Advanced EFFT Therapist Certification
Certified Advanced EFFT Therapist (approximately two years)
PLEASE NOTE: Updated Certification Requirements!
Anyone currently seeking certification can submit old requirements up to July 1, 2023.
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.
At the time of re-certification, certified advanced EFFT therapists will be required to submit:
1. 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 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
(documented via TA Level 1 record form)
d. Therapeutic Apology – Level 2 – Releasing Self-Blame
(documented via TA Level 2 record form)
2. Record of 5 hours of EFFT-related professional development activities.
Such activities include: viewing previously recorded EFFT training videos or webinars;
participation in live EFFT webinars through Mental Health Foundations; participation in
individual or group supervision with a certified EFFT supervisor or trainer; participation in a
certified caregiver workshop or EFFT training – a log for submission is attached
3. Re-certification administrative fee of $40 USDdocumented via script- builder used with caregiver in session
FAQs
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.