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    EFT Externship: A 4-Day Workshop

    General Information

    Presenter: ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer Debi Scimeca-Diaz, LMFT, LCADC

    Dates: November 13-16 (Monday–Thursday), 2023 9:00 AM –5:30 PM EST each day

    Fee: $1395 (early bird fee until 11/11 $1250). Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, handouts, and CE credits.

    Venue: Lakewood, NJ (Estreia--978 River Avenue)

    TESTIMONIALS

    We have copied below (with permission) feedback from previous participants of this workshop: 

    1) Thank you so much for bringing this amazing training to our community.
    I can only attempt to describe the tremendous impact it is having on my work with couples.
    I would compare this modality to a clear road map guiding couples to communicate with each other in a profound way. This cutting edge navigation system/EFT helps them reach their destination, a secure connection,  bypassing  any roadblocks or detours.
     
    With much gratitude,
     
    Goldie Benedikt, LCSW
    Private Practice
    Brooklyn
     
    2) The externship with Debi was a truly amazing experience. I could not imagine sitting through 4 full days of classes but could have done it for another 4 days! Debi is an expert therapist and educator, and treated each of us with so much respect. I have already implemented what I learned and seen success. Thank you Nachas for making this happen.
     
    Avraham Greenwald, LCSW
     
    3) It was during my EFT externship with Debi that I was overwhelmed with the feeling of homecoming. “Where have you been all this time?” and “This is what I always knew therapy can look like” was the music I heard. The ability to hone into people’s deepest emotions and sense-of-self, from a place of fearless validation, compassion and authenticity is the bread and butter of EFT. An essential training for all clinicians no matter what orientation they come from. Debi is masterful and second to none, I cannot think of anyone more qualified to give this training. Looking forward to seeing you there.”
     

    Yosef Gurevitch LCSW

    Director WeClique Therapy Center

    Director of Operations, Emotionally Focused Center of New Jersey

    Adjunct Professor Wurzweiler School of Social Work

    4)  “The EFT externship with Debi Simeca Diaz is one of the most valuable trainings I have ever taken. Debi teaches clinicians how to help clients stay with the depth of their emotional experience instead of detouring into context, cognition, and other avoidant strategies. She has a unique blend of gentle compassion, directness, authenticity, and humor. She has a wealth of experience using EFT with complex cases and teaching it to a wide range of clinicians in assorted settings.”

    Tzipora Shub, LCSW

    Private Practice, Brooklyn, NY and Monsey, NY

    Clinical Instructor, Wurzweiler School of Social Work

    Certified EMDR practitioner

    5) “I have done this training given by Debi in February 2020 and it has literally changed my work dramatically. She is an incredibly talented clinician AND teacher.  I highly recommend it!!”

    Elchanan Erlanger LSW

    WeClique Therapy Center

    Clifton, NJ

    6)  “Debi is an amazing person and trainer! She is deeply knowledgeable in EFT and has a unique ability to give it over in an experiential and entertaining way! I learned a lot from her and continue to try and implement the nuggets I have taken with me from the training. I would definitely recommend attending her trainings.”

    Mordechai Jacobs, LCSW

    DBT Intensively trained

    Cedarhurst NY

    7)  “I took Debi’s EFT training, and it was a game changer in my career as both a couples and individual therapist. During her training, I watched videos of her own work as well as live couple sessions at the training itself. They were the most magnificently life altering therapy sessions I had ever seen. As an attachment-oriented therapist, the style and deep impact of her work really resonated with me. The training was fun, connecting, and very experiential: it was not about the research, it was about the experience.”

    Chanoch Krohn, LCSW

    Lakewood, NJ

    8) “I have recently attended this training and I can attest that it has taken my career to a whole new level!”

    Aron Hirschfeld, LMSW, CASAC-T, CCTP

    Monsey, NY

    9) “Attending last year’s EFT Externship with Debi has been the most impactful step in my professional journey thus far and started me on the path toward EFT certification. Debi is an incredible therapist and trainer, and the colleagues I met– and continue to stay in touch with– have been supportive, compassionate, like-minded therapists. I highly recommend this training to all who are able to attend!

    Basically, I can’t say enough good about this, and I’m not being paid to say it so feel free to email me privately if you’d like to know more!”

    Simi Lichtman, LCSW

    Clifton, NJ

    APPLICATION INFORMATION:

    To apply for this training, please send an email to Nachasconsulting@gmail.com with the following information.

    Upon receipt of the application, we will be in contact with you regarding acceptance status and payment information.

