The UK IFS Open Space: a talk with Liz Martins

Liz Martins, an experienced IFS therapist and open space facilitator, explores the intersection of Internal Family Systems and Open Space gatherings. She details her journey into trauma therapy, her transition from psychosynthesis to IFS, and how her parts have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Martins describes Open Space as a methodology for fostering connection and self-organization, highlighting its core principles, the law of mobility, and the roles of the bumblebee and butterfly. She emphasizes the congruence between Open Space and IFS, noting the trust in the system and the welcoming of all voices. Martins also shares feedback from participants and discusses the embodiment of IFS as a way of life.