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18-Hour Parts Work Trauma Specialist Certificate Programme: Mastering the Best Tools from IFS Therapy, Gestalt, Somatic Therapy, and Other Parts Approaches

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Become a Parts Work Specialist with this Exclusive Certificate Programme
This course includes
  • Earn up to 18.5 CPD hours
  • Unlimited access to all video modules
  • Complete set of downloadable materials
  • Includes certificate of completion and a digital badge

$599.95 Value
Just $299.95 (GST Inclusive)!

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And here's the best part. These approaches easily integrate with therapies like EMDR, CBT, ACT, and more — adding new dimensions to the approaches you already use.

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18-Hour Parts Work Trauma Specialist Certificate Programme
Mastering the Best Tools from IFS Therapy, Gestalt,
Somatic Therapy, and Other Parts Approaches
$599.95 Value — Just  $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 18.5 CPD Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for CPD details | Click here for course objectives and outline

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
An invitation from Stacy Ruse whose trainings have
helped over 3,000 students master parts work

Early in my career, I saw so many clients struggling with internal conflicts. Torn between a part wanting to protect themselves from past pain and one desperately wanting to heal, these conflicts would keep them stuck, unable to fully process their trauma no matter what I tried.

And in these moments I worried that I'd get them nowhere. Then I learned about parts work and everything changed.

Because parts work helped my clients understand, communicate with and embrace their inner parts, turning internal conflicts into internal acceptance and cooperation.

Clients were expressing their fears, protective instincts, and desires without feeling pressured or judged. Sessions felt more natural and authentic. And it opened a pathway to deep healing, inner peace and wholeness in my clients like nothing else I'd tried.

Now in my exclusive certificate programme, I'll give you everything you need to confidently use parts work and start seeing incredible results with your clients.

Together we'll go on a start-to-finish learning experience that will take you from the foundations of Gestalt, Ego States, IFS Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology, Inner Child Work and more…

…to applying the very best tools and interventions from these approaches so you can skillfully work with clients' wounded, protective, and conflicted parts to guide them to incredible healing outcomes.

Parts work has been such a critical element in helping my clients reach greater levels of healing. I can't wait to share it with you.

Yours in healing,
Stacy Ruse, LPC

Here's What Students Are Saying About Learning Parts Work with Stacy Ruse
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"Definitely provided insight as to how I can improve my work with clients."
"Left an indelible mark on my mind and heart…"
18-Hour Parts Work Trauma Specialist Certificate Programme
Mastering the Best Tools from IFS Therapy, Gestalt,
Somatic Therapy, and Other Parts Approaches
$599.95 Value — Just  $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 18.5 CPD Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for CPD details | Click here for course objectives and outline

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Your Complete Parts Work Training Curriculum
 
The Foundations of Parts Work for Trauma
Start this course by gaining the foundational knowledge to begin using parts work as a therapeutic approach for trauma. You'll learn how to identify and differentiate between various types of trauma and understand the neurobiology behind it including the crucial concept of "trauma time." By examining "wounded parts," you'll discover how dissociation plays a role in trauma, especially when survival mechanisms are triggered. You'll also develop the skills to assess for dissociation in clients.

  • History and overview of parts work
  • Types of parts work tools
    • Ego States
    • IFS Therapy
    • Structural Theory of Dissociation
    • Gestalt
    • Jungian Archetypes
  • Trauma types — single event vs. complex
  • Neurobiology of trauma and "trauma time"
  • Exploring "wounded parts"
  • When survival is at stake — dissociation and parts
  • Assessing for dissociation
 
Tools and Techniques to Map, Identify, and Connect with Inner Parts
In Module 2, you'll acquire practical tools and techniques to identify and connect with the inner parts that shape your clients' experiences. You'll learn how to use Ego States mapping to access protective and adult parts, and apply the 10-step IFS process to identify, externalise, and build effective relationships with these parts. You'll also explore various types of parts, such as caregivers, inner children, and protectors, and understand how they relate to trauma, dissociation, and defense mechanisms. Through hands-on experiential exercises, you'll engage with parts in a deeper, embodied way, gaining actionable insights for working with shame and other client defenses.