    1. Name, Address, Email, telephone
    2. Highest degree earned, License type & number, and current employer
    3. Are you interested in CEUs?
    4. Please copy and past the statements below.

    I have the educational training, qualifications, and professional credentials to practice as a mental health professional in the area where I live or I am in a formal training program of supervised internship to become a mental health professional.

    I agree to keep confidential the personal identifying information of case material shared in the training.

    I agree to not record any part of this training in any format (audio, video, or visual). Personal written notes of non-confidential material are permitted.

    EFT Externship: A 4-Day Workshop

    Description

    Emotionally Focused Therapy, often called EFT, is a form of therapy that strives to help individuals identify the underlying emotions that guide their relationships. The EFT approach was first developed by Susan Johnson and Les Greenberg in the 1980s, and it continues to become one of the most popular and effective ways to improve relationships. EFT is a data validated approach to therapy, based in attachment theory. It is used with couples, families, individuals, and even businesses. Focused on creating connections in relationships. EFT leads to greater fulfillment and success.

    The EFT Externship, as developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and presented by ICEEFT-Certified Trainer Debi Scimeca-Diaz, LMFT, LCADC, is more than just an introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy. It is an educational and experiential immersion in learning a new and empirically validated way to work with couples. The EFT Externship is the first step toward EFT Certification

    The 4-day EFT externship is not days of lectures and slides. Debi Scimeca-Diaz is a powerful, passionate presenter who believes in “teach, show, do,” which means you will learn through a variety of modalities, including: watching and discussing clinical videos of EFT therapists working with couples; practicing through role plays and experiential exercises that will help you “feel” the model in a safe, supportive way through the assistance of advanced EFT clinicians; and processing through daily small-group “homeroom” sessions, which are a supportive place for questions and group discussion… Additionally, you will have the opportunity to witness Debi practice the model through TWO LIVE CONSULTATIONS, working with two different volunteer client couples.

    You will leave the Externship with a new way to conceptualize your work with couples and a road map for how to work in the moment, in the room with them, so that you are more confident in helping your couples reconnect and repair. As often reported by attendees, you may also leave the Externship with a more compassionate way to see the relationships in your own life.

    Instructor

    Debi Scimeca-Diaz, LMFT, LCADC  is a certified trainer by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEFT) which is the organization that certifies the program and the presenters. Dr. Sue Johnson, who founded ICEEFT, in 1998, heads the organization in Ottawa, Canada, and personally oversees the training and competency of all the core group of people who are certified to teach EFT. The Centre offers educational courses and training to mental health professionals (externships, workshops, core training, etc.), provides certification for EFT therapists around the world and undertakes clinical research studies. ICEEFT works closely with its various affiliated EFT Centers and Communities.

    Debi Scimeca-Diaz Professional Background

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    • Certified Emotionally Focused Trainer and Supervisor (www.ICEEFT.com)
    • Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
    • AAMFT Approved Supervisor
    • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
    • With over 25 years experience in the field

    EFT Externship: A 4-Day Workshop

    Objectives

    1. Describe the basic experiential and systemic concepts of an “emotionally focused” approach to couples therapy.
    2. Describe couple distress and relationship repair based on the EFT model and attachment theory.
    3. Assist partners in reprocessing the emotional responses that maintain relational distress.
    4. Assist partners in shaping new interactional patterns and in creating bonding events.
    5. Identify interventions to overcome therapeutic impasses with couples
    6. Explain basic Attachment Theory and how it informs working with couples, dyads and individuals in EFT
    7. List the three Stages of EFT.
    8. Discuss how to frame the negative cycle (e.g., pursue/withdraw) emphasizing attachment needs (e.g., closeness, connection, importance of the other, fear of loss)
    9. Describe the basic moves of the EFT Tango
    10. Describe the three change events in EFT for couples: de-escalation, withdrawer engagement and pursure softening.

    Application Deadline: December, 3 2022 or until all training spaces are filled, whichever comes first.
    Notification of Acceptance: Applicants will be notified, via email, of acceptance when registration is complete and payment is received.
    Refund/Cancellation Policy: Tuition/registration payments are refundable (minus $50) until November 1, 2022. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable. In this situation, we will attempt to find someone to take your slot (based on our waiting list).
    Course level: Introductory
    Level of clinician: Introductory
    Accessibility: Conference is hanicap accessible. If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification

    The Grievance Policy for trainings provided by NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.

