This workshop delves into the latest evolution of Dr. Larry Nims’s Be Set Free Fast™, unleashing the mind-body-energy matrix’s gentle yet powerful faculties of transformation through consciousness. It integrates the latest findings in cognitive neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and evidence-based clinical mental health practice.

Objectives:

1. Define BSFF 3.0 — the integration of Dr. Larry Nims’s BSFF 1.0 and 2.0 with cognitive neuroscience, psychobiology, ancient wisdom practices, and evidence-based mental health methods.
2. Define the key elements behind the BSFF effect: post-hypnotic suggestion, neurofeedback, CBT, mental exposure, and memory reconsolidation.
3. List the psychotherapy modalities integrated in BSFF 3.0’s framework: hypnotherapy, CBT, focusing, motivational interviewing, interpersonal psychotherapy, self-regulation, exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and forgiveness therapy.
4. Summarize the APA definition of evidence-based psychological practice.
5. Define BSFF 3.0 within the bounds of APA evidence-based practice.
6. List and define the key terms used in BSFF.
   
   

Alfred Heath, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, psychospiritual coach, energy healer, trainer, and innovator with 33 years of experience in the healing arts. He was awarded the title “Master Trainer of Be Set Free Fast™” by the method’s originator, Dr. Larry Nims.

Objectives:

1. List the six aspects of the RILITA Model.six aspects of the RILITA Model.
2. List thefive aspects of SMART goals. 
3. Distinguish SUD (Subjective Units of Distress), SUF (Subjective Units of Fusion), and SUA (Subjective Units of Acceptance) measures to assess intervention progress.
4. List two visualization techniques covered in this workshop.
5. List two auditory techniques covered in this workshop.
6. List the five phases of the Gallo Process.
   
   

Fred Gallo, PhD, DCEP, coined the term Energy Psychology and is a pioneer and author of numerous articles, manuals, and nine books, including Energy Psychology, Energy Tapping for Trauma, and The Tapping Toolbox. He presents worldwide and has certified thousands in Advanced Energy Psychology.

This engaging workshop helps you integrate the chakra system, vagus nerve (via polyvagal theory), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) into a cohesive trauma treatment approach. Through lectures, exercises, and somatic exploration, you’ll learn practical tools to deepen client safety, expand emotional regulation for both therapist and client, and support lasting clinical outcomes.

Objectives:

1. Identify core components of the chakra system, IFS, and PVT, and how to integrate them into clinical treatment settings.
2. Demonstrate how the ventral vagal complex correlates with upper chakras to help therapists access Self energy for regulation before sessions.
3. Identify dorsal and sympathetic states and how these align with lower chakras, revealing protectors, managers, and exiles.
4. Understand the IFS “7 Ps” model for therapists and how to somatically access these states in and out of session.
5. Learn 2 IFS mapping skills that you can apply to both yours and your clients' systems.
6. Describe 5 ethical considerations when applying energy-based chakra work in IFS therapy.

Cheryl Llewelyn, MEd, LPC, NCC, is a polyvagal-informed therapist who integrates somatic and neuroexperiential approaches with clients. She is trained in Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, EMDR, and Energy Psychology. CJ utilizes breathwork and subtle energy awareness with clients during trauma processing. Her books, Chakras and the Vagus Nerve and Chakras, the Vagus Nerve, and Your Soul, integrate neurobiology and spirituality.

Objectives:

1. Describe the Meta-Skills Model and explain how the constructive nature of reality influences therapeutic perception and intervention.
2. Identify at least three methods for attending with precision, including use of sub modalities, recognition of micro-expressions, and pacing/leading strategies.
3. Demonstrate collaborative, non-pathologizing contracting skills that enhance client motivation.
4. Apply at least two strategies to recognize and reduce therapist blocks to presence.
5. Practice techniques for building intuitive awareness.
6. Develop a personal practice plan to continue strengthening balance, presence, and intuition after the training.
   
   

Robert Schwarz, PsyD, DCEP, has worked with trauma for over 30 years and is the author of Tools for Transforming Trauma. He has taught internationally about trauma treatment for over 25 years. He served as ACEP’s Executive Director for 17 years and is a co-creator/organizer of ACEP’s EFT Program.

