RETURN TO SELF
Returning to the Beauty of Self-Energy Is an Inside Job
COME HOME TO THE HEALING WISDOM WITHIN
This gentle, nurturing, workshop is an invitation to:
-Slow down and intentionally turn inward
-Come home to the healing wisdom that you’ve always possessed
-Quietly connect to parts that struggle to trust the compassion of Self
-Create space for the parts of you that long to be seen, softened, and supported
-Orient parts to the beauty and consistency of self energy
-Offer your parts the time and attunement they deserve even with the busyness of life.
Return to Self is designed for those with a basic understanding of Internal Family Systems (IFS) who are ready to deepen their personal practice in a safe, intentional, and self-led way.
Through guided invitations, reflection, and a gentle supported space, you'll be encouraged to drop into your own internal world — not to do, but to be with what arises.
You won’t be asked to share your process aloud unless you choose to. This is guided sacred time for you to be with your parts.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This isn’t a workshop about learning more about IFS — it’s about experiencing the calm, curious presence of Self and creating space for the parts of you that may be carrying pain, confusion, protection, or longing.
You’ll be gently offered direction and time to:
Settle into your internal landscape with care and curiosity
Invite connection with parts that want your attention
Observe what happens when Self-energy leads
Allow parts to safely express what they’ve been holding
Notice the tender space between you and your parts - where trust and care arise
Practice unblending from parts, without pressure to “fix” or resolve
Foster connection between Self to parts through the Eight C’s
You’ll engage in personal reflection, journaling prompts, creative connection, and inner dialogue.
You’ll be supported by brief teachings, grounding exercises, safe guidance, directive prompts, and optional small-group sharing to help integrate what you and your parts are learning.
Bring your beverage, snack, and comfy slippers. Pets are always welcome. This is your time.
Friday, October 24
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Opening & Settling In
Welcome, orientation, and intention setting
Guided practice: Slowing down with intention
Turning inward and creating internal safety
Spacious prompts for being with your system exactly as it is
Optional debrief and gentle closing
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Saturday, October 25th
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Deepening into Self
Opening check-in (optional share)
Brief teaching: what gets in the way of Self-leadership
Guided inner work: being with the whole system
Spacious solo prompts: journal, draw, or simply be with what arises
Optional group reflection and grounding exercise
1:30–4:00 PM
Resting in a Self-led System:
Guided inner practice: listening to your whole system — without needing to fix or change
Invitation to notice the presence (or absence) of the Eight C’s of Self
Guided connection for You-turns
Closing practice: affirming the consistent nature of Self-energy
Ground, integrate, and safe transition back to your world
Gentle forward-looking conclusion
Where: Live Online Zoom sessions
Hi, I’m Tara.
I’ve been practicing Internal Family Systems (IFS) for more than 13 years, and in that time I’ve found that while we often focus on our parts, with their stories, burdens, and protective roles, it’s easy to lose sight of what we’re ultimately returning to: Self.
This workshop is a space to reconnect with that quiet, powerful place inside; the quintessential essence of our being that offers calm, clarity, and compassion. The more our parts come to recognize the steady, loving presence of Self, the more they begin to trust, soften, and heal.
I reside in the midwest. I’m a practitioner, writer, educator, and recovering coward. When I’m not with clients, you’ll find me with my many books, plants, and balls of yarn. Intimate connection with friends and family is my happy place; along with helping people find real, lasting healing. It’s a joy to walk beside others on this inward path. Clients describe me as compassionate, insightful, and witty—I like to think that’s true.
REGISTRATION
Investment: $250.00 - Space is limited
This includes the full 1.5-day workshop experience, all live sessions (no recordings), a supportive community, and a gentle, expertly guided structure.
Refunds
Because of the nature of the work we’ll be doing together and the planning involved, all registrations are final and non-refundable. We put a great deal of care into preparing for your participation as soon as you register.
If you have questions or need more clarity before signing up, please feel free to reach out; we’re here to support your decision-making process.
IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO BE SUPPORTED AND NURTURED WHILE YOU NURTURE YOUR PARTS
Return to Self may be a good fit if you:
Have a basic understanding of the IFS model (through therapy, reading, or training).
Long to reconnect with the quiet wisdom of your Self.
Desire supported time to explore your inner world, not in breakout rooms, but with warm, spacious presence.
Want a deeply personal and nourishing experience, without pressure to share.
Struggle to be with your internal world alone or are simply tired of doing it solo.
Return to Self may not be a good fit for you if you:
Are brand new to Internal Family Systems and unfamiliar its core concepts of Self and parts.
Are currently in acute crisis or need high levels of emotional support or containment.
Desiring a highly interactive or discussion-based group — this workshop is facilitated for internal work.
Are seeking advice or step-by-step guidance to solve a problem.
Feel deeply uncomfortable with introspection or find solo internal work distressing without 1:1 support.
You feel strongly resistant to the idea of parts work.
Please don’t hesitate to email us at care@hedmanwellness.com
It matters to us that you have everything you need to make a decision that’s right for you.
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