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EMDR Refresher and Renewal: Deepening the Work through Play Therapy and Expressive Arts

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Returning to Fidelity and Creativity in EMDR

Feel confident in the eight phases of EMDR while bringing your creative gifts to the work.

You have already completed EMDR Basic Training. You know EMDR changes lives. But sometimes the details blur. The phases feel overwhelming. You wonder if you are practicing with fidelity or unintentionally missing something important.

At the same time, you love play therapy, Sandtray, art, poetry, movement, and storytelling. You have seen how these methods reach places words cannot. Yet EMDR still feels separate, as if you are living in two different worlds.

That tension is real. And you are not alone. This training is where fidelity and creativity come together.


What This Training Offers

This EMDR refresher was created for therapists who want to return to the foundations of EMDR while learning how to integrate expressive methods in a way that strengthens, rather than dilutes, the model.

For three days in Marshall’s training space in Austin, we will revisit each phase with clarity, reverence, and support. You will review all eight phases step by step, see demonstrations, practice in supervised dyads, and reflect with colleagues who share your values. Together we will explore how expressive methods like Sandtray, drawing, and storytelling can deepen EMDR while honoring fidelity.

This is not another lecture. It is a guided training experience designed to rebuild confidence and sharpen your skills.


Who This Training Is For

✔️ You have completed an EMDRIA approved Basic Training

✔️ You want a clear review of all eight phases

✔️ You value fidelity and want to strengthen your confidence

✔️ You are eager to bring play therapy and expressive methods into EMDR

✔️ You learn best by practicing, reflecting, and receiving feedback in a supportive group


All required training information including learning objectives, session descriptions, continuing education details, and instructor credentials can be found in the Agenda and CE Information tabs on the main training page.


The Three-Day Plan

Day One: Returning to Foundations

✔️ Adaptive Information Processing model and clinical implications

✔️ Attachment, dissociation, and neurobiology in case conceptualization

✔️ Review of Phase One and Phase Two with expressive and play therapies integration

✔️ Demonstration and dyadic practice


Day Two: Deepening Fidelity

✔️ Review of Phases Three through Seven

✔️ Play therapy applications for assessment, processing, and closure

✔️ Demonstration video and group reflection

✔️ Dyadic practicum with supervision


Day Three: Weaving Fidelity and Creativity

✔️ Grounding in fidelity with EMDRIA standards

✔️ Sandtray, drawing, and storytelling for resourcing and target identification

✔️ Demonstration and group discussion

✔️ Dyadic practicum with supervision and reflection


Meet Your Trainers

Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™

EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant. Creator of EMDR Playground™, EMDR with Kids™, and Play Therapy Community®. Jackie integrates play therapy, Sandtray, and expressive arts into EMDR while holding fidelity as the anchor. She has trained hundreds of clinicians worldwide and is known for clarity, compassion, and respect for the nervous system.

Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Marshall is internationally recognized for his work in Sandtray, attachment, and expressive modalities. His Austin workshop is intentionally designed for learning that feels grounded, safe, and deeply engaging.


What You Will Receive

✔️ 18 hours of live in person training

✔️ Quick fidelity reference guide

✔️ Phase supporting card deck and integration tools

✔️ Play therapy integration inspiration

✔️ Reflection prompts and resource list


Training Snapshot

✔️ 18 hours of live in person training

✔️ Location: Marshall Lyles’s Workshop, Austin TX


Continuing Education Credit

Association for Play Therapy (APT)

This training qualifies for 18 Live CE Hours for APT. Approved Provider Jacqueline Flynn (#20-628).


EMDRIA

Jacqueline Flynn is an EC Provider (19012) and this program (19012-36) is approved for 18 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.State Licensure and CE Credit Hours

Approvals are currently in process and will be posted as confirmed. This may include APA approval and other applicable organizations.


Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need to have experience with play therapy to attend

No. All methods are explained and demonstrated. You will learn how to integrate Sandtray, art, and storytelling without prior training.


Is this training appropriate if I mainly work with adults

Yes. While the emphasis is on children and adolescents, the methods apply across ages. The fidelity review strengthens practice with any population.


