This workshop, led by Lisa Ferguson, offers support for emotional processing of world events using the effective and empowering approach of IFS Parts Work.
This month we’ll focus on accessing Self-Leadership to respond to climate anxiety.
The climate crisis can evoke strong emotions and activate many parts. The practice of Self-Leadership begins with the practice of: Welcoming, Unblending, and Attending to parts.
We’ll start by welcoming and mapping the parts (e.g., manager parts that we most identify with in our actions, firefighter parts that want to numb and soothe, and exiled parts that carry overwhelming emotions such as grief, terror, rage, shame, helplessness).
Then we’ll have a chance to work with one part that most needs attention. Through the practice of unblending and attending to one part, Self presence and energy is evoked, bringing forth capacities including compassion, clarity, and courage.
As we distinguish between parts and Self, our wellbeing increases and we can be more effective in our actions. We’ll finish with an exploration of deep listening to Self to guide us in our response.
This workshop will:
Explore and map parts in relationship to responding to the climate crisis
Attend to one part that most needs attention
Engage in a practice to cultivate Self-Leadership
This workshop will be highly interactive and deeply transformative, providing you with skills and tools that you can apply both personally and professionally. This is why this workshop will not be recorded.
Part of an ongoing series connecting parts work with world events, you are welcome to attend any workshop. Familiarity with parts work is not necessary, but it may be helpful to know some of the basic principles.
Practical Details
Date:
July, 9 6 - 7.30pm BST / 10 - 11.30am PT / 1 - 2.30pm ET
Cancellations:
We are not able to offer refunds for this event.
Price:
Sliding scale £15-45 + booking fee
About the Facilitator
Lisa Ferguson Ph.D. is the founder of Climate Compassion, an organisation dedicated to supporting change agents in their response to planetary crises. Her work focuses on integrating psychological and contemplative methods to address collective challenges such as climate breakdown, offering a unique blend of inner work and practical leadership skills. She brings a wealth of experience to her role, including facilitating regular parts work groups for climate professionals, therapists, coaches, and activists; integrating deep contemplative practices with psychological disciplines; experience in activism and community organising, and over a decade of experience as a corporate consultant.