1006028 - Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Course Description
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) is an evidence-based model that brings healing to distressed relationships.
Examine the theory and the practice, including the three stages and the nine steps, of EFCT. Gain a brief overview of attachment theory, systematic-experiential process, and their application in EFCT. The focus will be on the skills and clinical practice of EFCT and the format will include didactic teaching, videos, case studies, small group activities, and experiential exercises.
While this course may be used as an elective for the Advanced Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy program, it does not lead to certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy; however, it will prepare you for such an endeavour.
This course is designed for counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health workers, and pastoral care/faith-based and other practitioners seeking to build or enhance their practical skills and theoretical foundation in couple and family therapy, as well as those exploring therapy as a career.
This course is typically recognized by CACFT and AAMFT as a couple/marriage and family therapy or studies course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe and apply the basic concept of attachment theory, including how attachment injuries and traumas affect relationships
- Distinguish the theory and the application of EFCT, including the three stages and the nine steps
- Demonstrate competence in capturing the de-escalating the negative cycle of a distressed couple (stage 1)
- Demonstrate awareness of your own emotions experientially
- Critique how EFCT may or may not fit within your own value and clinical application
Course Topics
- The Place of EFCT in the field of couple therapy
- Basics of the EFCT Model: Experiential and Systemic
- Theory of Relationships: Adult Attachment Theory
- Overview of the Process of Change: Stages and Steps
- Assessment and Alliance: Stage 1
- Tasks and Interventions
- Change Events: Stage 2
- Consolidation: Stage 3
- Becoming an EFCT Therapist
- Forgiveness and Attachment Injuries
Additional Requirements
- As well as scheduled instruction time, you can expect to spend approximately five to ten hours per week on course readings, activities, and/or assignments.
- Course assignments are completed up to four weeks following the final day of the course.
Assessment
| Assessment Item | Weight |
|---|---|
| Group Presentation | 20% |
| Reflective Journal | 25% |
| Attachment History and Negative Cycle Paper | 40% |
| Participation | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Please note that the course assessment is subject to change.
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Applies Towards the Following Certificates
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*Course details are subject to change.