Externalizing Parts in IFS with Figurines and Sandtray, with Leslie Petruk

That Wellness Podcast with Natalie Deering: Internal Family Systems with a Twist

In today's episode I am joined by IFS and sandtray extraordinaire, Leslie Petruk!

Topics Covered in Episode Include:

1. Leslie's history with IFS and how her first introduction to IFS was a "part shit show"

2. Leslie's transition from sandtray to IFS

3. What is sandtray

4. Intention of the miniatures

5. Purpose and intention of sandtray

6. Benefits of externalizing parts with miniatures/figurines

7. Self-energy externalized

8. Using sandtray with the genogram

9. 'Now and Then' exercise to help people connect with parts when insight is challenging

10. I announce I'll be a program assistant for one of Leslie's IFS Level 1 trainings starting in February, 2024!!!

Leslie is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and supervisor, board certified coach, certified IFS therapist, and IFS lead trainer. She is the director of The Stone Center for Counseling and Leadership where she and her team served children, individuals, and families in Charlotte North Carolina until 2021 when she transitioned her practice online. Her specialized training in sandtray therapy, play therapy, and marriage and family therapy serve her well as she works with those who are dealing with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment, and relational challenges.

Leslie Petruk Resources:

Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/leslie-petruk-charlotte-nc/51444

IFS Institute Profile: https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners/all/14286

Natalie Deering Resources:

Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Email: [e-mail]

Text/Call: [phone]

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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