Healing Through Play: Integrating Play Therapy & EMDR Intensives For Adults [Episode 92]

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the integration of play therapy with EMDR, emphasizing its potential for both children and adults. I discuss the misconceptions surrounding play therapy, the importance of somatic processing, and the use of creative techniques like sand tray therapy.Topics covered:Introduction to Play Therapy and EMDRIntegrating Play Therapy with EMDRChallenges in Engaging Clients with EMDRThe Role of Somatic Processing in TherapyUsing Sand Tray in TherapyPlay Therapy Techniques for AdultsCreative Approaches in TherapyConnecting with Child Parts through PlayConclusion and Reflections on Play TherapyResources mentioned: Beckley-Forest, A. (2019). "Exploring the intersection of EMDR and play therapy". Go With That 24(1)Gomez, A. (2019). "The world of stories and symbols: The EMDR sandtray protocol". Go With That 24(1)Ana Gomez's website: www.anagomez.org Ann Beckley-Forest's website: https://www.annbeckleyforest.com/-----Connect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparentQuote:“And kids are a great bullshit detector, so they know right away if you're not present. So providing these elements in the play therapy space  allows the child to feel safe to express and process in whatever way  makes the most sense to them and feels best, right? Without the pressure to verbally process memories and experiences that might feel impossible to articulate, either because they don't understand them.” -  Carolyn