IFS Strategies for Working With Complex Trauma and Dissociation
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IFS Strategies for Working With Complex Trauma and Dissociation

Sat, Jun 7th, 2025
11:00am – 2:15pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

Are you ready to elevate your therapeutic approach and effectively address complex trauma and dissociation? Join Stacy Ruse, LPC, for a transformative 3-hour workshop designed to introduce you to the principles and techniques of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Developed by Richard Schwartz, IFS is renowned for being one of the most sought-after, non-pathologizing therapeutic modalities available today. IFS is particularly effective in treating trauma and dissociation by helping clients safely access, understand, and integrate fragmented parts of the self, fostering deep healing and internal harmony.

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This live online event will be held as a Zoom Webinar. Attendees will have the option to interact through features such as the Chat and Q&A, but cameras and microphones will not be enabled.

Live Event Instructor

Stacy Ruse

Stacy Ruse

Stacy Ruse, LPC, is an esteemed Evergreen EMDR consultant, IFS-Institute consultant, and founder of Aglow Counseling. Stacy teaches a therapeutic style that is characterized by the art of EMDR & IFS therapies with a transpersonal twist, transcending the conventional boundaries of traditional therapy. Her holistic approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit allowing individuals to tap into their innate resilience and ignite their personal transformation journey. As a trauma expert, international trainer, and clinical consultant Stacy's approach is deeply rooted in trauma-informed methodologies.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, MFT's and Addiction Professionals.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Articulate the key components of IFS and its unique perspective on addressing trauma and symptoms.
  2. 2 Describe skills for working with Self and Parts, fostering a compassionate and effective path toward integration and change.
  3. 3 Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of their current practices by incorporating IFS into their therapeutic toolbox, creating a more holistic and tailored approach to client care.
  4. 4 Explain how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy facilitates the treatment of trauma and dissociation by helping clients safely access, understand, and integrate fragmented parts of the self.

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de Boer, K. O. C. (2022). INTEGRATING INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY INTO A PHASE-BASED APPROACH FOR COMPLEX TRAUMA (Doctoral dissertation, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology).

Edery, R. (2023). Disorganized Attachment Style And The Moderating Effect of The Inner Loving Parent on Closeness Terror: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) Approach. Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, 1-5.

Fitzgerald, M., & Barton, C. (2021). Self-Qualities and Self-Leadership as Pathways Linking Childhood Maltreatment to Depression and Relationship Quality. Contemporary Family Therapy, 1-11.

Hodgdon, H. B., Anderson, F. G., Southwell, E., Hrubec, W., & Schwartz, R. (2022). Internal family systems (IFS) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors of multiple childhood trauma: A pilot effectiveness study. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 31(1), 22-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2021.2013375

Lingren, K. (2022). Bias: How IFS consultation can increase awareness and reduce harm. In Internal Family Systems Therapy (pp. 124-138). Routledge.

Mok, C. H. B. (2023). Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS): A Compassionate Approach to Therapy. Counselling & Psychotherapy Review Singapore, 1(01), 29-34.

Redfern, E. E. (2023). Transitioning to Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Companion for Therapists and Practitioners. Taylor & Francis.

Temple, M. J. (2019). Understanding, identifying and managing severe dissociative disorders in general psychiatric settings. BJPsych Advances, 25(1), 14-25. https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2018.54

Wonder, N. (2022). Making the unconscious conscious in IFS consultation of sexual abuse, sexual offending, and sexual compulsivity cases. In Internal Family Systems Therapy (pp. 109-123). Routledge.

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 8:00am US Pacific Time.

11:00 - 11:05 am - Introduction
11:05 - 11:30 am - Intro to IFS: Understanding the fundamental principles and concepts of IFS therapy
11:30 - 12:00 pm - Foundational Understanding of IFS: Exploring the non-pathologizing approach to complex trauma
12:00 - 12:30 pm - Non-Pathologizing Approach: Self and Parts. Deep dive into the unique lens of Self and Parts in understanding client symptoms. Compassionate exploration of the internal dynamics within individuals

12:30 - 12:45 pm - Break

12:45 - 1:15 pm - Practical tools for immediate application: Hands on exploration and exercises of key techniques for skill development
1:15 - 1:45 pm - Real life case studies and demonstrations
1:45 - 2:05 pm - Integration with Existing Modalities: explore ways to enhance existing therapy models through IFS principles. Address other considerations and contradictions
2:05 - 2:15 pm - Q&A

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