Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy

When:  Mar 2, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM (ET)
The Externship in EFCT is the first step in becoming a Certified EFT Couple Therapist with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). It contains didactic teaching about the theoretical underpinnings of the EFT model, the evidence-base for EFCT, the 3 stages and 9 steps of the EFCT model (the EFT road map), a comprehensive overview of the key EFT therapist interventions including the EFT Tango, as well as video demonstrations, small-group activities and, where possible, a live demonstration of an EFCT session. While covering all of the required content for an Externship in EFCT, this externship looks at applying the EFT model to monogamous couples as well as looking at how EFT can assist relationships of other constellations, and staying sensitive to cultural context and the impact of minority stress on relational dynamics.