CE Info

Earn up to 12 CE Credit Hours

12 EMDRIA Credits PENDING

Jackie Flynn is an EMDRIA EC Provider (#19012). 
Eligibility for EMDRIA credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.


12 Non-Contact Continuing Education Hours (APT)
Jackie Flynn is an APT Approved Provider (#20-628). This program is offered for 12 non-contact continuing education hours.


Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S, RST-C/T is an EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant and an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (#20-628). She is also a Registered Sand Therapist Consultant and Trainer (Provider #179) through the World Association for Sand Therapy Professionals.

Event Learning Objectives

  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe 3 key aspects of the history, purpose, and foundational principles of Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to explain the significance of symbolism and metaphor in Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to identify 3 key theoretical underpinnings of Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy, including alignments with trauma-informed care.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe the therapist’s role in Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy, focusing on the non-directive approach and maintaining a safe space.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to discuss 3 ethical guidelines and boundaries for maintaining safety when working with sensitive material in Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to explain how Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy supports trauma healing, particularly in the context of Phase 2 (Preparation) and resource development.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to apply the principles of EMDR Phase 3 (Assessment) in Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy to assess traumatic material and identify emotional and cognitive themes through non-verbal expression.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate how to integrate EMDR Phase 4 (Desensitization) with Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy to help clients process and desensitize traumatic memories using miniatures and symbolic representation.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to explain how to use Sandtray Therapy in EMDR Phase 5 (Installation) to reinforce positive cognitions and emotional regulation through somatic and symbolic engagement.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate the integration of EMDR Phase 6 (Body Scan) with Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy, supporting the client’s ability to access and process somatic sensations related to trauma.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to apply Sandtray Therapy in EMDR Phase 7 (Closure) to create a sense of safety and emotional balance after trauma processing, helping clients regulate.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to integrate Sandtray Therapy with EMDR Phase 8 (Re-evaluation) to assess progress, uncover unprocessed material, and strengthen emotional resources through symbolic exploration.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate full integration of all 8 EMDR phases with Sandtray Therapy, ensuring fidelity to both models and optimizing the trauma healing process.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to apply the principles of EMDR Phase 1 (History Taking) in Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy to identify trauma history and key themes through symbolic representation.
  • Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate integration of EMDR Phase 2 (Preparation) with Sandtray Therapy in Play Therapy to establish safety and develop internal and external resources.