River of Self
Sunday 23 March
10-4:30pm
Old Lakenham, Norwich, by the river Yare
This experiential workshop draws on Internal Family Systems (IFS), ecotherapy, expressive arts and mindfulness and is led by an experienced IFS therapist Sebastiana Black
“Thank you for a gentle yet powerful experience led with such integrity and professionalism.” participant

“May what I do flow from me like a river,
no forcing and no holding back,…
streaming through widening channels
into the open sea.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke
You will meet your family of Parts (ways you function, think and feel) that show up in different areas of your lives. Through creative explorations and with the help of your compassionate Self, your True Nature, and the wisdom and nourishment of the natural world you will meet your inner world differently. These deepening connections will allow you to discover more about your Parts’ intentions, origins and what they need to heal and change.
You will be invited to connect to the river Yare and the natural world unfolding into spring, tuning into their flow, guidance and beauty, finding inspiration, renewal and resources for your inner ecosystem. Supported by the ecosystems around you, your presence, wisdom and aliveness of the body and the group, you will uncover a greater sense of balance, wholeness and confidence.
The day will include:
- Introductions and landing
- Short introduction to Internal Family Systems model
- IFS and nature-based meditations
- Setting up a courageous and safe space for all parts to feel welcome
- Exploration of parts via writing, image making, movement and time with nature
- Embodying and inviting qualities of our True Nature/Self energy through movement, nature connection, song and poetry
- Time outdoors finding symbols and expression for your experiences
- Inviting a sense of interconnectedness with the natural world via senses and imagination
- Individual, small group and pair work
- Gratitude and appreciations
What to bring:
- All you parts
- Clothing you are comfortable to be in both indoors and outdoors
- Blanket for extra comfort
- Cushion to sit on. Chairs will be available too.
- Notebook and pen
- Bottle of water
Paper and pastels will be available for image making.
There will be teas and coffees available before the workshop starts to help you to settle in and throughout the day.
Who is it for:
Everyone is welcome. No previous experience of IFS or Ecotherapy is required.
Come if you are curious about deepening your relationship with your inner and outer nature and want to heal and grow.
Workshop is suitable both for people who are new and experienced in IFS and Ecotherapy.
“IFS groups offer an opportunity for participants to see their Parts as universally natural and part of being human. They foster insight and offer the feeling of community and the collective, felt experience of Self-energy.” Chris Burris.
The group will be capped at 6 participants to create a safe, connected group.
Early bird before 22 February 2025: £70
Thereafter £80 or pay it forward- choose this amount to support those on lower income.
Payment in instalments is possible.