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Ego States and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in Trauma-Informed Work

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Ego States and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in Trauma-Informed Work

Internal Family Systems

Nov. 7, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits

Understanding your clients goes beyond symptoms—it requires insight into the internal systems driving their behavior.

In this training, you’ll be introduced to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ego State Interventions, learning how parts-based approaches can help clients safely process trauma, reduce internal conflict, and build greater self-leadership.

Walk away with practical, trauma-informed strategies you can immediately apply in your clinical work.

Understanding the complexities of our clients’ personalities and behaviors can be challenging. Tendencies to overdiagnose presentable symptoms can leave clients feeling labeled and hopeless about change. In this upcoming training, you will learn an introduction to the model of Internal Family Systems, developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. This will include an overview of the framework of this model, the basic assumptions of IFS, and the goals of IFS therapy and Ego State Interventions in trauma-informed care.

This 3-hour training introduces clinicians to the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ego State Interventions within trauma-informed care. Participants will explore how parts-based approaches can support clients in safely accessing, understanding, and transforming trauma-related experiences without overwhelming the nervous system. The course highlights practical strategies for identifying protective and wounded parts, working with internal conflict, and fostering greater internal coherence and self-leadership. Through a trauma-informed lens, this training emphasizes pacing, attunement, and clinical decision-making when working with complex trauma, dissociation, and entrenched patterns. Attendees will leave with adaptable, evidence-informed interventions that can be integrated into a variety of clinical settings to enhance safety, deepen therapeutic work, and support lasting change.

Session Highlights
  • Describe the basic foundations of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
  • Discuss the different types of assumptions made with IFS Therapy and Ego State Interventions
  • Analyze how to identify parts and their relationships to each other and self as it relates to trauma-informed care.
Key Takeaways for Clinicians

“Working with trauma requires more than addressing symptoms—it requires understanding the internal systems that shape a client’s experience. In this workshop, you’ll learn how Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ego State interventions provide a compassionate, trauma-informed framework for helping clients safely process difficult emotions and experiences.

You’ll explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps clinicians identify protective and wounded parts, reduce internal conflict, and strengthen self-leadership without overwhelming the nervous system. Through practical clinical examples, you’ll gain strategies that can be integrated into a wide range of therapeutic settings.

The training also demonstrates how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be combined with trauma-informed principles to improve assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic outcomes for individuals with complex trauma, attachment challenges, and dissociation. You’ll leave with practical tools that can be applied immediately in your clinical practice.

Whether you’re new to parts work or looking to strengthen your trauma treatment skills, this workshop will help you confidently integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) into ethical, evidence-informed care. Continue expanding your knowledge by exploring our Clinical Blog and Upcoming Clinical Events, while staying informed through organizations such as the IFS Institute and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)”.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
Megan Salar, MSW, EMDR-C, ACADC, CCTP-IIMegan Salar, MSW

Megan Salar, MSW, is an author, educator, and consultant with advanced training in EMDR and trauma-informed approaches. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University in 2011 and has spent over a decade immersed in trauma, attachment, and addiction-related education and professional training.

Megan has provided training and educational consultation to thousands of mental health professionals in the U.S. and internationally, focusing on the practical application of EMDR-informed, trauma-responsive, and evidence-informed frameworks. Her work emphasizes clarity, ethical decision-making, and real-world integration of complex concepts.

She is the author of EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD: Skills to Manage Triggers, Move Beyond Traumatic Memories, and Take Back Your Life (New Harbinger Publications, 2023) and EMDR for Dummies (Wiley Publishing) and is set to release EMDR Workbook for Addiction (new Harbinger Publications, 2027). Her writing is intended for educational purposes and reflects contemporary research and professional best practices.

Previously, Megan founded and operated an intensive outpatient treatment program that was recognized for excellence in practice in 2019. She now focuses exclusively on education, authorship, consulting, and professional training, with a passion for advancing trauma-informed understanding across disciplines. All services provided are educational and consultative in nature and do not constitute psychotherapy or clinical treatment.

 

 

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the basic foundations of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
  • Discuss the different types of assumptions made with IFS Therapy and Ego State Interventions
  • Analyze how to identify parts and their relationships to each other and self as it relates to trauma-informed care.

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction

10:05-10:30 am – Foundations of Parts Work in Trauma

10:30-11:00 am – Mapping the Internal System

11:00-11:30 am – Working with and Understanding Protective Parts

11:30-11:45 am – Break

11:45-12:15 pm – Accessing and Supporting Wounded Parts

12:15-12:45 pm – Working with Dissociation & Complex Trauma

12:45-1:05 pm – Integration & Clinical Application

1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

Beginner.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Nov. 7 | Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Nov. 7, 2026

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours before the event starts.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email [email protected] to request a credit or reschedule.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.


ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States Social Workers & Professional Counselors

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  [email protected]

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

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