During these unprecedented times when democracy, peace, and justice for all beings is under severe strain, the month of May brings the blossoming of plants and the return of summer birds, a reminder of the resilience of our Mother Earth. As we open to receiving and resonating with this life force, we more fully embody who we are becoming. Over the years I have witnessed many profound breakthroughs, transformations, and awakenings in these retreats. Our bodies reveal the pa

The gifts of springtime—birds singing, trees budding, flowers blooming--provide a yearly affirmation of renewal following the dormancy of winter. This spring, my dedication to continue to expand the reach of Somatic IFS is bursting with revitalization. My nearly 30 years of experience teaching IFS, 20 years of teaching Somatic IFS, and, of course, my own clinical experience, continually and powerfully affirm that the body is the primary language of our most vulnerable bu

Having experienced a year marked by personal and collective upheaval and uncertainty, we may have more closely leaned in to our communities and loved ones. Holidays with family and friends may have brought joy and comfort. We may have found moments to rest in stillness, to come back to our bodies, and to reflect on and integrate our experiences. As we feel our feet on the ground, we remember we are not only on the earth, we are in the earth and the earth is in us. We bring a

Now open for registration! The Somatic IFS Step 1 Retreat in Portugal this April 22-29, 2026 Visit www.embodiedself.net or souliology.com/sifs-portugal for more details and to register. Many of us are looking forward to being together in a few weeks for the Somatic IFS Step 1 Retreat in Connecticut, followed by our online Step 2 in November, and the two Step 1 Retreats in Costa Rica in February, 2026. All these programs are fully booked. In this newsletter I will provide in

Happy Spring! (in the northern hemisphere). This flower is one of the harbingers of spring where I live. In This Newsletter Spaces available for the Online Somatic IFS Step 2 starting this November Registration is opening for Costa Rica Step 1 Retreats Virtual Introductions to Somatic IFS programs, including a new, free 60 min presentation Consultation and Workshops led by Somatic IFS Staff There's still time to sign up for the Online Somatic IFS Step 2 Training November 13,

Somatic IFS Workbook now available. Plus, upcoming 2025 SIFS retreats! Welcome to all of you who have signed up for my newsletter, and a warm hello to those of you awaiting word about new Somatic IFS programs. I am grateful for your continued interest in Somatic IFS. Since my last newsletter I have been leading several Step 1s and Step 2s, and I now bring you some new exciting opportunities to experience and learn Somatic IFS to deepen your embodiment and bring this work to y