Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ® (EFCT) Externship
Overview
The Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy® (EFCT) Externship is an immersive 24-hour training designed for therapists seeking to deepen their ability to work effectively with couples to bring about long-lasting change. This externship serves as the core training within the couples stream of EFT.
Facilitated by ICEEFT trainers Dr. Senem Zeytinoglu and Robin Williams Blake, RP, this training offers a comprehensive introduction to the EFCT model—emphasizing the science of attachment and a systematic, experiential approach to helping partners reconnect and heal.
Why Attend?
• Learn a clear, step-by-step framework for working with couples.
• Discover how to slow down conflict and guide partners toward healing.
• Gain practical tools grounded in 30+ years of research.
• Transform your clinical work and help couples rediscover connection.
24-Hour Training Schedule
Day 1-3 | Mon, Feb 2, -Wed, Feb 4,2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST |
Location: Central YMCA in Toronto is 20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5.
Day 4: Mon, Mar 4, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST | Online
Training Fee
• $1100 + HST Early Bird (before Jan 15, 2026)
• $1200 + HST Full Fee
• $850 + HST Student Fee
• $900 + HST Group Discount (5+ participants)
• Repeat Attendees: 50% off
• 5 partial scholarships available
Training Features
• Real-time therapy demonstration with a couple.
• Recorded sessions showing EFT concepts in action.
• Guided discussions and trainer reflections.
• Experiential skill-building exercises and role plays.
• Case discussions to deepen understanding.
Course Objectives
• Understand foundational concepts of EFCT.
• View clients through the lens of attachment.
• Learn the five moves of the EFT Tango.
• Develop skills for alliance and emotional engagement.
• Recognize and move through blocks and impasses.
Register Now
• Online Registration: https://tceft.ca/all-new-events/
• Email: [email protected]