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COURSE: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

University of Guelph (OpenEd)
Apr 21, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2023
9:00 am-4:15 pm
 
Description
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples is an evidence-based model that brings healing to distressed relationships. This course will examine the theory and the practice of EFT, including the 3 stages and the 9 steps of EFT. The course will also provide a brief overview of attachment theory, systemic-experiential process, and their application in EFT. The focus will be on the skills and clinical practice of EFT. The format will include didactic teaching, videos, case studies, small group exercises, and experiential exercises. 
 
While this course may be used as an elective for the Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Program, it does not lead to certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy with ICEEFT, although it will prepare students for such an endeavor.
 
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Describe and apply the basic concept of attachment theory, including how attachment injuries and traumas affect relationships.
2. Distinguish the theory and the application of Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), including the 3 stages and the 9 steps.
3. Demonstrate some competence in capturing the de-escalation of the negative cycle of a distressed couple (stage 1).
4. Demonstrate awareness of one’s own emotions experientially.
5. Critique how EFT may or may not fit within one’s own value and clinical application.

Who should attend
Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Pastors, Marriage and Family Therapists, etc.
 
Registration
For registration, please see: University of Guelph (Open Ed)

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