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Polyvagal Puppet Play – Neuroscience, EMDR, and Ception PuppetsTM Fun!

Through an integrative theoretical framework, participants explore innovative and playful integration of EMDR and the Polyvagal theory.

Word Search

Focus on positive words in this fun word search for children! This resource is part of the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit for EMDR therapy.

Búsqueda de Palabras

Esta actividad le ayuda al niño a identifical palabras positivas que lo describan. Este recurso es parte del manual de actividades para niños de EMDRIA.

A Multimodal & Systemic Approach to EMDR Therapy with Children During Times of Change

Explore EMDR therapy with children during uncertain times (like the COVID-19 pandemic). Use a multimodal approach including polyvagal-focused strategies, parent-child interventions, play, Sandtray and expressive arts.

EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit

Check out the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit! These worksheets were developed to help children recognize their internal and external resources. Rooted in EMDR therapy principles, adults can guide children through the whole toolkit or use just a few worksheets as needed.

Manual de Actividades Para Niños

Este manual de actividades ayuda a los niños a identificar sus recursos internos y externos. Les ayuda a darse cuenta de lo que tienen y lo que pueden hacer para afrontar las adversidades, lidiar con sus sentimientos y tener esperanza. Esta diseñado para ser usado con la compañía de un adulto (padre/madre/profesor(a)/ terapeuta) que guíe las actividades sugeridas.

Draw How You Feel

Kids learn how to identify and express emotions through drawing! This resource is part of the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit for EMDR therapy.

Dibuja Como Te Sientes

Esta actividad ayuda a que los niños aprendan a identificar y expresar emociones a través del dibujo. Este recurso es parte del manual de actividades para niños de EMDRIA.

Fun Movement

Help children notice their feelings through movement! Marching, drumming, tapping and more can help unleash inner feelings. This resource is part of the EMDRIA Children’s Toolkit for EMDR therapy.

Movimientos Divertidos

Esta actividad ayuda a que los niños se sientan conectados con su cuerpo y sus sensaciones. Marchar, correr en su lugar, bailar, tocar el tambor, y otros movimientos ofrecen oportunidades para que el niño reconozca sensaciones en el cuerpo y sentimientos. Este recurso es parte del manual de actividades para niños de EMDRIA.

Parents in the Process of Playful EMDR with Children

This workshop provides playful interventions for children while involving their caregivers in the preparation phase as co-regulators.

Parts at Play: Integrating Dissociation Theory and Play Therapy with EMDR

Learn to build cooperation among self-states of children using two play-based interventions: sand tray and drawing.

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