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

Applications for the Spring 2025 Somatic IFS Step 1 and Step 2 Programs are now open! I hope you all have had a healthy, fun summer. I’ve enjoyed swimming and walking along the shores of Lake Michigan with friends and family. I was about to send this newsletter over a month ago when my wife suddenly needed a serious surgery. She is well on the way to recovery, with many thanks to an outpouring of love and support from so many of you. There have been many opportunities to witn

Applications for the 2025 Somatic IFS Costa Rica Retreats are now open! As the leaf and flower buds are bursting forth, planning for these two annual Somatic IFS retreats has been underway. The Week 1 Somatic IFS Costa Rica Retreat will be February 8-15 and the Week 2 Retreat will be February 22-March 1. The Somatic IFS Retreats are the first step of the two Somatic IFS programs open to those who have completed at least a Level 1 IFS-I Training. There is a maximum of thirty p

Last month's Somatic IFS retreats in Costa Rica were incredible! Keep scrolling to learn about this year's opportunities to join a Somatic IFS retreat with Susan McConnell or by her trusted & experienced staff. The STEP 2 Somatic IFS Training has been launched! You're invited to register for my Step 2 Training, a comprehensive 54-hour online Somatic IFS Training. To apply, simply visit the booking page on Souliology.com. Although this training program is currently fully subsc

Announcing two new Somatic IFS Programs! A Step 1 Somatic IFS retreat near Philadelphia in October, and a Step 2 online Somatic IFS Clinical Training from November - January. Exciting updates! A warm welcome to all of you who are new to receiving this newsletter and wishes for well-being to all. I am excited to tell you about these two new programs open to those who have completed at least an IFS Level 1 training. I will be leading a Step 1 Somatic IFS retreat near Philad