An Applied Integrative EMDR Training
FAMILY SYSTEMS TRAINING
A supervision-based Integrative EMDR training for licensed therapists. Develop an integrative approach to complex trauma.
Next Cohort: June 15 (now enrolling,$250 discount before May 15)
TRAINING OVERVIEW:
3 Months, 60 Hours
Live Zoom & Pre-recorded Content
Certification: Integrative EMDR Therapist
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The Parts Therapy Approach:
Family Systems is a transformative therapeutic paradigm that views the psyche as composed of multiple "parts," each with its own valuable role. Rather than fighting or suppressing unwanted emotions, Parts Therapy helps individuals compassionately engage these parts and “unburden” them, so they can reintegrate into a harmonious inner-relationship.
Exiles
Exiles are vulnerable parts of us carrying deep emotional wounds, fears, or traumas from our past. They often hold feelings like shame, abandonment, or worthlessness, which we subconsciously try to keep hidden. Healing involves gently reconnecting with these parts to address their underlying pain.
Managers
Managers proactively protect us by controlling our environment, behavior, and emotions, aiming to prevent pain or vulnerability. They’re often perfectionistic, critical, or anxious, and try to keep exiles safely hidden from conscious awareness. Learning to appreciate and relax managers helps ease internal tension and fosters emotional balance.
Firefighters
Firefighters step in reactively when exiles surface, using impulsive behaviors like substance use, binge eating, excessive spending, or dissociation to numb or distract from intense feelings. Although their methods can be extreme or harmful, firefighters genuinely intend to protect us from overwhelming emotional pain. Healing involves compassionately understanding their intentions and helping them adopt healthier coping strategies.
Meet Your Lead Trainer:
Tisha Shull, LCMHC
IFS Instructor, Lead Trainer
Tisha Mesa Shull, LCMHC (pronounced Tee-sha), is an experienced psychotherapist, clinical trainer, and IFS consultant specializing in complex trauma, anxiety disorders, and mind-body healing. As co-founder of IFS Vermont and an Assistant Trainer for the IFS Institute, Tisha provides advanced training, supervision, and mentorship to clinicians.
She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) with somatic therapy and yoga, guiding clinicians and clients toward deeper Self-awareness and embodied healing. Tisha independently facilitates retreats, workshops, and specialized trainings focused on embodying Self-energy, bringing warmth, wisdom, and enthusiasm to all aspects of her professional practice.
Training Overview:
PREREQUISITES:
None
DURATION:
3 Months, 4-5 hours weekly. 50 hours total
COURSE STRUCTURE:
100% Online, self-paced with live Zoom sessions every 2 weeks + small group mentoring session + 2 private Parts Therapy Session.
CERTIFICATION RECEIVED:
Parts Therapy Facilitator
This course consists of two modules designed to help you understand the foundational principles and gain ample supervised experience facilitating in an Parts Therapy framework.
MODULE 2:
Facilitation
In Module 2, participants engage in hands-on learning through live demonstrations, supervised small-group practice, and personalized mentor feedback. This experiential approach equips clinicians with the practical skills and confidence needed to seamlessly integrate Parts Therapy principles into their therapeutic practice.
Module 2 Topics:
Live Demonstrations – Observing experienced trainers facilitate real-time Therapy sessions.
Unburdening and Befriending Techniques – Hands-on practice helping clients differentiate from and compassionately connect with their parts.
Integration Strategies – Learning practical methods for incorporating Parts Therapy seamlessly into your clinical practice.
Guided Small-Group Practice – Facilitating supervised practice sessions to build skills and confidence.
MODULE 1:
Family Systems Framework & Embodiment
Module 1 focuses on the core principles of Family Systems / Parts Therapy. We also include a brief module on the foundational somatic principles, which we will integrate into the therapeutic work in module 2.
Module 1 Topics:
Multiplicity of Mind – Recognizing and normalizing the existence of internal "parts."
Types of Parts – Identifying Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles, and understanding their protective roles.
The Concept of "Self" – Understanding and experiencing the qualities of Self-energy (curiosity, compassion, clarity, etc.).
No Bad Parts – Adopting a non-pathologizing stance that all parts have positive intentions.
Internal Harmony – Learning how internal conflicts arise and how they can be resolved through Self-leadership.
Principles of Somatic Healing – Regulation, Resourcing, Titration, Pendulation, and their applications in Parts Therapy.
Training Dates and Times:
There are 8 live group Zoom sessions total (held Saturday 9am PST or Tuesday 4pm PST), all of which you can attend via recordings if necessary. You’ll additionally have weekly supervised triad groups for practice, as well as an option to receive 2 one-on-one Parts therapy sessions with our instructor (optional, additional cost).
2025 Dates:
June 15 - September 15
September 15 - December 15
*If your desired date is sold out, you can enroll to join the waitlist. We often have students switch trainings within the first week, and we reserve these spots for waitlisted students.
Training Details:
This specialized, mentor-driven training is designed for practitioners who want to go beyond the basic concepts of Family Systems and apply them in experiential learning and practical application with clients. If you’ve been reading or studying parts work and want to put it into practice in your own life or with clients, this training is for you.
As a practical training, we try to reduce as many unnecessary academic hours as possible, and instead teach through learning. This includes live instructor demonstrations, breakout practice groups, and small group mentoring. This training is ideal for therapists, counselors, coaches, wellness practitioners, and individuals who have foundational knowledge of Family Systems and seek an advanced, hands-on learning experience.
During the training, we strongly encourage all students to receive individual therapy from a Parts therapist, which we can provide.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Mentor-Led Small Groups
Weekly small-group practice sessions form the heart of this training, guided closely by Therapy mentors who offer supportive supervision, feedback, and hands-on skill refinement. You'll actively practice facilitating parts work, gain confidence in helping clients unburden from extreme parts, and grasp the nuances of parts therapy.
Embodiment Focus
Embodiment to us means you live what you share. This training will focus on helping you establish a strong personal relationship to parts work, so what you share with clients flows naturally and authentically from your own lived experience.
One-on-One Therapy Sessions
We encourage all students to receive therapy while taking this training. You’ll have the option to receive two individual therapy sessions with our trainers. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to explore and deepen your own Self-awareness, address internal challenges, and experience firsthand how seasoned therapists facilitate parts work.
Integration-Focused Curriculum
Moving beyond conceptual learning, this training prioritizes immersion and embodiment. Our focus is on equipping you to confidently understand and effectively integrate Parts Therapy interventions into your daily practice.
PRICING & ENROLLMENT
We offer flexible payment plans to make our trainings more accessible to all. All credits from this course go towards our MA in Integrative Psychology.
Option 1: Pay in full
$1,950
$300 Discount
Payment Plan: 3 Months
$750 x 3
$2,250 total
An additional $500 discount for enrolling in Psychosomatic Practitioner Training.
Enrollment comes with a $1,000 discount to our Business Mentoring program.