IFS & SOMATIC TRAUMA THERAPY CERTIFICATE
A map for healing that doesn’t retraumatize.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Trauma fragments the self. It disrupts memory networks, hijacks the nervous system, and leaves behind protective parts that work overtime to shield us from pain. While these survival strategies are adaptive, over time they can create cycles of disconnection, hypervigilance, depression, and shame. Healing requires more than managing symptoms — it requires integrating the fragmented parts of the self and restoring safety in the body.
This is the heart of the IFS & Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate.
This 10-module certificate, led by Dr. Frank Anderson (psychiatrist, author, and leading IFS trainer) with guest faculty Dr. Janina Fisher, Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Fran Booth, Kai Cheng Thom, Linda Thai and Dr. Scott Lyons, offers a powerful integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, and neuroscience. Through lectures, live demonstrations, case consultations, and experiential learning, you’ll gain the skills to track fragmentation, work with protective and wounded parts, and restore safety and coherence in the body and mind.
FORMAT
10 live and online modules taught over 18 weeks
INCLUDES
Lectures, demos, case consults & experiential learning
LED BY
Psychiatrist, IFS trainer and author Dr. Frank Anderson
DESIGNED FOR
Therapists, coaches, somatic practitioners & helpers of all kinds
You’ll leave with the confidence to guide clients beyond survival strategies into deeper healing, wholeness, and integration.
JOIN US FOR THE LIVE & ONLINE
FREE PREVIEW EVENT
DR. SCOTT LYONS
DR. FRANK ANDERSON
Sign up below to join the live online Preview Event for free!
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 1 - 2:30pm ET
WHY THIS TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY PRACTITIONER
Integrating the Fragmented Parts of the Self & Restoring Safety in the Body
Trauma fragments us. Into protectors that block vulnerability. Into exiles carrying overwhelming pain. Into firefighters who numb, distract, or explode. Into bodies that freeze, brace, or dissociate long before words arrive.
As practitioners, we often know what’s happening but not what to do next.
Do I work with the protector or bypass it?
Do I follow the somatic cue or the narrative?
How do I keep my client safe when the system floods or shuts down?
Acquiring skills is only half the battle. This certificate provides the discernment and integration to master which tools to use, when, and why.
MEET YOUR FACULTY
Internationally recognized leaders bring to life a holistic and unified somatic curriculum.
FRANCES BOOTH, LICSW
Certified IFS Therapist, Consultant and International Trainer
DR. ARIELLE SCHWARTZ
Clinical Psychologist and Somatic Trauma Specialist
LINDA THAI, LMSW, ERYT-200
Somatic therapist, Integrative Trauma Therapist, Educator and Speaker
JANINA FISHER
Clinical Psychologist and Author of Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors
KAI CHENG THOM, MSW, MSC
Somatic Practitioner, Author, and Facilitator
DR. FRANK ANDERSON
Psychiatrist, IFS Master Trainer, Author of Transcending Trauma
DERAN YOUNG
Licensed Therapist, CDWF, CDTL, retired Military Officer, and founder of Black Therapists Rock
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Therapist, and founder of The Embody Lab
WHAT IS INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)?
Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz and advanced by leaders like Dr. Frank Anderson, is one of the fastest-growing and most widely respected models for trauma healing today. IFS views the mind as a system of “parts” — protective, wounded, and exiled aspects of self that carry distinct feelings, beliefs, and roles. At the core of every person is the Self — a source of innate compassion, clarity, and wholeness that, when accessed, can guide profound healing.
IFS has been shown to be especially powerful in working with trauma because it:
Respects the wisdom of protective parts instead of overriding them.
Helps clients safely access and heal wounded or exiled parts.
Builds internal trust and coherence, allowing fragmented parts to integrate.
Restores access to Self — the embodied state of presence, safety, and compassion.
WHY THIS PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT
An Integrative Approach Led by Visionaries
Led by Dr. Frank Anderson: You’ll learn directly from a psychiatrist, trauma expert, and one of the foremost voices advancing IFS for complex trauma.
Integrated by design: You’ll practice weaving IFS, neuroscience, and somatic work in real time.
A Focus on the Body: This program weaves somatic practices into the IFS framework, ensuring that healing isn’t just cognitive, but fully embodied.
Developmental & attachment focus: Go beyond surface-level strategies to explore preverbal trauma and early attachment wounds.
Live Demos & Application: Watch master clinicians in action, engage in case consults, and practice in community.
