beyond the mask: an internal family systems workshop
about the event
beyond the mask workshop is a guided internal family systems (ifs) experience inviting you to explore the roles and identities you’ve learned to wear to survive, belong, and be loved. through reflection, creative expression, somatic listening, and conscious witnessing, you’ll meet the protective parts beneath your masks with compassion and curiosity. we’ll gently question the conditioning shaped by family, culture, and society and reconnect with the energy of your most authentic self. the experience ends with a powerful release practice, creating space to reclaim wholeness, truth, and a more liberated way of being.
what’s included:
foundational teaching on ifs: learn how your inner parts formed, what roles they play, and how they’ve been protecting you.
guided reflection + parts identification worksheet: identify the specific masks and protective patterns you carry in relationships, work, and daily life.
creative mask-making exercise: using physical masks and markers, you’ll externalize and give form to the parts of you.
embodiment practice: experience how these parts show up in your body, posture, energy, and presence when relating to others.
partner-based witnessing & reflection exercise: practice being seen and seeing another with curiosity, compassion, and safety without fixing or performing.
somatic release: a guided exercise to gently let go of the mask, allowing your body to feel what’s underneath.
closing integration + group sharing: ground insights, integrate the experience, and anchor what you want to carry forward beyond the room.
you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, a felt sense of safety in authenticity & a new relationship with the parts of you that once needed to hide 🤍
about niki
niki van houten is a transformational life & relationship coach devoted to helping others create lives beyond their wildest dreams. since 2019, she has worked with a diverse range of clients (founders of successful companies, creatives & artists, couples, leaders, healers, high-performers, elite athletes, devoted mothers & fathers) guiding them to break free from limitations, cultivate aligned relationships, and embody their most liberated selves. known for her intuitive wisdom and compassionate approach, niki creates spaces where people feel safe to remove their masks, embrace their uniqueness, and experience profound transformation. she integrates a rich tapestry of modalities including hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (nlp), psychotherapy, parts work (ifs), somatic therapy, emotional intelligence (eq), and numerous others rooted in her own journey of resilience and awakening. her unique ability to blend spiritual practices with actionable strategies has made her a trusted coach for those committed to deep, lasting change.
having overcome crippling anxiety, sexual abuse, substance abuse, attachment wounds, toxic relationships, loss, health challenges, and the demands of sales grind culture, niki has transformed life’s challenges into wisdom and compassion. a near-death motorbike accident and a spiritual awakening served as powerful catalysts, aligning her with her soul’s mission. niki’s approach is deeply holistic, addressing the mind, body, and spirit as an integrated whole. her coaching empowers clients to transcend self doubt, reprogram limiting beliefs, and step into their power with clarity and confidence. through her retreats, workshops, 1:1 coaching, and group programs, niki inspires others to reconnect with their inner truth, cultivate self love, and build a life that feels both expansive and grounded.
her unwavering commitment to personal growth and service is evident in the safe, non-judgmental spaces she holds for her clients to explore, heal, and evolve. niki leads with unconditional love and unwavering integrity, inspiring clients to find inner peace, trust their journeys, and reclaim their inherent worth. her vision is to create a ripple effect of healing and empowerment, guiding others to rise into their highest timeline and live a life of love, freedom, purpose, and joy.
about moss:
moss is a conscious co-working, wellness and event space in the heart of venice. Our intention is to grow authentic community based on our values of curiosity, creativity and compassion.
the wabi-sabi design is intentional in every corner. may all visitors and members feel better leaving than when they enter.
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