The Integrated EMDR and IFS Model
Level 1
Upcoming Event Dates:
The Integrated EMDR and IFS Model – Level 1
A Clinician’s Guide to Blending Internal Family Systems with EMDR Therapy
If you love EMDR but find yourself wanting more clarity when working with clients who shut down, avoid, or emotionally flood—this course is for you. Parts work, and IFS specifically, offers a way to meet those protective blocks with curiosity rather than conflict. This training gives you a practical, phase-by-phase method for integrating EMDR and IFS in a way that stays true to both models while expanding your clinical flexibility.
Whether you're just beginning to bring parts language into sessions, or you've been circling around IFS for a while and want a grounded framework, you'll leave this course with tools you can immediately apply to make trauma work more adaptive, client-led, and sustainable.
What You’ll Learn
This course walks you through the entire EMDR protocol with an IFS lens, helping you:
Use parts mapping to uncover and organize memory networks
Adapt EMDR history-taking to gather parts-aware data
Identify Negative Cognitions as part-held burdens
Integrate Self-energy resourcing in Phase 2
Work with protectors to gain buy-in for trauma processing
Use the 6 Fs to navigate toward an exile part and transition to EMDR phases 3–8
Apply IFS healing steps as interweaves during Phase 4
Understand how to adaptively lead with IFS, EMDR, or a blended approach
Address cultural and legacy burdens using an integrated lens
Make EMDR more accessible for clients with complex trauma or strong protective systems who struggle to enter Phase 4
By the end of the course, you’ll feel more fluent in accessing internal systems, collaborating with protectors, and deepening trauma work while staying true to both models.
Who This Course Is For
This training is designed for EMDR-trained clinicians interested in integrating parts work into their trauma therapy in a structured, non-pathologizing way. It’s also a great fit for IFS-trained therapists who want more procedural grounding in reprocessing work.
If you’re still building confidence in your IFS skills, the live version will give you more direct support and feedback.
If you’re already comfortable with IFS, the on-demand version lets you skip foundational sections and go straight to integration.
What’s Included
With the course, you’ll receive:
A full training manual
Parts mapping forms
Printable 6 Fs guide with prompts for in-session use
Client handouts to support Self-energy
Scripts, phrasing examples, and therapist-facing worksheets
Why Integrate EMDR and IFS?
EMDR targets the memories that shaped us.
IFS helps us understand and support the parts that carry or protect those memories.
Together, they create a framework that goes beyond symptom reduction—offering lasting change through internal trust, Self-leadership, and deep healing.
Gently navigate around resistance instead of pushing through it
Increase emotional safety during reprocessing
Offer clients real internal choice, not just insight
Choose the Format That Fits You
On-Demand Training (1-Year Access)
Over 12 hours of recorded video content
Watch at your own pace with full-year access
Tailor your learning and skip IFS basics if you’re already confident
Includes 12 EMDRIA and NBCC CEs
Live Zoom or In-Person Training
Real-time teaching, demos, and group consultation
Small-group practice and case-based learning
Great for clinicians newer to IFS or wanting high support
Includes 18 EMDRIA and NBCC CEs
Live Course Schedules and CEs
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Meal Break: 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Pacific Time.
Continuing Education Credit
Live Course
18 EMDRIA + NBCC CEs
On-Demand Course
12 EMDRIA + NBCC CEs
Kendhal Hart, PLLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP Number. 7527.
Kendhal Hart is approved by EMDRIA as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, Provider Number 22019.
Join Dr. Kendhal Hart Live in London: In-Person EMDR & IFS Workshop
In-Person Three-Day Event
London, United Kingdom
Venue: The University of Greenwich, Royal Naval College
Dates: 2-4 May 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day
Event Overview:
Join me for a unique opportunity to elevate your EMDR practice by integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. This three-day in-person workshop marks my first return to in-person events since 2020 and is one of only a few opportunities worldwide to experience an in-person EMDR+IFS workshop. The workshop will coincide with the release of my upcoming book, which serves as the basis for the course. This event is open to UK delegates and clinicians from around the world.
New to IFS?
To support your learning, I created a free 90-minute IFS overview video available on demand. This course will provide you with the foundational information you need to participate in this workshop.
What You Will Learn:
What you will Learn:
Integrating EMDR and IFS: Learn how to combine EMDR phases with IFS parts work for enhanced trauma healing
Identifying and Working with Parts: Recognize and differentiate between protectors, exiles, and Self within the client’s internal system.
Parts-Mapping and History-Taking: Incorporate IFS concepts into EMDR history-taking for a comprehensive treatment plan.
IFS Preparation Techniques: IFS builds safety and connects clients to Self-energy before EMDR reprocessing.
Integrating Phases 3-8: Apply IFS in each EMDR phase, focusing on protector management and unburdening exiles.
