Healing in a Flash: Integrating Flash Technique & EMDR to Accelerate Trauma Recovery for Kids
- Speaker:
- Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 10 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Aug 13, 2025
- Product Code:
- POS150246
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Children seek safety, connection, and relief from distressing experiences—but developing nervous systems process trauma differently than adults.
Traditional reprocessing techniques don’t always work, requiring creative, developmentally appropriate approaches to healing.
In this training Christine will teach you how to:
- Adapt the Flash Technique and EMDR to meet the unique needs of children
- Use playful and creative interventions that make trauma processing more effective
- Integrate these techniques seamlessly into your existing therapeutic model
The Flash Technique is an evidence-based tool that can be integrated with EMDR and adapted to a child’s developmental stage, play style, and capacity for engagement.
Leave this training inspired and equipped with new interventions that will transform how you approach trauma therapy with children—unlocking powerful pathways to healing.
This course is not affiliated with EMDRIA and does not qualify toward EMDRIA credits or training.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Healing in a Flash (8.5 MB) | 23 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Healing in a Flash (195.2 KB) | 35 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW Related seminars and products
Spark All Wellness
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 serves 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.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Christine Mark-Griffin is the founder of EMDR for Kids and Spark All Wellness and has an employment relationship with California State University. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Christine Mark-Griffin is a member of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Distinguish developmentally appropriate applications of the Flash Technique for children.
- Summarize child-friendly games, art, and movement-based strategies to enhance engagement in the Flash Technique.
- Evaluate how Flash Technique can be integrated within EMDR therapy for elementary-aged children.
Outline
A Playful Story Illustrating the Power of Flash Technique & EMDR
A Playful Overview of EMDR
- EMDR’s Eight Phases in child-friendly language
- Creative ways to modify BLS for different developmental levels
- Integrating expressive arts, sand tray, and storytelling with EMDR
Part 2: Flash Technique as a Fun Way to Integrate in EMDR
- History, research, and foundations of the Flash Technique
- Developmental considerations for Flash (storytelling, BLS, attention span)
- Adapting Flash Technique to be playful & engaging for kids
- Using props, movement, and expressive arts to modify Flash
Part 3: Integrating Flash & EMDR with Kids and Their Caregivers – "Healing Happens Together"
- Engaging caregivers in the EMDR process
- Involving grown-ups the Flash process
- Teaching parents playful co-regulation and interactive ways to reinforce EMDR & Flash at home
Risks and Limitations
Target Audience
- Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Psychologists
- School Administrators
- Social Workers
- Teachers/School-Based Personnel
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