Integrating EMDR with Internal Family Systems Session 1

Course content available in video.

In part 1 of this 2 part series you will learn and discuss the common blocks that occur in EMDR based through a lens of trauma fragmentation. You will be introduced to a basic overview of ego states and the IFS model as it applies to trauma reprocessing and how these models can be integrated into your EMDR work. You will begin to explore interventions that will help soften protective defense and survival mechanisms to prepare you for more successful work within EMDR.

Educational Objectives

This webinar will teach the participant to

Analyze how to navigate common barriers in EMDR treatment.
Identify common blocks or resistive behaviors that clients exhibit during processing with EMDR.
Describe how to use ego state interventions to address resistance and blocked processing within EMDR.

Syllabus

Introduction to the use of Ego State Interventions and EMDR Integration

Theoretical explanation of fragmentation in trauma and the impact on processing in EMDR
Understanding how trauma fragmentation creates blocks and disrupts the EMDR process

Parts and the IFS Model

Overview of Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and how parts form
Mapping exercises for identifying parts and how to incorporate within EMDR (Phase 1 & 2)
Goals for integrating parts work in early stages of EMDR therapy

Befriending and Working with Blocked or Protective Ego States

Strategies for contracting and forming an alliance with protective ego states
Resourcing techniques to bring harmony and regulation to the system
Live demonstration of parts work being integrated into the EMDR protocol
Q&A session to address questions and clarify concepts

WEB032825

January 6, 2025

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