The First Catholic-Informed
EFT Core Skills Training
July 16-18, 2026 | Sept 23-25, 2026
LIVE (In-Person) in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Learn how to transform couples' distress into deep relationship repair, through the art and science of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), with space to integrate what is learned from a biopsychosocial and spiritual approach, in the first ever Catholic-Informed EFT Core Skills.
Core Skills 1 & 2
July 16-18, 2026
Ryan Rana
Core Skills 3 & 4
September 23-25, 2026
George Faller
We know your mission is rooted in care. But passion alone won’t shift the cycle of conflict that hurts your couples. Feeling confident, with a validated map, is key to change.
Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT offers therapists a clear, effective roadmap for helping clients with emotional distress and disconnection in their most important relationships.
The modality’s efficacy is well-supported by empirical, peer reviewed outcome research, making it a credible and respected approach in the therapeutic community. EFT is considered an APA gold standard for treating relationship distress, as well as evidence based for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Learn more here.
Join us for this powerful, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Core Skills training. Led by renowned ICEEFT Trainers Ryan Rana and George Faller, this training is designed for mental health professionals who seek a deeper mastery of EFT for couples therapy, with integration of a profound biopsychosocial and spiritual understanding of the person.
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Deepen your understanding of the EFT model and its application in couple’s therapy.
Develop EFCT skills through a combination of instructional review, skill demonstrations, and live session observations.
Engage in hands-on practice of EFT techniques and exercises.
Receive individual feedback on your EFCT skills development via case presentations.
Delve deeper into the EFT tango, understanding its application within different stages of therapy.
Apply the EFT model through role-plays and discussions, aiming towards certification.
*Adapted from the ICEEFT Website. To learn more about EFT Core Skills, visit: EFCT Core Skills – ICEEFT.
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Explore how you can help couples get success with vulnerability - to restore their bond, and experience greater freedom in becoming a total gift of self in the world.
Connect with other Catholic professionals who share your passion for holistic healing.
Experience space to explore the attachment science and EFT from a biopsychosocial and spiritual lens.
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Your journey will be guided by Ryan Rana and George Faller, ICEEFT Trainers dedicated to providing an open, engaged, and collaborative learning alliance throughout the training.
To learn more about Ryan, visit: https://ryanranatraining.com/
To learn more about George, visit: https://www.georgefaller.com/about
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Attending this Core Skills training is the next step after Externship towards becoming a certified EFT therapist. EFCT Externship must be completed prior to taking EFCT Core Skills
For further details about the certification process please refer to the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT) website.
Register for EFT Core Skills
Stay tuned - registration information is coming soon
Are Your Interested in Volunteering as a Facilitator?
If you have previously completed an ICEEFT approved Externship and Core Skills, and are interested in volunteering your time to support our participants in their breakout groups, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form Here.
Accommodations & Travel
Local Airports: The Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to both DFW International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).
Lodgings: Stay tuned! More information will be updated here soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This training is designed for mental health professionals who seek a deeper mastery of EFT for couples therapy. This includes psychologists, psychoanalysts, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, registered marriage and family therapists, counsellors, and specialists in abuse and addiction. Participants are required to be a member of a mental health professional organization and currently working, or in the process of training to work, with couples in their clinical practice. The program equips participants with advanced skills in applying EFT’s therapeutic techniques and interventions, essential for those on the path to becoming certified EFT therapists.
EFCT Externship must be completed prior to taking EFCT Core Skills.
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This training covers the standard, rigorously-tested EFT model. The difference is the intentional space dedicated to exploring attachment science and EFT principles through a biopsychosocial and spiritual lens. The training is framed to support Catholic professionals who want to thoughtfully integrate their faith and the spiritual life of the couple within the attachment-based EFT framework.
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No. While the training is framed to be faith-affirming and integrate spiritual concepts, all mental health professionals committed to couples healing are welcome to attend. We honor differences in faith, culture, and values, and the core EFT model remains universally applicable.
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To Qualify for a Student Rate:
After registering and completing payment, you will be required to submit a copy of your current student ID or a letter from your university/program director verifying your full-time enrollment in a mental health degree program.
To Apply for a Scholarship Position:
Please email admin@sgpsych.com with the following three items:
A brief statement (200 words max) explaining your current role and how the EFT Externship skills will directly impact the underserved community you serve.
Verification of Employment (e.g., a formal letter on agency letterhead or a recent pay stub) confirming your full-time role at the qualifying organization.
Your License/Registration Type and Number.
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In addition to the training materials that will be provided to all Externship participants, it is recommended that you purchase Becoming an Emotionally Focused Therapist: The Workbook prior to the first day of Core Skills.
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We understand that professional scheduling can be complex. Please note our refund structure:
Full Refund: Available for all cancellations requested 31 days or more prior to the start of the event.
50% Refund: Available for cancellations requested between 15 and 30 days prior to the start of the event.
Non-Refundable: Cancellations requested within 14 days of the event start date are non-refundable.
How to Request: To initiate a refund, please contact us directly at admin@sgpsych.com with your purchase details.
This unparalleled training is specifically designed for faith-focused clinicians, and seats are limited. Lock in your registration!