Mariel Pastor was an early adopter of IFS– a psychotherapist trained in the model since 1998 and international senior IFS Lead Trainer. She is the principal author of the official IFS Training Manual, and Co-founder of the IFS Consultation Collective. In addition to developing the Unburdened System, Mariel brings the model to her work with actors, writers, and directors through Character Mapping — an innovative coaching and online masterclass series supporting storytellers in their relationships to characters, craft, and their Selves.  More information can be found at charactermapping.com