Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) EDMR is a treatment originally developed to treat distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro). In a nutshell, the therapist asks a person to recall unpleasant memories and at the same time gives instructions for moving the eyes. The technique has come to be used for treatment of children exposed … Read more
A sandtray is a flat box of sand with toy characters and everyday objects. Children, teens and even adults are attracted to the medium and may spontaneously create small worlds that mirror their own including traumatic events, problems and fears. Therapists trained in the technique use sandtherapy as a form of nonverbal communication. The client’s … Read more
Play therapy can be a tool for children and adolescents because play is their language. Children and teens sometimes don’t have the words to express emotions or relationships especially when those emotions are too strong or the relationships too threatening. There are many play therapy interventions that can be used to facilitate change, express feelings, … Read more