59. Chris Burris, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LMFT
Today's episode is with Chris Burris and we discuss all things IFS and his new book, Creating Healing Circles: Using the Internal Family Systems Model in Facilitating Groups. During the conversation we also discuss
the two types of healing that must take place in a person's life
how Chris learned to navigate difficult stages that occur within group dynamics
what Chris wishes people understood about IFS
how he creates safety in Black and Brown-centered training spaces
Chris Burris (M.Ed, LCMHCS, LMFT) is a Senior Lead Trainer for the Internal Family Systems Institute where he provides Level I, II, and III trainings in the IFS model. He has been an IFS Therapist since 1999 and a practicing psychotherapist since 1987. Chris is trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist and uses a mind-body approach to psychotherapy. He has worked extensively with children, adolescents, couples, individuals, and organizations. In addition, he has facilitated groups on topics such as men's issues, sacred activism, rite of passage, couples, healthy relationships, performance enhancement for artists, and bullying. Since 1990, he has been an active participant with men's groups and rites of passage programs. He also facilitates consultation and supervision groups for trained therapists. In addition to being a psychotherapist, Chris has trained in many nature bases models with Animus Valley institute, School of Lost Borders, The Foundation for Shamanic Studies, and The Center for Conscious Eldering. Chris has been featured on multiple podcasts such as "IFS Talks", "The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems Podcast", "Truth, Love, and Beauty", and "Bossy, Brilliant, and Badass". He currently lives in Asheville, NC with his wife, Deena, and their daughters where they enjoy being active in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Visit Chris' website @ https://burriscounseling.com
Purchase a copy of Chris book here