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IFS Immersion Course 2.0

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  • More than 24 hours of content
  • Up to 22.5 CE credits
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Daphne Fatter, PhD

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Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, clinical consultant, author, and international speaker specializing in integrative trauma-informed therapies. She is the author of Integrating IFS (Internal Family Systems) into EMDR Therapy and Part of Me Wants to Leave, Part of Me Wants to Stay. She is widely recognized for her expertise in blending parts work with evidence-based trauma modalities. Dr. Fatter is EMDR certified, an EMDRIA approved consultant, and has over twenty years of experience providing trauma treatment. As a certified ancestral healing practitioner, she also supports clients and clinicians in addressing intergenerational and historical trauma. Dr. Fatter earned her Master of Arts in transpersonal counseling psychology from Naropa University and her doctorate in counseling psychology from Pennsylvania State University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at The Trauma Center under the direct supervision of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, MD. She previously served as the military sexual trauma coordinator at the Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic and has extensive experience providing training to mental health providers serving the military. Her published works span the areas of Internal Family Systems therapy, EMDR, countertransference, mindfulness, and ancestral healing.

Grounded in the understanding that traumatic stress is multilayered – relational, developmental, biological, cultural, systemic, collective, historical, and spiritual – Dr. Fatter brings a neuroscience-based, compassionate, humble, and skills-based approach to professional education. She offers engaging workshops, webinars, and trainings on a range of trauma-related topics, including PTSD, complex trauma, complicated grief, and divorce recovery. Dr. Fatter is based in Dallas Texas where she balances her clinical practice with parenting her three children. Learn more at www.daphnefatterphd.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Daphne Fatter maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Daphne Fatter is a member of the American Psychological Association, the EMDR International Association, and the Texas Psychological Association.

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Frank Anderson, MD

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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.

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Alexia Rothman, PhD

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Dr. Alexia Rothman is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Atlanta, GA, since 2004. She is a lead trainer for the IFS Institute, a Certified Internal Family Systems therapist, an international speaker and educator on the IFS model, and an IFSI-approved professional consultant. Dr. Rothman offers workshops and retreats on the IFS model throughout the U.S. and internationally. She co-hosts the IFS-based podcasts IFS Talks and Conversas IFS and has published a book chapter on the integration of IFS and Polyvagal Theory.

 

Dr. Rothman is a United States Presidential Scholar who graduated summa cum laude from Emory University as a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she was an Edwin W. Pauley Fellow and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. She has held adjunct faculty positions at Emory University and Agnes Scott College.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Alexia Rothman maintains a private practice. She is co-host of the podcasts Conversas IFS and Explorations in Psychotherapy. She is a paid trainer with the IFS Institute, and she receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Rothman receives compensation as a consultant. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Alexia Rothman is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Georgia Psychological Association.

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Elizabeth Taeubert, LCSW, RN, MS

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Elizabeth Taeubert, LCSW, RN, MS is an IFS therapy expert and former IFS lead trainer with extensive experience working with clients healing from PTSD and complex trauma. She has been teaching the model to therapists for over two decades and also provides individual and group consultation to IFS clinicians. She holds an MSW from George Williams College in Aurora Illinois and an MS from DePaul University in Chicago.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Elizabeth Taeubert maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Elizabeth Taeubert is a member of the National Association fo Social Workers and the Internal Family Systems Associations.
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Wayne Baker, LPC

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Wayne Baker, LPC, is a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in infidelity recovery and betrayal trauma. He integrates Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed care to help both betrayed and unfaithful partners heal, restore relational safety, and create authentic connections. Wayne is a sought-after speaker and course developer known for blending clinical expertise with compassion and clarity. His work emphasizes the five pillars of betrayal trauma recovery – Disclosure, Empathy, Grieving, Forgiveness, and Co-creation – and he is committed to training clinicians in IFS-informed approaches to relational healing.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Wayne Baker maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Wayne Baker is a member of the EMDR International Association, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and American Psychological Association.

