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Integrating IFS and EMDR with Bruce Hersey, David Polidi, and Joanne Twombly
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- Jan 26, 2026
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Summary
Today I welcome David Polidi, Bruce Hersey, and Joanne Twombly on the podcast to talk about their new book, IFS-Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Appraoches. We talk about why this book is needed, what it took to bring together more than 20 contributors, and why integrating these models can create more options, more flexibility, and more hope for clients. We talk about: Bringing together 21 contributors and creating a true community project Why integration can help when clients get stuck in one modality The idea that there is a natural, underlying healing process beyond any single model Coping skills, resourcing, and the diverging views on when and how to use them Joanne's "fire drill" and using IFS to work with therapist countertransference Why strong foundational training in both IFS and EMDR matters before integrating them The belief that there is no "perfect model," and that relationship and Self Energy matter most There's a lot of heart here, a lot of theory, and a lot of love for clients, the field, and each other. I'm excited for you to listen, and be sure to catch my extended interview with them over on Substack . About the Guests Bruce Hersey, LCSW is widely recognized for his work integrating EMDR and IFS. Together with Michelle Richardson, he created the Syzygy Institute, which offers training and certification in IIE. Bruce is an Approved Consultant in EMDR and an IFS Approved Clinical Consultant, providing individual and group IFS and IIE consultation. He has led numerous IFS workshops and presented at the IFS International Conference, as well as EMDRIA and international EMDR conferences. www.syzygyinstitute.com , www.brucehersey.com , and www.emdrifs.com . David Polidi, LICSW, M.Ed. is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified…