Are you struggling with low self-esteem, depression, perfectionism, self-doubt, or inner conflict? These issues often stem from the Inner Critic, which is the part of you that judges you and makes you feel bad about yourself. You hear a voice inside that constantly berates you, doubts you, and undermines your confidence in yourself.

We have been studying Inner Critic parts and have developed a comprehensive understanding of the different forms they take and how to transform them. We have a questionnaire to learn more about your Critic and we offer classes and workshops on transforming it.

Introductory Inner Critic Telephone Call
Thursday Sept. 16, 4:30-6:30pm PST (7:30-9:30pm EST)
Led by Jay Earley, PhD
Email earley.jay@gmail.com to enroll and get call-in information.

During this phone call you can:

• Learn about the different forms Inner Critic parts can take
• Understand what it takes to transform your Critic
• Have an experience of working with your Inner Critic
• Experience what it is like to participate in a phone class
• Get a preview of the upcoming Inner Critic class
• Meet potential class members
• Meet Jay and ask any questions you have

For more information about our Inner Critic work click here.

Our Inner Critics are trying to perform a function that is necessary in our psyches. We all need the ability to look at ourselves realistically to see how we could change and improve. We want to be aware of the ways we act that don’t align with our values. We need to be able to see when we are hurting someone unnecessarily or when we aren’t working to our potential. We must recognize when we are doing something dangerous or compromising to our health, when we are being shortsighted because of a need for immediate gratification. The problem is that the Inner Critic performs this function in a way that undermines our self-esteem and self-confidence. Sometimes it criticizes us in ways that are simply false and totally unnecessary. However, there are times when there is a grain of truth in the judgments of our Critic, or even when a judgment contains wisdom we have been ignoring. In these cases, the problem isn’t the content of the Critic’s judgment but rather the harsh, nasty, condemning way it is delivered. The message doesn’t have to be expressed this way; there is another option. Read the rest of this entry »

I just finished teaching the Basic IFS Weekend, and it was a very exciting and fruitful time.  Most of those participants will be taking the next weekend class, on working with Exiles, which is scheduled for November.  There are still a few openings for other people who have taken my Basic Class or the equivalent.

Click here to enroll in class.

Pre-Conference Institute: Thursday, Oct 21st
Conference: Friday, Oct 22nd – Sunday, Oct 24th

For complete conference information and registration visit The Center for Self Leadership website.

Come join The Center for Self Leadership and the IFS community for a long weekend of Self, friends, learning, connections and growth.  This year’s theme is Accessing and Embracing Self-energy: Practicing the Art of Self-leadership.

There will be a free teleconference call to introduce you to Internal Family Systems^SM therapy and the IFS^SM classes. This will include experiential IFS work. It will allow you to:

1. Experience what it is like to participate in a phone class.
2. Ask any questions about the Internal Family Systems model.
3. Get a preview of what the up-coming Basic IFS teleclass will cover.
4. Meet potential teleclass participants.
5. Meet Bonnie and ask her any questions you have.

Wednesday, September 8th
4:30-6:30 PM Pacific (7:30-9:30 PM Eastern)
Email: bonnieweiss@gmail.com to sign up and get call-in information. Read the rest of this entry »