Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT
presents
Deepening Trauma Awareness in Practice Combining IFS and EMDR for Effective Pacing
with Holly Hughes
Friday, April 24, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm
Simpkin's "Community Center" Room B
(979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)
2 CE Credits
Description
This training explores how to deepen understanding of trauma dynamics and integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for safe, effective pacing. Participants will gain practical skills for clinical application.
Educational Goals/Learning Objectives
In successfully completing and attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Deepen understanding of how IFS concepts and EMDR phases overlap and support one another.
- Strengthen the process of pacing, readiness, and safety by using a collaborative, parts-informed approach.
- Integrate IFS into key EMDR stages: resourcing, target setting, reprocessing, and installation.
- Apply a trauma-responsive stance that centers partnership, flexibility, and a strengths-based stance.
- Identify key applications to care planning (whether familiar with EMDR, IFS, neither, or both!)
Presenter
Holly Hughes (she/her) is the CEO and Founder of HH & Co. A behavioral health clinician with 20+ years of experience, she provides trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, and organizational coaching. Based in Santa Cruz, Holly is a member of the LGBTQI community and an advocate for equity and systemic well being.
Schedule
9:00am: Check-in & Breakfast *
9:30am-11:30am: CE Session
11:30am-12:00pm: Networking *
* = non CE portion of day
Advanced registration is required for this event and must be completed at least one day before the event. Each individual seeking CE credits must register separately, attend the event, and submit the post-session evaluation to receive CE certificate within one week. The evaluation with attached CE certificate will be sent out to confirmed attendees by 48 hours after the event.
Cost
SC-CAMFT Member (Clinical and Affiliate): $45
SC-CAMFT Member (Associate and Student): $35
Non-Member: $55
Non-Member (Associate/Student): $45
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Continuing Education Provider #62284: This training meets the qualifications for 2 hours continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Course completion certificates will be available to attendees after completion of the session evaluation and sent by email no later than three weeks after the session. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Due to this program being managed by volunteers, there are no cancellation refunds for this program.
Special Accommodations: The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is committed to providing a presentation that is accessible to all who wish to attend. If you have a special need and plan to attend, please notify us at president@santacruztherapist.org. Requests must be made one week in advance.
Grievances/Other Questions: Contact SC-CAMFT at president@santacruztherapist.org.