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.

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.

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

EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007-DL87 is approved for 8 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.

To receive CE's or EMDRIA credits, you must attend the entire program during the in-person or or live webinar, watching the recording does not apply for credits of a live event. No partial credits are available. For On Demand programming you must complete a quiz and pass with a 75% after watching the program. No partial credits can be awarded.

Instructor

AMANDA GOODRICH, LMHC

Amanda Goodrich, LMHC (she/hers) is an EMDRIA-approved Certified EMDR Therapist, Approved Consultant, and EMDR Facilitator for Roy Kiessling’s EMDR Consulting. In addition, Amanda is a facilitator for an international trainer, author, and EMDR child expert Ana Gomez through her Agate Institute. Amanda provides individual and group EMDR consultation for the EMDR Basic Training, the EMDR Child Specialist Training, and the EMDR Sand Tray Specialist Training.

Amanda is a Level One Trained Internal Family Systems Therapist as well as an EMDR Child Specialist and EMDR Sand Tray Specialist. She discovered that IFS and Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) theories were her ideal combination to unlock a deeper understanding and acceptance of herself and for others.

Amanda obtained her Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2003 from the University of Denver, and double majored in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Iowa. Through education and life experiences, Amanda maintains proficiency in Spanish. Amanda works to be an ally and support for marginalized populations and monolingual and bilingual Spanish-speaking clients to connect to and benefit from mental health services.

Through the IFS lens, Amanda is able to witness the scope of the world system and access compassion and curiosity to work with a diverse population. And it is with this lens that Amanda is able to sit with trauma and pain represented across a broad range of humans.

Amanda has a background in working in non-profit mental health and substance abuse agency settings, and school settings, and has provided EAP services and management consultations, as well as CISDs to various employment settings.

Amanda co-owns Integrated Community Therapists, LLC in Iowa City, IA with three other amazing women and therapists. Amanda’s other passions include Jazzercise, drinking coffee, eating yummy food, floating on a lake or ocean, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Iowa City, IA with her family, her dog, Nala, and her cat, Hush.

DARCIE YAMADA, LISW

Darcie Yamada, LISW (she/hers) is an EMDRIA approved Certified EMDR Therapist, Approved Consultant, and EMDR Facilitator for the Agate Institute with Ana Gomez.

Darcie provides individual and group EMDR consultation for the EMDR Basic Training, the EMDR Child Specialist Training and the EMDR Sand Tray Specialist Training.

Darcie has worked in the mental health field since 2003. Darcie is a Level One Trained Internal Family Systems Therapist as well as an EMDR Child Specialist and EMDR Sand Tray Specialist.

Darcie’s mental health counseling practice focuses on the treatment of complex trauma with children and families. Her clinical knowledge includes the treatment of children, adolescents and adults with complex trauma, secondary trauma, dissociative disorders as well as ADHD, depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders. She also has a passion for working with caretakers to individualize their parenting style to best match their child’s needs.

Darcie proudly co-owns Integrated Community Therapists, a private practice in the heart of downtown Iowa City, IA. She is also committed to volunteering her time to local non-profit organizations and serving in the role of Board Member as well as Board Chair. Darcie enjoys hiking, traveling and reading books in her free time.

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 $25 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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