More Self*
Track for Coaches and Therapists
Track for Coaches and Therapists
For those who want a deeper understanding of themselves and to work effectively with others
14 weeks of live practice, complex cases, supervision and group work
Start: January 21
Guthrie Sayen,
PhD, PCC
* Self is the compassionate inner presence and gentle leadership from which you relate to what is happening with clarity and compassion.
Why join the course
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Inner state as the foundation of the method
For coaches and therapists, we practice working with your own inner state and attunement to the client. A calm, clear presence creates a safe field, helps you slow down and notice subtle signals. This makes it easier to build rapport with the client and their inner system of parts.
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Practice and case discussions
Every week we work in triads (client – practitioner – observer) and hold masterminds to review complex cases and support your integration of IFS into practice. IFS-trained facilitators answer questions, guide your development and support peer learning within the group.
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IFS as a structured protocol
For practitioners, IFS is taught through a clear 18-step protocol. The step-by-step sequence — from setting the frame to working with parts — helps you confidently and safely integrate the method into your work while staying aligned with the structure of the process.
Course expert: Guthrie Sayen
Direct student and longtime collaborator of IFS founder Richard Schwartz, PhD
PhD, PCC; IFS trainer and supervisor for practitioners around the world
Creator of IFS-based educational programs for coaches and therapists
More than 1,000 students and over 10,000 hours of IFS coaching practice
Learn more and meet Guthrie at the webinar
Webinar: How to befriend your inner critic?
November 26, 10:00 am ET / 7:00 am PT
If you know what it’s like when your inner critic won’t let you move forward — downplaying your efforts, undermining your confidence before important steps, or pushing you to postpone things until the last moment — this webinar is for you.
A 120-minute online workshop where you will:
For the best experience, join from a quiet place, with your camera on and a stable internet connection.
Learn how IFS works with the inner critic and other parts that keep you from moving forward
Learn how IFS works with the inner critic and other parts that keep you from moving forward
Watch a live demo session facilitated by Guthrie Sayen (a longtime student of IFS founder Richard Schwartz, PhD) — and, if you wish, you can volunteer to be the client
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Getting to know the IFS method
Usually, when we want to change something in our lives, we focus on the part that is «for» the change — the motivated, driven part. The parts that doubt or are afraid are left out of the conversation.
In the end, an inner battle starts: one part of you wants to move forward, while something inside keeps pulling you back. You know what you «should» do, yet you procrastinate, avoid or end up sabotaging your own plans.
IFS offers a different perspective. There are no bad parts. Even the most confusing or «irrational» behaviours usually come from a part that has been trying to protect you.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) — a parts-based therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach based on the idea that every person has different inner «parts» — each with its own role, emotions and needs. The method helps you build a relationship with these parts, listen to them, reduce inner conflict and restore a sense of inner wholeness.
When all your parts are heard, things become calmer and clearer inside. Change no longer comes from sheer willpower — it starts to unfold more naturally, as your whole system feels safe to move forward.
What’s inside the course?
Complex cases: polarization, «I don’t feel anything», ethics 120-minute sessions every Wednesday at 10:00 am Eastern Time (ET) / 7:00 am Pacific Time (PT)
15 sessions with live demos
Triad roles (coach / client / observer), clear steps and guided feedback. You get 90 minutes of weekly practice, mastermind discussions, expert answers and supervision-style support.
Group practice
We form small groups based on schedule and professional interests. Your mentor helps you stay on track with the program and answers complex questions throughout the course.
Community and mentor support
Everything you need for practice
The full 18-step IFS protocol, class recordings and a place in the graduates’ list. We also meet for a book club to read and discuss an IFS book more deeply. After every session you get recordings and materials for self-practice.
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FAQ
For the Personal track you need either a psychology degree or prior experience as a coach or therapist.
Recordings of all teaching sessions are available to you shortly after each live meeting. You can watch the replay at your own pace and stay on track with the group.
Your certificate reflects Guthrie Sayen’s many years of experience teaching IFS-informed programs and training more than 1,000 students. It confirms that you have completed this course and can be used as proof of continuing education for your own portfolio.
However, it is not issued by the IFS Institute and does not grant certification or teaching rights within IFS Institute programs.
However, it is not issued by the IFS Institute and does not grant certification or teaching rights within IFS Institute programs.
No. This is an educational and skills-based program. You will learn IFS concepts and practices you can apply to your own life and, on the Professional Track, to your client work within the scope of your existing qualifications.
The course does not provide a clinical license, is not a substitute for personal psychotherapy, and does not automatically qualify for CE credits unless approved by your local licensing body.
The course does not provide a clinical license, is not a substitute for personal psychotherapy, and does not automatically qualify for CE credits unless approved by your local licensing body.