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An Introduction to EFT for Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy
Fundamentals of EFT provides a one-day introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment theory for all modalities – individual (EFIT), couple (EFCT), and family (EFFT) therapy.
More than just an EFT introductory course, Fundamentals provides the overall context of EFT and explains how the original “couple” model applies effectively as psychotherapy to EFFT (e.g., typically engaging with dyads) and EFIT (e.g., working with the individual and a younger/child self, or the individual and the inner experience of another person in their life). This training includes an outline of EFT, with an emphasis on attachment and relationships and sense of self, and how the EFT Tango applies to all three modalities.
Fundamentals serves those new to EFT, providing them with an introduction to its principles and applications across individuals, couples, and families. Equally, Fundamentals serves therapists who have completed training in one or two EFT modalities by offering a valuable review and an opportunity to expand their knowledge of EFT’s applicability to all three modalities.
Learning Objectives
1) Summarize the EFT perspective — experiential, growth oriented.
2) Describe the key tenets of attachment theory.
3) Identify the goals and stages of EFT across modalities.
4) Outline the core EFT interventions as they apply and differ in three modalities: individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD; distressed couples; and distressed families.
5) Specify the strengths of attachment theory and science as a map to a clear understanding of client problems and strengths, and how attachment guides every session.
6) Utilize attachment science as a moment to moment guide to the shaping of potent systematic change in psychotherapy sessions.
7) Define the moves of the EFT Tango and how they differ across modalities.
Presenter
Kathryn de Bruin, LMFT, RPT-S, Certified EFT Trainer
Kathryn de Bruin is a world-renowned Marriage and Family Therapist, certified EFT Trainer, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Kathryn has lived on 3 continents and now makes her home in the USA. She has authored two books for therapists and young families, as a global educator she has trained couple and family therapists from Eastern Europe, in Europe, in the Middle East, Africa and the United States.
She has provided retreats for couples in Malaysia, South Africa and in the USA. She has a private practice serving California and Utah, specializing in healing relational bonds for children, individuals, couples, and families. She's a co-host of the Family Express which is enjoyed by parents and therapists. Kathryn was named one of the top10 family counselors in San Diego in 2024. She graduated Summa Cum Lade and was selected for Who's Who in America in 2004.
Kathryn co-founded a non-profit called Conexa International that develops localized healing resources for mental and relational health in communities around the world. For more information visit her online at www.kathryndebruin.com
Details & Registration
Date: Friday October 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mountain Time (See how this translates into your timezone).
Location: Online Zoom Training (MST Timezone)
Pricing:
$175 Full Professional Rate
$130 Mid-Level Professional Rate
$85 Student / Accessible Professional Rate
*Pricing includes CE Certificate
Schedule:
8:50
Check In/Sign in
9:00
Presentation Begins
10:30
15 Minute Break
12:00-1:00
Lunch Break
2:30
15 Minute Break
4:30
Presentation Ends
Continuing Education Credits: Following successful completion of a post-test with a score of at least 80%, this training will provide 6 NBCC Contact CE Hours if you attend live, and 6 NBCC Non-Contact CE Hours if you attend by recording/on-demand.
A New Hope Academy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7816. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. A New Hope Academy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.