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juicyonacadillac t1_j8nbpey wrote

Thank you for offering this :)

I'm a therapist very fortunate to be starting a Level 1 training soon. I'm excited and nervous about the experiential nature of it. I'm trying to go in with a beginners mind because while I have a conceptual understanding of IFS, I've done very little of my own work. Do you have any words of wisdom or encouragement on how to get the most out of Level 1?

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LucilleAaronWayne OP t1_j8o0hd8 wrote

Congratulations u/juicyonacadillac on getting into an L1 training!

I have to say it feels odd to give straight-up advice since I always want to help people find their own answer, but since you asked I'll give a direct answer🙃

My biggest tip would be to focus on what you've already identified: your own personal experience with IFS. That's the biggest teacher. Whatever you experience while working with your own parts will become your own "training manual" you can draw on any time you're doing IFS with clients. And it'll keep growing.

If I were giving myself advice about L1, I'd say: Don't worry so much about getting the pieces of information, let it more wash over you and become a part of you. This will help you internalize it on a deep level, which becomes lasting.

Luckily you will have lots of opportunities to experience IFS in your own system in the L1 training, as a big part of the process involves taking the "client" role with your fellow trainees.

BTW - I'm assisting a Level 1 IFS training that begins tomorrow, is that the one you'll be in?👐

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