An Online Course from Psychotherapist & Trauma Specialist 
Matthias J. Barker & Dr. Frank Anderson

Watch This Video If You Want A Deeper Understanding Of How To Heal From Trauma…

One of the most popular and effective treatment techniques today is Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Thousands of clinicians already trust IFS in their work to help clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health conditions.

Recently, I conducted in-depth interviews with the lead trainer of IFS, my mentor Dr. Frank Anderson.Frank is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, therapist, author, and a trauma specialist who’s spent the past three decades studying neuroscience and trauma treatment.

He’s arguably one of the top experts in the field, having studied under greats like Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps The Score, and Dick Schwartz, the founder of IFS. 

In the interviews, Frank holds nothing back, going into his personal life and extensive experience to reveal what truly works when it comes to repairing emotional wounds. 

We edited the videos and turned them into a sort of “primer course” in the IFS-informed approach to healing, which we’re calling…

HEALING TRAUMA

A perfect marriage between theory and practice, the result is, to my knowledge, one of the the most robust (and approachable) courses on trauma ever offered to the general public.

The insights it contains will appeal to everyday people, as well as professionals who are interested in a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of trauma and healing.

If my previous workshops on trauma were about the pillars of healing, this one explores the nooks and crannies, to help complete the picture and fill in some of the gaps.

‘Healing Trauma’ Will Empower You To:

• Identify the various parts of yourself and get to the bottom of what’s undermining your happiness (E.g. The part of you that drinks, loses its temper, doesn't stay motivated on a fitness challenge… let’s get behind what animates these “problematic parts”.)
• Embrace compassion toward distressing or overwhelming symptoms (Discover how to transform self-criticism and anxiety into understanding and warmth through discovering the “why” behind our struggles.)
• Support the release of trauma and its impact on the mind, the emotions, and the body (The ramifications of trauma can be subtle and deeply held. By following the process Dr. Anderson outlines, you’ll be able to access crucial insights for your heal journey)
• Get in touch with the healing capacity of what IFS calls Self Energy (And recognize when you’re acting and living from that place)

My hope is you’ll walk away better equipped to know when you’re connected to your values, vs. reacting out of an emotional wound.

When you’re able to make choices from that place, you tap into a well of meaning, wisdom, peace, and groundedness.

This Course Is For You, If You…

• Have been doing the work, maybe you’re already in counseling, but you don’t feel like you’re making a lot of progress
• Started the work, and have been doing it for a while, but you want to go a layer deeper
• Are curious about what the process of counseling would look like, or want a different point of view and you’re interested in the IFS approach
• Just enjoy conversation and information on the topic of healing
• Are a counselor or coach: this is a rare opportunity to hear from a category leader
  

Here’s something else that’s interesting: The interviews are very personal.

Frank reveals a great deal about his own story that helps peel back the layers, and humanize his philosophy of treatment.

The result is a unique perspective on healing that’s not often talked about.

It’s comprehensive, yet accessible, and covers the terrain well without needing to map every corner of it.

To help you decide if it’s for you…

Here’s A Sample Of Topics Covered In The Course:

➜ Why the common approach to “get rid of” symptoms are short-sighted (Symptoms like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation are rooted in protection. They’re able to tell us something which, if we listen, can open the way to deeper healing) 

➜ How to access the healing energy of the “core self” (This is the place within you with the wisdom and goodness to ‘bring home' the parts of you left stranded by trauma. In this module, we discuss in practical terms how to invoke it)

➜ A simple way to get to the root of perceived negative behaviors (From a therapy point of view, here’s how to understand and get in touch with what’s causing distressing symptoms that stubbornly resist change)

➜ A working definition of trauma (It sometimes feels weird to think of things that happened to us as ‘trauma’. Here Frank explains the severity of emotional wounds and what this means for recovery)

➜ A simple question to ask yourself if you suffer from overthinking (Intellect can often be misused to fill a void. Frank’s own story illustrates how this can manifest, and what to do about it)

➜ Why the emotional impact of neglect is more subtle (In cases where trauma isn’t ‘something that happened', but instead ‘what didn’t happen’, it can be tricky to untangle its effects in our psyche)

➜ How to dialogue with wounded or protective parts of yourself (Listen as we role-play how this is done. Discover how to apply this concept to behaviors you want to change, or how this might be used in a therapy setting)

➜ The ultimate test of forgiveness (Also, why this can be empowering and a wonderful catalyst for healing)

➜ The secret to “letting go” and permitting healing to happen (Pain is both universal and inevitable. We discuss how to get to the root of the pain vs. just treating the symptoms)

