselling, this course is going to be very easy for you to understand. And if you are already working in the Couples Therapy & Counselling field, this course will be a great source of knowledge for you to improve your existing skills and take them to the next level. Taking this Couples Therapy & Counselling course is a win-win for you in all aspects. This course has been developed with maximum flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for people who don't have the time to devote to traditional education. Requirements This Couples Therapy & Counselling course has no prerequisite. You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Couples Therapy & Counselling course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online Couples Therapy & Counselling course. Moreover, this course allows you to learn at your own pace while developing transferable and marketable skills. Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction Introduction 00:20:00 Module 2: Communication Communication 00:18:00 Module 3: Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution 00:17:00 Module 4: Intimacy Intimacy 00:20:00 Module 5: Pre-Marital Counselling Pre-Marital Counselling 00:20:00 Module 6: Healthy Fighting Healthy Fighting 00:21:00 Module 7: Affairs Affairs 00:23:00 Module 8: Apology & Forgiveness Apology & Forgiveness 00:19:00 Module 9: Adapting to Changes Adapting to Changes 00:19:00 Module 10: Moving Forward Together Moving Forward Together 00:16:00 Assignment Assignment - Couples Therapy & Counselling 00:00:00
