Part 1
1. Submit statement of declaration to IIEFFT* regarding intention to become a Trainer and
receive guidance in moving forward
* This step needs to be done prior to engaging in Criteria 3
Part 2
2. Meet criteria for Advanced EFFT Therapist for at least one year
3. Assist in a volunteer capacity at a minimum of 4 days of Core EFFT training with a certified
trainer with focus on training to become a trainer (and within 1 year of submitting the
Statement of Declaration)
4. Pre-training supervision to review a. videos or live presentation of material (including slides to
present); and b. presentation and debrief of experientials prior to delivery (# of hours at the
discretion of the trainer). All modules should be represented in terms of delivery and
experiential supervision (relating to challenging questions and scenarios)
5. Co-facilitate a minimum of 2 trainings with a certified trainer, one of which is multi-day,
(per diem may be available depending on the circumstances)
6. Post-training supervision (# of hours at the discretion of the trainer)
7. Record a training video for IIEFFT general membership on an EFFT-related topic (hosted by an
IIEFFT Board member)
Part 3
8. Submit Trainer checklist to IIEFFT and coordinate final phase of supervision
9. Deliver independent training and receive post-training supervision with a Board member
post-facilitation of first independent training (# of hours at the discretion of the trainer)
10. Meet additional criteria for ongoing certification (to be determined)
Please Note:
- between co-facilitation and video review, training supervisor will have observed the delivery
of all EFFT modules
- supervision and other training-related costs are at the trainee’s expense
- to offer an advanced training, you must have attended an advanced training and received
supervision and training in doing so
- training process should involve exposure to at least two Certified EFFT trainers throughout the
process of supervision, assistance, and co-facilitation to ensure breadth of exposure
- candidates can work toward criteria for Supervisor and Trainer status concurrently if desired
Application Form for Trainer Certification (pdf)
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