Facing the Moment: Fostering Wellbeing for Youth (Ep. 2)

PARTS & SELF in partnership with the Foundation for Self Leadership is pleased to announce the 2nd episode of our podcast, “Facing the Moment.” This podcast centers on IFS-inspired insights and actions by means of exploring the multiple crises confronting each of us today. The conversations address how—specifically—we can move forward with resilience, hope, and meaning in challenging and changing times.

Episode 2, titled “Fostering Wellbeing for Youth: First, Sensing Their Struggle,” showcases Fadi Petro. Petro is a cross-cultural trainer and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner. With a background in organizational development, Fadi has worked with individuals and teams in navigating complex dynamics, bridging cultural divides, and fostering meaningful growth within organizations. Since being trained in IFS, he has been working with Ithraa Training Center, which is an international partner of the IFS Institute, facilitating the training of individuals participating in healing and growth journeys.

Petro speaks with Foundation for Self Leadership Executive Director Toufic Hakim, PhD about how young people are navigating pain, rediscovering purpose, and building community.