Outspoken Profesional Development Institute presents: SELF-Led EMDR with Internal Family Systems 

This workshop is designed to give mental health professionals who have taken EMDR basic training and IFS Level One a condensed overview of Bruce Hersey’s systematic interweave of IFS and EMDR as taught by Syzygy Institute in their three-step program consisting of 3 two-day experiential workshops.

Reframing the AIP network and targeted network as conscious relational entities engaged in a dynamic energetic healing relationship; Functional Dual Attention, and using IFS concepts as organizing principles in EMDR Phases One and Two, allows for the organic development of a treatment plan that identifies the most appropriate current target. Target information is gathered from specified internal sources and Discovery, a method of working with protectors (defenses) using bilateral stimulation, is detailed when the lack of Functional Dual Attention precludes a complete Assessment Phase and desensitization.

The importance of therapist Self-leadership is underscored, particularly when dealing with protectors. A possible mechanism of action of EMDR which accesses enhances, and supports Functional Dual Attention is suggested.

Presentor: Bruce Hersey 

https://brucehersey.com/

My trajectory as a growing therapist was born in the fundamental humanism of Carl Rogers and progressed with the addition of the hypnotic language and approaches of Milton Erickson, noted for his applications of communication with the unconscious mind as a creative and solution-generating entity within the person. EMDR brought clarity about the value of dual attention and the structure of somatic, emotional, and cognitive elements within the afflictions of trauma, while Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy contributed life, shape, relationship, universality, and sense to this. More recently, the emergence of Coherence Therapy from Memory Reconsolidation research has injected additional insight and precision into this expanding formula.

I am an Approved Consultant in EMDR and also a Certified IFS Therapist. Having completed IFS Levels One, Two & Three Training, and as a repeat Level One Program Assistant, I've passionately imparted my deep understanding of the model by teaching numerous introductory IFS workshops, leading IFS consultation groups, and providing individual IFS consultations. I've presented at the IFS International Conference several times, and have been teaching workshops on the integration of EMDR & IFS since 2013.

Schedule:

09:00 AM-09:15 AM Dual Attention

09:15 AM-09:30 AM Conscious Relational Entities & Relationship

09:30 AM-09:45 AM Self-Energy / POS

09:45 AM-10:00 AM Burden-Energy / PPI / LUP

10:00 AM-10:15 AM IFS-Informed Phase One

10:15 AM-10:30 AM IFS-Informed Phase Two

10:30 AM-11:00 AM IFS-Informed Phase Three

11:00 AM-11:30 AM Discovery

11:30 AM-11:45 AM Bilateral Stimulation/ Allocentric / Intersubjective

11:45 AM-12:00 PM wrap-up

Learning objectives:

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the relationship between Functional Dual Attention and Self-Presence.
2. Describe the concept of energy as it applies to Protective Parts and how this can be measured and processed within EMDR.
3. Describe the concept of energy as it applies to qualities of Self and how this can be measured and installed as a resource within EMDR.
4. Identify a third type of processing with bilateral stimulation used with protectors that is named after a stage of Coherence Therapy.
5. Describe what is meant by a Discovery Contract.
6. Describe how hippocampal activation may support and enhance Functional Dual Attention.
7. Identify which three of the IFS 6F’s correspond to eliciting Assessment Phase target elements.
8. Describe the essential IFS feature that is verified in the Preparation Phase in order to proceed to Phase Three  

EMDRIA & IFS Credits Pending 

Outspoken Counseling and Consulting Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7090. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Outspoken Counseling and Consulting Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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The Continuing Education Team Consists of:

Carmen Jimenez, LCSW ~ Director of Education Services: Carmen@outspokenservices.com 980-275-2505

Natalie Pride, LCSW ~ Social Work Consultant: Natalie@outspokenservices.com 980-275-2505

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