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Standard Core Skills (Online)


Facilitated by
Carolynne (Caz) Moffat - Trainer Candidate 
under the mentorship of
Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen - ICEEFT Trainer

The Standard Core Skills in EFCT is one of the requirements for becoming a certified EFCT therapist with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). This 24-hour course is delivered online via Zoom over 8x half day (3 hour) sessions. Core Skills builds on the foundational information from the EFCT Externship® to deepen the therapist's understanding of the model and build the skills needed to implement it. Sessions 1-4 will focus on Stage One of EFCT. Sessions 5-8 will focus on Stage Two and Stage Three including working with attachment injuries and trauma. This course includes a combination of case presentations, video demonstrations, and experiential exercises.

Learning objectives:

  • Deepen your understanding of the EFT model and its application in couple's therapy
  • Develop EFCT skills through a combination of instructional review, skill demonstrations, and live session observations
  • Engage in hands-on practice of EFT techniques and exercises
  • Receive individual feedback on your EFCT skills development
  • Delve deeper into the EFT Tango, understanding its applications wihtin different stages of therapy
  • Apply the EFT model through role-plays and discussions, aiming towards certification

Time*

Friday, March 14, 9am-12pm AEDT
Friday, March 21, 9am-12pm AEDT
Friday, April 4, 9am-12pm AEDT
Friday, April 11, 9am-12pm AEST
Friday, April 25, 9am-12pm AEST
Friday, May 2, 9am-12pm AEST
Friday, May 9, 9am-12pm AEST
Friday, May 16, 9am-12pm AEST

*Note the timezone shift in April as Australian Daylight Savings ends on April 9 (Click here for a timezone converter)

Price

-Altogether: $1250 AU (save $80)
-Two instalments: $665 AU (total $1330 AU)

Student/Low Income
(please email proof of financial need to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to registration):

-Altogether: $1000 AU (save $40)
-Two Instalments: $520 (total $1040)

Pre-Requisites

Completion of EFCT Externship®

Required Reading

Recommended Reading

Note: this course totals 24 hours of certification curriculum. 24 hours must be attended in order to receive a certificate of completion. If you are unable to attend any of the sessions listed on this page, those hours can be made up by a number of available options which will be discussed as needed. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate with 24 hours of CPD.

Who is this training for?

Core Skills training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is designed for mental health professionals who seek a deeper mastery of EFT for couples therapy. Particiapnts are required to be a member of a mental health professional organisation and currently working, or in the process of training to work, with couples in their clinical practice. The program equips particiapnts with advanced skills in applying EFT's therapeutic techniques and interventions, essential for those on the path to becoming certified EFT therapists.

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