Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Other Trauma Therapy Models
- Speaker:
- Frank Anderson, MD
- Duration:
- 53 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Feb 19, 2026
- Product Code:
- POS150598
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
This one-hour training explores how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can be integrated with other trauma-informed modalities to enhance healing. Led by Dr. Frank Anderson, the session provides a deep dive into the nature of trauma, the structure of the internal system, and how various therapeutic approaches – such as EMDR, AEDP, EFT, SE, and PVT – can complement IFS therapy.
This event is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Credit
Continuing education credit is not available on this product.
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Other Trauma Therapy Models (1.7 MB) | 23 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) (105.1 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Other Trauma Therapy Models - French (1.7 MB) | 23 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) - French (105.1 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Other Trauma Therapy Models - Italian (1.7 MB) | 23 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Italian (105.1 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Other Trauma Therapy Models - German (1.7 MB) | 23 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) - German (105.1 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Other Trauma Therapy Models - Spanish (1.7 MB) | 23 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Spanish (105.1 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Frank Anderson, MD Related seminars and products
Frank Anderson, MD, completed his residency and was a clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is both a psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation and is passionate about teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the IFS model of therapy.
Dr. Anderson has lectured extensively on the Neurobiology of PTSD and Dissociation and wrote the chapter “Who’s Taking What” Connecting Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Internal Family Systems for Trauma in Internal Family Systems Therapy – New Dimensions. He co-authored a chapter on What IFS Brings to Trauma Treatment in Innovations and Elaborations in Internal Family Systems Therapy, and recently co-authored Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual.
His most recent book, entitled Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems was released on May 19, 2021.
His memoir, To Be Loved, was released on May 7, 2024.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Frank Anderson maintains a private practice, is the co-founder of the Trauma Institute, and is the co-founding producer of Trauma Informed Media. He receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Frank Anderson is a member of the New England Society Studying Trauma and Dissociation and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
Additional Info
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)Access never expires for this product.
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Please Note
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Objectives
- Describe the core principles of IFS therapy and how parts function within the internal system.
- Identify appropriate complementary modalities for different trauma symptoms and integrate them within the IFS framework.
- Apply the IFS therapy unburdening process and incorporate corrective experiences to support trauma healing.
Outline
Understanding Trauma
- Definitions and dimensions of trauma
- Types: acute, chronic, relational, transgenerational, institutional, cultural
IFS Therapy Fundamentals
- Systems thinking and multiplicity of the mind
- Parts: protectors, exiles, Self-energy
Mapping the Internal System
- Identifying extreme, daily life, and wounded parts
- Mapping trauma across individual, relational, and societal levels
Integrating Modalities
- EMDR, CBT, DBT for cognitive distortions
- AEDP, EFT for emotional and attachment healing
- SE, SP for somatic processing
- PVT and neurofeedback for nervous system regulation
IFS as a Primary Modality
- Using IFS therapy as a framework for integration
- Permission-based interventions
- Embodiment and corrective experiences
Healing and Unburdening
- Memory reconsolidation
- Witnessing, retrieval, unloading, and integration
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Addiction Counselors
- Nurses
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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