Overcoming Processing Blocks: Address and resolve blocks in EMDR using IFS strategies for smoother reprocessing.
Legacy and Cultural Burdens: Identify and unburden intergenerational and cultural burdens within the EMDR IFS framework.
Practical Applications: Boost your confidence with case studies and practical examples of EMDR and IFS integration.
Practice the Skills: Participate in supervised practicums led by Dr. Hart, her US team, and UK delegates.
Accreditation:
This event has been awarded 18 EMDR UK CPD points
Provides 16 EMDRIA credits (EMDR International Association for the US and Canada).
Participants will also earn 18 NBCC credits for US-licensed counselors.
Applicants from the UK must have completed at least Part 1 of EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training
Registration:
Early Bird Price: £495.00 ($635.00 USD) valid until 30th September 2024.
Standard Price: £550.00 ($705.00 USD)
Limited Seats Available! There are only 85 seats for this training, and based on current registration trends, this event is expected to sell out quickly. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Please take advantage of our early bird pricing and secure your spot before we reach capacity.
Venue:
Nestled in the heart of historic Greenwich, the Howe Lecture Theatre at the University of Greenwich offers an inspiring setting for our workshop. Located within the prestigious Royal Naval College, this venue is a hub of academic excellence and a cornerstone of British heritage.
The Royal Naval College, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts some of the finest baroque architecture in Europe. The buildings, designed by the legendary Sir Christopher Wren in 1692, are steeped in history and offer a unique atmosphere that blends the past with the present.
The College stands on the site of the Palace of Placentia, the birthplace of iconic Tudor monarchs such as Henry VIII, Queen Mary I, and Elizabeth I. The surrounding area is rich with history and culture, including the nearby Greenwich Royal Observatory, which has been the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) since 1884.
The Howe Lecture Theatre is a modern facility within this historic setting, offering state-of-the-art amenities to ensure a comfortable and conducive learning environment. With its historical significance and contemporary convenience blend, this venue provides an exceptional backdrop for a transformative learning experience.
Greenwich is easily accessible via public transport, with the Cutty Sark DLR station just a short walk away. The area also has various restaurants, cafes, and accommodations, making it ideal for local and international attendees. Nearby accommodation options include The Premier Inn, Travelodge, and Novotel in Greenwich. The best deals can be found on www.trivago.co.uk.
Questions?
Please contact me directly for questions about the EMDR + IFS course content, enrollment, or any other course-related inquiries.
For information specific to EMDR UK or any logistical details related to the UK sessions, please email the UK Organizer, Stuart Alderton, at stuart.alderton@gmail.com.
LONDON IS SOLD OUT: JOIN THE WAITLIST
The London event sold out in record time, and we are now adding people to a waitlist in case someone withdraws. I’m actively working to schedule a second round of dates and hope to have those available in the next few weeks. Please complete the form below to join the waitlist and to be notified when the upcoming London training dates are available.
Course Curriculum
Understand Parts Language
Learn the foundational components of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how to speak using “parts language.” Parts exist within us all, and they always have a positive intent, even if that may not be readily apparent based on their actions. Parts organize themselves to protect, care for, and motivate the person.
Goals of the Integrated Model
The integrated approach helps the client develop insight and understanding regarding their thoughts, feelings, and behavior, restoring trust in the client’s inner system, assisting them in developing a stronger sense of identity, healing wounds, releasing negative beliefs, and reorganizing their internal system.
The Integrated Approach: A New Lens
The integrated approach offers a new lens to conceptualize a client’s experience. It is non-pathologizing and honors their protective system, which can often feel bypassed in standard protocol EMDR. We slow the process down to empower the client to make lifelong changes.
Well-Protected Systems
Well-protected systems are prevalent, especially with complex PTSD or relational trauma. We focus on the intention of the part, not the actual symptom or behavior of the part. In The EMDR and IFS Model, we enter the system through its protective layers instead of immediately targeting traumatic memories or wounds.
Knowing Self
In IFS, the Self is our most authentic sense of who we are and is the source of healing just like the AIP. Everyone has a Self; some just have less access to it. Self-energy does not have a plan, agenda, or strategy but rather a strong desire to heal. Throughout the training, therapists learn to access their own Self-energy and rely on the client’s Self for healing.
Parts-Focused Interweaves
The integrated model provides clinicians with strategic ways to utilize parts-focused interweaves during phase four reprocessing. The protocol shifts from the idea of a “blocking belief” to a more compassionate “protective drive.” We also shy away from the “cognitive” component of these interweaves to prevent inviting in managers.
Tuition is $395 for the 3-day virtual course.
NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider ACEP # 7527
NBCC has approved Kendhal Hart, PLLC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP Number 7527. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Kendhal Hart, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
