Catholic-Informed EFT Core Skills
For those who have completed an EFT Externship and wish to strengthen their foundational skills through a Catholic-informed perspective, we invite you to this ICEEFT-Approved Core Skills training. This powerful series is held over two, three-day intensives:
LIVE (In-Person) in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Modules 1 & 2: July 16–18, 2026 | Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT/LPC
Modules 3 & 4: Sept 23–25, 2026 | George Faller, MS, LMFT
Join us for a transformative EFT Core Skills training led by world-class ICEEFT Trainers Ryan Rana and George Faller.
This series is specifically curated for mental health professionals aiming for a deeper mastery of couples therapy, while holding a Catholic-Informed frame.
Certification: Hours apply toward official EFT certification.
Prerequisite: Completion of an EFT Externship and proof of professional designation.
Across two, three-day workshops, a small cohort of clinicians will move through the EFT steps and stages via didactic teaching, role play, and video case reviews.
EFT Core Skills trainings are designed for mental health professionals and trainees. Participants are required to note their professional affiliation on registration.
Elevate Your EFT Practice with Ryan Rana & George Faller.
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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 Core Skills
$200 Early Bird savings expire at 11:59 PM on Apr 30, 2026.
CE Payment: $40 to TRIEFT
Student Rate
$1650
For current graduate students only
Join us for a Catholic Informed Core Skills with Ryan Rana and George Faller, in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Student Rate, $150 off full price
Full Price
$1800
Early Bird Rate $1600 expires 04/30/2026
Join us for a Catholic Informed Core Skills with Ryan Rana and George Faller, in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Best Value!
Scholarship Opportunity: We reserve a limited number of spots for those working with underserved populations. Please email us at admin@sgpsych.com to inquire about scholarship eligibility.
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
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Venue & Hotel Accommodations:
Hampton Inn & Suites Keller Town Center
200 Town Center Lane, Keller, TX 76248, US
Local Airports: DFW International Airport (DFW) is the primary and closest airport to the venue. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is also available as an alternative option.
Lodgings: We have blocked a limited number of rooms for those who would like to stay at the venue itself (Hampton Inn & Suites Keller Town Center, 200 Town Center Lane, Keller, TX 76248).
Click here to book your room block for the JULY Core Skills dates (July 16-18). Group rate for July is open until June 15.
Click here to book your room block for the SEPTEMBER Core Skills dates (September 23-25). Group rate for September is open until August 21.
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!