EMDR with Kids: Integrating Play Throughout the 8 Phases with Fidelity

An Advanced EMDR Training for Child and Adolescent Therapists
Created and taught by Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™, EMDRIA-Approved Trainer and Consultant
This advanced training bridges the gap between what you learned in your EMDR Basic Training and what actually works in the playroom. Designed for EMDR-trained therapists who work with children and teens, this course shows you how to integrate EMDR with play therapy, Sandtray, movement, and expressive modalities—while staying grounded in the fidelity of the 8 phases and the AIP model.

You’ll learn practical, developmentally attuned ways to prepare young clients, gather history through play, implement bilateral stimulation safely, and support reprocessing with creativity, structure, and confidence. With a strong foundation in both EMDR and play, this training helps you meet kids where they are—without sacrificing the integrity of the model or the wisdom of play.

Whether you’re newly trained or experienced but unsure how to adapt EMDR for younger clients, this course gives you the tools, clarity, and support to bring healing to life in your playroom.