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Play Therapy CommunityAuthor: Jackie Flynn, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
This podcast was created to help parents around the world with the "biggies" of family life. Play Therapy Community will present a fresh, insightful episode once a week, usually on Thursday mornings. On this podcast, we will cover topics such as picky eaters, struggles in school, behavioral issues, grief and loss, and so much more. We'll also delve into specific diagnosis such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc. Difficult topics, such as parenting through separation/divorce, depression, anxiety struggles, relationship struggles, and such will be explored as well. As the host of Play Therapy Community, I feel honored that you are joining us on this journey for knowledge to truly help our children in a way that honors their mind, body, and soul. My name is Jackie Flynn, and I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist, Education Specialist, Adolescent Life Coach and a Parent Educator. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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126: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients Through Play, EMDR, and Advocacy with Dr. Robert Jason Grant
Episode 126
Wednesday, 9 September, 2026
Welcome to EMDR Playground, the podcast for therapists who want to integrate EMDR and play with confidence, clarity, and creativity. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, Registered Play Therapist, EMDRIA Trainer, and author of the EMDR with Kids Flipchart, this show explores how fidelity to the EMDR model, a deep understanding of the nervous system, and the language of play can transform therapy for children, teens, and adults. Each episode offers practical strategies, expert conversations, and insights you can use right away to help your clients heal more deeply. Whether you're EMDR-trained or just beginning to explore this powerful approach, EMDR Playground is your space to grow, connect, and bring more depth and effectiveness to your work. In this episode of the Play Therapy Community Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Robert Jason Grant, creator of AutPlay Therapy, for a conversation recorded at the AutPlay Therapy Clinic in Springfield, Missouri. Together, we explore what it means to truly provide neurodivergent-affirming care and how play therapy, EMDR, advocacy, and relationship-centered practice can work together to support autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent children, teens, and families. Robert shares insights from his clinical work, training experiences, and lived perspective as a neurodivergent clinician. We discuss moving beyond compliance-based approaches, supporting authentic self-expression, empowering self-advocacy, and creating therapeutic spaces where neurodivergent clients can thrive rather than simply adapt. Whether you're a play therapist, EMDR therapist, school counselor, or mental health professional, this conversation offers practical ideas and thoughtful reflections for building a more affirming and responsive practice. Learn More About Dr. Robert Jason Grant • RobertjasongrantThe Play and Family Therapy Center • AutplaytherapyHome - AutPlay Therapy Upcoming Training • EMDR Playground Immersion Ce-go 2027 EMDR Playground Immersion Connect with Jackie Flynn • JackieflynnconsultingJackie Flynn Consulting | EMDR Training, Consultation & Play Therapy • Playtherapycommunityplaytherapycommunity.com
