Becoming an emotionally focused therapist and supervisor is the highlight of my professional career. That process truly trained me to be an exceptional marriage therapist. The training and supervision process is designed to help you move from a cognitive understanding of the model to becoming a skilled, experiential practitioner.
Learning EFT can be challenging, but having a supportive supervisor makes all the difference. Together, we review your cases, watch recordings of your sessions, and work through the nuances of the model. I also offer “bug in the ear” supervision, where I guide you while you work with your couple in real-time.
The process of becoming an emotionally focused therapist takes several years. We can begin supervision after you have taken a 4-day externship offered by one of ICEEFT’s certified trainers. I then strongly recommend you take the Advanced Core Skills, which is offered over the course of a year. A minimum of 8 hours of individual supervision is necessary for certification. Most therapists seek more than that. Certification requires at least 8 hours of individual supervision, although many therapists seek additional support. Together, we’ll prepare two tapes—one demonstrating your work with a couple in Stage 1 and another in Stage 2—for submission to an ICEEFT trainer.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your EFT journey, please fill out the form below. I would be honored to support you in becoming a certified emotionally focused therapist.