IFS Polarization Course

 

 

Watch this video on Polarization from Bonnie Weiss:

 

 

Every time you take a step away from divinity you move into a field of opposites.
~ Joseph Campbell

ABOUT THIS COURSE

We are all impacted by the flaming polarizations in the world today. It can seem hopeless to find external resolution, and it can heighten our feelings of isolation and lack of safety.

When we explore our own internal landscape, we find that our Parts very often come in pairs. we intend to work hard yet we procrastinate, we want to be healthy, yet we eat junk. We are indecisive, we vacillate, we judge ourselves and then defend against our own judgments. Our opposing parts each dance to their own tune.

IFS has powerful ways of understanding this dynamic of polarization. This class will explore different types of polarization and three ways to resolve it. We will also explore the impact of living in a polarized world.

We will ask together:

  • Can we consciously work on our capacity for grounding, so our roots are deep, and we are less swayed by the winds of conflict and despair.
  • Can we transfer this learning into creating space with others and feeling less conflicted ourselves?
  • Is there a way to settle into an expanded Self that can hold our internal polarizations compassionately?

Upcoming IFS Polarization Courses 

IFS POLARIZATION  - APRIL 2024 with

Bonnie Weis

6 MONDAYS STARTING APRIL 1, 1:00-3:00PM PST; 4:00-6:00PM EST

REQUIREMENTS AND REGISTRATION

Course Logistics

  • A prerequisite for the IFS Polarization courses is attendance in one of our IFS Basics courses, or the equivalent. You will be asked to confirm details as part of your registration process. 
  • These IFS Polarization courses are limited to 20 participants.
  • Classes will meet weekly for four sessions, online, usning Zoom, for 2 hours; see course descriptions for dates and times. 
  • Tuition for the IFS Polarization course is $400 ($350 if paid a week in advance).
  • All course materials, including videos of each session, will be available to registered students on a dedicated IFS Polarization homepage created for your cohort.
  • The course is experiential, including group discussion and exercises
  • Between classes, learners will meet in pairs to practice assigned homework and the IFS processes taught in class.
Thank you for another amazing class! It definitely met my expectations and I really feel that the tools you gave us are perfect for continuing self-exploration with my polarized Parts. The visual and physical act of holding both hands is so powerful and has helped me in my process.  I also feel that understanding that my polarized Parts are neither "good or bad" has opened my 'Self' to being curious and accepting, which is a big step in my process with my controller & indulger! The breakout groups helped me feel more connected to others in the group.
 
- Sabrina, LCSW Denver, CO

 


 
This was truly a great class from my perspective, it exceeded my expectations and I enjoyed Bonnie's  input and facilitations. We certainly live in a polarized world. It’s an exciting time to be alive and to expand our awareness! I’m grateful to be here and to have teachers like yourself whom I deeply respect.  I love how you incorporated some spiritual healing concepts into the class structure. I especially enjoyed the last homework as it stimulated positive discussions of the values that drive our energies and how even the best of intentions can become extreme and create resistance. I saw how polarization (opposites) are part of the fundamental dualistic planet we are all born into.  
 
- Debbie Quigley Therapist Canada