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The Questions Over 400 Clinicians Asked About IFS-Informed EMDR
August 19, 2026
Questions from over 400 live attendees reveal where clinicians want more depth in IFS-Informed EMDR.
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From Burnout to Regulation: Practical Tools for the Therapist's Nervous System
May 3, 2026
About two years ago, I was driving home after a day of seeing six clients, all carrying significant trauma histories. Somewhere on the highway, I felt...
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Do You Need a CIT Program? What to Know Before You Commit
April 20, 2026
Explore what an EMDR Consultant-in-Training program involves and what to consider before committing to consultant development.
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Why Supporting Therapists Requires the Same Care We Ask Them to Offer Clients
March 7, 2026
We ask therapists to create safety. To move slowly, attune carefully, honor protectors, reduce shame, and to trust that healing unfolds in relationships.
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What I Learned from Leading a CE Event with 200 Professionals
January 23, 2026
800 people registered and 200 mental health professionals joined Crystal Hines live for a continuing education event on bridging IFS and EMDR.
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5 Key Takeaways from the EMDRIA 2025 Conference
January 21, 2026
Crystal Hines shares five lessons from presenting her IFS-Informed approach to redefining resistance at the 2025 EMDRIA Conference in Anaheim.
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IFS + EMDR: How Therapists Can Navigate Stuck Points with Confidence
August 25, 2025
Getting stuck during EMDR reprocessing can leave even seasoned therapists feeling unsure or ineffective. This blog will explore how integrating IFS into EMDR...
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Self Energy as the Therapist's Superpower in Trauma Therapy
August 24, 2025
How Presence, Not Pressure, Transforms Trauma Work. This blog will unpack the concept of Self energy in IFS and its transformative role in trauma therapy.
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How IFS Training Can Support Your Practice
September 16, 2024
What IFS training gives therapists: a framework for working with parts, practical techniques, Self-leadership and ongoing support. Compare Align trainings.
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IFS-Informed EMDR
September 9, 2024
In the world of therapy, different approaches and techniques are constantly being developed to provide more effective and comprehensive treatment options.
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EMDR Intensives - What are they and who are they for?
August 12, 2024
Learn what EMDR intensives involve, how they differ from weekly sessions, and who may benefit from this approach to trauma therapy.
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What is EMDR and why is it used to treat PTSD and trauma?
August 1, 2024
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy technique that has gained significant recognition and acclaim in the field of trauma recovery.
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Therapy for Therapists
July 22, 2024
In the field of therapy, the well-being and mental health of therapists are often overlooked. While therapists provide support and guidance to their clients...
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