Become Your Own Best Friend:
Transform Self-Judgment into Self-Love
Embody Self-Confidence, Transform Your Inner Critic, and Find Your Wise Inner Guide — without excessive self-analysis
What if you could finally experience peace inside?
Imagine what your life would be like if you could wake up each day with a quiet mind, free from the constant barrage of internal judgment, shame, and criticism that currently exhausts you. Picture yourself engaging in gentle self-reflection instead of the endless cycle of self-analyzation and self-questioning that keeps you stuck. Envision having a supportive inner coach who guides you with wisdom and encouragement, rather than a harsh taskmaster driving you toward endless productivity. You could experience the profound relief of self-compassion replacing shame, and find yourself naturally resting in peaceful balance instead of feeling compelled to be eternally productive. Your inner voice would become a source of strength and confidence, offering you the kind of supportive guidance you've always wished for. This isn't just a dream—it's the transformation that awaits you when you learn to befriend your inner critic and cultivate the peaceful, confident inner dialogue you deserve.
For those who know how to give kindness…
This transformative group experience is designed for sensitive, thoughtful individuals who give so much to others but struggle to extend that same kindness to themselves. If you're an empath, people-pleaser, high-achiever, or perfectionist who constantly second-guesses your decisions and seeks validation from others, this is for you.
Whether you're neurodivergent, highly sensitive, introverted, or intuitive, you likely have a rich inner world that's been overshadowed by harsh self-criticism. Perhaps you've navigated demanding or authoritarian environments that taught you to doubt your own voice and judgment. You're tired of the exhausting cycle of perfectionism and self-doubt.
You're ready to transform that critical inner voice into your greatest supporter. You want to trust your own wisdom, make decisions with confidence, and finally enjoy the peace that comes from being your own best friend. This 8-week course will walk you through the steps to make that transformation."
What if the most nourishing relationship of your life was not outside of you—
but already within?
Become Your Own Best Friend:
Transform Self-Judgment into Self-Love
An 8 week program to transform your harsh internal voice into a supportive inner ally —
without years of therapy or having to battle yourself
NEXT SESSION - JANUARY 2026
Start Your Inner Journey
This is the beginning of eight powerful weeks devoted to healing and befriending your inner critics.
Your Journey to Inner Peace
Over the 8 weeks, we’ll explore the following together:
1. Welcome & Orientation
Discover the foundations of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and connect with fellow travelers on this journey.
2. Meeting Your Inner Ally
Connect with your Inner Ally—your Core Self—and experience the calm, clarity, and compassion of Self-energy as the foundation of inner healing.
3. Discovering Your Inner World
Begin to recognize and gently map the unique constellation of parts that make up your inner landscape.
4. Befriending Your Inner Critics
Understand the role of your inner critics, take the Inner Critic Quiz, and begin building a compassionate relationship with these protective parts.
5. Befriending Your Inner Firefighters
Get to know a firefighter part—one that jumps in when you're overwhelmed—and offer it the attention and care it deserves.
6. Befriending Your Tender, Exiled Parts
Connect with a vulnerable, hidden part of you—and offer it the healing, safety, and connection it’s been longing for.
7. Harmonizing Your Inner World
Welcome your parts into meaningful dialogue and nurture a greater sense of inner unity.
8. Embodying the Work
Reflect on your journey, celebrate your growth, and chart your next steps.
When you join the group, you'll receive...
8 weekly modules of gentle, IFS-based techniques, designed to help you understand and transform your relationship with your inner world
A supportive group container where your healing journey is held with care, attunement, and depth
Weekly live group sessions on Zoom for community, practice, and real-time support
Community space and support in between sessions on Mighty Networks
Bonus tools and resources to deepen your process
This program is for empaths, people pleasers, and sensitives who:
Desire to feel seen, heard, and supported by themselves, but…
Feel like their inner critic is one massive, overwhelming monster they can't escape or understand
Have tried fighting back or arguing with the voice, but it only seems to get louder and more persistent
Feel exhausted and burned out from the relentless inner pressure and self-criticism
Constantly absorb everyone else's opinions and expectations, making it difficult to hear their own authentic voice
Feel guilty or selfish when they try to prioritize their own needs and inner wisdom
Are afraid that if they stop being so hard on themselves, they'll become lazy or make decisions they’ll regret
And yet, desperately need a break from the constant inner expectations
And want to feel whole, seen, and complete within themselves
In just 8 weeks, you could have the inner peace you've been craving
Imagine waking up each day with a quiet, peaceful mind—free from constant self-criticism and shame. Picture having a supportive inner coach instead of a harsh taskmaster, experiencing self-compassion rather than relentless judgment, and enjoying restful balance instead of the pressure to be eternally productive. You could engage in gentle self-reflection rather than exhausting self-analyzation, and feel genuine confidence flowing from a wise, encouraging inner voice. This transformation from inner critic to inner ally isn't just possible—it's exactly what this group program will help you achieve.
Ready to transform your inner self into your best friend?
Join the 8-Week Become Your Own Best Friend Group
Eight weekly 90-minute sessions on Zoom, plus access to community support on Mighty Networks.
