EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room: An Integrated Approach

This book integrates EMDR and play therapy to effectively treat childhood trauma, with contributions from EMDR clinicians and play therapists. It provides a comprehensive approach, including assessment, preparation, and interventions for each EMDR phase. The book is also culturally sensitive, using Latinx culture as a lens.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 422 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

This groundbreaking handbook seamlessly blends the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of play therapy and EMDR to optimize healing in children grappling with trauma. By showcasing the pioneering clinical endeavors of esteemed EMDR therapists and play and expressive art therapists, the authors offer a comprehensive and integrative approach to employing EMDR within a play therapy framework, while remaining true to the core principles of play therapy and the eight phases of the EMDR standard protocol. This book delves into intricate discussions on how leading innovators integrate their modalities, such as TraumaPlay, sand tray, art therapy, Synergetic Play therapy, Child-centered and Developmental Play Therapy, with EMDR, accompanied by real-life examples of assessment, parent and child preparation, fostering emotional resilience for trauma reprocessing through EMDR in play or expressive therapy, and a comprehensive exploration of dissociation complications in trauma processing and effective management strategies.

Corresponding to the eight EMDR phases, this handbook comprises twelve interventions, encompassing a brief rationale, step-by-step instructions, necessary materials, case illustrations, and supporting visual aids.

Key Features:

Integrates EMDR and play therapy to establish a potent method for addressing the needs of children suffering from trauma

Includes contributions from dual-credentialled EMDR clinicians and registered play therapists, art therapists, and sand tray practitioners

Offers a fully integrated approach to EMDR and play therapy, adhering to the eight phases of the standard EMDR protocol and the principles of play therapy

Includes a chapter on culturally sensitive EMDR and play, utilizing Latinx culture as the lens

Describes how traditional play therapy fosters an emotionally safe and nurturing environment

Weight: 666g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826175922