David Polidi

In this insightful discussion, David Polidi, a Massachusetts-based therapist and co-owner of Empowered Through Compassion, Bruce Hersey from the Syzygy Institute, and art therapist Peggy Kolodny delve into the fusion of IFS with EMDR. They explore how EMDR's eight phases can be enhanced through IFS and artistic methods. Bruce discusses viewing trauma targets as parts, while Peggy highlights the power of art in accessing nonverbal memories. Together, they advocate for a compassionate, creative approach to trauma therapy, promising to inspire a new wave of integration.

Join Bruce Hersey, an integrative therapist known for combining EMDR and IFS, Joanne Twombly, a specialist in Complex PTSD, and David Polidi, an advocate for compassionate therapy, as they discuss their collaborative book on integrating IFS and EMDR. They explore the importance of combining therapeutic models for flexible client support, the inherent healing process beyond individual methodologies, and strategies for addressing therapist countertransference. Get ready for insightful discussions on coping skills and the vital role of relational dynamics in therapy!

David Polidi, an IFS therapist, and podcaster, discusses the movie 'Inside Out 2' through an IFS perspective. They explore the depiction of emotions and self in the film, the significance of friendships in adolescence, character representations, memories, and emotional repair. The conversation highlights the interplay of emotions, parts, and self-energy in shaping one's identity.