Finding Belonging
Saturday 10 May 2025, 10:30am-5pm
Foxtail Meadow
Bramfield, Suffolk
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
Through creative explorations and with the help of your compassionate Self and the wisdom and guidance of the natural world on the meadow you will meet your inner world differently. You will be able to befriend your family of Parts (ways you function, think and feel) that show up in different areas of your lives, overshadowing your sense of belonging. These habits and beliefs that protect you and the vulnerable parts that need to be heard will become a doorway to deepening your connection to your inner ecosystem, your body, your compassionate Self/your True Nature, others and the more-than-human world.
As you enter into a reciprocal relationship with the natural world, honouring it as well as drawing inspiration and resources from its unfolding beauty in May , you will tap into your innate sense of belonging. You will discover more about your Parts’ intentions, origins and what they need to heal and change and experience more clarity. Supported by the ecosystems around you, your presence, wisdom and sensitivity of the body and the group, you will uncover a greater sense of balance, wholeness and confidence.
The day will include:
- Setting up a courageous and safe space for all parts to feel welcome
- Exploring your inner ecosystem using IFS map of parts
- IFS and nature-based meditations
- Exploration of parts via writing, image making, movement, nature connection and sharing
- Embodying and inviting qualities of True Nature through nature connection, movement, 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, group and pair work
- Gratitude and appreciations
What to bring:
- Clothing you are comfortable to be in, including a bit of movement
- Layers if cooler day, waterproofs for rain, sun hat, sun screen
- 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.
Facilities: there are simple facilities on the meadow, including a cosy yurt and a compost loo. We will be spending time indoors and outdoors. Directions and what to bring will be provided after booking.
Spaces are limited. The group will be capped at 6 participants to create a safe, connected group.
Early bird before 20 April 2025: £65
Thereafter £75 or pay it forward- choose this amount to support our work on the meadow and those on lower income.
£55 – 1 spot in exchange for helping with refreshments.