EFT

CERTIFICATION

Are you interested in becoming a certified EFT therapist? Your roadmap to certification starts here. ICEEFT provides a structured path for EFIT, EFCT, and EFFT that begins with two to three foundational trainings, culminating in 8 or more hours of individual supervision in EFT with a certified supervisor.

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Road to Certification

For a more detailed list of the requirements to become a Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor view ICEEFT’s Road to Certification:

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Pre-Requisites for EFT Certification

  • A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline / mental health field such as Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Marital and Family Therapy, and Pastoral Care.
  • Membership in a recognized professional association, such as AAMFT, CAMFT.
  • Currently offering professional clinical therapy to couples and/or families.
  • Licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state / province in which you live.
  • Proof of malpractice insurance.
  • Completion of at least one graduate course on the practice of couples / family therapy at a registered institution or equivalent.
  • Membership in ICEEFT

Training Requirements for EFT Certification

  • Completion of an ICEEFT-endorsed EFT 4-day Externship led by a Certified EFT Trainer
  • Completion of Core Skills led by a Certified EFT Trainer
  • 8 hours of ​individual supervision by a Certified EFT Supervisor, Trainer, or Approved Supervisor Candidate ('Individual' may include up to 2 supervisees)

EFT Certification Application Requirements

  • $600 Application Fee
  • Cover Letter
  • Summary of previous clinical training & experience
  • Current CV
  • 3 letters of references from professional colleagues
  • Letter of reference from your current EFT supervisor
  • Copies of all relevant documents from the list of pre-requisites noted above
  • Documented evidence of completion of the requirements
  • Case Review: 3-page conceptualization, two videotapes of two entire sessions, 20-minute video segment of Stage 1 process, 20-minute video segment of Stage 2 process, transcripts of both segments

Why Should you be EFT Certified?

As an EFT Certified therapist, not only will you gain recognition as a highly trained professional in Emotionally Focused Therapy but you’ll also be listed on the ICEEFT Directory, making you easily accessible for other prospective clients and professionals to find you.

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