EMDR Workbook for Kids - by Christine Mark-Griffin (Paperback)

About the Book

Help kids get unstuck from scary and traumatic thoughts, memories, and emotions. When Christine Mark-Griffin began working with young kids, she quickly realized that traditional therapy was often not enough to fully unravel the trauma and pain that these little ones were carrying. Inspired by her clients' creativity and imagination, she set out to create a resource specifically designed for use with young clients. What started off as a few kid-friendly EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) worksheets has now evolved into an entire collection. Filled with colorful visuals, worksheets, and activities, the EMDR Workbook for Kids will allow you to playfully integrate EMDR therapy into your practice with elementary-aged children. Grounded in the core components of EMDR, the tools in this workbook can address a variety of common childhood concerns, including: - Anxiety, worry, sadness, and anger - Parental divorce, separation, and conflict - Bullying - Medical problems - Grief and loss - Nightmares and sleeping problems - And much more!

Book Synopsis

Help kids get unstuck from scary and traumatic thoughts, memories, and emotions.

When Christine Mark-Griffin began working with young kids, she quickly realized that traditional therapy was often not enough to fully unravel the trauma and pain that these little ones were carrying. Inspired by her clients' creativity and imagination, she set out to create a resource specifically designed for use with young clients. What started off as a few kid-friendly EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) worksheets has now evolved into an entire collection.

Filled with colorful visuals, worksheets, and activities, the EMDR Workbook for Kids will allow you to playfully integrate EMDR therapy into your practice with elementary-aged children. Grounded in the core components of EMDR, the tools in this workbook can address a variety of common childhood concerns, including:

• Anxiety, worry, sadness, and anger
• Parental divorce, separation, and conflict
• Bullying
• Medical problems
• Grief and loss
• Nightmares and sleeping problems
• And much more!

Review Quotes

"My advice over the years to EMDR clinicians trying to adapt it for children has been: 'Make it visual and playful, and use simpler and more engaging words.' In this EMDR Workbook for Kids, Christine Mark-Griffin has done just that. She takes away the guesswork and offers a busy EMDR child therapist a ready-made tool. The artwork is so appealing, and the language is very comfortable and comprehensible for children while being faithful to the protocol in every detail. I would strongly encourage especially newly trained EMDR clinicians to hurry out and get this resource right away!"
--Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW-R, RPT-S, EMDR approved consultant and trainer

"The EMDR Workbook for Kids is a must-read for every EMDR therapist who helps children overcome trauma, stress, or other emotional issues. With a comprehensive, relational approach and a user-friendly writing style, Christine Mark-Griffin covers everything you need to know (and more!) to take your child-focused EMDR practice to the next level."
--Rotem Brayer, MEd, LPC, author of The Art and Science of EMDR

"Through unique and playful worksheets and exercises, Christine Mark-Griffin has transformed the complex and layered therapeutic approach of EMDR into a kid-friendly, accessible, and lighthearted one that is much less daunting for littles. Practicing EMDR with children has never been easier thanks to the EMDR Workbook for Kids!"
--Christina Furnival, LPC, author of The Not-So-Friendly Friend and Fear Not!

About the Author

Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, is a certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA-approved consultant. She is the owner of Spark All Wellness, a private practice specializing in EMDR therapy with children, EMDR consultation for clinicians, and trauma-informed trainings for professional organizations. Christine started her social work career in child protective services and later transitioned to school-based mental health, where she was a clinical supervisor and trainer. Christine lectures at California State University, Monterey Bay, where she teaches undergraduate courses in abnormal child psychology. Christine lives in San Francisco with her husband, two children, and dog. The things that make her happiest include her family and friends, a good cup of coffee, baked goods, yoga, traveling, cycling, music, and dancing.