IFS Talks Celebrating the Unburdened System: a Talk with Mariel Pastor
Feb 19, 2020
Lead Trainer Mariel Pastor discusses her journey from the entertainment industry to psychotherapy, highlighting the evolution of IFS training and the importance of unburdened managers. She explores the concept of multiplicity, self-healing through storytelling, and the future of the Internal Family Systems model.
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Path to Therapy
- Mariel Pastor's parts drove her to therapy while her Self was in exile during her time in the entertainment industry.
- A therapist suggested therapy after she found fulfillment in volunteer work, leading to a career change despite financial uncertainties.
Journey to Trainer
- Richard Schwartz invited Mariel to be a trainer in 1998, but she declined due to insecurity.
- She eventually became a lead trainer in 2011, after assisting and learning from others.
Joy of Training
- Mariel enjoys witnessing trainees' transformation and increased self-acceptance throughout the training process.
- She finds it beautiful how they become vulnerable and inspired to apply IFS elsewhere.