The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program partnered with EFT Tampa Bay to host an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) core skills 3 and 4 training held October 3–5. The three-day event welcomed 40 participants, including three recent graduates of the MFT program, following an earlier training in August that covered core skills 1 and 2.
Training Leadership and Format
The training was led by International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) certified trainers Ryan Rana, PhD, and Kathryn de Bruin, LMFT. Sessions featured live therapy demonstrations, interactive case discussions, and hands-on skills practice that energized both seasoned clinicians and those new to the EFT model.
Support and Partnership
A $2,000 scholarship was awarded to the MFT program’s research, training, and scholarship fund, expanding access to advanced training opportunities. The event was organized by Ryan Henry, PhD, LMFT, program director and professor of instruction, and Everette Coffman, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, assistant professor of instruction and field placement coordinator. Their partnership with the EFT professional community highlights the connection between academic excellence and clinical practice, fostering a learning environment where both skills and compassion are strengthened in preparation of the next generation of highly skilled, empathetic therapists.
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