➜ What full alignment looks like and how to achieve it (When parts of us are in conflict, there’s distress. It’s often this fact that brings people to therapy in the first place. Recognizing the hallmarks of alignment helps orient us to that goal)

➜ Practical advice for “getting at” deeply held wounds (Trauma can be stored in thought, feelings, and physical sensations. We discuss the therapeutic modalities that work to reach them, and why each has an important role to play in healing)

➜ The landmark trauma study you need to know about (And why the context of a traumatic experience matters in predicting its long-term effects)

➜ What does the process of forgiveness look like? (Also, why expecting responsibility from someone who hurt you keep you tethered to them and arrest healing)

➜ The “safety factor” in setting boundaries before you can heal (This is especially key in cases where the person who hurt you is still in your life. Unless you’re able to confidently set boundaries, you’re likely to perpetuate the same relational patterns.)

➜ The 3-step process for releasing trauma and emotional wounds (Hear about the healing power of a ‘corrective emotional experience’. It can feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders)

➜ The importance of the therapist’s role in facilitating healing (We explore what it means to provide perspective to patients in a therapy setting. This will be interesting to anyone contemplating entering counseling…and to counselors)

➜ And much, much more

Through an informal but structured and well-thought-out discussion which includes numerous examples of their own personal experiences, Dr Frank and Matthias have an ability to make complex issues understandable by breaking them down into bite sized digestible nuggets of information.

Their conversation is engaging, enlightening, meaningful, insightful and inspiring. I have learned so much from these conversations. And I am looking forward to more from these two amazing individuals.

Bottom line: 
There are many workshops aimed at an academic audience that delve more deeply into the science.

My own workshops on trauma have been aimed at distilling the science in a form palatable to a general audience.

But nothing I’ve seen occupies the “sweet spot” between them quite like this course — with its unique combination of acumen and accessibility.

If you want a thorough explanation of how to move forward from an emotional wound (that’s not overwhelming), you’re going to love these interviews.

This course was so completely thorough on how to move from acknowledging your trauma to healing and finally to forgiveness. I was blown away by how much I identified with what was being said and it has changed my perspective on how we carry and hold on to trauma and how it affects our lives if not healed properly.

What’s The Investment?

You’ll get instant access to the course for just three payments of $119... or one payment of $297 (save an additional $60)!

That’s a relatively small investment for this level of close conversation with one of the world’s best trauma experts.

Plus, when you order today, you'll also get instant access to:

Meet Matthias Barker

Matthias is a psychotherapist and the CEO and co-founder of the Trauma Institute with Dr. Frank Anderson providing clinical training for psychotherapists and education for the general public on healing from trauma.

Matthias is widely recognized for his unique approach to making mental health knowledge and skills accessible to the wider public. His ability to translate complex topics into relatable everyday language has empowered millions to heal from their past, repair relationships, and take control of their mental well-being. Through platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and his top-ranking Spotify podcast, Matthias delivers psychoeducational content to a following of over 3 million people. His innovative blend of engaging content and relevant mental health advice has fostered a vibrant online community centered on healing, personal growth, and moving towards what’s meaningful despite hardship.

Aside from his online presence, Matthias is an accomplished author and educator. He has self-published several short books and interactive mental health journals, offering a distinctive trauma-informed approach to topics like grief, motivation, burnout, and gratitude. In addition, he has built a diverse library of interactive general public workshops on themes such as anxiety, relational intimacy, and healing from trauma, further establishing his commitment to sharing knowledge and resources for both clinicians and the general public.

Meet Frank Anderson

Frank Anderson, MD, is a world-renowned trauma expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, global speaker, and acclaimed best-selling author of Transcending Trauma. Dr Anderson has a long affiliation with Bessel van der Kolk at the Trauma Research Foundation and is a lead trainer at the IFS Institute under Richard Schwartz. He is passionate about teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with cutting-edge models of therapy.

Dr. Anderson believes that traumatic events can have a lasting effect on the health and well-being of individuals and that addressing these events will help lead people down a path of hope, love, and forgiveness. He is the director and co-founder of the Trauma Institute (traumainstitute.com) and Trauma-Informed Media (trauma-informedmedia.com), organizations that provide educational resources and promote trauma awareness. As a result of his early childhood experiences and personal journey transformation, he is dedicated to bringing more compassion, unity, and trauma healing to the world. He splits his time between Boston and Los Angeles where he lives with his husband and two sons. Follow him at FrankAndersonMD.com and on Instagram at frank_andersonmd.