IFS retreat with Cece Sykes in Bali, EARLY BIRD DEPOSIT (995 USD)

March 14 to 20, 2027 | Hosted by IFSBali.com | IFS CE Credits Available Restoring the Heart of the Therapist An Internal Family Systems (IFS) retreat in Bali for therapists and practitioners For many therapists, the work begins with a deep wish to help relieve suffering, bring understanding, and support healing in others. But over time, the constant orientation toward caring for others can create distance from the quieter inner relationship with ourselves. This retreat is an invitation to turn inward again. Held in the gentle rhythm of Bali, this restorative IFS retreat in Bali offers space to reconnect with your own inner system through rest, reflection, experiential Internal Family Systems (IFS) processes, and meaningful connection with fellow practitioners. Together with Senior Internal Family Systems Lead Trainer Cece Sykes, you are invited into a deeply restorative and experiential retreat created especially for IFS therapists and practitioners.. Surrounded by turquoise ocean, warm breezes, and the quiet hum of Balinese life, this retreat offers something rare: a compassionate pause, where you become the one held. Meet Cece Sykes, Senior Lead Trainer with the IFS Institute Cece Sykes, LCSW, ACSW, has over forty years of clinical experience supporting recovery from trauma and addiction. A founding trainer with the IFS Institute, she developed her own pioneering approach to working with addictive processes and has spent more than two decades teaching therapists around the world. She is co-author of IFS Therapy for Addictions: Trauma-Informed, Compassion-Based Interventions for Substance Use, Eating, Gambling and More (2023), along with numerous IFS articles. Cece is also the originator of her Heart Lessons of the Journey retreats, where therapists are invited into a deeper exploration of their personal narratives in a held, experiential space. She continues to teach, consult, and lead retreats internationally, and lives with her husband in her lifelong home of Chicago, close to family, friends, and grandchildren. Embodying IFS — A Return to Self in Practice This retreat invites you into a full-bodied return to Self — one where your inner system becomes the focus of gentle, curious exploration. Across the week, Cece will guide you through an experiential journey designed to help you reconnect with the early impulses and parts that led you into the healing professions, meet your own system with renewed tenderness, explore the burdens, gifts, and legacies you carry, and rediscover the joy and clarity at the center of your work. Each day blends experiential IFS processes, guided inner journeys, reflective writing, heartfelt dialogue, quiet moments in nature, and nourishing rest. As you deepen into your own story, you’ll be supported by Bali’s calming ocean air, lush tropical landscape, and a community of fellow practitioners committed to authentic presence. Expect a week that softens the edges, restores your vitality, and reconnects you with what is most essential. You’ll return home more grounded, more openhearted, and more aligned with the deeper intention behind your work. Who This Retreat Is For: This retreat is designed for IFS-trained therapists, practitioners, counselors, and coaches who have completed IFS Level 1 training (or hold equivalent experience). If you are deeply IFS-informed through alternative pathways, you’re welcome to reach out and share your background for consideration. As the retreat includes internal, experiential IFS processes, a solid working understanding of the model is essential, and to support depth, safety, and a meaningful group process, participation is limited to a maximum of 28 participants. This retreat also offers IFS Continuing Education (CE) credits, applicable toward IFS certification and recertification. What's included in Your Retreat Package? Enjoy 7 days - 6 nights in a private room at our beautiful coastal venue in Bali, where you’ll be nourished with three daily à la carte meals, made from fresh, local ingredients and served at two on-site restaurants. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Each meal includes your choice of fresh juice, smoothie, or young coconut, and mornings begin with coffee or tea. Your stay also includes a welcome dinner, a farewell celebration, and the complete retreat program with Cece Sykes.Between sessions, you’re welcome to enjoy the hotel’s beach bar offerings (available for purchase), relax in the gardens, or rest deeply in the peaceful atmosphere. Please note: Flights, travel insurance, and airport transfers are not included. However, we’re happy to connect you with trusted local drivers for a smooth arrival. Retreat Program: The retreat begins on Sunday, March 14th, 2027, with check-in available from 3 PM, and concludes on Saturday, March 20th, in the early afternoon. Below is the full program outline (please note that minor adjustments may occur without affecting the total number of hours): Arrival Day - Sunday, March 14th Check in from 3 PM 4.30 PM: Group Welcome & Introduction 6.30 PM: Balinese blessing ceremony 7.00 PM: Welcome Dinner Retreat Days - March 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th: From 7.00 AM: Breakfast 7.30 AM: Optional Morning Yoga (60 min) 9.00 AM: Morning Session 12.30 PM: Lunch Break 3.30 PM: Afternoon Session 6.00 PM: End of Session 7.00 PM: Dinner Relax & explore Bali, March 17th: This day is yours to explore and unwind. Join our optional day trip to Ubud, or create your own adventure — visit sacred water temples, wander in the mountains, take a surfing lesson, or simply relax by the pool and let your body and mind integrate the week’s experiences. Final Day - Saturday 20th of March From 7.00 AM: Breakfast 9.30 AM: Morning Session 1.00 PM: Lunch and End of the Retreat Location Nestled along a serene stretch of Bali’s coastline, just about an hour from the international airport, our retreat is held at a peaceful beachfront hotel beside a striking black sand beach. Surrounded by tropical gardens and ocean breeze, it’s a place designed for rest, reflection, and reconnection. The venue also offers an on-site spa, yoga program, and fitness facilities for those who wish to unwind between sessions. Spa treatments and surf lessons can be booked through the hotel and are available at your own expense. Getting to Bali Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar – DPS) is well-connected to many major cities worldwide. Here are some typical flight options: From the US East Coast: United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways offer connecting flights via their respective hubs. From the US West Coast: Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Airlines offer one-stop routes from cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. From Australia: Direct flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth with Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. From Singapore: Singapore Airlines operates direct flights from Changi Airport to Denpasar, with a flight time of approx. 2 hours. We’re happy to help arrange trusted ground transportation from the airport to the retreat venue, so your arrival is smooth and stress-free. Please plan your travel to allow full participation To honor the depth of this retreat and our shared space together, we ask that all participants plan to be present from the opening to the closing of the program: Arrival: Please schedule your flight to arrive in Bali by 12:30 PM at the latest on Sunday, November 1st. This ensures time for airport procedures and transfer, so you’re settled in and ready for our Welcome Session at 4:30 PM. Departure: The retreat concludes with lunch around 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 20th, so your return flight should not be earlier than 6:00 PM that day. The Food The food is exceptional — nourishing, flavorful, and a retreat highlight in itself. Prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the hotel offers three beautifully made meals a day, with plenty of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from their à la carte menu at two onsite restaurants. Dietary needs such as gluten-free, vegetarian, or lactose-free can be accommodated with advance notice. Between meals, you’re welcome to treat yourself to fresh juices, smoothies, or snacks, available for purchase from the hotel’s juice and beach bar. Price and Practicalities Your investment for this Retreat, 7-day / 6-night, with Cece Sykes, hosted at a beautiful beachfront hotel in Bali, is 2,895 USD for a private single room. This early bird rate is valid until June 1st, 2026. After that, the standard price of 3,195 USD applies. To secure your place, a deposit of 995 USD is due upon registration. The remaining balance of 1,900 USD (or 2,200 USD after June 1st) is due by November 1st, 2026. Travel Insurance We recommend purchasing travel insurance if you are not already covered by an existing policy. Please note that IFSBali.com is not liable for any delays, cancellations, or changes to your travel itinerary. If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help. You can also explore all upcoming Internal Family Systems retreats in Bali here. We hope to see you in Bali. Warmly, The IFSBali Team