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