IFS for Chronic Illness, Fatigue, Adjusting to Aging, & Disability.

Hey there folx! So glad you've popped in to check out this offering.

As a person living with chronic illness, I've gone through layers of denial, self-blame, comparing to others, grief, pushing through, not getting accommodations, not asking for help, bed days, etc. I've also managed to have loving relationships, adventures, a career. What a wild mix of human experiences. In the last few years, IFS has allowed me to lean more into acceptance, get real with how hard it's been, release old stress and trauma from my body and nervous system, honor my needs and down-time without shame and guilt, open up to receiving care from others, and so much more. Let's do this together!

How do you manage the challenges of chronic illness, fatigue, pain, and/ or aging while stubbornly holding on to a worthwhile quality of life?

I'm inviting you to be with your internal world; to meet your parts, get to know them, grieve, rage, connect over joy. As we learn more about ourselves, we can share with others who are having similar experiences, we can receive understanding and care, and we can learn from each other.

What will you get out of this experience?

Through group shares and guided meditation we will have opportunities to:

• Connect with parts of us related to our chronic pain, fatigue, illness, etc. and feel a deeper sense of self-compassion and self-validation

• Explore our somatic sensations and learn how to gently release stored emotions

• Grieve losses of self-identity and awaken to our current dynamic self-identity. You are valuable, you matter.

• Reconnect with our bodies, becoming a team with our bodies as we work to heal, manage disability, and enjoy life.

• Be in community together.

What should I bring?

Your lived experience.

Optional: journal, sketch pad, color pens, pencils, art supplies.

Things to know:

*This is a 2 hour, open, drop-in group offered weekly for 5 weeks.

Dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10

Time 12-2pm

*Admission into each virtual session will close 5 minutes after start time.

*Each session is $40, or buy the whole 5 week series for $175 ($25 discount).

*Participants will likely vary from session to session.

*A variety of activities and experiences will be tailored to reflect the needs of each session's participants.

*This is a low pressure group experience. You do not have to share/ speak, you can have your camera on or off, you can fidget, walk, wiggle, lay down, and leave the group at any time.

*This group is open to anyone from anywhere, age 18 years or older.

*This group is not social work, psychotherapy, counseling, or a healthcare of any kind. See participation agreement.

*This is a queer affirming space, Black Lives Matter, ICE out of our neighborhoods. All are welcome here.

I can't wait to meet you, connect, learn, and grow together.