Trainings

Working with ‘Parts’ Workshop - Part 1

A Foundational Approach to Structural Dissociation in Trauma Therapy
Visual representation of working with internal parts in trauma therapy workshop

Instructor

Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW

Format

Online or In Person 

Duration

2 Days

Training Overview

This introductory workshop offers a foundational understanding of Structural Dissociation Theory through a parts-based therapeutic lens. Participants will explore how trauma disrupts the “self” structure of the personality, leading to the formation of dissociative parts with distinct roles and protective functions. Emphasis is placed on recognizing these internal states, fostering inner communication, and supporting integration and regulation through practical, trauma-informed interventions. As Part 1, this workshop sets the stage for deeper clinical applications covered in the advanced training of Part 2.

Who Is It For?

This workshop is ideal for:

Therapists and counsellors specializing in trauma therapy

Mental health professionals seeking foundational knowledge of dissociative parts work

Practitioners using ego-state or parts-based therapeutic models
Professionals working with clients experiencing trauma-related fragmentation
Anyone looking to integrate structural dissociation concepts into their trauma therapy practice

What Will You Learn?

1

Understanding Inner States and Dissociation

Conceptualizing inner states

Dissociative parts of personality

Singular versus split subconscious states

Dissociation as a division of the personality

2

Roles and Reactions of Ego States

The role of ‘phobic reactions’ within parts

Understanding the ‘self-protective’ roles of different parts or ego states, including shame

3

Tools and Strategies for Integration

Tools to support relationships with fragmented ego states/parts of one’s inner world, fostering a means to integration, inner coherence, regulation, and the capacity for self-soothing

Treatment interventions for overcoming the phobia of dissociative parts and working toward a synthesis of the internal dissociative state.

Specific interactive strategies and exercises for working with ego state parts

How to Register

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6150 Valley Way Suite #108 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1X9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workshop required before attending Part 2 of Structural Dissociative Theory?

Yes, Part 1 provides the essential foundation needed to understand and apply the advanced techniques covered in Part 2.

Are the strategies taught applicable to specific therapeutic models like IFS or Structural Dissociation?
Yes, the workshop incorporates frameworks such as Structural Dissociative theory grounded in Freud, Jungian, and Pierre Janet, making the strategies adaptable to various ego state models in treating trauma and disorganized attachment.
Will I learn practical tools to apply immediately with clients?

Absolutely. This workshop emphasizes hands-on exercises and actionable tools to support clients effectively.