EMDR to treat children and adolescents: Clinicians' experiences using the EMDR journey game
Description
• Trauma Theory (attachment theories, developmental theories, neurobiological theories and brain science) help explain the potential negative consequences of childhood trauma (mental, emotional, and behavioral outcomes
• Early intervention with effect trauma informed treatments, such as EMDR, is necessary
• Creative therapies, such as play, help traditional therapeutic modalities more developmentally appropriate for young clients
• The EMDR Journal Game is the integration of the EMDR Methodology and Creative approaches
• This study was a preliminary exploration of clinicians’ experience with the Game particularly their perception of clients’ engagement with EMDR and their confidence using EMDR
• Early intervention with effect trauma informed treatments, such as EMDR, is necessary
• Creative therapies, such as play, help traditional therapeutic modalities more developmentally appropriate for young clients
• The EMDR Journal Game is the integration of the EMDR Methodology and Creative approaches
• This study was a preliminary exploration of clinicians’ experience with the Game particularly their perception of clients’ engagement with EMDR and their confidence using EMDR
Format
Conference
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Courtney, D. M. (2014, September). EMDR to treat children and adolescents: Clinicians' experiences using the EMDR journey game. Poster presented at the 20th EMDR International Association Conference, Denver, CO
Collection
Citation
“EMDR to treat children and adolescents: Clinicians' experiences using the EMDR journey game,” Francine Shapiro Legacy Library, accessed December 12, 2025, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/22971.