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The group
Twice a month, 90 minutes. A brief check-in, then everyone gets a chance to share and participate.
First and third Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Mountain. Openings available. $190 / month ($95 per 90-minute group).
Take up
space, for once.
Speak for Parts
An IFS-based blend of support and process work for therapists who are interested in parts work and want the felt sense of what it is like to be with their own. Not consultation. This one is for you.
Why this group exists
I've been where you are.
I know what it is like to hold so much space for our clients, friends, and family only to not have that same level of space holding be reciprocated.
In 2021, during an IFS Level 2 training, I realized I had gotten to a point of liking being a client more than being a therapist. I went down a shame spiral for a little while, then got in touch with my young parts and learned that one of the reasons I became a therapist was for the young, vulnerable parts of me to feel less alone. I thought to myself, "I am 11 years into my career, and now feel more alone than ever."
I tend to be a person who creates group spaces that I need. That is where this Speak for Parts group came from. From my own desire to feel connected to others.
I got to a point where I couldn't keep assisting IFS trainings or paying for more and more IFS trainings in order to feel that level of deep connection with others. So I decided to experiment with creating my own group where we all speak for our parts and take up space. I hope you will join me!
Crystal Hines, LPC
How it works
To do IFS with your clients, you really need to feel it.
This is a place to feel and experience it with other therapists.
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A 15-minute meditation
Crystal leads you into contact with your parts, so you can get to know them, let them take up space, and speak for them inside the safety of the group.
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Six people, maximum
Small enough that there is real time to share and to actually know the people you are sharing with.
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Between sessions
Membership includes a private Facebook group, so the connection does not stop when the call ends.
No prior IFS training necessary. Experience IFS from an IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant, in a group, for a fraction of what the same depth costs through the IFS Institute.
What therapists say about Crystal's rooms
I can't thank you enough for fostering such an inviting and inclusive practicum space for us. Thank you for being so invested in our learning, and encouraging us to keep at it. I look forward to Part 2 very soon!
Can I just tell you how much I appreciate how you lead consultation group? You seem to have such a natural way of holding a safe space on line that is supportive and open, as well as informative.
Thank you for providing a truly shame-free, comfortable space to learn and grow. You have an amazing ability to make everyone feel welcomed and cared for.
Crystal's "Speak for Parts" group is an essential part of my professional and personal development. She has formulated a process that feels so safe, welcoming of all parts and, quite frankly, transformative. Through understanding and being available to my own internal system, my therapeutic skills have deepened and expanded beyond what I thought was possible.
Crystal's Speak for Parts IFS group has been one of the best professional development experiences I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of. Crystal is warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about parts work and how to help clinicians learn, grow, and deepen their understanding of parts of self. Being a member of this group has not only helped me grow personally, but has also strengthened the way I work with my own therapy clients. I’m incredibly grateful for Crystal, the community she has created, and the opportunity to be part of this group.
Crystal has created an atmosphere that allows each person - including their parts - to participate at their own pace and comfort level. Her mixture of compassion and authenticity is contagious. The sense of belonging and support she has fostered within the group is a balm, especially for therapists navigating this cultural moment.
I've been participating in a Speak for Parts group for nearly two years, and I'm so appreciative of Crystal for cultivating such a space where I truly feel connected, supported, seen, and understood. Through this group, I've gotten to know my internal system more intimately and built genuine relationships with the other group members. Crystal's leadership has deepened my knowledge and understanding of IFS, and this group has become a staple of my support system.
The investment
$190/month
Billed as $95 per 90-minute session, twice a month, after the group meets. Cancel any time.
Talk to Crystal firstA short conversation before you join, so you know the room is right for you.
Questions,
answered.
Didn't find yours? Ask directly.
Who is this group for?
Any therapist who is feeling burnt out, alone, and disconnected from themselves and others. Therapists who have an interest in parts work and want to experience it for themselves. Therapists who want more reciprocity in their relationships.
Is this a therapy group?
It is a blend of a support group and a therapeutic process group. Crystal both facilitates and participates, and sometimes takes up space with her own parts. Because of that, you are not a therapy client and will not sign intake paperwork.
I live outside Colorado. Can I still join?
Yes. Because this is not a therapy group, therapists outside Colorado are welcome. It runs completely virtually, so you can attend from anywhere in the world.
Do I need prior IFS training?
No. Experience IFS from an IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant in a group format. No prior IFS training is necessary, just an interest in getting to know your parts.
How do I pay?
After the first group, Crystal sends an invoice via Square where you can save a card on file. The card is charged after every group. The current price is $190 / month ($95 per 90-minute group).
Why does the group cost what it costs?
The price reflects the time it takes to facilitate two 90-minute groups a month, plus the time and experience behind the IFS-informed content. One intention in offering it is to make this kind of experience more financially accessible to therapists than most IFS offerings through the IFS Institute or other programs.
What if I have to miss a group?
Do your best to commit to the group time you agree to, so the room stays consistent, cohesive, and safe enough to be vulnerable in. Life happens. Email connect@aligntherapyandconsultation.com if you cannot attend. There are no makeup groups or refunds for missed sessions.
What if I want to stop?
You can cancel your monthly membership at any time by emailing connect@aligntherapyandconsultation.com, and you will be removed from the group going forward. Refunds are not offered.