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SUMMARY:Arizona EFT Externship
DESCRIPTION:The EFCT Externship is the foundational step in your training as a couples therapist. This is an official Externship\, endorsed by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy\, with CEUs provided by TRI EFT Alliant. The Arizona Externship is offered in partnership with the Arizona Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (azeft.com). \nCompletion of this Externship is the first step toward being listed on the ICEEFT website\, where couples actively search for trained EFT therapists. It is also a key requirement on the path toward EFT certification. For full details about the certification process\, please visit ICEEFT.com. \nTraining Location\nThis Externship will be held in the Community Room at Franciscan Renewal Center\, a spacious\, peaceful\, and beautifully maintained setting that supports learning and growth. The natural light\, quiet grounds\, and welcoming environment create an ideal atmosphere for deep clinical work and connection. Please note that we have no affiliation with the Franciscan Renewal Center. \nAddress: 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85253 \nTraining Schedule\n\nDay 1: September 3rd\nDay 2: September 4th\nDay 3: September 5th\n\nTime: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM with a one-hour lunch \nThis is an in-person event. The training is limited to 75 participants. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nIn this Externship\, you will learn to: \n\nSee couples’ distress from an attachment perspective\nHelp partners reprocess the emotional responses that maintain couple distress\nShape key new interactional and bonding events\nOvercome therapeutic impasses\n\nYou will see a live demonstration — a profound learning experience where the EFT trainer works with a couple in a live consultation session. We will at times break into smaller groups for discussion or role-play led by experienced EFT therapists. We will also be showing videos of actual client sessions. \nGeneral Objectives\n\nGain a clear understanding of the systemic concepts and basic experiential moves of an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach\nHold an attachment view of clients coping with their interpersonal dilemmas so you can conceptualize relationship distress and repair based on theories of attachment and emotion\nDevelop skills in sharing\, maintaining\, and engaging in an open and collaborative alliance with your clients\nDevelop skillful use of the 5 moves of the basic macro-intervention “the EFT Tango” to improve clients’ affect regulation\, models of self and other\, strategies for engaging with others\, and changing interactional patterns\nDevelop the ability to utilize systemic and experiential models of interventions applied as EFT micro-interventions\nParticipate in skills development to overcome common blocks and impasses across EFT therapy modalities so you can shape core corrective emotional experiences that lead to constructive dependency and secure attachment\n\nThis training includes an overview of the entire model of Emotionally Focused Therapy including steps and stages\, macro and micro interventions\, adult attachment theory\, and application of EFT with couples. The Externship is recommended for all types of mental health clinicians who counsel or want to counsel couples. \nReference Materials for Study\n\nAttachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals\, Couples\, and Families\nThe Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection by Susan M. Johnson\, 3rd Edition\, 2019\nBecoming an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist: The Workbook by Susan M. Johnson\, et al\, 2005\n\nParticipation Requirements\nParticipants must be familiar with and abide by professional and legal confidentiality requirements regarding all client information shared in the training. Certification in EFT is offered by ICEEFT based on completion of all requirements and demonstrated competence in the model. Completion of training does not guarantee competence or certification. \nConfidentiality Agreement: I agree to keep confidential the personal identifying information of case material shared in the training. I agree to not record any part of this training in any format. \nCancellation Policy\n\nCancellations made before August 3\, 2026 are refundable minus a $75 non-refundable processing and administrative fee.\nCancellations made after August 3\, 2026 will incur a $150 non-refundable fee.\nEmail rachel@therapywithheart.com to cancel and request a refund.