Introduction to Integrating Internal Family Systems into your EMDR Practice: A Practical Approach

Overview

This lively and informative introductory workshop is a basic introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory that incorporates practical IFS-informed clinical interventions into Phases 1-4 of EMDR therapy. Participants will learn through lecture, videos and demonstrations.

This program is intended for Doctorate Level and Master Level Psychologists, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LISW, LMSW and other Master Level Mental Health Practitioners who have successfully completed an EMDR Basic Training

Curriculum

Curriculum

Overview, Objectives and Agenda

Presentation slides and Course Materials

Lesson 1: Introduction, IFS Overview , Definition, and Assumptions (27.13)

Lesson 2: IFS Assumptions, Goals, Parts Breakdown and Comparison (25.18)

Lesson 3: Q & A; Ego States Comparison (15.16)

Lesson 4: Dissociation and Parts Mapping (9.01)

Lesson 5.1 Parts Mapping Video Demonstration (16.34)

Lesson 5.2: Q & A (10.00)

Lesson 6: Parts Mapping Participant Exercise and Review (19.25)

Lesson 7: Protectors, Polyvagal Matrix Breakdown (56.17)

Lesson 8: More on Polyvagal Parts Matrix, Q & A (42.57)

Lesson 9: Phase 2 Challenging Protectors, Q & A (46.22)

Lesson 10: Self Energy; Q & A (33.15)

Lesson 11: IFS Meditation (53.18)

Lesson 12: Demonstration: Introducing Parts Language to Client (used with permission) (11.56)

Lesson 13: IFS informed Phase 1: History, Managers/Protectors, Firefighters, Mapping , Internal System Regulation(47.35)

Lesson 14: The Six F's: Find, Focus, Flesh, Feel, (Be)Friend, Fear , Unblending (18.39)

Lesson 15: The Six F's Demonstration (Used with permission)(16.49)

Lesson 16: Q & A, IFS-Informed EMDR Resourcing and Self Energy (32.08)

Lesson 17: Playing with Self-Energy Daily Meditation, IFS-Informed Phase 3 Assessment (27.24)

Lesson 18: More on Phase 3; IFS-Informed Phase 4: Desensitization, Unburdening, Clinical Interventions-Interweaves (28.05)

Lesson 19: Clinical Interweaves, Closure (20.18)

References

Continuing Education Credits

Cost

Course Objectives

Identify the basic assumptions of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model.

Summarize the goals of the IFS Model.

Recognize the three categories of parts based on the IFS Model.

Explain the role of Self in the therapist and the client in the internal family system.

Identify the qualities of Self in the therapeutic process in Internal Family Systems Therapy

Explore our own parts and our connection to energy in Internal Family Systems therapy through parts mapping and guided meditation.

Apply at least one resource technique as utilized by IFS therapy in Phase Two of EMDR.

Identify one question used by IFS therapists in the assessment phase of EMDR to determine readiness for processing.

Demonstrate the ability to listen to parts that hold the hurt with an Internal Family Systems lens through guided meditation.

Credits

EMDRIA Credits: 8

CE Credits: 8

Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

EMDR & Beyond is the provider of (CEs).

EMDR & Beyond is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EMDR & Beyond remains responsible for this program and its contents.

EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007-DL87 and is approved for EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.

To receive CE or EMDRIA credits for in-person presentations or live virtual attendance, participants must attend the entire program in real time. Partial credit is not available, and watching a recording in place of attending live does not qualify for credit.

To receive CE or EMDRIA credits for the On-Demand version (typically available 20–30 days after the live event), participants must complete the full curriculum and pass a post-quiz with a score of at least 75%.

While the course evaluation is not required to receive CE credits, we highly value your feedback and encourage you to complete it. The system will automatically release your certificate after you have completed and passed the quiz.

Meet the Presenter

Amanda Goodrich LMHC AC

Darcie Yamada LISW AC

Grievance Policy

We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to Kenya Rocha at [email protected]. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.

Cancellation Policy

We will allow refunds up to 3 days of purchase minus $50 processing fee.

Conflict of Interest Policy

There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this workshop.

ADA

This course is in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact Kenya Rocha at [email protected] if special accommodation is required.

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