Integrative Resource Protocol (IRP) is an innovative approach Alison Teal has developed for healing trauma and attachment wounds. While IRP has its roots in the EMDR tradition, unlike EMDR, it is not trauma based. IRP focuses on healing the attachment wounds in the person who experienced the trauma rather than working to resolve the trauma itself. When the client is well resourced in a neurologically integrated manner, there is a corresponding reduction of disturbance in relationship to the trauma without having to process the trauma directly.  IRP takes the trauma out of trauma processing.

The procedural steps of IRP are designed to neurologically integrate positive sensations, emotions and cognitions. The integrated internalization of positive resources facilitates an enhanced present-time experience of self.  More fully resourced clients are better able to tolerate doing deep trauma work. Resolving the attachment wound interwoven in a trauma unfixes it in the client’s psyche and it processes more easily during subsequent sessions. A systemic experience of well-being allows dissociation and fragmentation to heal and an experience of present-time wholeness becomes possible.

We will cover the underlying principles of EMDR, which are the foundation of IRP. We will also look at the research on the brain and the power of positive imagery. All students will receive theoretical and hands on experience. Following a video demonstration, there will be ample time for questions and answers. EMDR training is not necessary to attend.

For more information or to register please contact:
Alison Teal
510-548-6860 • alison@alisonteal.net

This course is for 6 CE.