This course examines the eight phases of EMDR therapy as they are applied through the online sandtray in telemental health sessions, with explicit attention to play therapy and expressive processes. Participants observe how sandtray and play based methods support assessment, reprocessing, installation, and integration while maintaining fidelity to the EMDR protocol. The training emphasizes clinical sequencing, nervous system regulation, symbolic expression, and ethical decision making across the lifespan in virtual practice.

EMDR Playground Immersion is an advanced, experiential training for EMDR-trained clinicians working with children, adolescents, families, and complex trauma. Grounded in the 8-phase EMDR model, the training explores purposeful ways to integrate play, art, sandtray, movement, somatic awareness, and other creative approaches while maintaining fidelity. Through teaching, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and reflection, participants strengthen their ability to assess readiness, support regulation and dual awareness, and adapt EMDR therapy to each child’s developmental needs, culture, relationships, and clinical presentation. The program is designed to build confidence, clarity, and creativity in EMDR therapy with children and teens.