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Psychologists
Professionals holding a university degree in psychology.
BALENTEIN
International ICEEFT Programme
Advanced EFT Core Skills Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy — EFT
The second part of the ICEEFT certification programme — advanced training in the core EFT skills. It consists of two three-day master classes with a total duration of 48 hours and is built around two modules: Advanced Course 1/2 (Core Skills 1/2) and Advanced Course 3/4 (Core Skills 3/4). The training is held in small groups. During the course, participants are required to complete group supervision by submitting a recording of their work with a couple.
Within the general context of the EFT tango process, each of the advanced courses is dedicated to specific stages and steps of the therapeutic process, to the therapeutic tasks and interventions characteristic of these stages. The work with EFT turning point events is covered in detail: engaging the distancing partner and softening the pursuing partner.
BALENTEIN × ICEEFT
Programme format and dates
Format
Online
With simultaneous interpretation into Russian
Dates and time
EFT Core Skills 1/2
28–30 April 2027 and 19–21 May 2027
28 April and 19 May — 17:00–20:00 CET
All other training days — 15:00–20:00 CET
EFT Core Skills 3/4
13–15 October 2027 and 17–19 November 2027
13 October and 17 November — 17:00–20:00 CET
All other training days — 15:00–20:00 CET
Programme Structure
Two Advanced Training Modules
48 hours of advanced training
Who Can Join
Who Can Join the Programme
The programme is open to professionals and students whose educational background meets one of the following requirements.
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Psychology Students
Students currently enrolled in a university-level psychology programme.
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Professionals from Related Fields
Professionals holding a university degree in medicine, education or sociology who have completed at least two years of professional retraining in psychological counselling.
Eligibility may be confirmed by providing relevant educational or professional retraining documents.
Training Path
EFT Training and Certification Path
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EFT Externship
An introduction to the model, the logic of the therapeutic process and the core EFT interventions.
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EFT Core Skills
Advanced skills development through the Core Skills 1/2 and Core Skills 3/4 modules.
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Supervision
Review of clinical practice and development of therapeutic skills under the guidance of certified professionals.
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ICEEFT Certification
Clinical case review and submission of certification materials to ICEEFT.
About the Method
About Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy is a research-based approach developed in the 1980s by Dr Sue Johnson. The method is grounded in attachment theory and treats the emotional bond as the foundation of stable and secure relationships.
Today EFT is applied in work with couples, families and individual clients. The development of the approach gave rise to EFIT — individual Emotionally Focused Therapy — and EFFT — Emotionally Focused Family Therapy.
Learn More About EFT
“Connection, not conflict resolution, is what heals.”
Contents
What the Training Covers
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Foundations of the Approach
Attachment theory, humanistic and systemic perspectives, core principles and processes of change.
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Conflict De-escalation
Helping couples recognise their negative interactional cycles and gradually move beyond them.
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The Therapist’s Position
Building a therapeutic alliance, safety and emotional attunement with clients.
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The Therapeutic Process Map
The three stages and nine steps of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
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Restructuring Emotional Bonds
Creating a safe space for partners to access emotional needs and develop new ways of connecting.
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EFT Tango
The core system of interventions used across different stages and formats of EFT.
Advantages
Why Professionals Choose EFT
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Research-Based Approach
The method is supported by extensive research.
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Versatility
Applied in work with couples, families and individual clients.
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Flexibility
The model adapts to the unique needs of the client and the couple.
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Effectiveness
The approach is focused on changing repetitive emotional and behavioural cycles.
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Clear Structure
A clear map of the process helps the therapist keep the work directed.
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Focus on Emotional Connection
The work is directed at forming a secure attachment and a more resilient connection.
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Sustainable Change
The therapy is aimed at lasting changes in emotional interaction.
Programme Trainer
Dr Zoya Simakhodskaya, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Certified EFT Supervisor and Trainer
Clinical psychologist and specialist in crisis intervention, certified EFT supervisor and trainer of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy — ICEEFT. Vice-President of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Education Committee of the Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy in New York.
Outcomes
What EFT Will Bring to Your Practice
The training helps a specialist build a clear map of the therapeutic process, develop skills for working with the emotional cycles of a couple and hold a confident therapeutic position.
Research Outcomes
Research shows that 70–75% of couples move from distress to relationships marked by more secure attachment as a result of therapy, and nearly 90% maintain the results achieved over time.
International Certificate
Upon completion of the training, participants receive an international ICEEFT course certificate — the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Training Modules
Training Modules
Advanced Level
EFT Core Skills 1/2
Register for Core Skills 1/2Advanced Level
EFT Core Skills 3/4
Register for Core Skills 3/4 Registration Register for Core Skills 1/2 Register for Core Skills 3/4
Choose Your Module
Advanced Level
EFT Core Skills 1/2
28–30 April 2027
19–21 May 2027
28 April and 19 May — 17:00–20:00 CET
All other training days — 15:00–20:00 CET
Advanced Level
EFT Core Skills 3/4
13–15 October 2027
17–19 November 2027
13 October and 17 November — 17:00–20:00 CET
All other training days — 15:00–20:00 CET
Registration
Continue Your EFT Training with Core Skills
Develop greater clarity, confidence and precision in your work with couples through advanced EFT training.
Register for the Programme