iD Sessions can be held in a group setting or in private, on a one-to-one basis. These sessions are highly experiential in nature; it is helpful to observe or participate in one to get a better understanding of the process.

The sessions are described as a “self-meeting,” in which the client, called the Subject, can see and interact with parts of his/her psyche. This is done through the Intention Method as developed by Dr. Franz Ruppert, in which the Subject states an intention for the Session. This intention could be anything that is important to the Subject at that moment or point in time.

As the Session unfolds, different aspects of the Subject emerge with the help of the participants in the Session (referred to as Resonators). The Resonators represent different Parts or Aspects of the Subject, and provide insight connected to the Subject’s intention or personal inquiry. All this occurs without the Subject revealing much of his or her life story or background.

Because each Subject and his or her psyche are unique, there is no set format or path for an iD Session. What is revealed in the Session depends on the Subject’s history and life experiences.

A certified iD Facilitator guides each Session and supports the Subject in connecting with aspects of his or herself that have been buried and/or long forgotten. This re-connection and re-integration supports the Subject in cultivating authentic connection with him/herself and others.

At the Institute, we take the position that each individual has sovereignty in her/his life and ultimately is responsible for making decisions about what is right for her/him. So, we cannot say whether iD Work is right for you or not. 

What we can say, is that iD Work is a powerful modality for those seeking more self-understanding, self-compassion, and self-love. The personal development movement has brought profound awareness to people to take better care of themselves and be more empowered, connected, loving, etc.  On the other hand, the proliferation of this knowledge has led to more pressure on people to be better – to be positive, to stop holding themselves back, to let go, to move forward, etc. 

A key tenet of iD Work is that we are all OK as we are. There is nothing more we need to do or be – nothing to fix or heal or make better. There is no outcome that we are striving for. This can be quite challenging for those of us who are high achievers. 

Ultimately, iD Work helps people to be more connected to themselves at their deepest and earliest levels of development), and this leads to more peace, acceptance, love and compassion in the present, and to living the rest of life in a manner that is more productive and authentic. Ultimately, this self-connection can lead to profound changes in relationships with others and to the quality of our life experiences. 

The Institute’s Primary Training is an intensive program that leads to certification as an iD Facilitator.

The Primary Training provides a foundation on the theory behind iD work as developed by Dr. Franz Ruppert and is also structured to allow students to do their own personal work through regular personal iD Sessions.

The program is suited to those who are in the helping industry, including therapists and coaches. Our graduates who have their own client base report that as a result of doing their own work and having learned iD theory, they have become more proficient in their work and have a heightened capacity to be of help with their modality. Further, they now have an additional resource to offer in the form of private or group iD Sessions.

A subset of our graduates undertook the training solely for their own personal growth, without having an existing practice in the helping industry. Some of them have gone on to set up coaching practices and feature iD Work in their practice offerings.  Others have used this work to flourish in the arts, media, business, and in their own personal lives.