\n\nAbout Ryan Rana\, Arkansas EFT Trainer\nRyan Rana\, PhD\, LMFT\, LPC is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer\, Supervisor\, and Therapist with 25 years of experience in the therapeutic field. He is the President and Founder of the Arkansas EFT Center. He and his wife\, Anne\, founded The Joshua Center where he currently practices and acts as Executive Director. His specializations include work with couples\, sexuality\, depression\, and traumatic stress. In addition to psychotherapy\, Ryan works with people on organization and leadership approaches as well as studying military training/processes and performance psychology. Before becoming a therapist\, Ryan was a college athlete in baseball and a pitching coach at the collegiate level. Ryan is also well known for his EFT Podcast\, The Leading Edge\, with ICEEFT Trainer James Hawkins. \nAbout Rachel Thomas\, Arizona EFT Trainer\nRachel Thomas is a Certified EFT Therapist\, Supervisor\, and Trainer with a full-time practice in Scottsdale\, Arizona. She owns Therapy With Heart\, a group practice composed of EFT-trained clinicians. As the former President of the AzEFT Board\, Rachel now serves as Past President and is known for her passion in helping therapists master EFT and move through learning blocks. She also offers couples intensives\, consultations\, and training presentations on EFT. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nAre there diversity scholarships for this training?\nYES! We offer both licensed professionals and student scholarships. To learn more and apply\, please visit our diversity and scholarships page found here. Deadline to apply is Monday\, June 1\, 2026. All applicants will be notified by Monday\, June 15\, 2026. \nWhere should I stay for this training?\nGreat question! At the training location there are discounted rooms available to stay on property\, but please know these are very minimal rooms as it’s a spiritual retreat center. There are plenty of amazing resorts nearby. Please use the links to explore what might be best for you! \n\nAndaz Scottsdale\nThe Omni or Embassy Suites\n\nWhat can I do to prepare? What should I bring?\nCheck out our listed book recommendations! These reading materials will give you a great baseline of the model. We suggest you bring writing materials\, notebooks\, or computers with you — and don’t forget your charger! \nWill there be options for lunch?\nAbsolutely! At Scottsdale & Lincoln Rd.\, there are a few restaurants and coffee shops. If you are local and would like to bring your lunch\, we will also have a microwave available for use. \nWhat can I expect to do in Arizona after training?\nWelcome to the Grand Canyon State! We are so excited to have you. There is so much to do\, from lounging by the pool to hiking and exploring some of our incredible museums and dining. We are so glad you are spending your 3-day weekend with us! Check out some of our recommendations: \n\nGrab a day pass to the pool — celebrate completing Externship\nCamelback Mountain — get moving bright and early before training\nBlanco Cocina + Cantina — enjoy a taste of the Southwest\nMusical Instrument Museum — explore music in the desert
URL:https://azeft.com/event/arizona-eft-externship/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 East Lincoln Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85253\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85253\, US
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SUMMARY:Modern Masculinity: Connecting with Men through EFT
DESCRIPTION:Confused by how to work with men and their emotions? Look no further! This workshop will challenge your thinking of what men need to open up\n\n\nModern Masculinity: Connecting with Men through EFT is a workshop that will challenge your understanding of what men need to open up with their emotions! \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Understand the concept of “toxic” masculinity\, including its societal and cultural origins\, and its impact on individuals and relationships. \n2. Understand how EFT theory and interventions can address masculinity to improve relationships and attachment bonds. \n3. Develop awareness of personal biases and attitudes towards gender roles\, masculinity\, and femininity and reflect on how they may impact both the therapist and client. \nAbout the Speakers: \nNicholas Puchalski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor in Training\, and trained EMDR therapist. Nicholas specializes in couples therapy\, affairs and betrayals\, men’s issues\, and trauma. Nicholas also sits on the board of AZEFT and owns Restored Counseling and Wellness Center​ in Chandler\, AZ. \nMatthew Benson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Therapy With Heart. He obtained his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University. Matthew has advanced training in EFT and his areas of interest include couples therapy\, sex therapy\, trauma\, parenting\, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
URL:https://azeft.com/event/modern-masculinity-connecting-with-men-through-eft/
LOCATION:Restored Counseling & Wellness Center\, 1489 West Elliot Road ##103\, Gilbert\, AZ 85233\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85233\, US
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