Partsworkers Lab

IFS Consultation Group

Are you trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and looking to deepen your skills in facilitation, consultation, and integrating IFS into your practice? The Partsworkers Lab provides structured, supervised practice sessions and consultation opportunities in a supportive group environment.

You can watch this video to learn about the Partsworkers Lab IFS Consultation Group.

This group meets on Tuesdays, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM PDT on Zoom.

Who is this for?

  • IFS trained and IFS informed practitioners

  • Therapists, coaches, and professionals integrating IFS into their practice

  • Those seeking supportive consultation on facilitation, challenging cases, or practice-related questions

Group Logisitics

  • Frequency: Three 90-minute sessions per month

  • Group Size: Up to 8 participants per group

  • Roles: Every participant rotates through facilitator and client roles at least once every four sessions (based on full attendance).

Session Structure

  • Facilitation Practice: Each session includes two rounds of 30-minute supervised practice:

    • 5-Minute Preparation: Facilitator shifts to Self-energy with supervisor support.

    • 20-Minute Practice: Facilitated session with supervisor guidance, pauses, and teaching moments.

    • 5-Minute Summary: Reflective feedback from facilitator and client perspectives.

  • Consultation Option: The facilitator's 30-minute practice time can also be used flexibly for:

    • Case consultation

    • Addressing practice-related questions

    • Exploring business or marketing strategies

    • Clarifying application of the IFS model

  • Guidance for Observers During Consultation

Role Expectations

  • As the Facilitator:

    • Identify a specific focus (e.g., Six Fs, working with concerned parts, maintaining flow, pausing effectively).

    • Expect supportive, constructive feedback.

    • Practice from openness and curiosity rather than perfection.

  • As the Client:

    • Bring genuine but mild activations suitable for short practice explorations.

    • Expect the primary focus to remain on facilitator learning rather than personal resolution.

  • As the Observer:

    • Observe actively, reflecting on both facilitator and client experiences.

    • Gain insights by observing sessions to enhance your own practice.

Session Agenda

  • 0:00-0:05: Check-in and Session setup

  • 0:05-0:35: Supervised Practice Round One or Consultation for Scheduled Facilitator

  • 0:35-0:38: Short break

  • 0:38-1:08: Supervised Practice Round Two or Consultation for Scheduled Facilitator

  • 1:08-1:20: Group summary and discussion

  • 1:20-1:30: Final reflections and takeaways

Join the Partsworkers Lab to enhance your confidence, skills, and clarity in applying the IFS model to your practice.

FAQs

  • This group is designed to support coaches, therapists, practitioners, mentors, advisors, and guides who are IFS-trained or informed and will help you learn about and practice IFS to help your clients.

  • During group sessions, there will be two 30-minute practice dyads. One participant will act as client and another will be practice facilitating and IFS session while receiving feedback from Bill Tierney, Certified IFS Practitioner. All other participants will observe using guidance to refine their own IFS facilitation skills. The two 30-minute practice sessios are prescheduled. The scheduled facilitator may opt to use part or all of their time for case consultation, or to ask questions about the IFS model or any other aspect of their practice or business.

  • For coaches, therapists, practitioners, mentors, advisors, and guides who are IFS trained or IFS informed.

  • 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.

  • The initial commitment is for three months. Participants are asked to provide 30-days notice if they 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.

  • 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.

    A schedule of session dates is provided 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.

  • There will be between four and eight group participants.

    The group will be coached by me, Bill Tierney.

  • Group sessions are held on Zoom.

  • Yes, sessions are recorded and can be viewed only by those who are registered for the group.

  • 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.

Fees

Groups

Three 90-Minute Group Sessions Per Month

$700 Intial deposit pays for your first three months

$250 per month after your initial commitment

Individual Coaching

55- Minute Sessions

$300

$250 per session for active group participants

IFS Coaching Groups