Bristlecone Parts Work Academy Teachings

Making Contact with the ExileThis week’s teaching walks through how to approach exiles — the younger, wounded parts of you — with gentleness and clarity.In this replay you’ll learn:How to recognize when protectors give permissionWhat exile contact feels likeThe basics of witnessingHow to stay unblended while approaching the exileHow Jesus meets exiles with kindnessWhy this mattersContacting an exile is one of the most tender steps on the trail. When done gently, it can shift years of internal burden.

This week we focused on learning how to build trust with protectors and begin asking for permission rather than pushing forward. The experiential created space to listen more closely to what protectors are afraid of and to practice relating to them in a way that helps them feel safer.As you watch the replay, see if you can stay open and present.Notice how your parts respond.You might ask:What stands out to me here?Where do I feel hesitation or openness?What part of me is reacting right now?You don’t need to figure anything out.Just notice.That’s where the work continues.

Getting to Know Your ProtectorsThis week’s teaching explores protectors — the parts of you that work tirelessly to keep you safe — and why they behave the way they do.In this replay you’ll learn:The 5 F’s for exploring protector partsHow protectors form their strategiesWhy protectors often appear strong or intenseHow to approach protectors without pressureWhat protectors need in order to trust youWhy this mattersProtectors hold the keys to deeper healing. When they feel seen and respected, the whole system softens.

Meeting the Self & UnblendingThis week’s teaching centers on experiencing the Self — the grounded, clear, compassionate presence within — and learning how to unblend from activated parts.In this replay you’ll learn:The 8 C’s of SelfWhat blending feels like in the bodyA simple unblending processHow to relate to protectors from SelfHow Jesus participates in unblendingWhy this mattersWhen you are unblended, you can lead your inner world with clarity rather than being swept away by emotion.

Mapping & Identifying PartsThis week’s teaching focuses on noticing parts as they arise — especially in activated, everyday moments — and learning how to name what’s happening internally with clarity.In this replay you’ll learn:What a trailhead is and how to spot oneThe three access points for identifying partsHow to map activations without getting overwhelmedThe basics of polarizationHow naming a part brings immediate reliefWhy this mattersLearning to identify parts as they appear in real time gives you the ability to slow everything down and choose who leads.

Orientation to Parts WorkThis week’s teaching introduces the foundation of parts work — seeing your inner world not as chaos, but as a meaningful family of emotions, protectors, and younger places inside that carry old stories.In this replay you’ll learn:What parts are and how they functionWhy emotions show up the way they doHow protectors and exiles developWhat Self-leadership looks likeHow to begin seeing your inner world with curiosityWhy this mattersUnderstanding the basic map of your internal system creates clarity, compassion, and a grounded starting point for the journey ahead.