  • Tools for mapping, identifying, and accessing inner parts
    • Ego States mapping to find protective/adult part
    • IFS mapping — 10 steps to identify, externalise, and connect to parts
  • Experiential exercise: Explore and map parts
  • Exploring types of parts and the self
  • Ego states — caregiver, adult self, and inner child
  • Structural Theory of Dissociation — masking, protectors, and reliving parts
  • IFS therapy — managers, firefighters, exiles, and the self
  • Working with shame as a defense
  • The self: IFS, Gestalt and Jungian views
  • Experiential exercise: The gathering place
  • Unblending to differentiate parts from self
  • Externalised expressions and speaking for parts
  • Somatic, creative, and other tools for parts to express and communicate
 
Initiate Dialogue between Parts, Resolve Polarized Internal Struggles and More
Next, you'll discover the keys to facilitate inner communication in clients. From initiating dialogue between parts to resolving polarised internal struggles, you'll end this part of the course equipped to actively engage with your clients' inner worlds. You'll learn techniques like the two-hand method, adapted chair work, and IFS direct access strategies, as well as distancing tools and imaginal techniques. PLUS get creative externalising tools, dialogues, and timelines that make it all easy to understand and apply!

  • The two-hand technique for polarised internal struggles
  • Adapted chair work to initiate dialogue with parts
  • Role play case example — perfectionist and exhausted parts
  • IFS therapy direct access and insight work
  • Distancing tools
    • Using parts language
    • Imaginal techniques for a neutral perspective
    • Ego state “affect dial” exercise
  • Externalising: creative tools, dialogues, timelines, and more
  • Parts check in experiential
  • Shared goals and safety
 
Working with Protective Parts after Trauma
Dive into practical skills for working with protective parts in trauma therapy to help resolve deep-seated issues and support client healing. You'll learn how to build trust and rapport with protector parts, ensuring they're engaged and on board with the healing process. Discover techniques to shift defensive mechanisms into adaptive coping strategies so clients can move beyond survival responses and build resilience. We'll also tackle common fears and concerns that protectors may have, leading to deeper and more lasting healing. Plus, we'll explore how to recognise and manage risks like transference and countertransference, so you can approach trauma therapy with confidence. With experiential exercises woven throughout, you'll be ready to integrate these strategies and apply them effectively in your practice.

  • Psychoeducation on the role and function of protective parts
  • Techniques for building rapport and trust with protectors
  • Enhancing buy-in through existential meaning, purpose, and perspective-taking
  • Importance of obtaining permission from protector parts
  • Transforming defensive mechanisms into adaptive coping strategies
  • Addressing common protector fears and concerns for holistic healing
  • Risks of parts work
  • Transference and countertransference
  • Practical video example and experiential exercise
 
Finding and Working with Hidden and Dissociative Parts: Somatic, Meditation and Creative Tools
In this section you'll explore methods for accessing and working with hidden or dissociative parts of the self. Techniques include guided visualisation, mind-body awareness, and somatic prompts to engage with subconscious parts, as well as experiential exercises for practical application. Transpersonal tools, Jungian archetypes, and creative modalities like art, metaphor, and dreamwork will also be covered giving therapists a diverse set of tools to help clients integrate parts and foster deeper self-awareness.

  • Accessing subconscious parts through guided visualisation/meditation
  • Ego state switching case example
  • Experiential exercise
  • Mind body awareness: exteroception, interoception and proprioception
  • The science of embodiment
  • Somatic prompts for parts work
  • Transpersonal tools
  • Jungian archetypes
  • Utilising art, metaphor, journaling, dreamwork, creative exploration, sacred ritual and more
 
Reclaiming Wholeness through Inner Child Work & Trauma Unburdening
Master the profound healing potential of inner child work and the 5-step IFS unburdening process in this transformative section. You'll learn how to harness the power of breath, mindfulness, and guided imagery to support clients to heal deep emotional wounds and reconnect with your clients' authentic selves. Discover techniques for accessing inner spiritual dimensions and installing attachment and spiritual resources to build lasting internal support. Through practice case examples, you'll gain hands-on experience in recognising and healing the wounded inner child, empowering clients to release burdens and reclaim their sense of wholeness.

