Overview

This lively and informative workshop will review a basic introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory, explore Self Energy’s deeper role in the EMDR process, and demonstrate practical IFS-informed clinical interventions in phases 4-8 of EMDR. Participants will learn through lectures, demonstrations, and experiential learning.

Hybrid Training!

Live (in-person) & Virtual

February 29, 2024 & March 1, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CST)

(8:30 AM registration begins)

Location and Capacity

📍 IN-PERSON
📍 WEBINAR
The Training Room at Colony Park

3737 Woodland Avenue, Suite 650

West Des Moines,
lowa 50266

(Capacity: 60)

Virtual through Zoom Webinar 
(Capacity: 100)

Course Curriculum

Course Objectives

  • Summarize the 8 C’s of Self in IFS.

  • Explain the role of Self-leadership in the Autonomic Nervous System (Polyvagal Parts Matrix, D. Yamada and A. Goodrich)Describe the impact of Self-leadership in secure and insecure attachment.

  • Describe the impact of Self-leadership in secure and insecure attachment.

  • Recognize the difference between Self-leadership as a client and Self-leadership as a therapist in IFS Informed EMDR.Identify two goals of EMDR phase 4: Desensitization in IFS informed EMDR.

  • Identify two goals of EMDR phase 4: Desensitization in IFS informed EMDR.

  • Distinguish between attachment and Self interventions in IFS Informed EMDR.

  • Identify at least 3 types of clients who would benefit from IFS Informed EMDR.

  • Summarize the process of working with the Exiles in phases 4-8 of IFS Informed EMDR.

Full Price

Agenda

DAY 1

Thursday February 29th, 2024


8:30 - 9:00 

Registration and Log in


9:00 -10:15 (1.25 hrs)  

Introduction, Review IFS Assumptions, Review of Parts Breakdown, Review of the ANS, and Polyvagal Parts Matrix, Module 2 Objectives/overview, Client populations who benefit from IFS Informed EMDR, Why Self Energy Matters


10:15-10:30 Break


10:30-11:45: (1.25 hours) 

Why Self Energy Matters Cont, Self Energy Deep Dive  


11:45-12:45 Lunch


12:45-2:30: (1.75 hours) 

Self Energy Portals, Self Energy Portal Guided Meditation (15 min), Why Attachment Matters and Brief Attachment Overview, IFS Informed Insecure Attachment   


2:30-2:45 Break


2:45-3:50: (1 hour) 

Wrap up IFS Informed EMDR Insecure Attachment, IFS Informed EMDR Secure Attachment. 


3:50- 4:00 (10 Min)  

Questions & Wrap up 




DAY 2

Friday March 1, 2024


8:30-9:00 

Registration and Log in 


9:00-10:15 AM (1.25 hours) 

Quick Review and Questions from Day 1, Polyvagal Parts Attachment Matrix, Polyvagal Parts Relational Matrix, What is a burden?


10:15-10:30 Break


10:30-11:45 AM:  (1.25 hours) 

The 6 Elements of Unburdening: Witnessing, Do-Over, Retrieval, Unburdening, Inviting New Qualities, Protector Check-in, Overview of EMDR Phase 4 Desensitization 


11:45-12:45 Lunch


12:45-2:30 (1.75 hours) 

IFS Informed EMDR 5 Star Approach to Blocked Processing, Unblending, Negotiating with Protectors, Direct Access, Attachment Interventions, Self Energy Portal Interventions, IFS Informed EMDR Phase 5 Installation, Phase 6: Bodyscan, Phase 7: Closure, Phase 8: Reevaluation.


2:30-2:45 Break


2:45-3:50:  

IFS Informed EMDr Unburdening Recorded Demo (20 min), IFS Informed Experiential Exercise (20 Min)


3:50- 4:00: 

Wrap up & Evaluations

Continuing Education Credit

EMDRIA Credits: 12 (#15007-70)

CE Credits: 12 


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EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond LLC is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007-70 is approved for 12 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.

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About the Instructor(s)

AMANDA GOODRICH, LMHC

Amanda Goodrich has over 20 years in the mental health field, providing an array of services in non-profit, school, and private practice settings. She is a licensed mental health counselor, who is bilingual in Spanish, with a strong background in substance abuse counseling. She co-owns Integrated Community Therapists, LLC in Iowa City, IA with three other amazing therapists.

Amanda specializes in creating an environment where clients of all backgrounds can strengthen relationships within themselves and with others. She works with adolescents, couples of all shapes and sizes, as well as adults and families. Her specialties include depression with men, first responders, anxiety disorders, DID, grief and loss, body dysmorphia, complex trauma, LGBTQIA+, and addiction.

She is a Certified and an Approved Consultant through EMDRIA. Amanda is also a Level One Trained Internal Family Systems Therapist with the IFS Institute and weaves EMDR with IFS to create a unique trauma-informed approach.

Along with one of her business partners and dear friend, Darcie Yamada, Amanda has co-created a 2-module, 4-day training for EMDR therapists who want to learn how to incorporate an IFS-informed lens into their EMDR practice.

Amanda is also an EMDR Child Specialist, EMDR Sand Tray Specialist, and EMDR Parent-Child Specialist through Ana Gomez’s Agate Institute, and is now a Facilitator with the Agate Institute.

Amanda earned a double major from the University of Iowa in Psychology and Spanish and graduated with her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver in 2003. Her other passions include Jazzercising with her bestie, drinking coffee on the couch, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying nature. She lives in Iowa City, IA with her family and her fur babies.



DARCIE YAMADA, LISW

Darcie Yamada, LISW (she/hers) is an EMDRIA approved Certified EMDR Therapist, Approved Consultant, and a facilitator for international trainer, author, and EMDR child expert Ana Gomez through her Agate Institute. Darcie provides consultation and supervision for the EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Certification, and becoming an EMDR Consultant.

Darcie has worked in the mental health field since 2003 and before that was a kindergarten teacher. She holds a BA in Elementary Education with a certification in Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree in Social Work from The University of Iowa. Following graduate school, Darcie had the pleasure of working in a non-profit mental health agency for adolescents. Darcie has been in the private sector since 2008.

Darcie is an EMDR Child Specialist, EMDR Sand Tray Specialist and EMDR Parent-Child Specialist through Ana Gomez’s Agate Institute. In addition, Darcie is a Level One Trained Internal Family Systems Therapist with the IFS Institute. Darcie has created a training with her business partner/friend Amanda Goodrich, for EMDR therapists blending IFS and EMDR together. Stepping back into the teaching role has been a natural and rewarding step for Darcie and sharing it with Amanda has been very special.

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. Darcie enjoys hiking, traveling and reading books in her free time. Darcie shares her loving home with her spouse, two kids and two pugs.



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 Maire Abanes 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 prior to the event less a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after that are non-refundable.

Conflict of Interest Policy

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

ADA

Live workshops are held in facilities which 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.