Children are innately drawn to play. Fred Rogers, 1968-2001 PBS television host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” was a vocal advocate of play: “Play allows us a safe distance as we work on what’s close to our hearts” (Rogers, 1994, p. 59). Children impacted by developmental trauma may have greater difficulties exploring, accessing, and processing memories of adversity and hardship. As a result, incorporating strategies and adjunct approaches that make EMDR therapy appealing, playful, and developmentally sound may be needed in some cases and imperative in others. From the March 2019 issue of Go With That magazine by Ana M. Gomez, MC, LPC.
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Date
March 1, 2019
Creator(s)
Ana M. Gomez
Client Population
Children
Practice & Methods
Play Therapy
Extent
6 pages
Publisher
EMDR International Association
Rights
Copyright © 2019 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Gomez, A. M. (2019, March). The World of Stories and Symbols: The EMDR-Sandtray Protocol. Go With That magazine, 24(1), 34-38.
Volume
24
Issue
1
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Magazine, Magazine Article
Original Source
EMDR Therapy with Children and Adolescents (March 2019), Go With That magazine
Access Type
Members Only
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