Creating Healing Circles®: An IFS Group Facilitation Retreat in Bali with Chris Burris

November 1st to 6th, 2026 | Hosted by IFSBali.com

Join us in spiritually rich Bali for an immersive, hands-on exploration of the healing power of group work through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model—guided by master facilitator and senior IFS trainer Chris Burris.

This 6-day retreat is designed for therapists and practitioners who wish to deepen their skills and presence in leading IFS-based groups. Drawing from Chris’s acclaimed book Creating Healing Circles®: Using the Internal Family Systems Model in Facilitating Groups, this retreat blends training, live facilitation practice, and Self-led healing in a breathtaking setting that mirrors the depth of inner transformation.

Together, we’ll explore how group energy, sacred intention, and skillful facilitation can create containers for profound individual and collective healing.

Meet Chris Burris, MEd.D., LMFT, LCMHCS, Senior Lead Trainer with the IFS Institute

Chris Burris is a licensed therapist, author, and senior IFS Institute trainer, known for his deep embodiment of the model and his passion for group work. With decades of experience in trauma healing, systems therapy, energy psychology, and ancestral healing, Chris brings rare depth and warmth to every space he holds.

He teaches therapists and facilitators worldwide how to lead transformative IFS-based groups, integrating somatic practice, ancestral healing and energy work. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from Chris in an immersive retreat setting—with plenty of space for personal reflection, community, and live feedback.

A Transformational Retreat Experience

Each day of the retreat blends experiential group work with hands-on skill development and integrative practices that nourish the whole Self. You’ll engage in:

* Group sculpting and role-play
* Live facilitation 
* Inner IFS exploration and parts work
* Energy awareness and clearing practices
* Mindful rituals and embodied integration

Whether you’re new to group facilitation or seeking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with greater skill, clarity, confidence, and a practical framework to create your own Healing Circles with integrity and Self-leadership.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is open to both IFS-trained and IFS-informed therapists and practitioners, including:

* IFS-trained therapists, coaches and facilitators
* Those who have completed IFS Level 1, or have equivalent training and experience
* Those working toward IFS certification
* Healers, clinicians, and space holders interested in weaving IFS into group work

If you’re unsure whether your background aligns, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will walk away with:

* A comprehensive framework for facilitating IFS-based groups
* Tools for leading sculpting, experiential processes, and intention-setting
* Insights into group dynamics and how to support them through IFS
* Techniques to stay Self-led while working with your own Parts during facilitation
* Energetic tools for clearing legacy and cultural burdens
* Inspiration from body-based and ancestral practices that support group healing

What's included in Your Retreat Package?

Enjoy 6 days - 5 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 Chris Burris inblending teaching, creative process and integration.

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, November 1st, 2026, with check-in available from 3 PM, and concludes on Friday, November 6th, 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, November 1st

Check in from 3 PM

4.30 PM: Group Welcome & Introduction

6.30 PM: Balinese blessing ceremony

7.00 PM: Welcome Dinner 

 

Creating Healing Circles Retreat Days - November 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th:

From 7.00 AM: Breakfast

7.30 AM: Optional Morning Yoga (60 min)

9.00 AM: Morning Session

12.30  PM: Lunch Break

3.00 PM: Afternoon Session

6.30 PM: End of Session

7.00 PM: Dinner

 

Farewell Day - Friday 6th of November

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.

Retreat sessions take place in a traditional Balinese joglo-style wooden shala, complete with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and open access to the surrounding greenery.

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 Friday, November 6th, so your return flight should not be earlier than 5:00 PM that day.

Thank you for planning ahead to be present for the entire retreat — your presence from beginning to end truly matters.

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 the IFS Creating Healing Circles® Retreat, 6-day / 5-night, with Chris Burris, hosted at a beautiful beachfront hotel in Bali, is 2,695 USD for a private single room. This early bird rate is valid until February 1st, 2026. After that, the standard price of 2,995 USD applies.

The retreat price includes:

Full IFS Creating Healing Circles® Retreat Program with Dr. Chris Burris

5 nights of private accommodation

Full board with three nourishing meals per day

To secure your place, a deposit of 995 USD is due upon registration. The remaining balance of 1,700 USD (or 2,000 USD after February 1st) is due by April 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.

 

Ready to Join Us?

We would be honored to welcome you to this unique IFS Creating Healing Circles Retreat in Bali with Chris Burris.  We recommend early registration, as spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.

If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help.

We hope to see you in Bali.

Warmly,
The IFSBali Team