Partsworkers Lab
You know how to use the IFS model. Now you need to know how to use it with coaching clients.
How do you use IFS to help your clients if you’re not a therapist?
IFS is a therapy model.
You’ve been trained by therapists to use the Internal Family Systems model.
But you’re not a therapist. You’re a coach, a mentor, a guide, or practitioner. You recognize the value of IFS to help people make changes in their lives.
How do you use the IFS model to help your clients outside of the therapy setting? IFS is a powerful tool that coaches can use to help their clients get the breakthroughs they need to get the results they want.
Group starts June 3 and meets on Tuesdays, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM PDT on Zoom.
Testimonials
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I can't believe I am responding to emails the day they're received! This hasn't happened in a couple of years!! I am so happy that I recognized what IFS could do to help me activate and get into flow. Hiring you at the time that I did for the bigger package was perfect!! Worth every dollar!
Monique Caissie, Human Behavior Consultant, NLP Coach & Emotional CPR Educator https://moniquecaissie.com/
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At the end of my IFS program, I found that my sessions felt more like IFS therapy sessions than coaching. Bill showed me how to introduce goal setting and accountability back into sessions, while still practicing IFS, and how to seamlessly introduce parts work to clients who hadn't necessarily even heard of IFS.
Jesse Schuhlein, ACC rechargecoaching.ca
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As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) I have been taking trainings and reading books about the IFS model for several years, and have gradually introduced parts-work in my therapy practice. Working one-on-one with Bill has taken me beyond the ideas of IFS by showing me how to enter into a healing relationship with my own parts. Bill is helping me get to know the parts that hinder my business development as a memoir coach, so his background as both a coach and IFS practitioner provide the perfect set of skills to help me grow in exactly the areas I was seeking.
Jerry Waxler, MS, LPC Find Your Healing Story, www.jerrywaxler.com
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Working with Bill Tierney has heightened my listening for (what I call) energy points: changes in the client's tone, parts of their story left vague, words that are repeated, etc.; since these serve to alert me as to the dissonance or harmony of parts with each other. It used to be challenging for me and my clients to talk about the more rigid, hostile, or dark parts inside; but I've learned from Bill, and find it's absolutely true, that, applying the motto "No bad parts" allows me and my client to smoothly and confidently move into a deep dive into the forces at play inside, to appreciate the insights all parts have for our recovery of Self.
Martin Kettelhut, Phd Executive Coach
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I am excited to share my transformative experience working with my IFS coach, Bill Tierney. Through our group and 1:1 sessions, I have gained access to a treasure trove of real-life tools and resources, guided explorations, and insightful journaling prompts that have meaningfully impacted my growth both personally and professionally. I would highly recommend the Partsworkers Lab group to all who are interested in increasing competence and feeling more connected to a broader IFS community.
Eileen Houtzer
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Outstanding coaching. It's clear he loves his work and he loves to help people. It's not after the money or passive income. Very responsive. Personalized coaching he doesn't stick you into a one fits all methodology.
Dr. Marie Life Path Healings
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Thanks for yesterday's Intro to IFS group. I had a very fruitful post-group journaling session led by the part that feels shame for "breaking the rules" with X even though the rules were not made explicit at the outset. I was tempted to "shake it off" and go on to the next thing, but my parts told me there was an opportunity to follow the activation and bodily feeling of nausea about being a bad boy. So I did and healing happened. As you've underscored, IFS is an effortless and quick way to get right in there and do what needs to be done. Thank you for your guidance and facilitation that opens the possibility.
Brad N, San Carlos California
FAQs
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This group is designed to support coaches, practitioners, mentors, advisors, and guides who are IFS informed and will help you learn about and practice IFS as a coach.
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During group sessions, there will be two 20-minute practice dyads. One partipant will act as client and another will practice coaching them while receiving feedback from Bill Tierney, creator of the Compassionate Results Coaching program and Certified IFS Practitioner. All other participants will observe, provide feedback, and ask questions to refine IFS coaching skills. The two 20-minute practice sessios are prescheduled and will be followed by instruction and group discussion.
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For coaches, practitioners, mentors, advisors, and guides who are IFS informed.
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Each participant is asked to have a 20 minute conversation with me to determine readiness and fit for the group experience.
Participants must be trained in the IFS model. Please contact me with questions about your training history.
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The initial commitment is for three months. Participants are asked to provide 30-days notice if the intend to exit the group. Otherwise, participants are welcome to continue on a month to month basis.
The initial cost is $700 for the first three months. After that, clients prepay for each month by the first day of the month at $250 per month.
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The Partsworkers Lab group will begin on June 3 and will meet three Tuesdays per month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM PDT.
Session dates are published for the next three to four months.
Participants are encouraged to meet outside of scheduled group sessions for practice and support.
There will also be a Whatsapp group created for use by group participants to communicate between sessions.
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There will be between four and eight group participants.
The group will be coached by me, Bill Tierney.
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Group sessions are held on Zoom.
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Yes, sessions are recorded and can be viewed only by those who are registered for the group.
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Confidentiality - honor the other participants in the group by keeping their participation in the group and anything they say in group sessions confidential.
Sessions are recorded - sessions will be stored in a Google drive folder and will be available to participants only. As new members join, a new folder is created to keep previous recordings confidential.
When viewing or listening to a recorded session, do so in full privacy. Do not share recorded sessions with anyone else.
Do not screen record, screen capture, or audio record sessions by any means.
If you notice I have forgotten to record, please remind me to do so.
I may use portions of recorded sessions limited to my voice and images for marketing purposes but participant voices and images will never be included in marketing videos, audios, or written descriptions.
Responsibility for your own experience - Please do not share advice or feedback to other participants. During sessions, before referencing something someone else in the session has shared, ask their permission. Drawing attention to the share of another can diminish the sense of safety for others in the group, even if it feels like a positive reflection. When sharing, be intentional and speak for your own experience and for your parts.
In this group, participants do not confront or challenge each other. Your healing and growth will be a result of your willingness and ability to focus on yourself and your experience.
Participants do not give advice or feedback to other participants.
Be on time - I am committed to starting and ending sessions on time and ask that you arrive in sessions on time.
You will receive reminders with zoom links but take responsibility for being here on time and prioritize these sessions over other optional appointments and activities. Reserve the time in your calendar and limit potential distractions during sessions
If you know you will miss or be late for a session or plan to leave a session early, please notify me.
Honor the clock - I will use an online clock throughout the session to manage time and to provide space for everyone to have an equal opportunity to share. When time has elapsed, the timer will change color and emit an audible beep. Wrap up your share within 5 seconds of elapsed time.
Bill is coach - Bill has permission to offer coaching during sessions. This may consist of offers, observations, requests, and facilitated explorations.
You are always at choice but please remain coachable - this means you are open to be coached even if you decline my offers or requests. As you participate in the group, consider your own safety and the safety of the group.