ICIT Modules
Training Curriculum
Module 1
Introduction to Inner Child Concepts, Therapy & Process
Gain a foundational understanding of Inner Child concepts, therapeutic processes, and the transformative journey of integration.
6 Days Total
5 day in-person intensive, in Brussels, Belgium or Romania
1 day Online
Trauma and the Inner Child
- Understanding how childhood experiences are imprinted into the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual systems, shaping adult behavior.
- Recognizing trauma's impact on personal growth and healing potential.
Basic Methods for Inner Child Work and Healing
- Techniques to establish the altered mind and create a 'safe place' for healing.
- Steps to access inner children and facilitate interaction between the adult, parent, and child archetypes.
The Five Stages of a Therapeutic Session
- Learn the structured stages of a therapeutic session to guide clients effectively.
- Discover the five essential sections for conducting a comprehensive and transformative session.
Interview Techniques in Inner Child Therapy
- Explore methods for accessing deeper emotions during interviews.
- Identify when Inner Child therapy may not be suitable and how to adapt your approach.
Boundaries and Professional Ethics
- Learn to set and maintain boundaries in time, space, emotions, and somatic experiences.
- Understand the difference between healthy boundaries and restrictive borders to ensure ethical practice.
Anchors: Bridging the Present and the Past
- Master the use of somatic, visual, and affective bridges as tools for regression into past trauma.
- Utilize anchors to create a secure connection between past experiences and present awareness for healing
Module 2
Working with Drama Triangle, Co-Dependency & Counter-Dependency
Explore the dynamics of the Drama Triangle and develop techniques to address co-dependency and counter-dependency patterns in yourself and clients.
6 Days Total
Online
Working with Introjections & the Impact of Verbal Imprints
- Explore how external verbal messages from caretakers influence a child's body, emotions, and mind.
- Understand the long-term effects of these imprints on adult behavior and self-perception.
Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Equip the wounded adult with tools to replace reactive responses with constructive communication techniques.
- Learn methods for conflict resolution and fostering healthier interactions in relationships.
Perpetuating Pain in the Outer & Inner Drama Triangle
- Gain a deep understanding of the drama triangle, a common and destructive psychological pattern in relationships.
- Identify ways to recognize, address, and break free from this cycle.
Co-Dependent and Counter-Dependent Relationships
- Examine the root causes of these behaviors and how they develop.
- Understand how these patterns manifest in both public and private life and their impact on relationships.
Child Development Stages
- Understand how trauma at different developmental stages affects adult life.
- Learn how to recognize and address unresolved issues tied to these stages.
Roles in Dysfunctional Families
- Analyze the roles children adopt in dysfunctional family systems, their coping strategies, and how these roles shape adult behavior and relationships.
- Develop skills to identify and heal the lingering effects of these roles.
Healing Adult Dysfunction and Creating Positive Adult Relationships
- Focus on healing dysfunction and building meaningful, positive relationships.
- Learn how to nurture connections that foster mutual respect, trust, and emotional well-being.
Module 3
Survival Viewpoints, Accessing Core Issues & Working with Resistance
Delve into survival mechanisms, identify core issues, and learn how to overcome resistance that hinders the healing process.
6 Days Total
Online
Inner and Outer Voice Dialogue Specific to Inner Child Work
- Teach clients how to engage in non-judgmental dialogue with their inner voices.
- Explore techniques for understanding and harmonizing the inner and outer dialogues.
Compassionate and Effective Ways to Process Trauma
- Learn when to work with the 'child' or the 'adult' during trauma processing.
- Discover methods to regress to traumatic experiences, deepen the healing process, and address related traumas.
The Healing Process and Integration
- Understand when and how to facilitate the integration process for clients.
- Explore effective healing methods to shift energy and support transformation.
Closure Methods
- Equip clients with techniques to achieve closure with past feelings, emotions, beliefs, and bodily sensations.
- Guide them toward resolution and emotional freedom.
Survival Strategies and Coping Structures
- Work with polarization, homeostasis, and achieving inner balance and harmony.
- Address and resolve maladaptive survival strategies and coping mechanisms.
Working Through Fear and Resistance
- Learn specific techniques to address client resistance to the healing process.
- Develop strategies to identify and manage therapist resistance during sessions.
Therapist Responsibility
- Emphasize the importance of maintaining clear responsibilities and boundaries as a therapist.
- Identify common pitfalls in therapy practice and learn how to avoid them for ethical and effective client care.
