Foundational Trainings: Externship and Core Skills

EFT Externship - the first step in becoming an EFT Therapist

April 3-6, 2024 led by James Hawkins, PhD

Bentley University Conference Center, Waltham, MA

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

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Core Skills - Advanced Training in EFT

Led by Dr. James Hawkins

Core Skills 1 & 2 - September 12, 13 and 14, 2024

Core Skills 3 & 4 - November 14, 15 and 16, 2024

Bentley University Conference Center, Waltham, MA

Core Skills is designed to give you a "deeper dive" into each stage, step, and intervention that make up an "Emotionally Focused" approach. Core Skills is typically split up into 4 weekends or 2 3-day trainings.  It is required for certification. Limited to 16 participants, Core Skills participants show a clip of their EFT therapy with couples.

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