Friends of the Collective Spotlight: Ciara McGriskin of Souliology
We're thrilled to introduce Ciara McGriskin, the visionary behind Souliology, as our featured IFS friend of the collective! Ciara's journey into the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) began from her experience as a clinical hypnotherapist seeking to enrich her practice with a complementary modality. Upon discovering IFS, she recognized it as the missing piece she had been searching for.
Driven by her transformative experiences with IFS, Ciara founded Souliology, offering IFS retreats in Europe and the USA. These retreats, predominantly led by Senior IFS Lead trainers, cater to IFS therapists, practitioners, and those interested in IFS from around the globe.
Tell us briefly about yourself and how you discovered the IFS model.
As a clinical hypnotherapist, I sought to enhance my practice by incorporating another modality. Upon being introduced to IFS, I recognized it as the missing piece I had been searching for.
Please describe your work as an IFS therapist/practitioner and how long you have been working in the Model.
I have been working with this model for over 6 years and I really love everything about it.
Is there something in particular about working with the IFS Model that excited you?
Yes, it makes sense to most people and it works.
Tell us about the IFS-inspired resource you've created.
I founded Souliology, a company that provides IFS retreats in Europe and the USA. These retreats are led primarily by Senior IFS Lead trainers and cater to IFS therapists, practitioners, and IFS informed individuals from all around the globe.
What inspired you to create your products/services?
I had the delightful experience of participating in a Somatic IFS Retreat led by Susan McConnell in Costa Rica. The entire experience was deeply transformative and I cherished and was drawn to the healing power of community This sparked within me a passion to extend this opportunity to as many individuals as possible, leading to the creation of Souliology.
Who would benefit most from your IFS resources and how can people access your product/service?
Given that the majority of our retreats are facilitated by Senior Lead IFS Trainers, who are renowned experts in their fields, our programs are especially advantageous for IFS Therapists, Practitioners, and professionals well-versed in the IFS model seeking deeper insights into their own internal systems. However, we also provide retreats tailored for individuals without formal IFS training or prior knowledge. Feel free to explore our website for details on current and upcoming offerings. www.souliology.com
Please describe any future plans or next steps for your service/product that you would like to share.
Certainly, we're thrilled to announce our global expansion, introducing new destinations and countries to fulfill our mission of making these retreats accessible to a wider audience. Stay tuned to our website for updates on upcoming locations.
We'd love to hear a success story or positive feedback you've received from someone who has experienced your IFS resource.
We've received numerous testimonials from our retreat participants affirming that our retreats are among the best they've ever experienced. It's hard to imagine receiving better feedback than that.
What is your favorite IFS aligned quote, poem, song, book, TV show or movie? Why?
"To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance" - Oscar Wilde
Anything else you want readers to know?
Absolutely, readers should be aware that most of our retreats provide IFS CE credits. These credits are valuable for both IFS Certification and Recertification, enabling participants to not only enjoy a remarkable personal experience but also to utilise this opportunity for professional development.
How can people learn more about your offerings and stay in touch?
Yes, you can review our offerings on our website at :www.souliology.com and in addition to being on Facebook and Instagram, we are also on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/souliology/
We’re so pleased to be able to offer this resource and see our IFS community connected in a new way. Visit the Friends of the Collective page to browse the current profiles or submit your own! For the full step-by-step guide to creating your entry & advertising on our site, start by downloading this PDF.
