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 EMDR
• Integrating Play Therapy with EMDR
• Challenges in Engaging Clients with EMDR
• The Role of Somatic Processing in Therapy
• Using Sand Tray in Therapy
• Play Therapy Techniques for Adults
• Creative Approaches in Therapy
• Connecting with Child Parts through Play
• Conclusion and Reflections on Play Therapy

Resources 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: @futuretemplateparent

Quote:

“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