Holly Forman-Patel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
She utilized her skills as a therapist and program director working with children in school environments and in community mental health settings while simultaneously growing her private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She recently relocated to Dallas, Texas, where she continues her private practice via telehealth, supporting clients in dual geographies.
Holly specializes in working with children and teens, along with adults, primarily around trauma and anxiety. Holly has published two workbooks on anger management for children and teens.
In her work, Holly utilizes multiple modalities with a primary emphasis on EMDR Therapy. She was first trained in EMDR Therapy in 2012 and immediately moved forward to certification and then to Approved Consultant. She is currently an EMDR Trainer with EMDR Professional Training. She has presented various advanced trainings in EMDR Therapy, including at the EMDRIA Conference. Additionally, she provides the needed hours for EMDR certification and EMDR approved consulting for trained EMDR therapists.
EMDR with Children:
Intro to Treating Kids with EMDR
On-demand
Access immediately for 90 days
Approved for 4 EMDRIA Credits and 4 CEs (by CE-Classes.com)
FAQ
I still remember the excitement of being newly trained in EMDR—eager to use this powerful tool—only to hit a wall when it came to applying it with children. The confidence I had quickly faded into confusion. How do I adapt this for kids? Am I doing it right?
You may have felt the same. Perhaps you started a session but hesitated or stopped, unsure if you were following the protocol or missing key information.
This training is designed to bridge that gap. My goal is to equip you with the practical skills you need to confidently begin using EMDR Therapy with children. We’ll cover how to modify the standard EMDR protocol for young clients, address special considerations, and explore tips for navigating stuck points.
This course is crafted to be straightforward and accessible—no long-winded videos or overwhelming content. Instead, it’s focused on giving you concise, actionable knowledge so you can start using EMDR with kids right away, without feeling buried in extra work. Note: Completion of EMDR basic training is required to take this course.
As an EMDRIA Approved Basic Trainer and Consultant, I bring extensive experience in both adult and child therapy. In my practice, I blend Play Therapy with EMDR to create a tailored approach for children, while also working extensively with adults dealing with trauma and anxiety.
The course comes with 4 EMDRIA credits. Licensure CE’s can be purchased for an additional $30. Before purchasing license CE’s, please ensure that it meets your state or professional licensure requirements. Licensing regulations vary by state, and it is the participant's responsibility to confirm course approval.
Cost
Regular: $150
Community Mental Health: $98 (use code: community)
CE’s for licensure: $30
Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule
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This on-demand is for fully trained EMDR Therapy clinicians who want to learn how to begin to utilize EMDR Therapy with children. This four-hour training will focus on learning how to tailor the 8 phases of EMDR Therapy to fit the developmental level of child clients, along with addressing special populations and common mistakes and stuck points.
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Participants will leave the training with the ability to:
1. Explain how the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy are applied to work with children
2. Identify 3 strategies for client readiness as it applies to children
3. Identify 3 techniques to utilize Resource Development and Installation
4. Describe skills to utilize when reprocessing becomes stuck or blocked with children
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Refund Policy for OnDemand Courses
OnDemand courses are available for a total of 90 days of enrollment. No refunds are offered. Registrants may reach out to request an extension for extraneous circumstances.
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Grievances are only accepted in writing (consultation@hollyforman.com) and will be handled within fourteen business days. For ethical complaints, please contact the appropriate licensing boards.
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Eligibility
This course is considered an advanced course for EMDR therapy clinicians. Before enrolling in this course, participants should successfully complete an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training program.
If you have not yet taken EMDR Basic Training you must take it before you complete this course.
CE INFORMATION
This course is a 4 CE course. Participants are responsible for checking with their state boards to verify CE requirements.
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) CEs
Holly Forman-Patel is an approved EMDRIA CE Provider (#20006), and this program is approved by EMDRIA for 4 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #20006-DL04.
Training level: Beginning level
Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.
Continuing Education Credit - Professional CEs
Continuing Education Credit is awaiting approval for 4 CEs through the CE partner, CE-Classes.com. See the information below for professional approvals.
CE-Classes.com is approved by:
The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0627 Expires 06-2027
California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Provider Number 231
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
Florida Certification Board
Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2027
Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260
New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
This course is NOT available for NBCC credit
This course does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. However our state board approvals may be accepted for license renewal. Check with your state board.
Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.
To contact CE-Classes.com, go to: CE-Classes.com
Address: 1398 SW 160th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33326, USA
Phone: 954-290-8446
Email: ron@ce-classes.com
More information about obtaining your CE Certificate for this course is available at the end of the workshop.
There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop
ADA Assistance
Facilities used by Holly Forman-Patel for on-location training events are ADA compliant. Please contact Holly Forman-Patel at consultation@hollyforman.com should you need any special accommodations (ADA) at an on-location training event.
There is no known commercial support for this program.
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