Course Description:

This presentation focuses on the application of EMDR therapy with children. It explores developmentally appropriate ways to explain EMDR to children and their families, along with effective strategies for gathering trauma history. The course introduces creative resourcing techniques and highlights key adaptations to the standard EMDR phases to better suit the needs of children. In addition, it addresses troubleshooting common challenges and utilizing storytelling methods to process preverbal trauma.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain EMDR therapy to children and families. 2. Gather trauma-focused history with children and caregivers. 3. Engage in creative resourcing techniques with children. 4. Use modifications to EMDR phases 3-8 with children. 5. Address potential areas that need troubleshooting with children 6. Be able to introduce storytelling for preverbal trauma. 

Meet Your Instructor

Lisa Johanns, LPC – EMDRIA-Approved Consultant Lisa Johanns, LPC, is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience across all levels of care. She is deeply passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma, approaching each person not through the lens of tragedy, but with a profound respect for their resilience. Lisa began her trauma-focused work with specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), successfully supporting children and families through their healing journeys. Driven to expand her therapeutic toolbox, Lisa pursued EMDR training—initially drawn by the compelling neurobiological evidence that spoke to her background as a former biology teacher. What began with skepticism quickly transformed into conviction as she witnessed the power of EMDR to help clients untangle painful memories and rebuild a more integrated, positive sense of self. As an EMDRIA-approved consultant, Lisa is committed to mentoring clinicians as they develop both competence and confidence in EMDR. She believes in the transformative potential of this work and is passionate about equipping more therapists with the tools they need to support clients on their path toward healing.

Course Curriculum

4 Chapters · 11 Lessons

  1. 1

    Webinar Slides

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      Presentation

  2. 2

    Webinar Video

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      Webinar Video Part 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Webinar Video Part 2

  3. 3

    Resources

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      Phase 2 Scripts for Kids

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      Phase 3-7 Script for Kids

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      SUDS scale poop emoji

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      VOC scale emoji

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      Helpful and Unhelpful Thoughts for Kids

  4. 4

    Feedback & Survey

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      Course Evaluation

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      License Information

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Prepare For Your Certficate

Program Registration Requirements

1. Course Eligibility This program is open to: • Licensed or pre-licensed mental health professionals (e.g., counselors, psychologists, social workers, MFTs) • Graduate students currently enrolled in a mental health-related program 2. Technical Requirements To participate in our online courses hosted on Thinkific, please ensure: • Access to a desktop/laptop (preferred) or a mobile device • A modern web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge • A stable internet connection (minimum 5 Mbps recommended) • Speakers/headphones to listen to course audio • JavaScript and cookies must be enabled Note: Internet Explorer is not supported. 3. Provider Contact Information Helping Hands Psychotherapy 165 N. Village Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 📞 Phone: 516-442-1116 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.hhptherapy.com

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Course Fee:

$85.00

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