REGISTRATION for Online & In-person Offerings with Laura

Kind words from a recent Consultee

“I really enjoy small groups like the ones you cultivate. It’s so amazing to be cultivating an IFS therapist community. The sense of belonging is hugely motivating to keep trudging along though periods of confusion and worry. You hold the space so warmly but also with a gentle firmness which I deeply appreciate. Feel so lucky!!” Amy S, June ‘25

Online Offerings:

Work with a Senior IFS Therapist, Approved Consultant and AAMFT Supervisor who has led hundreds of hours of online groups for clinicians from over 40 countries the past decade. Laura is passionate about helping therapists and practitioners gain fluency, confidence and Self leadership in your clinical work. 

  • Build relationships with your overworking parts so you can be more effective, embodied and less depleted!

  • BE more helpful by DOing less.

  • Strengthen your clinical proficiency, fluency, confidence and clarity

  • Find community and support from colleagues with similar questions and challenges.

  • Address your clinical stuck points and uncertainty

  • Befriend the parts who block Self energy

  • Witness brief demos, experience the Model directly, be supported & validated through group processing, Q&A, didactic teaching and case consultation.

NOTE: A few partial Scholarships are available those who are: students, dealing with financial hardship, exchange rate blues or identify as a member of an under-represented group.

Email support@pausewithlaura.com describing your situation and we’ll see what we can offer to help, based on requests.

Summer 2025 IFS Certification Group
Mon 4-6pm PT

  • Limited to 6 members

  • Mon 4-6pm PT

    June 30

    July 7, 14

  • $745 INCLUDES:

    • 6H of Live Group Meetings

    • Access to recordings through the end of July

    • Once Certification is granted, your listing on IFS Certified Consultees Directory on Laura’s website with your contact info, specialties, etc. Helps help increase your visibility and credibility. (Valued at $400—1 new client easily covers this!)

I've had the privilege of working with Forest Benedict, LMFT in his journey towards IFS Certification and WA state Licensure. He talks about how important consultation with me was in helping him befriend the parts that were preventing him from recording his Certification video. Working with me helped him reach important professional milestones and increase his clinical confidence & Self energy.

Summer 2025 Advanced Group for IFS L2+ Grads Wed 11am-1pm PT

  • July 9

    Join L2+ consultee alum who are continuing the good work from the group set that just finished. You're in great company!

    Our time includes guided meditation, parts check in, group process, Q&A, didactic teaching, experientials, brief demos, case consultation (with or without shared video or audio), clinical practice support around topics like (contracting, raising fees, when/how to end work with a client, setting boundaries). 

    Please invite any colleagues you'd enjoy sharing this time with and save 5%!

  • Limited to 12 clinicians

  • $155 per meeting Summer Special save $75 on regular rate

    Refer a colleague who registers and save 5%

IN-PERSON KRIPALU RETREATS Fall 2025

Sept 14-19 LifeForce Yoga & IFS: New Tools to Bring Balance to Your Life

Join yoga pioneer, Amy Weintraub and me for a week of IFS & LifeForce Yoga!

Experience a gentle, evidence-based yoga protocol to help you soothe and clear your mind as you work with manager parts, reactive parts and those tender young parts from your highest, most compassionate Self. This is a wonderful week of learning, inspiration and Self care.

You and yours are invited to join us! All bodies and experience levels are welcome..

Oct 19-22 Restore Your SELF: Retreat for IFS Therapists & Practitioners

Tend to the parts who work so hard in session, the parts who want you to be a “good” therapist and help your clients heal.

Befriend what blocks Self energy and clarity in session so you and your clients can thrive.

Space is Limited. Invite a friend or colleague.

“When I invited Laura to teach an IFS and LifeForce Yoga 5-day program at Kripalu Retreat Center, I had no idea how her generous spirit would make such a difference to me and our participants.

Her open heart and authenticity drew our community together. Her advanced preparation and ability to connect and communicate with calm presence made her an outstanding teacher. She stayed fully present to the volunteer clients, as she demonstrated two clinical sessions that brought the group to tears. I loved teaching with Laura and look forward to our next opportunity to teach together!”


~Amy Weintraub, C-IAYT, MFA, Level 2 IFS, founder of LifeForce Yoga, author of Yoga for Depression, Yoga Skills for Therapists and the Yoga for Your Mood Deck.

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