The Neuroscience of Healing Trauma
IFS Brain-Based Tools for Safer, Smarter Therapy
- Speaker:
- Frank Anderson, MD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Feb 23, 2026
- Product Code:
- POS150684
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Trauma leaves its mark not just on the mind – but on the brain and body. The latest neuroscience is giving us powerful insights into why clients get stuck in dysregulation, and how we can safely guide them toward healing.
In this training, Dr. Frank Anderson shows you how to turn complex brain science into clear, practical strategies for trauma therapy. You’ll discover how to:
- Use neuroscience as a roadmap for clinical decision-making and pacing
- Reduce dysregulation and help clients return to safety faster
- Integrate a parts-informed lens with brain-based knowledge for deeper, lasting transformation
If you’ve ever wondered how to ground your trauma work in cutting-edge science – while making therapy feel safer, clearer, and more effective for your clients – this session will give you the tools and confidence you need.
This event is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - The Neuroscience of Healing Trauma (3.3 MB) | 26 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - The Neuroscience of Healing Trauma (127.8 KB) | 27 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Frank Anderson, MD Related seminars and products
Frank Anderson, MD, completed his residency and was a clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is both a psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation and is passionate about teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the IFS model of therapy.
Dr. Anderson has lectured extensively on the Neurobiology of PTSD and Dissociation and wrote the chapter “Who’s Taking What” Connecting Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Internal Family Systems for Trauma in Internal Family Systems Therapy – New Dimensions. He co-authored a chapter on What IFS Brings to Trauma Treatment in Innovations and Elaborations in Internal Family Systems Therapy, and recently co-authored Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual.
His most recent book, entitled Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems was released on May 19, 2021.
His memoir, To Be Loved, was released on May 7, 2024.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Frank Anderson maintains a private practice, is the co-founder of the Trauma Institute, and is the co-founding producer of Trauma Informed Media. He receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Frank Anderson is a member of the New England Society Studying Trauma and Dissociation and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
Additional Info
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Please Note
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Objectives
By the end of this program participants will be able to:
- Identify key brain regions involved in trauma and regulation.
- Utilize brain-based strategies to promote safety and emotional regulation.
- Integrate IFS and neuroscience principles to guide clinical pacing and intervention.
Outline
Introduction: The Brain’s Role in Trauma Healing
- Overview of trauma’s neurobiological impact
- Core brain structures involved in dysregulation and healing
Neuroscience as a Clinical Roadmap
- Applying brain-based understanding to guide treatment pacing
- Recognizing when clients are outside their window of tolerance
Integrating IFS and Neuroscience
- Mapping parts work onto neural processes
- Using neuro-informed interventions to support internal communication and safety
Tools for Regulation and Repair
- Techniques to calm the nervous system and foster integration
- Practical methods to translate brain science into everyday clinical decision-making
Case Applications and Reflection
- Applying IFS-informed neuroscience to complex trauma presentations
- Clinical decision-making practice and summary of key takeaways
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Addiction Counselors
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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