Objectives:

1. Identify at least three mechanisms by which the microbiome influences mood, cognition, and resilience. 
2. Describe how gut dysbiosis contributes to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
3. Reframe anxiety as a gatekeeper for healing within both microbiome science and spiritual traditions.
4. Compare cultural and ancestral perspectives — including Celtic and Indigenous — that view the gut as a sacred center of vitality.
5. Apply the Self-Compassion and Connection (SCAC) protocol in dyad practice to support resilience and emotional healing.
6. Demonstrate the HEAL protocol in small groups as an integrative tool for gut-brain-spirit care.
   
   

Mary Louder, DO, is a board-certified osteopathic physician, integrative healer, and storyteller whose work bridges science and soul. Founder of Cairn Medical, she offers whole-person care rooted in compassion, connection, and curiosity. She has practiced holistic, functional medicine for over thirty years. Her proprietary methods, SCAC and the Neural Resilience Method, support patients with trauma care, chronic illness, and emotional-spiritual balance.

Objectives:

1. Describe the three worlds in shamanic cosmology.
2. Describe two ethical principles critical to practicing shamanism to prevent cultural appropriation.two ethical principles critical to practicing shamanism to prevent cultural appropriation.
3. Explain one aspect of non-ordinary reality that makes it different from ordinary reality. 
4. Describe the frequency range (in Hz) required for sonic driving to shift consciousness.
5. Describe two different shamanic healing methods.
6. Describe two ways shamanic journeying can assist a practitioner with self-care.
   
   

Kerri Husman, MD, DCEP, is a holistic psychiatrist with extensive training, including certifications in energy psychology, psychedelic-assisted therapy, Healing Touch, health coaching, and more. She offers coaching and healing services emphasizing a clear boundary between psychiatric patients and coaching clients. Dr. Husman currently serves as ACEP’s president, focused on teaching expansion, mission fulfillment, and member engagement.

Objectives:

1. Understand and experience how conscious breathing is a unifying medium of soma, psyche, and soul, as well as a unifying medium between people.
2. Recognize and describe the five groups of Breathwork.
3. Explain how expanded states of consciousness in Group 5 Breathwork can accelerate insight, healing, and transformation.
4. Identify at least five ways Breathwork can enhance therapeutic impact and outcomes.
5. Practice three kinds of breathing that can be employed during clinical sessions to facilitate safety, expression, co-empowerment, and co-creativity.
6. Integrate the experience of expanded states of consciousness in Group 5 Breathwork as a catalyst for healing and embodiment.
   
   

Jessica Dibb is founding director of Inspiration Consciousness School, co-director of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, and author of Breathwork and Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications for Healing and Transformation. Jessica synthesizes depth psychology, consciousness studies, science, individualized spirituality, and somatic, emotional, and cognitive energy for supporting potential, presence, wisdom, and love — in relationship with all life and this breathing planet.

Objectives:

1. Perform and teach clients the Four Thumps to increase grounding, vitality, and energetic coherence.
2. Perform and teach clients the Wayne Cook Posture to enhance focus and neurological organization.
3. Perform and teach clients the Connecting Heaven and Earth Technique to improve energetic flow and emotional balance.
4. Perform and teach clients the Crown Pull to reduce stress and enhance energetic clarity.
5. Describe and demonstrate methods for correcting scrambled energies and neurological disorganization.
6. Explain the role of the Triple Warmer system in stress responses and apply techniques to foster calm and resilience.
   
   

Donna Eden has been a pioneer in Energy Medicine for more than four decades. She is among the field's most sought, joyous, and authoritative spokespersons. Her abilities as a healer are legendary, and her award-winning book Energy Medicine, the classic in the field, has sold more than half a million copies in 21 languages.

David Feinstein, PhD, DCEP, is a clinical psychologist who has received nine national awards for his books on consciousness and healing. He has served on the faculties of The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Antioch College. With his wife, Donna Eden, he directs the world’s largest organization teaching hands-on Energy Medicine.

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*Photo Credit: Kersti Niglas