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Natalie Y. Gutierrez, LMFT

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Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist working primarily with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) survivors of complex trauma—ranging from racial trauma, sexual trauma, attachment trauma, and intergenerational trauma. She is the founder of Mindful Journeys Marriage & Family Therapy PLLC and a certified internal family systems therapist and prospective trainer at the IFS Institute. Natalie’s individual and group healing work blends the intersections of psychotherapy, activism, and curanderismo. She has a large following on Instagram, where she shares her journey of healing and empowerment and currently resides in New York, NY.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Natalie Gutierrez is the founder of Mindful Journeys Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC. and has an employment relationship with the Internal Family Systems Institute. She receives royalties as a published author. Natalie Gutierrez receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Natalie Gutierrez has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Marcella Cox, LMFT, CEDS-C

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Marcella Cox, LMFT, CEDS-C, is a therapist, author, and speaker who has dedicated her career to treating eating disorders, disordered eating, body shame, and trauma. She is a Level 3 trained IFS therapist and on the teaching staff of Susan McConnell, developer of Somatic IFS, an approach that blends the IFS model of therapy with embodiment practices. Marcella trains and supports clinicians in utilizing IFS and Somatic IFS through professional consultation, workshops, trainings and retreats. She is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering learning environment where participants can explore the transformative potential of Somatic Parts Work. Her certifications as a body trust specialist, Safe and Sound protocol provider, mindful self-compassion teacher, as well as her studies of Somatic Experiencing inform her work. She recently contributed the chapter on IFS and disordered eating in Altogether Us: Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities, and Trends (Pivotal Press, 2023). Marcella is also founder of Kindful Body, providing online therapy and nutrition counseling for eating and body issues in California.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Marcella Cox maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with IFS Consultation Collective and Kindful Body. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Marcella Cox is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.

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Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500

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Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500 is an Evergreen EMDR consultant and clinician, IFS therapist, and founder of Aglow Counseling. She’s a trauma expert who specializes in using IFS Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic therapies to unravel the intricate threads of trauma and guide clients towards empowerment and resilience. Her approach, while deeply rooted in trauma-informed methodologies, is characterized by a transpersonal twist that transcends the boundaries of traditional therapy. Stacy is certified in EMDR as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Yoga Instructor.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stacy Ruse is the owner of Aglow Counseling. She receives compensation as a consultant and trainer. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Stacy Ruse is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacy Ruse is a member of EMDRIA and the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists.

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Patricia Rich, LCSW, CST-S

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Patricia Rich, LCSW, CST-S (she/her) is an IFS Institute Certified Level 3 IFS Therapist and approved clinical consultant and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. She has developed a unique integrative model for self-led sexuality to help people find more ease, joy, and confidence in the bedroom and beyond. She has originated IFS-informed concepts such as Internal Consent and The Six S’s of Sexual Self-Energy. Patty has presented at the IFS Annual Conference, taught a module for the IFS Institute Online Continuity program, led workshops internationally, and authored a chapter in IFS Integration: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying Internal Family Systems Across Modalities, Populations, and Clinical Presentations. She offers training and consultation to professionals and loves helping people to BeHold and Lead their Internal Sexual Systems (BLISS)™. She hosts Self-Led in Bed: An IFS & Sexuality Podcast and lives in the Philadelphia area where she also has a private practice. You can get her free guide to The Six S’s and learn more about her offerings at www.patriciarich.com or follow her on Instagram @patriciarichcounsulting.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Patricia Rich maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Somatic IFS with Susan McConnell and The Relating Well Center, LLC. She is the podcast host of Self-Led in Bed. Patricia Rich receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Patricia Rich has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Tasha Oswald, PhD