Your Next Step Toward Transformation
If you’ve ever thought: “My client knows their trauma story, but they’re still stuck,” or “I have the tools, but I need the map,” then this program was built for you. The IFS & Somatic Trauma Healing Certificate is more than another training. It’s a paradigm shift—a way of seeing, practicing, and being with trauma that helps you move beyond tools into transformation.
CURRICULUM
LIVE & ONLINE: FEB 2ND - JUNE 4TH, 2026
This 60-hour certificate program will run live and online from February 2nd to June 4th, 2026. The program will include 10 Modules over 17 weeks, all available to watch online and on-demand at your own pace. There will also be two optional Community Connection sessions.
All sessions can be completed via your online Content Library which you will gain access to upon registration.
-
Lay the foundation for the certificate with a deep dive into how IFS approaches trauma. You’ll learn how trauma fragments the self, why parts form, and how IFS offers a powerful map for guiding clients toward healing and integration.
-
Explore the protectors that form in response to trauma — managers, firefighters, and other survival strategies. You’ll learn how to approach these parts with curiosity and compassion, reducing resistance and building safety in the therapeutic process.
-
Discover how trauma impacts the brain and nervous system — disrupting networks like the default mode and salience network. You’ll learn how neuroscience validates and enriches the IFS model, giving you language and tools to integrate science with practice.
-
Therapists carry their own parts into the room. This module helps you identify and work with your own protectors, exiles, and reactions so you can stay grounded, present, and Self-led in your work with clients.
-
Learn to recognize and repair the earliest wounds. You’ll gain tools to work with preverbal imprints, attachment disruptions, and body-based memories that shape lifelong patterns of safety, trust, and relationship.
-
From shame and self-blame to hypervigilance and collapse, you’ll learn to identify the typical responses to relational trauma — and how to support clients in meeting these with compassion, clarity, and embodied repair.
-
IFS often reveals polarized parts locked in inner conflict. This module teaches you how to skillfully navigate polarities, supporting integration and helping clients access the Self energy needed to unburden and heal.
-
Trauma is rarely individual. Explore how legacy burdens, family narratives, and systemic oppression shape parts and perpetuate trauma. You’ll gain tools to work at the intersection of personal and collective healing.
-
This is where it all comes together. You’ll learn the process of unburdening — guiding clients through deep release of trauma held in parts and in the body — and supporting integration that is safe, sustainable, and transformative.
-
Close the journey by exploring how spirituality, meaning-making, and Self-leadership deepen the healing process. You’ll learn practices for long-term integration and how to help clients embody wholeness in their daily lives.
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
Therapists & Counselors who want to integrate somatic developmental trauma work into their clinical practice.
Coaches & Wellness Practitioners who support clients through transformation and want to address developmental trauma at its root.
Bodyworkers & Somatic Practitioners looking to expand their capacity to track and repattern preverbal and developmental imprints.
Educators, Social Workers, and Healing Professionals committed to advanced trauma-informed, body-based approaches.
“Thriving is our birthright. Healing individual and collective trauma is the deepest embodiment of this truth.”
— DR. SCOTT LYONS
✨ JOIN US TODAY FOR JUST $977 AND RECEIVE...
✓ 60-hour IFS & Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate
✓ BONUS Embodied Regulation Tools package
✓ BONUS Healing Developmental Trauma package
✓ BONUS $100 Embody Lab Gift Card
You must register by December 17th, 2025 to receive your free bonuses!
TOTAL VALUE $1936
YOU SAVE $959 ✨
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
THE LIVE PROGRAM BEGINS FEBRUARY 2ND
REGISTER FOR THE CERTIFICATE NOW
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE AT CHECKOUT.
Upon registration you will receive a welcome email with details on how to access the program.
You will have lifetime access to the on-demand training sessions.
Program valued at $1936
Non-Members pay only...
$1227 USD
SAVE $709 AND JOIN THE REVOLUTION OF COMING HOME TO THE BODY!
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE AT CHECKOUT
Program valued at $1936
ONLY $977 USD
MEMBERS SAVE $959
NOT A MEMBER? JOIN FREE FOR 30 DAYS AT CHECKOUT & SAVE!*
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE AT CHECKOUT
*30-Days FREE Membership trial is included with your purchase. After 30-days you pay $26 per month. Cancel at anytime.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Across 10 live-taught modules, you’ll learn to:
Recognize & safely work with parts — protectors, exiles, and firefighters — without overwhelming the system.
Integrate neuroscience, IFS, and somatic practice to track trauma at the level of brain, body, and relational field.
