IFS Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Approaches

We’re thrilled to celebrate the release of a groundbreaking new book in the field of trauma therapy: IFS Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Approaches. This eagerly anticipated volume brings together some of the most respected voices in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR therapy, offering clinicians a rich, practical, and integrative guide for combining these two powerful models.

Featuring contributions from leaders such as Bruce Hersey, Joanne Twombly, Janina Fisher, Jenn Pagone, Zandra Bamford, Claire van den Bosch, and our very own Tina Elleman Taylor, this collaborative work represents a major milestone for therapists looking to deepen their clinical practice.

Why This Book Matters

Both IFS and EMDR have transformed the landscape of trauma therapy—each offering its own unique strengths. IFS gives clients a compassionate, non-pathologizing way of understanding their internal world, while EMDR provides an evidence-based method for reprocessing trauma and restoring emotional balance.

Until now, many clinicians have wondered: How can these two approaches work together?

IFS Informed EMDR answers this question with clarity and creativity. The book offers:

• A clear framework for integrating IFS concepts into every phase of EMDR treatment
• Real clinical examples that show how Parts work can support trauma processing
• Creative strategies for staying collaborative, attuned, and client-centered
• Practical tools and interventions that clinicians can use immediately
• Guidance from master therapists who have been pioneering this integration for years

Whether you’re an IFS-trained clinician curious about EMDR, an EMDR practitioner eager to bring more Parts-informed awareness into your work, or a therapist who already blends models intuitively, this book offers invaluable insight.

Honoring the Contributors

It’s inspiring to see so many respected clinicians coming together with a shared vision: to promote healing that honors all parts of the internal system and supports safe, effective trauma processing.

We’re especially proud to see Tina Elleman Taylor featured among the contributors. Her thoughtful, compassionate approach and deep understanding of both models shine through in her work, making this book even more meaningful for those of us who know her and have witnessed her dedication to trauma-informed care.  Her chapter specifically addresses using these models to address physical pain.  Her insight brings a fresh, grounded perspective to an often-overlooked aspect of trauma healing, offering clinicians practical guidance for helping clients understand the parts of themselves that carry pain and gently facilitating relief through integrative work.

A Resource for the Future of Trauma Therapy

IFS Informed EMDR is more than a book—it’s a bridge.
It demonstrates what is possible when therapeutic models are honored, blended, and applied with creativity and respect. And it reflects a growing movement in the mental health field toward integration, flexibility, and truly holistic care.

Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just beginning your journey with IFS or EMDR, this book is a must-have resource—and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate its release today.

IFS Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Approaches