About this episode

Jackie Flynn explains the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and their significance in trauma healing.

Welcome to EMDR Playground, the podcast for therapists who want to integrate EMDR and play with confidence, clarity, and creativity. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, Registered Play Therapist, EMDRIA Trainer, and author of the EMDR with Kids Flipchart, this show explores how fidelity to the EMDR model, a deep understanding of the nervous system, and the language of play can transform therapy for children, teens, and adults. Each episode offers practical strategies, expert conversations, and insights you can use right away to help your clients heal more deeply. Whether you're EMDR-trained or just beginning to explore this powerful approach, EMDR Playground is your space to grow, connect, and bring more depth and effectiveness to your work. In this episode, Jackie Flynn breaks down the 8 phases of EMDR therapy , explaining what clients and clinicians can expect at each stage of the process. From history-taking and preparation to reprocessing, integration, and closure, Jackie offers a clear, compassionate overview of how EMDR supports trauma healing. Whether you're new to EMDR, considering it for yourself, or a therapist looking to deepen your understanding of the model, this episode…

People in this episode

Host: Jackie Flynn

Topics covered

• EMDR therapy
• play therapy
• trauma healing
• nervous system
• therapy phases

Keywords

• EMDR
• play therapy
• trauma
• therapy phases
• nervous system
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EMDRIA, EMDR Playground

Products: EMDR with Kids Flipchart

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