Address preverbal and developmental trauma through body-based repair and memory reconsolidation.
Navigate dissociation, polarities, and legacy burdens with clarity and compassion.
Strengthen your presence as a practitioner — using both micro-skills (somatic tracking, titration, orienting) and meta-skills (attunement, pacing, discernment).
Support clients from fragmentation to wholeness while staying grounded in yourself.
PROGRAM DETAILS
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
This 60-hour certificate program will run live and online from February 2nd to June 4th, 2026. The program will include 10 Modules over 17 weeks, all available to watch online and on-demand at your own pace. There will also be two optional Community Connection sessions.
All sessions can be completed via your online Content Library which you will gain access to upon registration.
Student Orientation (1,5 hours): Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 from 5—6:30pm ET
Live Sessions (Weekdays, 60 hours total)
Weekday modules with lectures, demos, and experiential practices.
Tuesday Dates: Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th + March 31st + April 7th, 14th, 21st + May (6:30—9pm ET).
Thursday Dates: Feb 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th + April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd + May 14th (12—2:30pm ET).
Monday Dates: May 18th (12—2:30pm ET) + May 25th (3—4:30pm ET)
Community Connection & Practice Sessions (3 hours)
Peer integration space.
Dates: March 19th (12–1:30pm ET) and May 25th (3–4:30pm).
See how this translates into your timezone.
HOMEWORK
There are no homework assignments during the program.
LEARNING PLATFORM FORMAT
ZOOM: The live portion of the certificate program will be offered online using the video conferencing platform Zoom, in meeting format, to allow instructors and students to interact, ask questions and participate in breakout sessions.
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM: The online learning platform will host all the information about the course including:
Detailed schedule and reminder emails of upcoming sessions
How to access the live sessions via Zoom
Supporting materials such as PDFs of the reading material and presentations
ACCESSIBILITY
VIDEO / AUDIO: Within the online learning platform, students may watch the video within their online library or download the video or audio to their computer. They will have lifetime access to the content.
LIVE CAPTIONING / TRANSCRIPTS: Captioning during live sessions and transcripts will be offered in English.
READING LISTS: Each instructor will provide required or recommended readings.
Required readings will be available freely online or in PDF format.
Recommended readings are optional and for futher exploration. They may include books, online articles etc.
PDFs of the instructor’s presentation will also be provided.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Below are the requirements to receive the Certificate of Completion within 3 months of the last live session:
Attend the live sessions or watch the recordings.
Complete the Self Evaluation & Reflection after each module. (Please note: This should be completed within 3 months after the last live session.)
Complete 10 sessions (45 mins or longer) outside of class times. A session is considered a practice together with the application of the tools learned.
Submit full payment.
REGISTRATION / ENROLLMENT / TUITION
Enroll for the certificate program by choosing one of two registration options here. Once you register, you will receive a welcome email with how to access all the details for the certificate program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ Who is this program designed for?
This program is a certificate program that distills an educational methodology to integrate into a variety of modalities. It is ideal for:
Therapists & Counselors who want to integrate somatic developmental trauma work into their clinical practice.
Coaches & Wellness Practitioners who support clients through transformation and want to address developmental trauma at its root.
Bodyworkers & Somatic Practitioners looking to expand their capacity to track and repattern preverbal and developmental imprints.
Educators, Social Workers, and Healing Professionals committed to advanced trauma-informed, body-based approaches.
This is an education program and not a licenser program.
+ What are the dates, schedule and time commitment?
This 60-hour certificate program will run live and online from February 2nd to June 4th, 2026. The program will include 10 Modules over 17 weeks, all available to watch online and on-demand at your own pace. There will also be two optional Community Connection sessions.
All sessions can be completed via your online Content Library which you will gain access to upon registration.
Student Orientation (1,5 hours): Monday, February 2nd, 2026 from 5—6:30pm ET
Live Sessions (Weekdays, 60 hours total):
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, February 12th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Thursday, May 14th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Monday, May 18th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Monday, May 25th, 2026 from 3 - 4:30pm ET
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, May 28th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 from 6:30 – 9pm ET
Thursday, June 4th, 2026 from 12 – 2:30pm ET
Community Connection & Practice Sessions (3 hours): March 19th (12–1:30pm ET) and May 25th (3–4:30pm).
A detailed schedule will be provided upon registration. Because of the complexities with international time zones, we have only listed U.S. Eastern Time (ET) above. See how this translates into your timezone.
