About this course

Learning Objectives

• Identify overlapping theoretical underpinings of both EMDR and IFS models.
• Apply 2 IFS interventions to use during EMDR's 8 Phase model.
• Describe when to integrate EMDR-based interventions when using the IFS Steps.

Learning Levels

• All Levels

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Daphne Fatter, Ph.D.

  Licensed Psychologist

  Daphne Fatter (she/her), PhD, is an IFS Certified licensed psychologist and an Approved IFS Clinical Consultant. She is also EMDR Certified and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training and has almost 20 years of experience providing EMDR. Dr. Fatter has also received training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She provides engaging nuances on trauma treatment to international audiences from her seasoned clinical experience treating PTSD, complex trauma, combat trauma, reproductive trauma, sexual trauma, attachment trauma, grief, loss and complicated grief. She has a private practice in Dallas, Texas.

Disclosure

References

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• Fatter, D. (in press). "IFS and EMDR: Transforming Traumatic Memories and Providing Relational Repair with Self" In Altogether Us: Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities, and Trends.
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• Twombly, J. & Schwartz, R. (2008). The integration of the internal family systems model and EMDR. In C. Forgash and M. Copeley (Eds.), Healing the heart of trauma and dissociation with EMDR and ego state therapy (pp. 295-311). New York: Springer Publishing Company.