What if I feel rusty with the eight phases

That is exactly what this training is for. We will revisit every phase step by step, with demonstrations, practice, and reflection to rebuild confidence.


How many people will be in the training

Spots are limited to preserve a small supportive environment where every participant receives attention and feedback.


Will I get materials to use after the training

Yes. You will receive a workbook, quick references, and card decks, along with resources to support your practice long after the training ends.


Registration

Registration includes 18 hours of in person training, workbook, quick references, phase supporting card decks, CE credits, and supervised practice.

Spots are limited. Registration is first come, first served.

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  • Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S™
    Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant Marshall Lyles is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor (LMFT-S), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and EMDRIA Approved Consultant with over 20 years of experience in family and play therapy. Based in Austin, Texas, he specializes in attachment trauma and expressive therapies, particularly Sandtray Therapy as a powerful tool for processing trauma and dissociation. Throughout his career, Marshall has worked in various mental health settings, developing expertise in relational neuroscience, attachment-informed therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. He is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and consultant, presenting nationally and internationally on the integration of EMDR, Sandtray Therapy, and Play Therapy to support deep healing and transformation. In addition to his clinical and training work, Marshall offers supervision and consultation for professionals pursuing EMDR certification and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials, with a focus on incorporating expressive therapies into trauma treatment. He is also a published author, contributing to professional journals and co-authoring books such as Advanced Sandtray Therapy: Digging Deeper into Clinical Practice, Counseling Families: Play-Based Treatment, and EMDR with Children in the Play Therapy Room: An Integrated Approach. Marshall is currently completing his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, further deepening his commitment to advancing the field of trauma-informed care.
    Sessions
    • Day1-Foundations : Returning to Foundations — AIP, Attachment, Phases One and Two
    • Day2-Foundations : Returning to Foundations — Phases Three through Seven
    • Day3-Play : Weaving Fidelity and Creativity through Play Therapy
  • Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™,
    Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S, a leader in trauma therapy, is known for her expertise in integrating play therapy, EMDR, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She's an advanced trainer for EMDRIA and an approved credit provider for the Association for Play Therapy. Jackie hosts global events like the Innovative Child Therapy Symposium and co-hosts the Playful EMDR Summit and Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit. Her engaging presentations on nervous system-informed therapy, based on Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, teach therapists worldwide. She offers mentorship and supervision, empowering therapists to integrate EMDR and play therapy. Jackie fosters a global play therapy community dedicated to transformative healing.
    Sessions
    • Day1-Foundations : Returning to Foundations — AIP, Attachment, Phases One and Two
    • Day2-Foundations : Returning to Foundations — Phases Three through Seven
    • Day3-Play : Weaving Fidelity and Creativity through Play Therapy

CE Info

Earn up to 18 CE Credit Hours including

0  EMDRIA Definition and AIP foundations Hour
0  Fidelity across the eight phases Hour
0  Play therapy and expressive arts integration Hour
0  Practice, troubleshooting, and reflective presence Hour

EMDRIA
EMDRIA Credit Hours 
Provider: Jacqueline Flynn
EMDRIA EC Program Approval Number: 19012-36
EMDRIA Credits: 18 
Eligibility for EMDRIA credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.


Association for Play Therapy (APT)
18 live contact CE hours for Association for Play Therapy (APT). APT Approved Provider: Jacqueline Flynn (APT Approved Provider 20-628).


Target Audience

This advanced training is intended for EMDRIA-trained clinicians—licensed or pre-licensed (with supervisor approval)—who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training and are ready to deepen their practice through integration of play therapy and expressive arts.

Continuing Education Credit Hours are available from the following organizations

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Association for Play Therapy
APT Approved Provider 20-628. This course is approved for 18 Contact education hours.
EMDR International Association EC Provider
Jacqueline Flynn is an EC Provider (19012) and this program (19012-36) is approved for 18 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.
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Event Learning Objectives

  • Describe the EMDRIA Definition of EMDR therapy and explain how it provides a foundation for integrating play therapy methods.
  • Explain how trauma shapes nervous system adaptations and describe how play therapy supports regulation in children and adolescents.
  • Utilize play therapy methods to externalize target imagery and enhance client engagement during assessment and preparation for desensitization.
  • Identify how play therapy applications align with EMDRIA standards and explain strategies for maintaining fidelity while using creative methods.
  • Develop an individualized plan to sustain fidelity to EMDR while weaving in play therapy and expressive arts methods into ongoing clinical work.