  • The power of the breath in traversing and healing deep wounds
  • Integrating mindfulness for inner peace and self-acceptance in parts work
  • Techniques for accessing inner spiritual dimensions through guided imagery
  • Installation of attachment and spiritual resources to develop inner support
  • Techniques to recognise and connect with the wounded inner child
  • Learning the 5-step IFS unburdening process
  • Practice case examples
 
Integration & Evaluation of Parts Work in Trauma Healing
The course wraps up with practical techniques for addressing common clinical challenges such as client stuckness, decompensation, and the persistence of trauma symptoms. You'll learn to incorporate cultural considerations and inclusivity into your parts work, ensuring it's effective and sensitive to each client's unique background. PLUS you'll get tools to seamlessly combine parts work with other modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and more.

  • Techniques to address common clinical issues such as stuckness, decompensation, and persistence of trauma symptoms
  • Incorporating cultural considerations and inclusivity in parts work
  • Techniques to integrate and evaluate insight and progress within and between sessions
  • Integrating parts work with CBT, DBT, EMDR, and other complementary modalities
  • Understanding research, limitations, and risks of different trauma treatment approaches
18-Hour Parts Work Trauma Specialist Certificate Programme
Mastering the Best Tools from IFS Therapy, Gestalt,
Somatic Therapy, and Other Parts Approaches
$599.95 Value — Just  $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 18.5 CPD Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for CPD details | Click here for course objectives and outline

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
MEET YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Richard Sears

Stacy Ruse, LPC, 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.


Click here for information about Stacy Ruse
Frequently Asked Questions

Trauma often causes emotional fragmentation, where parts of a person's identity—such as inner children, protectors, or exiled emotions—become dissociated or suppressed. Parts work approaches, like IFS and Gestalt Therapy, provide tools to communicate with and integrate these parts, leading to profound healing and self-compassion.

This programme is designed for mental health professionals who are working with individuals impacted by trauma. Whether you specialise in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood abuse, or relational wounds, this programme will provide you with the skills to use parts work to help clients heal emotional fragmentation and internal conflicts.

Yes! This course is designed to accommodate both beginners and experienced clinicians. It provides clear, easy-to-follow instruction and experiential exercises that you can apply immediately to your practice. Whether you're learning about parts work for the first time or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this programme will give you the tools you need to use parts work techniques effectively with your clients.

Absolutely. The programme includes specific guidance on integrating parts work with other therapeutic approaches you already use like EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT. You'll gain practical skills that allow you to seamlessly add parts work into your current practice, enhancing your therapeutic toolbox.

You will have unlimited access to the course materials, so you can learn at your own pace. Whether you complete it as fast as you can or take your time, the course is flexible to fit your schedule.

Great question! A certificate is a document issued upon completion of a training program. It signifies that you have trained on specific skills, have trained with a particular individual, or have acquired advanced or specialised knowledge in a particular subject.

Certification on the other hand often requires you to meet specific standards, pass rigorous exams, and many even include additional practice, consultation, supervision, evaluations, and ongoing continuing education requirements. While you will need to pass an exam, this course does not include many of these elements — making this a "certificate" programme.

This certificate does distinguish you as a professional who has trained more extensively in this area…and it's an acknowledgment that can set you apart in the eyes of clients.
The Next Steps in Advancing Your Practice
 
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18-Hour Parts Work Trauma Specialist Certificate Programme
Mastering the Best Tools from IFS Therapy, Gestalt,
Somatic Therapy, and Other Parts Approaches
$599.95 Value — Just  $299.95 (GST Inclusive) Today!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 18.5 CPD Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for CPD details | Click here for course objectives and outline

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
 
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