Foundational Trainings: Externship and Core Skills
EFT Externship - the first step in becoming an EFT Therapist
The four-day EFT Externship, taught by ICEEFT certified trainers, is an introduction to EFT theory and technique. It is a prerequisite for taking Core Skills and many Master Classes as well as for certification. The externship is made up of lectures, group discussions, role plays, videos and live session consultations. Participants will learn and practice all aspects of the model, including:
The basics of attachment theory
The steps and stages of the model and most common EFT interventions
How to access, assemble, and deepen core attachment emotions
How to practice the five core moves of the EFT “Tango” technique
Work with therapeutic impasses
Our Next Externship will be November 10-13, 2027
Led by James Hawkins, PhD
Waltham, MA
Core Skills - Advanced Training in EFT
For therapists who have completed the 4 Day Externship, Core Skills is designed to give you a "deeper dive" into each stage, step, and intervention that make up an "Emotionally Focused" approach. Participants reflect that this is where the model really takes hold and they are able to incorporate EFT into their practices with more confidence and skill. Core Skills is split up 2 3-day trainings - Core Skills 1&2 the first weekend, Core Skills 3&4 the second weekend. It is required for certification. Limited to 23 participants, Core Skills participants are encouraged show a clip of their EFT therapy with couples during the second weekend.
Our Next Core Skills will be led by James Hawkins, PhD in Acton, MA
Core Skills 1 & 2 - March 30 - April 1, 2028
Core Skills 3 & 4 - May 18 - 20, 2028
More information and registration will be active shortly