Policies

Policies for EMDR Advanced Training

Eligibility and Credit

This advanced training is for EMDRIA EMDR-trained clinicians. Licensed and pre-licensed providers may attend. Graduate interns may attend with supervisor approval. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to participants who have completed an EMDRIA Approved Basic EMDR Training. No exceptions.

Attendance and Participation

Full attendance is required to earn CE credit. No partial credit will be awarded. For live online sessions, cameras must remain on and your name must match your registration.

Completion and Certificates

Credit is awarded only after verified full attendance and completion of the evaluation in CE-Go. Certificates unlock in the attendee dashboard once requirements are met.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available. Please email requests at least 14 days before Day One. A written plan will be confirmed prior to the event.

Grievance and Complaints

If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.

Cancellation and Refunds

All registrations are final. No refunds for any reason. If the provider cancels or reschedules, liability is limited to a tuition refund or one transfer to a future offering. Travel and lodging are not reimbursed.

Transfers and Substitutions

You may transfer your seat to one eligible substitute you secure. Written transfer requests must be submitted no later than 21 days before Day One. No transfers will be accepted after that deadline. A $75 administrative fee applies. The substitute must meet all eligibility requirements.

Inclement Weather and Force Majeure

If conditions beyond our control require modification, postponement, or format change, you will be offered a seat in the rescheduled program or a tuition refund. No other damages will be available.

Technology Requirements (for Live Online)

Reliable internet, Zoom client, webcam, and microphone are required. Closed captions are available through Zoom settings. Contact us before Day One if you need support.

Commercial Support and Disclosures

Presenters will disclose all relevant financial relationships. No ineligible company has provided commercial support. Disclosures are posted on the CE-Go landing page.

Marketing and CE Compliance

All marketing directs learners to the CE-Go landing page for board-required details. Sales of presenter products are not bundled with registration.

Recording and Confidentiality

Personal recording by attendees is prohibited. Training media may include case examples. All client material must be de-identified. Session recordings will not be released to attendees unless explicitly stated.

Intellectual Property and Materials

Slides and handouts are for personal professional use only. Do not copy, share, or publish without written permission.

Code of Conduct and Non-Discrimination

We provide a respectful, inclusive environment. Harassment, disruptive behavior, or discriminatory conduct may result in removal without refund.

Privacy and Data Protection

We protect participant information collected during registration and completion. Data is never sold. Contact us to request corrections.

Payment and Chargebacks

Disputed payments or chargebacks do not void these policies. A $150 administrative fee applies to any chargeback, and your registration may be canceled.

Media Consent

We may capture non-identifying images of the learning environment. If you prefer not to appear in photos, notify staff in writing before Day One.

Session Changes and Faculty Substitutions

Content and faculty are subject to change. Substitutions may occur without notice when necessary.

Disability Accommodation

We are committed to providing ADA accommodations in compliance with the law. To ensure your needs are met, please inform us of any requirements when you register, ideally at least 30 days before the event. You can do so by emailing support@ce-go.com or calling 888-498-5578.

Where can I find my Attendee Dashboard link?
Upon registering, you should receive an email from support@ceactivities.com with a link to access your Attendee Dashboard. If you do not see it in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you still cannot locate the email, you may retrieve your Attendee Dashboard link by clicking HERE

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CELS Grievance Policy
If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.

Disclosures

The presenters, Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S, and Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, confirm that they have no relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose related to the content of this training.
No commercial support has been provided for this program.
This training references EMDR therapy as defined by EMDRIA and play therapy methods consistent with APT guidelines. All case material will be de-identified to protect confidentiality.
Participation in this training does not guarantee competency in EMDR or play therapy. Participants are responsible for practicing within the scope of their license, training, and supervision.
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