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Tasha Oswald, PhD, (she/her) is a neurodiversity-affirming licensed psychologist and clinical consultant, IFS Level 3 trained and polyvagal-informed. She identifies as a neurodivergent, Caucasian, cisgender female. Dr. Oswald is passionate about addressing the gap in mental health services for autistic adults and youth. For this reason, she founded the adult autism specialty practice, Open Doors Therapy, based in California. She specializes in working with autistic women, autistic working professionals, gifted and neurodivergent individuals, emerging adults on the spectrum, and adults receiving a later life ASD diagnosis. Seeing the transformative power of group therapy for autistic adults, group work is a cornerstone of her practice. Being in the field for nearly 20 years, Dr. Oswald has received extensive training in autism. After completing her PhD in psychology with an autism emphasis, she was awarded an NIH-Funded Autism Research Training Program (ARTP) post-doctoral fellowship. Through this fellowship program, she engaged in interdisciplinary training and research at the world-renowned UC Davis MIND Institute. While at the MIND Institute, she developed and established a therapy group program for young adults on the autism spectrum called the ACCESS Program. She has published autism research in preeminent research journals. Currently, Dr. Oswald is known for her widely read neurodiversity blog and her regular contributions to international media platforms as an authority on autism. A sought-after speaker and advocate, she has delivered presentations at numerous research conferences, autism-focused events, universities, community gatherings, and corporate settings, aiming to increase awareness of mental health issues faced by autistic adults.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tasha Oswald is the founder and director of Neuro Affirm Institute and Open Doors Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tasha Oswald has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Leslie Petruk, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCC

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Leslie Petruk, LCMHC-S, NCC, BCC is an IFS Solo Lead Trainer, IFS-Level-3 and IFS Certified therapist and IFS Approved Clinical Consultant. She is also a board-certified coach and the director of The Stone Center for Counseling and Leadership in Charlotte, NC. Her specialty areas include working with individuals, children and parents utilizing the IFS model. In addition, Leslie provides consultation and supervision to individuals and groups seeking licensure or IFS Certification. She has taught introductory IFS workshops as well as the application of IFS for clinicians working with children and parents. In addition, Leslie has presented workshops and seminars to a variety of audiences related to her areas of specialty. She also has a program "Leadership for Working Moms" in which she facilitates groups for working moms to help them turn obstacles into steppingstones to lead a more intentional and Self led life. Leslie has presented at the IFS National Conference on Parenting, The Application of SandTray to IFS, IFS and Play Therapy, Applying IFS to work with Children and Parents, and Reparenting Wounded Parts: Using IFS to Heal Attachment Wounds. Leslie has also developed a parenting program that applies IFS principles for parents.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Leslie Petruk is the owner and director of The Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership and is the Lead Trainer with Internal Family Systems Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Leslie Petruk is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Play Therapy, the North Carolina Counseling Association, and the North Carolina Association for Play Therapy.

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Lara Krawchuk, LCSW

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Lara Krawchuk, MSW, LCSW, MPH, is an internationally recognized grief and trauma expert, certified IFS therapist, and IFS consultant. She specializes in supporting individuals and families navigating death, dying, bereavement, ambiguous loss, attachment injuries, trauma, and professional compassion fatigue.

Lara brings more than two decades of experience helping people heal from grief and “living losses” with warmth, creativity, and evidence-based care. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy into her practice and is passionate about training and mentoring other therapists to use the model.

Lara has been an adjunct lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice for over 20 years, teaching advanced clinical social work practice, IFS-informed social work and loss across a lifecycle.

She authored chapters for both volumes of Techniques of Grief Therapy edited by Robert A. Neimeyer and serves as practicum faculty with the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lara Krawchuk is the co-founder and CE director of Healing Perspectives and the founder and president of Healing Concepts. She has an employment relationship with the University of Pennsylvania. She receives speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lara Krawchuk has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Media Type:
Online Course
Product Code:
CRS002433
Duration:
24 hours, 22 minutes
Copyright:
Oct 30, 2026

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