IFS in a small group setting has been, in a word, liberating for me. First of all, I recognized that various manifestations of what I considered to be my personality - controlling, anxious, judgmental, and directive - were my various parts simply trying to keep me safe and happy in response to experiences Little Kelly went through. Learning how to listen to these parts and reassure them that I am older and better equipped to cope allowed my true Self to emerge. Doing this alone would have been powerful, but doing it in a group allowed me to face past trauma without shame, and I also learned from others in the group about different parts and how they could show up. I am sure that the compassion and respect within the group fostered healing. Manya was a gentle, wise facilitator who created this space for exploration and healing.