Course

Mindful Bilateral Movement: Integrating EMDR and Yoga for Kids

Format

Online Course

Duration

3 hours

Presenter

Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, PMH-C, TCYM

Prices

$120

General Price

$60

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About

Course Description

What if we could combine the healing powers of trauma-informed yoga & EMDR therapy to help children of all ages? In this presentation, participants will learn how to integrate components of trauma-informed yoga into the 8 phases of EMDR. Therapist will learn how the two approaches can be complimentary and holistic offerings for children to process and heal from trauma in their minds, bodies & hearts.

  • Anxiety, worry, sadness, and anger
  • Parental divorce, separation, and conflict
  • Bullying
  • Medical problems
  • Grief and loss
  • Nightmares and sleeping problems
  • And much more

Disclaimer: Please note this video contains difficult subject matters related to children and trauma

Intended Audience

Clinicians working with children of varying traumatic experiences.

EMDRIA and CE's credits

2.5 CE Credits (CEs included in course price) and 3 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). Please click here to see the CE information and instructions on how to obtain your CE credits/certificates of attendance.)

Skill Level of Audience

Intermediate.

Course Outline

0-30 minutes
30-60 minutes
60-90 minutes
90-180 minutes
The session begins with introductions, providing an overview of my story and outlining the goals for the course. We explore developmental considerations, followed by a mindful yoga break to center and refocus. The discussion continues with strategies for preparing children through yoga and feelings games, including a kid-friendly explanation of EMDR. Additional topics include techniques like "Getting Kids Prepared" and "Chakras for Kids."

Participants will listen to a child-guided Light Stream exercise designed specifically for kids. The session then moves into Phase 3: Activating Targets, covering child-friendly standard protocol activities, how to achieve the seven components of Phase 3, and using child-friendly SUD (Subjective Units of Distress) and VOC (Validity of Cognition) scales. Storytelling techniques tailored for young children are also introduced.

Specific Activities and Techniques
  • Developmental considerations and their importance in the therapeutic process.
  • A mindful yoga break, integrating mindfulness into therapy to foster calm and readiness.
  • Phases 2 Getting Kids Prepared & 3 Activating Targets
  • Phase 4 begins, transitioning into practical exercises and demonstrations.


The session concludes with another mindful yoga break to wrap up and reflect on the tools
learned throughout the course.
This session starts off with Phase 4: Discharging the Stress-Utilizing child-friendly bilateral stimulation techniques such as eye movements, tactile methods, and audio to help release stress. Then moves into Phase 5: Strengthening the Positive Guide children in identifying positive thoughts and creating mindful mantras, reinforcing resilience through self-talk exercises. Phase 6: Increasing Body Awareness, Teaching children to recognize body sensations through games and psychoeducation, linking past traumas to physical feelings. Caregivers are involved to enhance shared understanding, Phase 7: Finishing and Ending.

Preparing children and caregivers for post-EMDR sessions with simple explanations and guidance to support progress between sessions. The last phase covered is Phase 8: Reviewing and Revising, using engaging activities to review and reinforce progress, ensuring children feel confident and supported moving forward.
We go into Part 2: Child-Friendly 8 Limbs of Yoga just before taking a Mindful Yoga Break. We end with Self Care, Part 3: Putting EMDR & Yoga together and Close with an EMDR-Inspired Yoga Session.

Learning Objectives

Describe the 8 phases of EMDR therapy with child-friendly adaptations.
Distinguish the 8 limbs of yoga and adaptations for children.
Summarize how EMDR and yoga interventions can be integrated in clinical practice for children.
Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, PMH-C, TCYM
Meet the instructor

Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, PMH-C, TCYM

Christine Mark-Griffin is a licensed clinical social worker, EMDRIA approved consultantandadvanced trainer. As an EMDR consultant & trauma-conscious yoga therapist,Christineis passionateabout playfullycombining her love of music, movement, fitness &yoga with clinical practice to help children learn, grow andheal. She is the owner of SparkAll Wellness, a small group practice located in San Francisco, Californiaspecializing inEMDR and trauma therapy with women and children. Additionally, she is theauthor of“EMDR Workbook for Kids” & founder of EMDR for Kids. The mission at EMDR for Kids is toempower therapists, parents, and children of all ages with resources, tools, and training toovercome trauma & adversities.

Frequently asked questions

Cancelations

There are no cancelations/refunds for any distance learning courses.

Grievances

All grievances must be in writing to associate@emdrhap.org and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.

Trademark Restrictions Purchasing / Showing content to others

** Please note** this distance learning course was given ownership from the presenter, Christine Mark-Griffin, to Trauma Recovery/HAP and it cannot be used for resale and only should be viewed by the purchaser.

** HIPAA Regulations: Please note that this course may contain protected health information (PHI). Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this PHI is strictly prohibited, this includes recording and/or reproducing any part of this training video. This video presentation contains videos of clients and case discussions. The presenter has received permission to use the videos to assist in the education and training of clinical professionals who must comply with confidentiality standards.

ADA assistance

Facilities used by Trauma Recovery/HAP for in-person training events are ADA compliant. Should you need any special accommodations (ADA) for an in-person training event, please contact Trauma Recovery/HAP staff at info@emdrhap.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of the training event. On-demand courses with videos offer closed captioning. If you encounter any inaccuracies or synchronization issues with the closed captioning, please contact associate@emdrhap.org.

How to obtain your credits/certificates

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. To receive your EMDRIA credits complete the entire course and complete the post-test, then print your certificate. For CE credits, participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form. Click here to know more.

Please forward a copy of your confirmation email or receipt to associate@emdrhap.org and you will receive a reply with instructions on how to access the learning assessment and certificate. Please make sure the receipt has the course title on it or write it in the forwarded email.***Please note, due to a high level of requests, it may take 1-5 business days to receive a reply. If you do not receive a reply within the 5 day time period, please call the HAP office***Only one recipient per course purchase will be given CE’s. Multiple CE’s will not be given to groups who purchase one course viewing.

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• Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
• There is no known commercial support or conflicts of interest for this workshop.