Extreme Cases in Trauma Treatment
Format: 3 live sessions over 3 months · 2 hours each · Zoom
Nov 13 | Dec 11 | Jan 15
12-2pm ET
A focused consultation series for clinicians working with high-complexity trauma presentations. Frank will demonstrate a flexible, integrative, neuroscience-informed, parts-aware approach to formulating and intervening in extreme cases—showing how to make sound, moment-to-moment clinical choices while maintaining a non-pathologizing, compassionate stance that supports the therapeutic alliance.
Every therapist eventually encounters clients whose trauma presentations push the limits of training and experience. Dissociative states may surface suddenly in session. Preverbal pain may show up only through the body. Severe attachment ruptures or cycles of self-harm and dysregulation can raise the stakes of every intervention.
These are what we call extreme cases — not because of the client, but because of how deeply they test the therapist’s capacity to stay calm, safe, and connected while making sound choices.
They often include:
Complex dissociation & DID — sudden shifts in parts, memory gaps, hostile or suicidal states.
Preverbal / implicit trauma — work that unfolds primarily through sensation, emotion, and body states.
Severe attachment trauma — mistrust, push–pull dynamics, and repeated relational ruptures.
High risk & dysregulation — ongoing self-harm urges, suicidal ideation, extreme mood swings, binging or restriction.
Compounded trauma histories — multiple layers of trauma intersecting with systemic oppression, chronic illness, or substance use.
Program Details
Duration: 3 months (1 session per month)
Format: Live, online sessions (120 minutes each)
Who It’s For: Mental health professionals—therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and advanced trainees—seeking integrative, parts-aware consultation for high-complexity trauma presentations.
Investment: $450 total for all three sessions (capacity limited; waitlist available)
This consultation series creates a professional space for clinicians to come together, reflect on these challenges, and learn in community. With guidance from Frank Anderson, MD — a psychiatrist and trauma treatment expert with over 30 years of experience — participants will not only gain practical, integrative approaches for working with the most complex trauma presentations, but also the chance to learn from the experiences and case material of their fellow colleagues.By joining, clinicians strengthen their skills while also finding reassurance that they are not alone in facing the hardest clinical moments.
What Participants Will Gain
Clearer ways to assess and formulate extreme presentations and differentiate key drivers (dissociation, arousal, shame, attachment dynamics).
Practical micro-skills for staying within workable windows (language, pacing, titration, embodying, permission).
Guidance on working implicitly when words are not primary (preverbal states, sensory/affect tracking, body-based awareness).
Strategies for relational repair and stability (co-regulation, rupture-repair, building continuity and co-consciousness).
Risk-responsive planning for safety, self-harm urges, and severe dysregulation, including coordination of care and clinician sustainability.
Focus Areas (high-level)
This series centers on Dissociative Identity Disorder and complex dissociation, preverbal/implicit trauma, and attachment trauma—with attention to safety, consent, relational repair, internal communication, and lasting integration.
Case Consultation
Each session features live consultation on anonymized cases. Registered participants may submit brief case summaries; a limited number will be selected for discussion or demonstrations. All client information must be de-identified (remove/alter names, dates, locations, and other unique identifiers).
With a background in psychiatry and trauma treatment, Frank specializes in helping individuals and clinicians understand how IFS can heal emotional wounds and create meaningful change. His work blends IFS, neuroscience, and personal transformation, making complex ideas easy to grasp and apply in real-world settings.
A Trusted Voice in IFS, Trauma Healing & NeuroscienceWhen it comes to IFS, trauma healing, and neuroscience, few voices are as trusted and influential as Frank Anderson, MD.
A psychiatrist, author, and globally recognized speaker and teacher, Frank has dedicated his career to helping individuals and clinicians unlock deep emotional healing through IFS. His expertise bridges the worlds of clinical practice, neuroscience, and personal transformation, making IFS accessible, practical, and deeply impactful.
In this program, you’re not just learning about IFS—you’re learning directly from one of the field’s most sought-after teachers. Through live case studies, interactive discussions, and real-world applications, Frank will guide you in understanding how IFS works in action—and how it can be applied to your life or practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This series is designed for mental health professionals (and advanced trainees) who work with trauma and want consultation on complex presentations.This is not a certification program and does not confer any credential.
You may request a full refund up to 7 calendar days before the first live session begins. After that point, all sales are final.
Your registration covers the full program (all dates). We’re unable to offer partial refunds, credits, or prorations if you miss one or more sessions.
To protect participant privacy and due to the sensitive nature of live case material and demonstrations, sessions are not recorded and replay is not available.
We occasionally offer promotions or sale prices. Refunds or credits won’t be issued to match a past or future discount if you purchased at a different price.
No. To maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of the case discussions, sessions will not be recorded. We encourage attending live to receive the full value.
Yes. Each session includes live Q&A and group discussion, along with Dr. Anderson’s live formulation/demonstration when appropriate.
Registered participants may submit brief case summaries in advance for consideration.
- Cases must be thoroughly anonymized—remove or alter names, dates, locations, and any identifying details.
- Dr. Anderson will select a limited number of cases that offer strong learning value for the group.
- If selected, you’ll present the case live, engage in discussion, and receive guidance on clinical decision-making with complex trauma presentations.
Note: Not all submitted cases can be included due to time limits.
•Three live, interactive 2-hour large-group consultation sessions with Dr. Frank Anderson
•Case demonstrations and real-time clinical discussion
•Live Q&A with Dr. Anderson
•A community of peers working with high-complexity trauma presentations
This series is educational consultation. It is not therapy and does not replace employer/board-required clinical supervision. If you need supervision toward licensure, please follow your local requirements.
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