EMDR in Play Therapy: A Fairy Tale Approach

Live/Virtual Training

Dates

February 20, 2026

October 23, 2026

TIME

 

9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. CST

Location

4500 Mercantile Plaza Dr., Ste 307

Fort Worth, TX 76137

or

ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

CE

APT - IN PERSON - 6 CE CONTACT HOURS

APT - VIA ZOOM -

6 CE NON-CONTACT HOURS

NBCC HOURS: 6

Approved for 6 EMDRIA Credits

 

 

Cost



 

$210.00 ( Non-Refundable)

 

APT APPROVED PROVIDER #22-656

NBCC ACEP NO. 7206

 

EMDRIA CREDIT APPROVAL: #21024

Play Therapy Training Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.

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Pre-Requisites

This training requires participants to first take an EMDR basic training before taking this advanced training. Participants are required to be post basic training, however are not required to be certified in EMDR.

 

Training Description

This play therapy training is offered Live In-Person for contact hours and Virtual via Zoom Platform for non-contact hours.

 

Do you ever struggle with weaving EMDR phases into your play therapy practice? Join Christy Graham, EMDR Consultant, as she introduces the Fairy Tale Model of EMDR developed by Ricky Greenwald. This imaginative and empowering story follows a kingdom facing a terrible dragon—offering a playful, accessible way to conceptualize trauma and healing. 

 

Together, we’ll explore who steps forward as the hero, how they prepare for the journey, and the vital role of their supportive community. Using this narrative, you’ll learn how to identify where your clients are within the EMDR phases and how to translate that into meaningful play therapy interventions. Come ready to participate—this workshop includes interactive breakout sessions designed to bring the story to life in your play therapy practice. 

 

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Learning Objectives

 

1. Tell the Fairy Tale story of trauma recovery using play therapy techniques

2. Identify three specific toys from the playroom that can be used to share this story with child clients and their families

3. Name three key community partners (e.g., parents, teachers, CPS) who support play therapy clients during recovery from trauma

4. Design two play therapy interventions to teach the Nurturing Parent Protocol

5. Identify two types of client issues that can be addressed in play therapy by using the Nurturing Parent Protocol in Phase 2 of EMDR

6. Identify two types of client issues that can be addressed in play therapy by using the Nurturing Parent Protocol in Phase 2 of EMDR 

 

Schedule

 

9:00 am – 

10:30 am – Break

10:45 am – 

12:15 pm – Lunch Break

12:45 pm – 

2:15 pm – Break

2:30 pm – 

 

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VIRTUAL TRAINING INFORMATION 

 

  • If you register for the Virtual Classroom training, make sure you have a good WIFI connection. 
  • Your computer will need a camera for you to be visible throughout the entire training to receive the certificate. 
  • We will be using Zoom for the training, and we will send you a link at least 24 hours before the start of the training.
  • You will need to download the Zoom program to be able to use the link. 
  • Please note that during the training there will be two 15-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon and a 30-minute lunch break.

 

WHY COME IN PERSON?

 

  • Receive in-person contact CE hours 
  • Enjoy staying in Fort Worth, Texas with hotels within walking distance 
  • Tour our 7500 square foot counseling practice and continuing education facility 
  • Build relationships with other participants 
  • Informal conversations during breaks and lunch with our trainer 

 

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Christy Graham

LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist™ - Supervisor, Parent Facilitator, and Reunification Counselor 

 

Christy Graham began working in play therapy in 2000 at the Mental Health Mental Retardation Center of Burke County in Texas. Serving at risk families and children, she learned how to address mental health issues with a treatment team approach. She further developed her skills in play therapy and counseling while serving at the Nelson Center, a residential treatment center for CPS children. When she began her private practice in 2003 and then created her own company in 2013, she brought that depth of knowledge to her private practice focused on children and families. Now, her work with children, families and survivors of sex trafficking, has led her into more and more court involved treatment. She has learned to make a difference in complicated, difficult to treat families and wants to share these skills with you. Christy Graham, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor Parent Facilitator and Reunification Counselor.

 

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cancellation and refund policy

 

This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.

 

ADA 

 

Our facilities meets the requirements to be  accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If a participants needs additional accommodations please email info@playtherapytrainingresources.com 

 

training class size

 

Per APT guidelines, all Live/Virtual trainings are limited to 50 total participants. The number of participants both in-person and virtual combined cannot exceed this amount.

 

Privacy Policies

 

 

EMDRIA CREDIT APPROVAL: #21024

 

 

Play Therapy Training Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.

APT- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

 

 

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider #22-656. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NBCC- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

 

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7206. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.