+ Will there be an orientation session?
Yes, there will be an orientation session on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 from 5—6:30pm ET.
+ Do I need to attend live or am I able to watch recordings?
All live sessions will also be recorded so students may watch in their own time (more information below). Please note, captioning is only available during the live sessions.
+ How can I interact with the instructors? Will I receive guidance?
During each of the live sessions, the instructors will have a Q&A period where you may ask questions. Two Community Connection sessions will also be offered with the faculty. A private online community forum will be provided for the certificate.
+ Do you offer scholarships?
For every 200 enrolled students, we are able to offer:
- 10 Full Scholarships (100%)
- 10 Partial Scholarships (50%)
How to Apply:
- Please complete this scholarship form by 11:59pm ET on Sunday, January 11th, 2026.
- Scholarship results will be communicated by end of day Monday, January 19th, 2026.
+ What are the homework requirements?
There are no homework assignments during the program.
+ Is there a deadline for registration?
Please register by the day before the program begins.
+ Do you offer refunds?
We offer a Registration Guarantee which means that if you register but decide the course isn’t right for you, we’ll refund your course fee - no questions asked - up to 48 hours before the course start date. No refunds are available after this time or once the program commences.
+ How can I access the online course and recordings?
ZOOM FOR LIVE SESSIONS: The live portion of the certificate program will be offered online using the video conferencing platform Zoom, in meeting format, to allow instructors and students to interact, ask questions and participate in breakout sessions.
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM: Once you register, you will receive access to our online learning platform which will include all the information about the certificate, including:
- Detailed schedules
- How to access the live sessions via Zoom
- Recordings of all live sessions uploaded within 48 hours of the end of the live session
- Supporting materials provided by your instructors
ACCESSIBILITY | Video / Audio: Within our online learning platform, you may watch the video within your online library or download the video or audio to your computer. You will have lifetime access to the content.
ACCESSIBILITY | Live Captioning / Transcripts: Captioning will be available during the live sessions. Transcripts will be offered in English.
ACCESSIBILITY | Reading Lists: The reading list will include items available at the public library or will be provided as a PDF where possible. PDFs of the instructor’s presentation will also be provided.
+ Is this a summit?
No, this is an integrated curriculum co-created by the faculty. The faculty are colleagues in this program. They are working together to make sure each individual module is cohesive with the entire curriculum. Every teacher is informed about what is coming before and what is coming after and integrating their curriculum based on that information.
+ Is this a theoretical or practical (experiential) program?
While some theory will be presented to support the learning, the primary focus of the practice is experiential, giving practical tools for the participants.
+ Will I receive a certificate?
You’ll receive a Certificate of Completion once you have completed the following:
- Attended the live sessions or watched the recordings.
- Completed the Self Evaluation & Reflections after each module. (Please note: This should be completed within 3 months after the last live session.)
- Complete 10 sessions (45 mins or longer) outside of class times. A session is considered a practice together with the application of the tools learned.
- Submitted full payment.
All students who complete this program will receive a Certificate of Completion whether they attend it LIVE or watch the RECORDINGS.
+ Will Continuing Education Units (CEUs) be offered?
CEs are available for Health Professionals upon completion of the live training. Please note - Live attendance is required.
To register your interest for CE credits for this program and more detailed information, please visit this link: https://forms.gle/76mwhjgG5vnzVw9BA
Below is more information on the health professionals which may be eligible for CEs through the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program.
- CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by sponsors of CE who are approved by the American Psychological Association.
- LCSW, LPCC, LEP and LMFTs, and other professionals from outside of California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept credits from programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
- SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes. Nurses outside of California must confirm acceptance with their licensing boards.
- For questions about your certificate or the content, logistics, or other support issues regarding this course, please contact The Embody Lab at info@theembodylab.com.
- For questions about whether APA CE is valid for you, contact your licensing board directly.
- For general questions about APA CE, contact SCA at ce@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.
FROM A DIFFERENT STATE OR COUNTRY?
Health professionals from a state or country outside of California need to check with their licensing boards as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).
DIFFERENT CREDENTIAL?
If your credential is not listed, please check with your licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of Continuing Education by the American Psychological Association (APA).
The SCA and The Embody Lab are not able to determine your eligibility.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
The Somatic Developmental Trauma Therapy™ Certificate is more than professional training — it’s an invitation to expand your capacity, deepen your practice, and help your clients reclaim what was missing.
➡️ Join us for the free live Preview Event on Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 1 - 2:30pm ET.
