Healing wounds of addiction: EMDR and IFS, a systemic approach to recovery

This intermediate to advanced workshop explores the benefits of integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) “informed” procedures and interweaves for the treatment of addictions, both substance and behavioral, within the 8 phases of EMDR therapy. One of the most challenging concerns working with these clients is chronic relapsing. This repetitive experience can be deeply demoralizing, triggering hopelessness, self-loathing, and shame. The goals of this workshop are to explore why and how integrating IFS informed procedures within the EMDR model offers greater clinical benefit than either model alone; to demonstrate the value of establishing new, more compassionate internal connections toward parts burdened with addiction; and to incorporate IFS into reprocessing early traumatic contributors in addition to previous and recent relapses triggered by cravings and overwhelming stress. Some knowledge of IFS is recommended but not required. Slides and video demonstrating this integration will be used to explore the complex nature of treating addiction.

Conference

English

Susan Brown

Brown, S. (2022, September). Healing wounds of addiction: EMDR and IFS, a systemic approach to recovery. Presentation at the 27th EMDR International Association Virtual Conference