Advanced Core Skills (2026) - IN-PERSON

from $450.00

Core Skills Advanced Training is a series of modules aimed to develop your skills as an EFT Couples Therapist. In this small group setting, you will deepen your understanding of EFT and interventions through video review, didactic presentation and discussion, experiential exercises, observation of live sessions, and small group work. This course will be held in person. (Note: if you want to enroll in the ONLINE version of this training, please click here.)

LOCATION: Modules 1 - 4 in Pasadena, CA

Enrollment options: (1) Enroll in the entire series and pay up front ($2150, a $100 discount on the course cost) OR (2) Enroll by registering for the first + last sessions ($900) and then purchasing Modules 3 and 4 as they occur ($450/each).

All registrations are for the entire course; all modules must be paid in full by no later than 24 hours before module start time.

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Core Skills Advanced Training is a series of modules aimed to develop your skills as an EFT Couples Therapist. In this small group setting, you will deepen your understanding of EFT and interventions through video review, didactic presentation and discussion, experiential exercises, observation of live sessions, and small group work. This course will be held in person. (Note: if you want to enroll in the ONLINE version of this training, please click here.)

LOCATION: Modules 1 - 4 in Pasadena, CA

Enrollment options: (1) Enroll in the entire series and pay up front ($2150, a $100 discount on the course cost) OR (2) Enroll by registering for the first + last sessions ($900) and then purchasing Modules 3 and 4 as they occur ($450/each).

All registrations are for the entire course; all modules must be paid in full by no later than 24 hours before module start time.

This Advanced Core Skills Training is for Psychologists, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists and students in those fields.  A four-day Externship in EFT is required for Core Skills Training. 

The training consists of five 2-day workshops, facilitated by ICEEFT Certified Trainers Silvina Irwin and Michael Barnett and supported by a team of Advanced EFT Therapists. Each day will contain instruction according to the guidelines set by the International Centre for Excellence in EFT.

Each weekend provides twelve hours of training. When you sign up for the course, you are committing to your intention to complete all training modules listed below. In other words, when you register for Module 1, it guarantees your spot in the series and you are agreeing to complete the 5 modules.

NOTE: Under certain pre-approved circumstances you may sign up for individual “make-up” modules. If you select “Single Module,” please note that your enrollment is contingent until approved. If you’d like to confirm before purchasing, please email Silvina if this applies to you to make sure you can be accommodated under these special circumstances.

  • "ASSESSMENT" | Jan 30-31 2026

    Friday - Saturday 10:00-5:30 Both Days

  • "WORKING WITH AND ENGAGING EMOTION" | March 13-14, 2026

    Friday - Saturday 10:00-5:30 Both Days

  • "WITHDRAWER REENGAGEMENT" | May 15-16, 2026

    Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Both Days

  • "PURSUER SOFTENING"| July 17-18, 2026

    Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Both Days

  • "PRESENTATION"| September 25-26, 2026

    Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Evening Dinner Party on Friday night Hosted by Michael and Silvina to celebrate the completion of this course!

Participants learn to:

See relational distress from an attachment perspective, help partners reprocess the emotional responses that maintain relational distress, shape key new interaction and bonding events, learn to apply EFT principles to work with individuals, and overcome therapeutic impasses. Participants are strongly encouraged to read the Dr. Sue Johnson’s 2004 book on EFT, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection, before coming to the externship.

COST & REGISTRATION

This course is limited to a maximum of 18 attendees. Attendance is based on first-come basis.  Both registration and payment must be complete to be enrolled. Once you add an item to your cart you will be required to complete the registration form.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Please take a moment to read our Cancellation Policy, Prerequisites, Qualifications, and Agreements for taking Core Skills Training before registering.

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