International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
Also known as ICEEFT
Sue Johnson's worldwide network that trains and certifies emotionally focused therapists.
At a glance
People
Sue Johnson (Founded it to spread the model)
What it does
Training, Certification, Hold Me Tight programmes …
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Find a therapist, Regional communities
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Emotionally focused couples therapy and Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
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- ICEEFT is the training and certification body for emotionally focused therapy.
- Sue Johnson founded it to spread the model she created.
- It runs courses from a one-day introduction to full certification for couple, individual and family work.
- It also runs the Hold Me Tight programmes for couples and a directory of EFT therapists.
Why it matters
- For anyone who wants to train in emotionally focused therapy or find a certified EFT therapist.
Key facts
- Founded by
- Sue Johnson, who created emotionally focused therapy1
- Origins
- Followed the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute, which Johnson co-founded in 19983
- Size
- Over 11,000 members, 100+ regional communities and centres, in more than 40 countries1
- Trainers
- Almost 90 certified EFT trainers; EFT taught in over 15 languages3
- Training paths
- Couples (EFCT), individuals (EFIT) and families (EFFT), each leading to certification1
- Mission
- Training, research and public education about EFT, "transforming lives through secure, healing human connection"2
People
What it does
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Training1
Events worldwide, starting with a one-day Fundamentals course and leading to core trainings.
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Certification1
Certification for EFT therapists in couple, individual and family therapy, with EFT supervisors.
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Hold Me Tight programmes4
A couples workshop and an online programme based on Johnson's 2008 book, plus variants for parents and teens, Christian couples and cardiac patients.
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Research summaries5
It keeps a list of EFT outcome studies and follow-ups; as the model's promoter, its summary is not an independent review.
For the public
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Find a therapist (opens directory.iceeft.com)1
A public Find an EFT Therapist directory.
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Regional communities (opens iceeft.com)1
More than 100 affiliated EFT centres and communities, listed on its site.
Connections
Links
Sources
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