Participation requirements
- Completion of EMDR Basic Training (Module 1)
- Working experience with children and/or clinical practice with children or adults
EMDR for Children and Adolescents: Developmental Adaptations and Creative Interventions This comprehensive two-day online training is designed for mental health professionals seeking to expand their EMDR practice with children and adolescents from 0-18 years old. The workshop provides a deep dive into the nuanced application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) across developmental stages, offering both clinical practitioners who work directly with children and adult therapists interested in creative therapeutic techniques a rich learning experience.
Participants will explore the full 8-phase EMDR protocol with specialized adaptations for different age groups, including:
- Developmentally sensitive intervention strategies
- Creative resource development techniques
- Narrative EMDR approaches
- Age-appropriate modification of standard EMDR protocols
Key highlights of the workshop include:
- Comprehensive coverage of EMDR techniques from infancy through adolescence
- Innovative, age-specific interventions and creative resource exercises
- Practical examples and supervised practice opportunities
- In-depth exploration of narrative EMDR applications
Who Should Attend
- Therapists, counsellors, and social workers currently working with children
- Mental health professionals interested in expanding their therapeutic toolkit
- Practitioners seeking to integrate creative EMDR techniques with clients of all ages
Note for Participants
While hands-on practice with child clients is restricted to those with current professional experience working with children, all mental health professionals are welcome to attend and learn the comprehensive course content.
Training Facilitator: Mia Von Scha
Course Date: 08/09 November 2025
Course fee: £420
