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Deepen your therapeutic journey by inviting nature into every session,
try ReWilding EMDR!
Join Jackie Flynn, alongside Alisha Denham and Catherine Denham as they explore ReWilding EMDR: Deepening the Healing Process by Partnering with Nature. This discussion focuses on restoring EMDR to a state of natural flow and vitality by inviting nature in as a co-therapist . You will learn practical ways to integrate the sights, sounds, textures, and rhythms of nature into all eight phases of EMDR, helping the therapeutic work feel more organic, embodied, and alive. Key discussion topics include understanding what reWilding means in both ecological and therapeutic contexts, and how nature-based EMDR supports autonomic flexibility and resilience . The session will also cover clinical examples of integrating outdoor spaces, natural objects, movement, and sensory experiences into sessions, while also considering safety and accessibility. Jackie Flynn, the founder of EMDR Playground™ and EMDR with Kids™ Community, is passionate about helping therapists bring the healing power of nature into therapy in ways that are both grounded and transformative.
Topics Covered:
- What is ReWilding EMDR?
- ReWilding EMDR in Session
- Alisha Denham and Catherine Denham
- What Is Sand Tray Therapy and Its Benefits
- Clients' Experience with Nature
- Mechanics of Sessions
- ReWilding's Therapeutic Role to Client and Therapist
- Informed Consent
SPEAKER
Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S , is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Basic / Advanced Trainer, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and founder of EMDR Playground™, EMDR with Kids™ Community, and Play Therapy Community®. She is the author of the EMDR with Kids Flip Chart and co-leads ReWilding EMDR trainings with Alisha and Catherine Denham. Jackie’s work integrates play therapy, attachment theory, and nervous system-informed practices into EMDR therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. Her trainings weave neuroscience, creativity, and relational depth, honoring the uniqueness of each client while staying true to the EMDR model. She is passionate about helping therapists bring the healing power of nature into the therapy process in ways that are both grounded and transformative.
SPEAKER
Alisha Denham, LCSW, RPT-S™, is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in child therapy. She co-founded Momma Owls Minis, an Etsy shop specializing in handcrafted miniature figures designed to support sandtray and play therapy practices. Alisha’s unique blend of artistic talent and therapeutic expertise allows her to create tools that facilitate healing and self-expression in clients. She has also contributed to educational resources, such as demonstrating the use of small labyrinths in therapeutic settings. Alisha is actively involved in the therapeutic community, participating in events like the EMDR Playground Immersion, where she leads immersive sessions on symbolism and metaphor in sandtray therapy. Her dedication to integrating creative arts into therapy underscores her commitment to holistic mental health practices.
SPEAKER
Catherine Denham, LCSW, RPT-S™, is a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist-supervisor with over a decade of experience providing therapy to individuals and families. As co-founder of Momma Owls, she has demonstrated a commitment to supporting parents and children through innovative therapeutic approaches. Catherine is also the co-host of the Rewilding EMDR podcast, where she explores the intersections of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and nature-based healing practices. Her dedication extends to training and supervising emerging therapists, emphasizing the importance of play therapy and holistic mental health practices.
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