Trauma Healing Through the Lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Presented By:
Dr. Angele Close, PhD
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Topics Covered
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Describe the core principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and its conceptualization of trauma.
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Differentiate the roles of Self, protectors, and exiles in trauma responses and the healing process.
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Identify introductory clinical strategies for incorporating an IFS-informed approach into trauma treatment.
Presented by:Dr. Angele Close, PhD
Dr. Angele Close (Pronounces ON-GEL), Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Angele Close is a clinical psychologist licensed in the State of Illinois, Certified IFS Therapist, and a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Toronto and has more than two decades of clinical experience across primary healthcare, college counseling, and private practice.
Her work is grounded in a deep interest in how trauma shapes our inner worlds, relationships, and the protective patterns we develop to survive and adapt. Drawing primarily from Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches, Dr. Close helps clients move beyond simply coping and managing symptoms toward understanding and healing the deeper wounds and patterns beneath them.
She is the author of Unburdening Motherhood (HCI, 2026), which explores intergenerational trauma, cycle-breaking, and healing through an IFS lens. Dr. Close currently works with adults and couples in private practice and teaches and speaks on IFS, trauma, intergenerational healing, and the transformative power of self-compassion.
Joint Accreditation Statement:
Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Galen Mental Health. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.