NEW YORK CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY

Explain basic attachment theory and how it informs the EFT model

Distinguish the systemic and experiential elements of EFT

Identify change factors involved in a couple moving from distress to recovery      

Classify the nine steps and three stages of EFT

Identify the emotional responses that maintain the relational distress in each partner

Formulate the negative cycle emphasizing attachment needs

Differentiate necessary assessment skills in EFT

Practice the basic empathy skills and EFT interventions that are central to the therapeutic process in EFT, including RISSSC 

Describe and show how to create a therapeutic alliance using empathic
      attunement, validation, acceptance, and authenticity

Practice the basic EFT interventions for working with emotion

Explain and show how to facilitate new experience between partners by use of enactments

Apply the EFT Tango to track and reframe reactive emotion

Define and describe the three change events in EFT (de-escalation, withdrawer re-engagement, and pursuer softening)

Demonstrate the skills of accessing, exploring and deepening
emotion and facilitating acceptance

Discuss the steps for withdrawer re-engagement

Detect and transform therapeutic impasses

Demonstrate an ability to shape key bonding events that redefine the
relationship as secure

Discuss the steps for pursuer softening 

Point to partner blocks and demonstrate successful enactments that show attuned partner response

Formulate attachment injuries from an attachment theory perspective

Cite the steps toward resolving attachment injuries, creating forgiveness

Formulate affairs from the perspective of attachment theory

Express an understanding of the repair of attachment injuries, fostering healing within and between each partner 

Summarize the application of EFT to individuals (EFIT) and families (EFFT)

Integrate the positive cycle of interaction 

Review next steps for continued study and professional development as an
EFT therapist

Summarize an EFT approach to managing comorbidities such as depression and sexual dysfunctio