Embracing Community

Diversity & Scholarships

“…we are never as safe and as strong as when we are sure we are loved.”

Sue Johnson

Fostering Inclusion

At the Arizona Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (AzEFT), we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse community that honors and respects the unique identities, experiences, and perspectives of every individual. We believe that embracing diversity enriches our community, enhances our understanding of emotional processes, and strengthens our ability to serve our clients effectively. Diversity extends beyond race, ethnicity, and gender and encompasses sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic background, and cultural heritage.

Commitment to Equity

Through continuous education, training, and collaboration, we are committed to ensuring our practices reflect genuine respect for all individuals and that our programs remain accessible to everyone. As we promote emotional healing and relational growth, we remain unwavering in our dedication to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Together, we aim to create a lasting, transformative impact that celebrates the richness of our diverse community and empowers every individual.

Incorporating Our Diversity Commitment into Practice

At AzEFT we actively integrate our diversity statement into our practices to foster an inclusive and equitable environment. Our ongoing commitment includes:

Scholarship Fund

Our scholarship fund supports therapists from underrepresented backgrounds or those serving marginalized client populations. Through this initiative, we have awarded multiple scholarships, empowering diverse voices within the therapy community.

Diversity Survey

We periodically distribute a comprehensive Diversity Survey to both members and non-members, inviting honest feedback on how our Board can enhance inclusivity and provide effective training in diversity and EFT.

FREE Diversity Training

Our scholarship fund supports therapists from underrepresented backgrounds or those serving marginalized client populations. Through this initiative, we have awarded multiple scholarships, empowering diverse voices within the therapy community.

Lifelong Commitment

We recognize that promoting diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey. AzEFT is dedicated to continually advancing our efforts to become increasingly culturally aware, inclusive, and sensitive in all aspects of our work.

Diversity Scholarships

We offer scholarships for both Arizona-licensed mental health professionals and Arizona residents enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral-level clinical graduate program (students).

The goals of the Diversity and Inclusivity Scholarships are to:

Provide financial support for those looking to deepen their understanding of EFT.

Foster an inclusive environment that values diversity within the AzEFT community.

Improve the recruitment and retention of diverse members.

Scholarships for Licensed Professionals

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the online application. At the end of the application, you will be asked to upload your resume/CV and a 1-2 page personal statement expressing your reason for applying.

Scholarships for students

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the online application. At the end of the application, you will be asked to upload your resume/CV.

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