Becoming Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy

To become a fully certified EFT therapist, you must first complete a 4-day EFT Externship. Externships are offered throughout the year in a variety of locations nationwide. Our Knoxville Externship takes place in August of each year. You can find other Externship offerings by visiting ICEEFT at www.iceeft.com.

Once you have completed your 4-day Externship, you can choose to complete the additional requirements for certification, which include the following:
  • Core Skills Training
  • 8 Hours of EFT Supervision with an approved supervisor
  • Recording of sessions to demonstrate specific steps of EFT
  • Application and supporting paperwork

Externship

The first step in becoming certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy is to complete a 4-day EFT Externship. The externship offers clinicians an opportunity to learn an overview of the model, as well as specific steps and stages unique to the EFT approach. During the externship therapists will participate in group discussion, small and large group exercises, view video of the approach being demonstrated as well as observe a live session facilitated by your trainer. 

Externships are held in Knoxville each August and facilitated by approved EFT Trainer, Kenny Sanderfer, LMFT of EFT Tennessee. To learn more about upcoming EFT Externships available nationwide, please visit ICEEFT at www.iceeft.com.

Supervision

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Dana Vince, LPC/MHSP, is an approved EFT Supervisor serving Knoxville and the surrounding East Tennessee area. She offers individual and dyadic supervision to EFT clinicians who have completed the 4-day EFT Externship and looking to pursue certification. To learn more about supervision or get started, contact:

Dana Vince, LPC/MHSP
(865) 283-1777 ext. 2
www.marriagecounselingknoxville.com

Core Skills Training

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Core Skills training in EFT offers clinicians an opportunity to go deeper into the model of Emotionally Focused Therapy. During 4 weekend trainings offered throughout the year, you will dive into specific steps and stages of EFT, with opportunities to learn through group exercises, discussion and viewing live sessions.

Kenny Sanderfer, LMFT, is an approved EFT trainer. We are fortunate to have his experience and support for training in the Knoxville area. Kenny offers core skills training here in Knoxville through the year for those who have completed their 4-day externship. 

Kenny Sanderfer, LMFT
EFT Tennessee (located in Nashville)
(615) 295-3729
www.efttennessee.com
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