Intro to IFS Healing Groups (Indoor)

This two-hour introductory session is designed to show you exactly how our IFS Healing Groups work. These groups are different from traditional "talk therapy" or support meetings. They are built on the most effective therapy models to make deep emotional work feel safe, fast, and powerful.

In this short session, we move beyond just talking. We use real exercises to show you how a group can become a place of deep support and personal breakthrough.

The two hours are structured to give you a "hands-on" feel for the process:

• The Tools: We provide brief explanations and live demonstrations of exercises used in actual groups.
• The Methods: You will see how we use Nonviolent Communication, Internal Family Systems (Parts Work), and IFS Healing Circles (Chris Burris)
• Finding Your Focus: With the therapist's help, you will practice finding a specific "intention" or goal for your personal growth.
• Safe Practice: You will see how participants take turns working on inner change while the rest of the group is coached on how to offer quiet, powerful support.
• We invite you as an act of self-kindness to utilize 15 additional minutes for arrival and departure time before and after our meeting.

Details:

June 19, 2026, Friday, 9-11 am Greenville, SC

• You Are in Charge: You always decide how much you want to share. The therapist offers many choices so you can guide your own internal work.
• Learning Together: Even when you are observing, you are gaining skills that apply to your own life.
• Controlled Vulnerability: We keep the environment supportive and safe, so you can focus on healing without feeling overwhelmed.

Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Session

• Is this a therapy group? This is a 2-hour introduction to our group model. While it uses therapeutic tools like IFS and Nonviolent Communication, the goal is to show you how the process works so you can decide if a full Healing Group is right for you.
• Do I have to share my deepest secrets? No. You are always in control of your own vulnerability. You will be guided to find a personal focus, but you decide how much you want to share with the group.
• What if I’ve never heard of "Healing Circles" or "IFS"? That is exactly why we offer this intro! We provide brief, clear explanations and live demonstrations so you can see these tools in action before you try them.
• Will I be put on the spot? We use "controlled vulnerability." The therapist coaches the group on how to support each other, ensuring the environment feels safe and low-pressure.
• What is the difference between this and a regular support group? Support groups are usually for "venting" or sharing stories. These groups are focused on active healing. We use specific exercises to help you make internal shifts that lead to long-lasting growth.

How many people will be there? We keep these sessions small 6-8 people, to ensure everyone can see the demonstrations and ask questions, but large enough to feel the support of a community.

Cost: All Flourish Groups use the Shared Community Pricing Initiative which allows participants to evaluate their current resources (time, energy and money), then choose their cost tier so that there is no competition between resources and needs.

The median cost tier is the amount that matches Jennifer’s investment in the service. The supportive cost tier is the median plus any amount to support others participating at the practical cost tier which is 50-99% of the median cost tier.

Median Cost: $65 Per Session

Supportive Cost: $65+ Gift Per Session

Practical Cost: 50-99% of $65 Median Cost

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the format or whether this group is the right fit for your current journey, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Ready for Real Change? Try Intro to Healing Groups

Even though chaos abounds, discover peace within yourself.

We look forward to celebrating your growth with you!

Info: Workshop Agenda: The Healing Circle

This flexible session focuses on shared themes and our common humanity. We use participant intentions to guide our deep work together.

Phase 1: The Foundation (30 Min) We begin by creating a calm space. You’ll learn the "Healing Circle" framework and basics of Nonviolent Communication. Through guided exercises, you’ll identify your personal intention and discover the goals we all share as a group.

Phase 2: Seeing it in Action (60 Min) Jennifer (the therapist) demonstrates how to work with your intentions and teaches the group how to be supportive witnesses. This includes a low-pressure, self-paced mini-session for those who wish to experience the process.

Phase 3: The Break (15 Min) A brief time to stretch and let the work sink in.

Phase 4: Reflection (15 Min) We revisit our shared themes to see how they help us feel less alone. We end with a quiet reflection on your personal insights and info on joining a 8-person Healing Group.

Info: Phase 1: The Foundation (30 Minutes)
Welcome & Settling In: We begin by creating a clear and calm space for connection.
The Framework: A brief explanation of the "Healing Circle" and Nonviolent Communication.
Gathering Intentions: We don't just look at individual problems; therapist guides exercises help each participant find their intention, what they would like to focus on. Then we find the synchronizing themes—the goals and feelings we all share.
Phase 2: Seeing it in Action (60 Minutes)
Setting the healing container: Jennifer (the therapist) will describe and demonstrate various ways participants can work with their intentions.
Mini-session: A low-pressure exercise where participants can volunteer to experience the healing circle. This is done in a way that feels safe and self-paced.
Phase 3: The Break (15 Minutes) Time to stretch, breathe, and let the first half of the session sink in.
Phase 4: Reflection.

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