IFS and IFIO Sessions
Testimonials
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a deeply transformative and healing modality for getting to root issues underlying life challenges. Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) applies IFS to romantic and/or partnered relationships. I provide IFS sessions for individuals and IFIO sessions for both poly and monogamous relationships. I am listed in IFS Institute’s practitioner directory, but to be clear, I am not a licensed mental health provider.
“I’ve been using IFS for five years, but working with Di felt like experiencing it for the first time in many ways. Di has a rare ability to create a clear, grounded container while making the process feel accessible and deeply embodied.”
-MB, Eugene, OR
“Di’s overall disposition is profoundly compassionate. They embrace all of my inner parts with kindness and understanding. It’s always a deeply affirming experience working with Di.”
-LN, Seattle, WA
“My spouse of 30 years and I have been working with Di for four years on challenges we’ve had since the beginning. Di’s ability to weave their IFS and mediation skills together with their vast understanding of power and relational dynamics has brought us the clarity we’ve always lacked. Di’s guidance and genuine care for each of us makes for a very safe exploration.”
-DL and JC, Eugene, OR
Autism Support Groups
I Ching readings
It is known that regular attendance in a group setting can provide the excellent support to participants. And, so does flexibility and understanding, because, let’s face it, sometimes it’s just hard to be social! To that end, our support groups do not require regular attendance, just a willingness to show up when you can.
“It was hard for me to stick to a monthly commitment at first, but the space Di offers is so relaxed and affirming that I’ve managed to get myself there regularly. I love how Di reflects back to each of us the heart of what we share, because it provides us the opportunity to feel heard. It’s also really nice to see others nodding in agreement or hear them share the way things impact them differently. I’ve not only grown in self-acceptance, but also really expanded my ability to understand just how varied all of our minds are.”
-NM, Eugene, OR
“Di has a firsthand and deep understanding of the ways discrimination happens. When we talk about the things we experience, they can help identify ableism, microaggressions, cultural assumptions, and internalized oppression. This group has helped me to look at things outside of an oppressed view to understand how I’ve internalized things over the course of my life, which is not easy.”
-AG, Eugene, OR
To be clear, I am not of Asian descent. I am Arab-American with some Swedish, Scottish, and Welsch ancestry. I did, however, have the profound good fortune to connect with Master Alfred Huang in my lifetime. His book, The Complete I Ching, is truly definitive, and I have relied on it as an incredible resource in my life. Having studied and followed Master Huang’s translation of the I Ching for over 15 years, I have been sharing its wisdom since 2019.
“Di has an amazing ability to intuitively extract the wisdom of the I Ching in a way that is applicable and relevant to my life and circumstances. I have done many readings with them and highly recommend anyone seeking guidance in their lives to contact Di for a reading.”
- JC Junction City, OR
Please note that all services require 24-hours notice for cancellations. We reserve the right to wave that fee once for new clients canceling without 24-hours notice or for clients experiencing serious emergencies, such as accidents or hospitalizations for client or loved one, and the death of loved ones. If 24-hours notice is not given and does not qualify as one of the above exceptions, a late fee equal to half of the session fee will be billed to and owed by client. If any late fee is not paid, services will be suspended until fee is paid and a follow up conversation takes place between Grassroots Life Coaching, LLC and client. If unqualified late cancellation happens more than once, the continuation of services will need to be discussed. Sadly, this requirement is based on a history of late cancellations. Thank you for understanding.