EMDR with Neurodivergence in Play Therapy

Live/Virtual Training

Dates

September 5, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

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 CONTACT CE (INCLUDES 3 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY CE)

APT - VIA ZOOM -

6 CE NON-CONTACT HOURS (INCLUDES 3 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY CE)

NBCC HOURS: 6 (INCLUDES 3 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY)

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.


Does EMDR and Play Therapy work for children and young people experiencing ADHD and Autism? The answer is yes. Those who are neurodivergent can experience the full beauty of EMDR and Play Therapy. And no, EMDR and Play Therapy absolutely does not “cure” ADHD and Autism. But then again, are ADHD and Autism the actual reasons people come into play therapy? Not in my experience. Typically they come into play therapy due to the distress surrounding the diagnoses. EMDR and Play Therapy is an incredible tool to treat this distress! EMDR and Play Therapy works excellently with individuals experiencing both ADHD and Autism spectrum disorders. As EMDR Play Therapists, we can provide specific resourcing and targeting that allow relief for individuals experiencing neurodivergence and dysregulation. Not only does this make their caregivers and teachers happy, but more importantly it enriches the lives of our clients.

 

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Learning Objectives 

 

1. Demonstrate two Phase 2 resources to use with children and teens experiencing neurodivergence in play therapy

2. Describe five forms of dual attention stimuli to use with children and teens experiencing neurodivergence in play therapy

3. Discuss how to identify EMDR targets with individuals experiencing neurodivergence and how to use the EMDR standard protocol with clients experiencing high energy in play therapy

4. List the 8 phases of EMDR and discuss how they interact with the phases of Child Centered Play Therapy

5. Discuss how to account for and adapt to sensory issues while using EMDR and Play Therapy with clients

6. Discuss how to use a strengths-based approach when discussing neurodiversity with caregivers, teachers, and the community to advocate for our play therapy clients

 

Schedule

 

9:00 am – Definitions and History

10:30 am – Break

10:45 am – Special adaptions for Phases 1 and 2

12:15 pm – Lunch Break

12:45 pm – Special Adaptions for Phases 3 through 8

2:15 pm – Break

2:30 pm –Putting it all together

 

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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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Nik Johnson

LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist™- Supervisor, EMDR Consultant 

 

Nik has been a private practice counselor in Texas since 2017. He works with children aged (4+), adolescents, and adults, specializing in complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy. Previously Nik worked at an agency in Missouri providing play therapy to children in the foster care system. He offers continuing education to professionals especially within the topics of working with developmental trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy.

 

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Privacy Policies

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.

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 participant 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.

 

EMDRIA CREDIT APPROVAL: #21024

 

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