Advanced EFFT Therapist Certification

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PLEASE NOTE: Certification for Advanced EFFT THERAPISTS will continue to be offered through December 31st, 2025. For more related to this change, click here.

1. Registration with a regulatory body that includes psychotherapy in its scope of 

    practice

2. Didactic/experiential* (minimum six days) by certified EFFT trainers

3. Completion of paper/pencil tasks:        

     a. Emotion Coaching Script-builder      

     b. Caregiver Emotion Coaching Fluency-Builder

     c. Clinician Emotion Coaching Fluency-Builder  

     d. Therapeutic Apology Worksheet 

     e. Clinician Traps Scale         

     Please note: if also certifying as a Caregiver Workshop facilitator - you do not need replicate 

                            these forms    

4. Facilitation of 10 documented EFFT interventions from the following list 

    (with at least 3 different interventions represented):  

     a. Emotion Coaching Using Didactic and Experiential Techniques     

         (documented via script- builder used with caregiver in session and reflections) - no more

         than three of this option       

     b. Caregiver Block Chair-Work   

         (documented via Caregiver Block Chair-work record form)  

     c. Therapeutic Apology – Level 1 – Standard Chair-Work   

         (documented via TA Level 1 record form)  

     d. Therapeutic Apology – Level 2 – Releasing Self-Blame Chair-Work  

         (documented via TA Level 2 record form)        

5. Completion of 6 documented clinician block chair-work interventions      

    (with at least 3 as facilitator; document on record form and summary provided below)

6. Directed supervision** (minimum 15 hours of supervision) in individual format with a 

    certified EFFT supervisor. Supervision hours must include a review of:

    · 5 video recorded caregiver block chair-work interventions

    · 2 video recorded clinician block chair-work interventions

7. Complete application and submit payment of $180 USD 

*Training days can include:

    · attending a core or advanced EFFT training (repeat attendance meets criteria) lead by 

      certified EFFT trainer

    · observing a two-day EFFT caregiver workshop lead by certified EFFT facilitator

    · attending two half-day online trainings lead by a EFFT trainer

    · completing six hours of individual EFFT supervision lead by a certified EFFT 

      supervisor/trainer (in addition to criterion 5 above)

     When necessary, additional equivalents will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

**Please use the Supervision Guide to structure your supervision sessions. Number of         

    supervision hours will be determined in collaboration with the supervisor, taking into 

    consideration training and clinical experience. Supervision can take place in person or via 

    secure video.  Supervisors complete a supervision checklist to be submitted with the 

    application for certification. 

Please note: Should financial constraints interfere with one’s ability to meet the certification 

                       criteria, please contact us for support in navigating the process.

Individuals interested in supervisor and trainer requirements can discuss training plans during the course of Advanced EFFT Therapist certification process (see requirement on separate pages). 

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Ongoing certification process:

Re-certification occurs every 2 years including completion of this web-based form, including clinical tasks. 

Do I send my video recordings for Advanced EFFT Certification to the International Institute for EFFT?

No. Video recordings will be reviewed in-session with your supervisor using a video platform that allows for screen sharing. The video platform needs to be secure and encrypted. 

How long are the video recordings?     

The tapes are approximately 20-40 minutes in length and will cover the entire chair-work process from identifying the marker to final discussion with client.      

Can the recordings be audio only?    

Video recordings are required for Advanced EFFT Therapist Certification.     

Do I need to send a transcript of the recording?

A transcript is not required unless the recording is in a foreign language. 

Do I need to first certify as an EFFT Therapist before moving toward Advanced status?

It is not necessary to certify as an EFFT therapist prior to working towards criteria for the Advanced designation.