EFFT Trainings Open to the Public
In Person and Online Offerings
All EFFT and related trainings listed below are facilitated by certified trainers and meet certification requirements.
In-person Offerings:
North America
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (2-day)
Langley, BC
February 6 & 7, 2020
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Advanced Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
Langley, BC
February 10-12, 2020
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
Toronto, Ontario
February 26-28, 2020
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
Richmond, Virginia
March 12-14, 2020
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
Houston, Texas
April 1-3, 2020
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
Denver, Colorado
April 22-24, 2020
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Advanced Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
Toronto, Ontario
April 29-30 & May 1, 2020
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
May 27-29, 2020
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (2-day)
Stratford, Ontario
June 18-19, 2020
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United Kingdom
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (3-day)
London, UK
May 5-7, 2020
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Online Offerings:
Introduction to Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
This online training is intended for clinicians and therapists interested in an introduction to the EFFT model. The essence of EFFT is to increase the positive role of caregivers in their child’s emotional health and wellness in specific ways - including with behavior coaching, emotion coaching and relationship repair. The model also involves a module for clinicians to identify, understand, and transform “emotion blocks” that can lead to therapy-interfering attitudes or behaviours in caregivers and in themselves. Natasha will offer an overview of each of the modules, as well as supporting research. Case examples will also be provided.
January 24, 2020 - 3 hours (starts 9amPST/12pmEST)
Facilitated by: Natasha Files, MSW, RSW
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Teaching Emotion Coaching to Caregivers using Didactic & Experiential Techniques
This online training is intended for educators, clinicians and therapists interested in supporting parents to become their child's emotion coach in order to influence emotional development and regulation. Dr. Lafrance will offer a brief overview of emotion basics, the two steps to emotion coaching, as well as present tools and techniques to promote increased emotional self-efficacy for both caregivers and their loved ones. The training material is presented in a way that can be integrated within other treatment modalities and approaches. No prior EFFT training is required. Participation in this training allows access to the training on Emotion-Focused School Support listed next.
February 5, 2020 - 3 hours (starts 9amPST/12pmEST)
Facilitated by: Natasha Files, MSW, RSW
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Emotion-Focused School Support (prior training required)
This online training is intended for clinicians and educators interested in supporting their school-based colleagues with the framework and strategies of Emotion-Focused School Support (EFSS). The primary primary goals of EFSS include supporting school staff in: 1. regulating child/adolescent emotion with a focus on “return to learning”, 2. preventing emotional escalations, and 3. de-escalating outbursts in progress. EFSS also includes a module to respond to challenging parental dynamics, including those who present with anxiety, shame, resentment or criticism. The final module of EFSS involves opportunities for school staff to identify their strengths and challenges when faced with emotional situations with students, their caregivers and with colleagues, and in a manner that is respectful and compassionate. Participants will be provided with a sample presentation for their future use. Prerequisite: prior training in EFFT or participation in the online training titled: Teaching Emotion Coaching to Caregivers (above).
February 20, 2020 - 3 hours (starts 9amPST/12pmEST)
Facilitated by: Dr. Adele Lafrance, C. Psych
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Identifying and Working Through Problematic Parenting Patterns
This training is intended for clinicians and therapists working with parents of children and adolescents. Natasha will present tools and techniques to promote attitudinal and behavioural change in caregivers in a way that is supportive and productive. This training also includes modules on managing challenging or conflictual co-parenting dynamics. The training material is presented in a way that can be integrated within other treatment modalities and approaches. No prior EFFT training is required.
March 5, 2020 - 3 hours (starts 9amPST/12pmEST)
Facilitated by: Natasha Files, MSW, RSW
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