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
Groups of 5 or more save $245 per person!
And added benefit…groups do not need to be affiliated by a specific clinic. Have a go-to clinical crew or graduate buddies? Make a group!
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, 4-Day Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship. Led by renowned ICEEFT Trainer George Faller, this is the first training designed specifically for Catholic mental health professionals, clergy, and students seeking to integrate the power of attachment science with a profound biopsychosocial and spiritual understanding of the person.
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Participants will obtain a clear understanding of the basic experiential and systemic concepts of an “Emotionally Focused” approach to therapy.
Participants will be able to view clients in the web of their interpersonal attachments and conceptualize relationship distress and repair based on theories of attachment and emotion.
EFT is a relational therapy. The Externship will focus on the model of EFCT laid out in the 2019 book, Attachment Theory in Practice, and teach the model as implemented in couple therapy sessions.
Participants will develop skills in sharing and maintaining an engaged, open and collaborative alliance with clients.
Participants will develop skills in the 5 moves of the basic macro-intervention – the EFT Tango – in order to change patterns of affect regulation, models of self and other, strategies for engaging others and interactional patterns.
Participants will develop skills in EFT micro interventions taken from experiential and attachment systemic models of intervention.
Participants will develop skills in overcoming common blocks and impasses in couple therapy and so shape core corrective emotional experiences that lead to constructive dependency and what Rogers termed ‘existential living.’
*Adapted from the ICEEFT Website. To learn more about the EFT externship, visit: https://iceeft.com/emotionally-focused-couple-therapy-efct-externship/
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Participants are eligible to receive 24 CE credits for this intensive training.
Important Note on CE Acceptance: Please be advised, the final authority for the acceptance of these hours lies with each individual's state licensing board. Requirements can vary by state and profession (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.). We strongly encourage you to contact your board directly to confirm their specific regulations before registering.
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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 George Faller, an ICEEFT Trainer and world-renowned EFT therapist. George is dedicated to providing an open, engaged, and collaborative learning alliance throughout the Externship.
To learn more about George, visit: https://www.georgefaller.com/about
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Attending this Externship is the first step to being listed at the EFT website, where couples are going to find trained couple therapists. Attending this externship is also a step towards becoming a certified EFT therapist.
For further details about the certification process please refer to the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT) website.
Register for the EFT Externship
Don't delay! The opportunity to train with George Faller in this unique setting is limited, and the $145 Early Bird savings expire at 11:59 PM on November 30, 2025.
Student Rate
$795
For current students only
Full Price
$1095
Early Bird Rate $950 expires 11/30/2025
Best Value!
Group Rate
$850
For Groups of 5+ Individuals
Group Rate (5+ people) | $850.00 per person | Group must register together. For more information, contact admin@sgpsych.com
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
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 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 and clergy 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 today!