$1200 - pay in full
$150 x 8 - weekly payments
Start your journey with these free bonus resources today:
Immediate access to an on-demand training on the basics of IFS, normally $47
A gentle, empowering training on how to begin befriending your inner critic, normally $37
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can't attend live?
To protect group confidentiality, sessions are not recorded. Consistent attendance helps create safety for everyone, so please plan to attend live as much as possible. If you need to miss a session, you can reach out for an update on that week's content.
How much time commitment is required?
The live group meets once a week for 90 minutes over 8 weeks. There are optional short trainings you can watch anytime, plus optional reflection activities between sessions. The structure is designed to support—not overwhelm—you.
Do I need any experience with IFS or therapy?
No prior experience with IFS is necessary. You'll receive on-demand introductory trainings to help you get oriented, and everything we do will be guided with care. Whether you're brand new or already familiar with parts work, you're welcome.
What if I'm not comfortable sharing in the group?
That's completely normal. You're never required to share more than you're comfortable with. This group is designed to be gentle, non-pressuring, and spacious. Many people find just listening and being in the presence of others doing this work is healing in itself.
Is this therapy?
This is a psychoeducational and experiential group, not therapy. While the work may feel deeply healing, it's not a substitute for individual therapy. However, many participants find it complements their personal therapeutic work beautifully.
Meet Your Guide:
Catherine Quiring, MA, LMHC
IFS Practitioner • Self-Trust Coach • Fellow Traveler
I’m not just a guide in this work—I’m also a witness to how life-changing it can be.
For years, I lived under the weight of inner criticism, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. I tried hard to be who I was “supposed” to be—good, successful, kind, capable. But inside, I often felt fragmented, exhausted, and disconnected from myself. The inner pressure was relentless.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) helped me name and befriend the parts of me that were trying so hard to protect me—from failure, from rejection, from shame. I discovered the tender exiled parts that had longed for care but never had a voice. And I found something even deeper: the calm, clear, compassionate Self at the center of it all.
Now, I live from that place more and more. It’s not about perfection—it’s about relationship. With myself. With all my parts. With the world.
I created Be Your Own Best Friend to offer others what I wish I had earlier in my journey: a space to feel safe, seen, and supported while exploring your inner world. This group is a sanctuary for healing and reconnection, rooted in the belief that you don’t need to be fixed—just gently welcomed back home to yourself.
I long for you to feel deeply loved, seen, and known by you. To know deep down that you always, always have yourself as your ally, support, and guide.
It is possible. Come join me. Be your own best friend.
Words from those who’ve journeyed with Catherine through IFS and group work:
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"This group was an eye-opening experience and has stuck with me ever since! "
“The group has been impactful in my day-to-day life, from making choices in setting boundaries, to being able to positively promote myself in my work. Working with Catherine on what my core values are and being able to explore what that looked like really expanded my capacity for having space for myself and facing my own self doubt with curiosity.” —B.W
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IFS has changed my life!
I have been able to get down to the root of myself and learned so much in the process. Prior therapy I’ve done always felt like a band aid, or a “treat the symptoms” type of healing that didn’t really get me anywhere. I was still lost, anxious, and full of self doubt. I was tired of not understanding where my problems stemmed from and what to do to fix them. Since IFS, I’ve learned how to use these tools to create a loving space for myself. My anxiety and depression no longer control my life, and it’s one of the most freeing things I’ve ever felt. I learned how to truly love myself. —E.C.
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"IFS has helped me on my personal journey by giving a voice to different parts of myself and allowing each to have room to express itself."
“Catherine and I often joke it's like the literal representation of the movie, Inside Out. As a creative person, that visual representation has greatly helped me create healthy relationships with all the different parts of myself. Rather than feeling like I "should" act a certain way and "shouldn't" listen to certain thoughts, I've grown to be curious to hear what comes to the surface inside of me. IFS has helped me learn to communicate more kindly to myself, be more patient as I learn and grow, and appreciate all of who I am. My mind has become a much safer place to be after practicing IFS therapy for the past year and a half.”
—D.F.
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I have made more progress with IFS.
“I spent the last 30 years working with a variety of therapists and doctors in an attempt to address chronic depression and anxiety. In the last 3 years with Catherine doing IFS, I have made more progress than that previous 27 years combined.” —G.H.
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“My heart just finally turned on.” —D.W.
Why join Befriend Your Inner Critic?
Transform Your Inner Critic into an Inner Ally
Learn how to meet your critical parts with compassion and curiosity, so they soften and begin working with you instead of against you.Experience Real Inner Harmony
Rather than feeling pulled in different directions, you'll begin to cultivate a grounded, trusting relationship with all parts of yourself.Feel Deeply Seen and Supported
You're not alone. In this intimate IFS group, you'll be witnessed and held by others on a similar journey—no fixing, just compassionate presence.Live from Your Core Self
Reconnect with your calm, confident, and compassionate Self—and begin leading your life from that centered, wise place within.
When I befriended myself…
Ready to Become Your Own Best Friend?
Join our small group of kind, courageous humans on an 8-week journey of self-trust, inner connection, and deep healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Come as you are. All parts of you are welcome.
✨ Spots are limited to keep the group intimate and safe.
🕊️ Enrollment closes December 22.
Step into a sanctuary where you can finally feel seen, soften your inner world, and come home to yourself.
