Would you like to learn practical and accessible ways to incorporate IFS principles into the phases of EMDR?


Secure your seat to transform your therapeutic approach today.

Come to Indianapolis, Indiana to learn from two experienced and passionate EMDR Trainer/Consultants, Amanda Goodrich LMHC, and Darcie Yamada, LISW, who will introduce you to using IFS in your EMDR practice. 


Gain knowledge and skills from their expertise as trained IFS clinicians about how to apply IFS throughout the EMDR therapy process, and discover how IFS can expand your clinical toolbox of successful interventions. 


Get ready to confidently integrate IFS fundamentals into your practice, thanks to their enthusiasm for both IFS and EMDR. 


Don't let this chance slip away!

Overview

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

Available In-person!

Live (off-site) 

Thursday-Friday,  October 19-20, 2023

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

(8:30 AM registration begins)

Location

📍 IN-PERSON

Indiana Wesleyan University – 

Indianapolis North campus

3777 Priority Way South Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46240 United States

Course Curriculum

Cost

(Full price dates effective September 20 - October 18, 2023)

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 Energy in the internal family system.

  • Identify the qualities of Self Energy.

  • Explore their own parts and their own connection to Self Energy through parts mapping and guided meditation.

Course Objectives

  • 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 to determine readiness for processing.

  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively use a parts map with clients to explore protectors, exiles, and first responders (aka firefighters) in the internal family system.

  • Demonstrate the ability to guide clients towards accessing Self Energy through guided meditation.

  • Describe the relationship between the parts in IFS therapy and the autonomic nervous system (Polyvagal Parts Matrix, D. Yamada and A. Goodrich).

  • List two IFS informed clinical interventions used with clients when they are “stuck” in processing.

Agenda

Day 1
08:30 - 09:00 
Registration

09:00 - 10:15 

Introduction, IFS Assumptions, IFS Goals, Parts Breakdown                  

10:15 - 10:30 

Morning Break

10:30 - 11:45 
IFS Parts Breakdown Continuation; Intro to Parts Mapping Demo and Guided Exercise

11:45 - 12:45 
Lunch

12:45 - 2:30                        

Proactive and Reactive Protectors, Polyvagal Parts Matrix

2:30 - 2:45 

Afternoon Break

2:45 - 3:50 

Working with Challenging Protector Demo and Guided Exercise, Exiles and Self Energy

3:50- 4:00 

Q&A and wrap-up! 


Day 2
08:30 - 09:00 
Registration

09:00 - 10:15 

Quick Review; Daily IFS meditation; Qualities of an IFS Therapist; Integrating IFS Informed Approach into EMDR Phase 1, Day 2 Demo #1                 

10:15 - 10:30 

Morning Break

10:30 - 11:45 
Participant practice #1; Integrating IFS Informed Approach into EMDR Phase 2

11:45 - 12:45 
Lunch

12:45 - 2:30                        

Integrating IFS Informed Approach into EMDR Phases 2, 6 F’s, Demo #2, and Practice #2 

2:30 - 2:45 

Afternoon Break

2:45 - 3:50 

Phase 3, 4, clinical interventions

3:50- 4:00 

Q&A and wrap-up! 


Continuing Education Credit

EMDRIA credits 12 

EC Program Approval Number: #15007-60

12 CE credits 


The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Clinicians should check with their state licensure requirements. 


CE credits are available for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers and other trained EMDR Clinicians in all states except New York (all professions) and  Alabama and Ohio MFT’s (Board restrictions). 


Clinicians should check with their state licensure boards.


In order to receive CE's or EMDRIA credits, you must attend the entire program during the Live scheduled presentation. No partial credits are available, and you cannot receive credits for watching a recording.



About the Instructor(s)

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 Roy Kiessling’s EMDR Consulting. In addition, Darcie is a facilitator for an international trainer, author, and EMDR child expert Ana Gomez through her Agate Institute.


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 [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 7 days after the purchase of this course minus a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after 7 days are non-refundable.


Conflict of Interest Policy

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


ADA Compliance 

Live workshops are held in facilities that are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. For in-person, virtual, or online course programs, please contact info@emdrandbeyond if special accommodation is required.