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In the body we find it all. The burdens are in the body, the original gifts are in the body and the qualities of Self energy are in the body. (It is) a source of wisdom, strength and healing” writes IFS Institute Lead Trainer Susan McConnell in her recent book, Somatic Internal Family Systems.
The somatic experience of both client and therapist opens a crucial pathway to non-verbal trailheads, a body-to-body Self-to-part relationship, and the healing resource of embodied Self energy. Parts can shape posture, movement, affect, breath, expression and physiological
arousal. They can cause, use and react to physical symptoms like chronic pain and illness. The body may say ‘no’ when a client cannot. Some parts may only communicate somatically, so IFS therapists need to learn how to listen to the implicit language, or ‘unspoken voice’, of the body. The Somatic IFS practices – somatic awareness, conscious breathing, radical resonance, mindful movement and attuned touch – provide a map into the sensory richness of the ‘bodymind’, helping IFS therapists to include the body’s stories and support clients beyond survival towards greater wholeness and aliveness.
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 1.0 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy (7.06 MB) | 15 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Somatic IFS PESI Handout - Somatic Questions (0.05 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Sonia Milohanic is a Certified IFS Therapist and Somatic IFS Therapist in private practice in NSW, Australia. She is the first Australian clinically trained in SIFS by its founder and lead trainer Susan McConnell. Sonia will join Susan’s staff at a SIFS retreat in Costa Rica in early 2024.
Sonia has a Master of Counselling degree and additional training in sensorimotor psychotherapy and other somatic and trauma-informed modalities. She was a trainer and group facilitator for people living with chronic and terminal illness, including cancer and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome. Sonia is also a conscious dance facilitator.
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