EMDR For Kids: Adapting the 8 Phases for Children

Course overview

September 16, 2024 Live Webinar What would you do if you had a magic wand to help children heal from trauma? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) isnt magic, but it can feel pretty close with its powerful effects. As mental health professionals, many of us are committed to helping others heal from trauma, but finding effective ways to do so with children can be a challenge. EMDR is an evidence based therapy that has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of trauma in children after adverse experiences. In this advanced training, EMDR trained professionals will learn how to adapt the 8 phases of EMDR therapy with children. Participants will learn a variety of playful and innovative interventions to effectively engage children in all phases of EMDR therapy. Join Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, certified EMDR clinician and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and author of EMDR Workbook for Kids in this 8-hour training to enhance your skills in providing EMDR with kids. Presenter Bio: Christine Mark-Griffin is a licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA approved consultant. She is the founder of Spark All Wellness, a private practice specializing in EMDR therapy with children, EMDR consultation for clinicians and trauma informed training for professional organizations. Christine is also the founder of EMDR For Kids, where the mission is to empower therapists, parents, and children of all ages with resources, tools, and training to overcome trauma & adversities. In the past decade, Christines professional experience has included working in non-profit, child welfare, juvenile justice, community mental health, school-based mental health and higher education settings. Working in these various settings over the years has deepened her knowledge and understanding of complex trauma but has also exposed her to some of the most beautiful stories of healing and resilience. Christine lives in San Francisco with her husband, two children and dog. The things that make her happiest include her family and friends, a good cup of coffee, baked goods, yoga, traveling, cycling, music & dancing. Timeline: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Part One (4 hours) Phase 1: My Story and Goals Phase Phase 2: Getting Prepared Phase Phase 3: Activating Targets Phase Phase 4: Discharging the Stress Welcome & Overview of the day Lunch Break (60mins) Part 2 (4 hours) Phase 5: Strengthening the Positive Phase Phase 6: Increasing Body Awareness Phase Phase 7: Finishing and Ending Phase Phase 8: Reviewing and Revising Enhancing Parents and Caregiver Engagement Learning Objectives: Describe the 8 phases of EMDR therapy with child friendly verbiage Distinguish between usage of EMDR standard protocol for adults versus children Explain how to adapt standard EMDR protocol within activities and games with children and their caregivers Summarize EMDR interventions and techniques that can be implemented for children in each phase of EMDR therapy Identify when to include and engage parents and caregivers in EMDR with children To register for this live webinar please visit: https://www.emdrforkids.com/for-therapists