Core Skills

Core Skills Training

A deep, experiential learning journey for therapists seeking to strengthen their EFT practice.

What you’ll experience:

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  • Targeted instruction on EFT steps, stages, and interventions
  • Video demonstrations of real clinical sessions
  • Coached role-plays to strengthen emotional attunement
  • Case discussions focused on each module’s theme
  • Case consultationusing participant session recordings (Modules 2–4)
  • Supportive small-group learning with experienced EFT clinicians

Module 1- Assessing & Tracking Cycle

Identify negative interactional patterns and organize case conceptualization through an attachment lens.

Module 2- De-escalation & Primary Emotion

Deepen access to primary emotion and stabilize the couple’s emotional dance.

Module 3- Withdrawer Re-engagement

Guide withdrawers toward emotional presence, responsiveness, and engagement.

Module 4- Pursuer Softening & Consolidation

Support pursuers in expressing vulnerable needs and facilitate bonding events.

Prerequisite:

  • Have completed an ICEEFT- approved Externship
  • Be legally permitted to practice psychotherapy in their state
  • Work consistently with at least two couples
  • Attend all four modules
  • Obtain appropriate client releases for sharing video excerpts

Why Core Skills Matters

Emotion is the heartbeat of EFT. Through experiential exercises, role‑plays, and case consultations, therapists learn to tune into emotional signals, track attachment themes, and help couples shift the “music” of their relational dance toward safety, closeness, and intimacy. Most participants finish the series with increased confidence and renewed passion for their clinical work.

By registering, you commit to attending all four modules.

Ready to deepen your EFT skills?

Dates, location, and registration details for the North Carolina Core Skills series are available on our Upcoming Workshop page.