Module 4
Addressing Abuse & Trauma, Body Work, and Exploring the Internal Landscape
This module focuses on working with trauma and abuse, integrating bodywork techniques, and mapping the inner landscape for holistic healing.
6 Days Total
In-person intensive, in Brussels, Belgium or Romania
Understanding Physical, Emotional, and Psychological Abuse
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of abuse in its various forms: physical, emotional, and psychological.
- Identify the lasting effects of abuse on individuals' behavior, emotions, and thought processes.
Sexual Abuse and Incest
- Explore the dynamics of different types of sexual abuse and their impact on the child and adult psyche.
- Learn techniques for addressing feelings of guilt, shame, and conflicted loyalties.
- Work on healing from incest and understanding the role of enablers, both from the past and within the client's internal psyche.
Methods of Body Work with the Abused Child
- Discover techniques to release stored trauma and energy safely from the body.
- Learn approaches to reconnecting with and reclaiming 'lost' or denied body parts.
- Understand dissociation and techniques to help clients reconnect with their bodies and emotions.
Psychosynthesis, Ego Positions, Scripts, and Masks
- Explore your own ego positions and sub-personalities to understand their impact on therapy.
- Learn to identify and work with the scripts and 'masks' clients use to navigate the world.
- Develop strategies for helping clients communicate authentically and confront the fear of being 'seen.'
Exploring the Internal Landscape
- Guide clients in mapping and understanding their internal emotional and psychological landscape.
- Foster harmony within the internal system by integrating conflicting parts and fostering self-acceptance.
Module 5
Understanding Addictions, Eating Disorders, and Inner & Outer Teenager Work
Learn to address complex issues such as addictions and eating disorders while exploring the healing of both the inner and outer teenager.
6 Days Total
Online
Techniques for Working with Addictions
- Understand the root causes of various addictions, including behavioral and substance-based dependencies.
- Learn therapeutic and behavioral techniques for addressing both active and inactive addictions.
Dealing with Eating Disorders
- Recognize eating disorders as a form of addiction, shaped by physical, emotional, and psychological compulsions.
- Acquire specific therapeutic methods to help clients overcome eating disorders while addressing survival mechanisms.
Understanding DSM – Working with Anxiety, PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders
- Learn compassionate approaches to working with clients suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Explore methods for identifying and addressing dissociative disorders to support healing and reintegration.
Sibling Relationships and Sibling Abuse
- Examine the dynamics of sibling relationships and their impact on development and behavior.
- Learn therapeutic strategies for working with clients who have experienced sibling abuse or unhealthy sibling bonding.
Survival Strategies and Coping Structures
- Work with polarization, homeostasis, and achieving inner balance and harmony.
- Address and resolve maladaptive survival strategies and coping mechanisms.
Working with the 'Inner' and Outer Teenager
- Understand the unique responses and behaviors of teenagers, distinct from those of children.
- Develop specialized therapeutic methods to engage with and heal both the 'inner teenager' and the 'outer teenager.'
Regression into the Womb, Pre-Birth, and Past Lives
- Facilitate regression therapy to explore the origins of deep-seated issues, whether rooted in prenatal experiences, the womb, or perceived past lives.
- Use regression techniques to uncover and address the causes of present-day challenges, irrespective of time and space constraints.
Module 6
Advanced Methods: Shadow Work, Non-Dominant Hand, Metaphor, and Spiritual Healing
Learn techniques to access and work with hidden regions of the mind and psyche for deeper healing, spiritual connection, and self-awareness.
6 Days Total
In-person intensive, in Brussels, Belgium or Romania
Discovering and Integrating the 'Shadow'
- Explore the concept of the Shadow as aspects of the self that are completely disowned, rather than simply repressed or denied.
- Learn techniques to access and work with these hidden regions of the mind and psyche for deeper healing and self-awareness.
Non-Dominant Hand Work, Inner and Outer Expression
- Understand the significance of non-dominant hand techniques and their connection to accessing the 'other brain.'
- Practice specific techniques tailored for Inner Child work to enhance expression and healing through this method.
Creating and Using Healing Metaphors
- Learn how to listen for and recognize metaphors in clients' language as pathways to understanding their experiences.
- Develop the skill to create and guide clients through process-oriented healing metaphors to facilitate emotional and psychological breakthroughs.
Causes of Spiritual Abuse and Reclaiming the Spiritual Self
- Identify the roots and manifestations of spiritual abuse and its impact on individuals' behaviors and self-perceptions.
- Engage in experiential group processes to support clients in regaining their spiritual knowing and reconnecting with their spiritual essence.
