EMDR in Play Therapy – July 10, 2026 – Live/Virtual

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

In this training, participants will learn how to target material relating to the child’s early attachment wounds, including targets without an explicit memory. Participants will identify specific stabilization skills useful for reducing dysregulation relating to developmental trauma in the playroom. Steps for implementing an EMDR Developmental protocol for the play therapy will be explained.

Learning Objectives:
1. Explain how to assess for EMDR targets using both parent sessions and play therapy sessions
2. Discuss how to explain EMDR to parents in parent sessions and to children in play therapy
3. Describe two ways to have dual-attention stimulation in play therapy
4. List two symptoms of dissociation in play therapy
5. List two creative interventions in play therapy to use for EMDR in play therapy
6. Demonstrate how to adapt EMDR to play therapy through a breakout session

NIK JOHNSON, M.S.
LPC, RPT, EMDR CONSULTANT
Nik has been a private practice counselor at the Center for Counseling and Family Relationships 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.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 5 participants