In-Person and Online: No Bad Parts - An Introduction to Internal Family Systems for Meditators and Curious Minds

something inside us feels broken, or somehow off. We sit with restlessness, self-criticism, grief, or a vague sense that we’re working against ourselves. The practice offers spaciousness, yet some of that interior noise persists, even increases, as we get quieter. Left ignored, it can start to feel like we’re stuck in the spin cycle of our habitual thought patterns—as if this is just who we are. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate therapeutic model that invites us to get curious about our challenging parts rather than trying to quiet them. Every part of us, even the ones we’d rather not claim, carries something worth understanding. The title borrows from Richard Schwartz’s book No Bad Parts: There is no part of you that’s broken or in need of elimination; some parts have simply not yet been met with enough care. This workshop brings IFS into conversation with contemplative practice, letting each illuminate the other. Meditators will recognize IFS’s emphasis on presence and curiosity; newcomers will find an accessible way in through short talks, guided meditation, small group sharing, and reflective writing. No prior experience is required. By day’s end, you’ll have a working map of your own inner system and real, direct experience of meeting your parts with curiosity instead of judgment. Join us to practice a different way of being with what was never broken to begin with. Note: This program will be recorded. The recording will be sent to all registrants after the program, so please feel free to sign up even if you cannot join in real time. In-Person Registration: Please register below for in-person participation. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) If you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. CLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. Bring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. Online (Zoom) Registration: Please register below for online participation via Zoom. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) If you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. CLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. Bring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. Volunteering All of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.