Groups

"Liz's IFS Psychodrama groups have been transformational for me. The best way to describe Liz is "present". She is present with whatever comes up in the content, the group dynamics, the parts, the drama, within herself, and genuinely present in every possible way. She is also very intuitive. She often seems to "just know" what a person or part really needs in any given moment, what the "question behind the question" is, and how to adjust the plan for the group in real time to hold space for whatever is coming up. Liz is also very skilled at creating structure, guidelines, and communicating expectations and boundaries clearly. This combination of presence, intuition, and compassion that Liz so naturally leads with creates an environment that is safe and transformational. I remember before joining a group that I asked her if we would be "doing real work" or if it was more of a passive educational experience. She stated that we would be doing real work, and she was completely right. I look forward to group every week, often referring to it as "the best two hours of my week." I highly recommended to anyone who is looking for safety, healing, and growth." 

Amanda J. B, M.A.Ed., LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 

"Liz is an excellent group facilitator.  She is authentic, has intuitive observation skills, is flexible and open to change, and maintains constant neutrality and positivity!  She promotes group cohesion and the content is very engaging and informative.  She has effective communication skills and is extremely patient with the group process.  I would highly recommend her group to anyone looking for personal insight and growth as an individual or a professional"

Amy S MA, LMFT

I attended Liz's group for six months. Over that time I got to observe and experience the power a group can have and the transformation that can occur when a group is facilitated in a safe, skilled, and contained manner. I was drawn to this group because I had experience in psychodrama and IFS but never experienced them combined. Liz has found a brilliant way of merging the two which has helped me gain insight and awareness into my parts and working with them experientially to heal through psychodrama. Anonymous (Therapist-NJ)

"Liz’ group was a great coming-together of therapeutic principles that really work! She led interesting, engaging activities that inspired self-reflection and held space for anything and everything that we brought to the table. The only thing I disliked was that it wasn’t long enough!"

Sophia G PhD Health Psychologist

" I participated  in an experimental 10 week family systems/psychodrama group facilitated by Liz Green . Liz was able to create an environment of trust and vulnerability through her holding of the space  as well as through various exercises where we shared with each other and recognized our similarities. 

We were able to move deeply into our own work.  I found it particularly valuable to move back-and-forth between parts of myself and to do role reversal with them.

 This helped me to un—blend parts that had previously  been combined and  gave me  practice getting unstuck  from emotional parts where I was identified and young to a more mature place where I was wiser and more in touch with my wholeness.  I  am impressed by the creativity, the presence and planning that Liz put into this group.  I recommend her work to those who are interested in group work  involving parts and/or psychodrama" 

Virginia Johnson MC, Therapist

"The combination of IFS and psychodrama was really useful to me. The psychodrama made it easier to see and unblend and interact with parts that had before been difficult to work with, and having witnesses (in the form of psychodrama participants) made the experience feel more concrete.

Liz was thoughtful, responsive, and adaptative, both when guiding participants through their individual processes and in managing the group so that everyone felt seen, safe, and supported. Each meeting felt productive and there was space for participants to say what they needed to say.

I am leaving the group with a sense of being seen and seeing others and with some tools and insights that I can take back into my individual work."

Jessica

"I loved attending the IFS-Psychodrama group led by Liz. The atmosphere which Liz was creating and supporting throughout the sessions was very safe and authentic; it helped me explore the issues and the blocks I wanted to process.  It was my first time to play with psychodrama modality. What an interesting addition to IFS it is. Seeing my parts acted out by the members of the group helped me to look at the situation from a different angle. I felt being witnessed and being validated on a very deep level.  Liz had a very grounding and anchoring presence, which helped my parts to relax and to feel welcome. Liz's meditations in the beginning of each session were very special, they opened the space, created the mood and the connectedness with myself and with the group members. Loved it. Thank you, Liz"

Nata 

"Liz is an amazing facilitator! She creates a super safe group through her presence and the way she creates gentle and clear guidelines. Extremely tender exiles were able to show up and allow me to speak for them. When I was blended with them, Liz interjected in ways that felt affirming and encouraging that enabled capital S self to be in the driver's seat, holding the hands and hearts of my fragile parts. 

Jaynee

CEO/Founder Anpo Zintkala Healing Center

"I have now completed two, six-week sessions of group therapy with Liz Green. Prior to beginning these group therapy sessions, I had completed two-years of one-on-one IFS therapy and had never tried PD. I was reluctant to try PD because I had so much success with IFS, and didn’t think I could improve my experience much more. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome! The way that Liz combined IFS and PD, not only allowed me to form stronger connections with my group, but also helped me form better relationships with my “parts!” I will definitely be continuing to combine IFS and PD, from now on! Thank you to Liz! You have had such an amazing impact on my life"

Ellen

Liz I want to say what a gift your IFS Psychodrama group has been for me. It's hard to describe all of what the experience meant to myself and our whole group which you led. From the start, we came together unknown to each other, and witnessed you create engagement between us and with you. It invoked a space of safety and respect for us each to share those rawest of parts within. And whether that session was for work on myself, or as a role/part for another, lifelong obstacles rose to the surface and dissolved, as mine & our parts within were trusted, heard, seen, and resolved. These very young ones inside us were freed of the past and enabled for the first time to join life in the present. As the IFS founder's said, there are no bad parts! Such a magical process and your depth of insight both led & followed the threads, as you guided us through such personal of experiences. I really hope you continue creating and leading groups such as this, that embodies and enacts what's buried inside, as simply talking things through is often insufficient. I'm more a kinesthetic person, and this level of engagement moved my world in a good way. Thanks so much.
Mark M

ROLES and PARTS  IN OUR LIVES

Many of our roles/parts are exhausted and seek balance and transformation.

ROLE REVERSAL

Putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes, enables us to look at things from a new perspective. We also gain information and new insights into how we are perceived, and how we perceive ourselves.

I also use reversal techniques with IFS parts work. Part reversal (direct access), is a great tool to gain more insight into why this part is operating and functioning the way it is.  This is a fast track towards understanding and feeling compassion for ourselves, our parts,  and others.

FUTURE PROJECTIONS

A future projection in action, allows us to feel what it feels like to be there. A rehearsal in a sense. It also enables us to see clearly what goals we need to map (Coaching).

It can also shift the fear and unfamiliarity by allowing our brain/body sense to embody this as a reality, and therefore not view as an unattainable reality.

We can see that not only is it possible, and realistic, but we can start setting realistic goals in a grounded way. When I was coached using a future projection in Psychodrama years ago, it was the first time I actually felt like starting a business was not impossible.

Using tools to embrace our fears about asking for help, pitching a project or coaching program, speaking in front of a large audience, finding a healthy partner, revamping our business, starting a business or whatever you feel your deserve and desire, is possible. Feeling balanced, regulated, and led by our own self energy, instead of our hurt parts is my passion work.