    CE Information

    Continuing Education Credit is granted through Nefesh International for the following professions: Psychologists, Social workers, Mental Health Counselors, and LMFTs. It is the participant’s responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.

    NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.

    NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046

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    NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.

    This program is co-sponsored by NEFESH International and Neuhoff Psychological Consulting . NEFESH International is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NEFESH International, maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    Satisfactory Completion:

    Participants must have paid the tuition fee, signed in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate. Failure to sign/log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available electronically after satisfactory course completion. A link will be provided for those who have completed the training.

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    EFT Externship: A 4-Day Workshop

    Schedule

    Schedule 
    Day 1: Monday, December 5
    • 9:00-9:30 Attachment Theory: A Guide for Psychotherapy (EFIT, EFCT, EFFT)
    • 9:30-10:30 Basics of the EFT Model – Experiential and Systemic
    • 10:30-10:40 Break
    • 10:40-11:30 Attachment theory overview and research on EFT reviewed
    • 11:30-12:00 Overview of the process of change
    • 12:00-1:00 Lunch break
    • 1:00-1:30 Questions/comments from morning review
    • 1:30-2:30     The three stages and nine steps of EFT across Modalities
    • 2:30-3:30    EFT Tango Across Modalities
    • 3:30-340     Break
    • 3:40-4:40    Show video clip of Stage 1 of EFT
    • 4:40-5:00    Day1 wrap-up, questions, and comments
    Day 2: Tuesday December 6
    • 9:00-9:30    Presentation of case of the live couple
    • 9:30-10:00 Observation of Live session – wired into training room
    • 10:30-10:45 Couple takes a break and therapist gets feedback from the group about the strengths of the couple
    • 10:45-11:00 Therapist gives feedback to the couple from the larger group
    • 11:00-11:30 Discussion and questions about the live session – Identify stage of EFT and how Tango was demonstrated
    • 11:30-12:30 Break into small group to role play a portion of the live session
    • 12:30-1:30 Lunch
    • 1:30-2:30 Assessment in EFIT & EFCT
    • 2:30-3:00 Alliance Building
    • 3:00-3:10 Break
    • 3:10-4:00   Stage 1 ― Stabilization / De-escalation of Negative Cycles – First Change Event in EFT
    • 4:00-4:45    Role play practice session working with assessment and negative cycles
    • 4:45-5:00    Debrief role play

     

    Day 3: Wednesday December 7
    • 9:00-9:30    Presentation of case of the live couple
    • 9:30-10:30 Observation of 2nd live session – wired into training room
    • 10:30-10:45 Couple takes a break and therapist gets feedback from the group about the strengths of the couple
    • 10:45-11:00 Therapist gives feedback to the couple from the larger group
    • 11:00-11:30 Discussion and questions about the live session and interventions used and Tracking the moves of the EFT Tango
    • 11:30-12:30 Lecture EFT interventions and the tasks of an EFT Therapist
    • 12:30-1:30 Lunch
    • 1:30-2:00    Review the 3 change events in EFT
    • 2:00-2:30 Stage 2- Withdrawer Re-engagement  – second change event in EFT
    • 2:30-3:30    Watch video clip of Withdrawer Reengagement and identify the process moves made by therapist helps the couple bond
    • 3:30-3:40    Break
    • 3:40-4:40    Divide into small groups and do role play practicing Withdrawer Re-Engagement
    • 4:40-5:00    Debrief Role play – identify successes and challenges in the practice sessions and Questions/Comments from material covered in Day 3

     

    Day 4: Thursday December 8
    • 9:00-9:30    Group check-in and questions/ comments regarding material from Day 3
    • 9:30-10:30 Stage 2 –  third Change Event: Pursuer Softening
    • 10:30-10:40 Break
    • 10:40-11:15 Watch Video clip of Pursuer Softening
    • 11:15-11:30 Comments – discussion regarding Pursuer Softening interventions
    • 11:30-12:30 Break into small groups for role play of Pursuer Softening
    • 12:30-1:30 Lunch
    • 1:30-2:15    EFIT Goals
    • 2:15-3:00    Watch EFIT video
    • 3:00-3:20 Discussion of EFIT Video: review interventions used to bring about change
    • 3:20-3:30 Break
    • 3:30-4:00 Becoming an EFT Therapist – Presentation and Questions
    • 4:00-4:30    Brief overview of Attachment Injuries
    • 4:30-5:00 Group Process, Self of Therapist, Take home nuggets from the 4 day training, Wrap-up of the program

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