Toledo Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy 2022
Learning Objectives

Describe the nature of emotional distress from an attachment perspective

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

Review the emotional responses that maintain the relational distress 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

Find and practice 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)

Explain and demonstrate the skills of accessing, exploring and deepening emotion and facilitating acceptance

Cite the steps for withdrawer re-engagement

​Trace and transform therapeutic impasses

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

Organize the steps for pursuer softening 

Demonstrate partner blocks and successful enactments that show attuned partner response

Detect attachment injuries from an attachment theory perspective

Define and explain the steps toward resolving attachment injuries, creating forgiveness

Explain affairs from the perspective of attachment theory

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

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

​Integrate the positive cycle of interaction 

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