Yes. Many people attend alone, and the structure of the workshop supports connection and inclusion. It is very common to arrive not knowing anyone.

Yes. Some people attend with a partner, friend, or family member. Throughout the workshop there will be opportunities to connect with many different people, so you can enjoy the experience both together and individually.

You are welcome to take care of yourself and listen to your needs. We encourage people to communicate with the facilitators if they need extra space or rest.

No. Fool Expression workshops are alcohol-free spaces.

Sometimes additional treatments may be available at residential retreats. This varies from event to event and will be communicated in advance where relevant.

Yes. We aim to create a space where people of all genders, sexualities, identities, and expressions are welcomed and respected.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that people arrive with different life experiences, identities, and cultural backgrounds, and we continue learning how to make our spaces more accessible and supportive.

If you have specific questions or concerns, please feel welcome to get in touch.

Group size varies depending on the event, usually between 12 and 20 participants.

Yes. It is very common to feel both drawn and resistant at the same time.

Often the parts of us that feel hesitant are also the parts carrying tenderness, vulnerability, caution, or uncertainty. When those parts begin to feel safe, they can reveal a wealth of resources, creativity, and aliveness.

This is part of the ground of the practice: learning how to come closer to ourselves in a way that feels nourishing and fulfilling, so that expression can arise naturally.

Many players felt resistance before their first workshop. For many, the experience becomes a relief: a space where they can express, discover, and meet themselves with more freedom, while connecting with others in a genuine and supportive way.

Many people have this reaction. The Fool is a powerful archetype that has existed across cultures for centuries, and different Fool practices emphasise different qualities.

In Fool Expression, the Fool is an explorer of the inner world. The practice supports freedom to move between different experiences, emotions, energies, and perspectives within ourselves. It is about discovering greater freedom within.

If you would like to talk about whether the workshop is right for you, feel free to email me at [email protected].

You can also read more here:

https://christieanimas.com/is-fool-expression-too-scary-for-you/

No previous experience is needed. The invitation is not to perform, but to explore honestly.

We aim to create a consent-aware and supportive environment where participants are encouraged to respect their own pace, boundaries, and capacity. The workshop is also designed to allow the participants to become more familiar with the way they feel safety inside of themselves. The process teaches participants how to  access more  fluently comfort as well as discomfort.

Fool Expression is not therapy, although many people find it deeply meaningful and transformative. Participants are supported and encouraged to take responsibility for their own wellbeing and to communicate with facilitators when additional support is needed.

Absolutely. It is very common to feel curious, excited, uncertain, resistant, or nervous before attending a workshop like this. If you would like a sense of the practice, ask questions, or get a feeling for how Christie holds space, you are welcome to get in touch.

You may also be interested in booking a one-to-one Voice Dialogue session. Voice Dialogue is one of the practices that informs and supports the foundations of Fool Expression, and it can be a gentle way to begin exploring your inner world before joining a group workshop.

To arrange a chat or learn more, contact Christie at [email protected].

Comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely and feel at ease.

Please bring a water bottle and comfortable clothing.

There will be some blankets available, and you are also welcome to bring your own cosy blanket, cushion, or anything else that helps you feel comfortable and supported throughout the workshop.

Fool Expression is deeply rooted in parts work. Both Voice Dialogue and IFS (Internal Family Systems) are parts work practices that were developed in the 1980s and have been evolving over the past 40+ years. They both offer profound insights into the inner world of parts and how to navigate them. However, Voice Dialogue focuses more specifically on embodying each part from the inside out, allowing you to step beyond them and use their energy at will — a process often referred to as DJing your inner selves. Voice Dialogue also emphasizes understanding the inner politics and dynamics between parts, while encouraging ongoing discovery of new parts or archetypes wanting to be revealed. You can read more about the comparison between these two systems here: Comparing the parts work systems of IFS and Voice Dialogue.