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Introduction to Using EMDR Therapy with Kids with Ease introduces skills for working with children with EMDR therapy. This course is a beginning level advanced course for fully trained practitioners of EMDR therapy.

  • OnDemand Course

    Access and complete this course within 90 days after purchase.

  • CE Credits

    This course approved by EMDRIA for 4 CEs. This course is also approved for 4 professional CEs through CE-Classes.com.

  • Course Enrollment

    EMDR Professional Training Members: $99
    Regular Enrollment: $129

Instructor: Holly Forman, LMFT, LPC

Holly Forman-Patel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).  She utilized her skills as a therapist and program director working with children in school environments and in community mental health settings while simultaneously growing her private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She recently relocated to Dallas, Texas, where she continues her private practice via telehealth, supporting clients in dual geographies.


Holly specializes in working with children as young as two years old to teens, young adults, parents, and adults who have experienced trauma. Holly has published two workbooks on anger management for children and teens.


In her work, Holly utilizes multiple modalities with a primary emphasis on EMDR Therapy.  She was first trained in EMDR Therapy in 2013 and immediately moved forward to certification and then to Approved Consultant. She currently facilitates at EMDR Therapy Basic Trainings with the Humanitarian Assistance Programs: Trauma Recovery and with EMDR Professional Training. She has presented various advanced trainings in EMDR Therapy, and in 2021 she joined the EMDR International Association’s (EMDRIA) Board of Directors.  Additionally, she provides the needed hours for EMDR certification and EMDR approved consulting for trained EMDR therapists.

Introduction to Using EMDR Therapy with Kids with Ease

    1. Welcome!

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    2. Course Description & Objectives

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    3. Course Content and Outline

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    4. Instructor Bio

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    5. CE Information

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    6. References

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    7. PLEASE READ: How to Obtain your CEs for this OnDemand Course

    1. Welcome and What to Expect

    2. Where to start?

    3. Synthesis

    4. Brief Review of the 8 Phases

    1. Phase 1 - History Taking

    2. Phase 2- Preparation

    3. Learning Reinforcement

    1. Phase 3 Assessment

    2. Phase 4 Desensitization

    3. Cognitive Interweaves

    4. Learning Reinforcement

    1. Phase 5 Installation of the Positive Cognition

    2. Phase 6 Body Scan

    1. Phase 7 - Closure

    2. Phase 8 - Re-evaluation

Introduction to Using EMDR Therapy with Kids with Ease

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  • OnDemand Course: 90-Day Enrollment
  • 4 EMDRIA and professional CEs

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Course Description, Objectives, and Outline

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduction to Using EMDR Therapy with Kids with Ease is for fully trained EMDR Therapy clinicians who want to learn how to begin to utilize EMDR Therapy with children. This on-demand course focuses on how to tailor the 8 phases of EMDR Therapy to fit the developmental level of child clients, along with addressing cultural concerns, common mistakes, stuck points, and use of telehealth.  Multiple instructional videos, handouts, and interactive learning assessments are included in the course, so participants may quickly apply learning to clinical work.


COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1.  Describe how each of the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy are applied to work with children.

2.  Describe client readiness as it applies to children.

3.  Identify three techniques to utilize Resource Development and Installation.

4.  Recall at least one skill to utilize when reprocessing becomes stuck or blocked with children.


Course Content and Outline

Time:
 Content:
10 minutes Introduction and orientation
40 minutes

How each of the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy are applied to work with children.
55 minutes Client readiness as it applies to children.
45 minutes Techniques to utilize Resource Development and Installation.
45 minutes Skills to utilize when reprocessing becomes stuck or blocked with children.
45 minutes Future Templates, Cultural Considerations, Special Considerations, Telehealth, and other advice regarding mistakes and other therapist issues.


Total:   3 Hours


Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is open to all mental health professionals.  This course also qualifies as an advanced course for EMDR therapy clinicians.  

If you have not yet taken EMDR Basic Training, please go to our Basic Training schedule on our EMDR Basic Training home page at EMDR Professional Training.

CE INFORMATION

This course is a CE course. Participants are responsible for checking with their state boards to verify CE requirements.

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) CEs

EMDR Professional Training is an approved EMDRIA CE Provider (#18023), and this program is approved by EMDRIA for 4 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL39.

TRAINING LEVEL: Beginning level

Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.



Continuing Education Credit - Professional CEs

Continuing Education Credit is approved for 4 CEs through EMDR Professional Training's CE partner, CE-Classes.com. See the information below for professional approvals.

CE-Classes.com is approved by:

  • The American Psychological Association (APA). CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
  • Florida Certification Board 
  • The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027. 
  • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant coursework/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements. 
  • California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 
  • The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.  Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD) 
  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB. 
  • New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120. 
  • New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260. 
  • New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211 
  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs) 
  • South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696). 
  • Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 
  • The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026. Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years. 
  • The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
  • This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.


Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the course. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, successfully completing the course exam, and completing an evaluation form.

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