Overview

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 such as polyamorous relationships, and staying sensitive to cultural context and the impact of minority stress on relational dynamics.

The Externship in EFCT is the first training course required for becoming a Certified EFT Couple therapist. At the end of the four days, you will receive a certificate for 24 hours of CPD.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the key elements of the attachment perspective on adult love and bonding, relational distress and creating attachment security in loving relationships
• Track negative cycles of interaction that lead to disconnection and insecurity in the attachment bond
• Describe the micro-interventions used by the EFT therapist and use them de-escalate negative interactional patterns
• Outline the process of change and the elements of the EFT Tango to shape corrective emotional experience, such as affect assembly and choreographing engaged encounters
• Shape bonding moments in-session that restructure the attachment bond and revise internal working models of self and other

Presenter(s)

Dr Clare Rosoman
B Psych (Hons) D Psych (Clinical) MAPS FCCLP
Director | Clinical Psychologist | ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer

About the presenter(s)

Clare is an ICEEFT Certified EFT trainer with a passion for attachment and EFT. She is committed to sharing the EFT model with therapists all around the world.

Believing in the power of attachment and connection in all relationships and the unique people who make them what they are, attention is paid to how EFT might assist people in relationships of many styles such as monogamous couples, non-monogamous relationships, family constellations, platonic friendships and more.

Clare is deeply respectful of the cultural context in which people live, love and grow and prioritises this in her training and in her therapeutic work.

People comment that Clare’s trainings are safe, warm and filled with passion for working with attachment and emotion. To enhance learning, there are always abundant practical tools and resources, lively discussion, and meaningful experiential exercises.

Website/s

https://bceft.com.au/event/externship-in-efct-melbourne-june-2025/