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Self to Self

Vol 10 No 2

IFS Self leadership work and Twelve Step programs are known by many IFS practitioners to mutually support each other.   After the 13^th Annual IFS Conference in September 2004 Bill Kavanagh and I evolved a list of 70 people who, at various levels, integrate IFS and addictions work.  Our thanks to those of you who signed your names and e-mail addresses on the clipboard at the conference.  Your interest in a retreat to begin a community dialogue on expanding this integration of the two modalities, IFS and Twelve Steps, provided the green light I needed to proceed. 

After the conference, planning with The Center For Self Leadership for an IFS and Twelve Step retreat began.  We decided to listen closely to exactly what people need and want for this new type of retreat.  You will be receiving an invitation to participate in a listserv dedicated to the integration of IFS and the Twelve Steps.  The listserv moves in the direction of a wider discussion which has already begun.  It can link IFS voices interested in Self led self help/mutual aid groups with those who work toward clearer ways to use the model in Twelve Step-based addictions treatment.  Out of that conversation we hope to shape the retreat.  Watch for the listserv startup announcement.  Or, e-mail your interest to suzanmcvicker@yahoo.com