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Healing the Bond: Part 4 – Healing through Self-Energy and Advanced Techniques with Dr. Rivka Edery
3:00 PMTuesday, January 20 2026
2:00 PMTuesday, January 20 2026
1:00 PMTuesday, January 20 2026
12:00 PMTuesday, January 20 2026
11:00 AMTuesday, January 20 2026
10:00 AM
Dr. Rivka Edery is a skilled, committed and empathetic therapist focusing on trauma and complex PTSD. She holds a doctorate in clinical and applied psychology and is licensed as a clinical social worker. Her dedication lies in aiding individuals in overcoming abandonment issues, complex trauma and attachment challenges. Employing proven methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) she supports clients in their quest, for strength, health and secure connections.
Healing through Self-Energy and Advanced Techniques" is the 120-minute capstone session of the series, designed as an evidence-based introduction for therapists. This part focuses on the active "Healing" phase of IFS. Participants will learn the art of helping clients "unblend" from parts, the importance of the therapist's own "Self-energy" as the "active ingredient" in healing, and the specific 3-step sequence to unburden trauma from exiled parts.
This course is eligible for 2 continuing education credits.
This course is suitable for Psychologists, LMHCs, MFTs, Social Workers, LPCs, and Counselors.
Intermediate
12:00–12:10: Recap and introduction to advanced IFS techniques
12:00–12:50: Practice unblending, witnessing, and retrieval techniques
12:50–1:30: Role-playing and case discussions on therapist Self-energy
1:30-2:00: Q&A and course integration
- Describe and facilitate the 3 steps in the healing sequence for an Exile: Witnessing its story, Retrieval from the past, and Unburdening its trauma.
- Demonstrate two "Unblending" techniques to help clients create space between their Self and their parts.