Women’s Growth and Capacity Development Group for IFS Beginners

Date & Time TBA

No Prior IFS Experience Required - All Levels Welcome

Bonnie Weiss LCLSW

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The Self, in IFS, encompasses many human capacities. IFS theory describes the “8 Cs: compassion, caring, courage, curiosity, connection, creativity, courage, and calm. There are many other capacities of the Self that can be explored: strength, presence, focus, flow, self-confidence and more.

Focusing on the uniqueness of these capacities gives us access to aspects of ourselves that can expand our lives by impacting our effectiveness and enriching our relational field.  Capacities can also be named and mobilized in doing IFS work. We can call on Strength, Presence or Focus during an IFS session to support a protector to have the courage to do the work necessary to support the healing process.

In previous groups, I have requested that participants have some classwork in IFS. This on-going group will incorporate basic teaching of the IFS method of psychotherapy through the lens of higher capacities.

I have mapped the human capacities onto the chakra system, originated in ancient India, giving this exploration building blocks for capacities that are necessary for utilizing IFS as healing modality, and developing our potential.

The groups use Capacity exploration as a jumping off point for personal inquiry. We employ guided meditation, dyads, triads and IFS demos to deepen our understanding.

Groups History
This first on-going group started in 2022 when a group of women took my Basic, Exiles and Inner Critic classes and formed a deep bond. Their desire to continue has evolved into a loving supportive group of personal journeyers doing IFS work and Capacity Development exercises.

The 2nd group started May 2025 with international participants developing
exciting connections as we bond through our sharing a inquiries.

Both groups meet 2x a month Thursday mornings PST.

We are currently creating an interest list for a new group Jan 2026.

If interested in any group please fill out this questionnaire.