If you're exploring trauma therapy options, you've likely heard of EMDR. But what is IFS-Informed EMDR, and how does it differ from traditional EMDR? In this post, we break down the core principles of each approach, explain how Internal Family Systems (IFS) enhances the EMDR process, and help you decide which method may be the best fit for your unique mental health needs. Whether you're navigating PTSD, anxiety, or complex trauma, understanding your options is the first step toward lasting healing.

Still feeling stuck after months or years of talk therapy? You’re not alone. Many clients understand their patterns but continue to feel overwhelmed, reactive, or disconnected. In our trauma healing intensives, we go beyond talk therapy with embodied, experiential approaches that help process trauma at the nervous system level. Learn how multiday intensives can support lasting change when insight alone isn’t enough.

Discover why somatic therapy is essential for deep trauma healing, especially in intensive settings. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic approaches address the body’s role in storing trauma. Learn how integrating methods like Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and IFS in multiday trauma intensives can unlock lasting relief by regulating the nervous system and processing deeply held experiences.

Wondering if a 3-5 day therapy intensive is the breakthrough you need? Learn what to expect from immersive IFS-Informed EMDR trauma therapy and how a therapy intensive compares to weekly therapy sessions.

Explore the top 5 benefits of EMDR intensive retreats, including accelerated healing, escape from daily distractions, and personalized trauma therapy. Learn how an IFS-informed EMDR retreat can complement ongoing therapy, leading to profound breakthroughs in trauma healing.