EFT Seattle Externship 2025
Join us for the emerald city’s EFT externship officially endorsed by the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). This premier training experience is the first step towards certification EFT Couple Therapist and an immersion in the principles and practice of EFT. Enjoy charm of Seattle at the holidays and the warmth of fellow colleagues working together to deepen the difference you are making in relationships.
We’re pleased to announce that the 2025 Seattle externship will take place December 4 – 6, 2025. EFT Seattle Trainer James Furrow will be joined by EFT Trainer Lisa Palmer-Olsen from San Diego, California. Together, Lisa and Jim bring together over 15 years of co-training with their special focus on relationship betrayals and high conflict couples.
The 24 hour training take place at the downtown Seattle Public Library fourth floor. This venue provides easy access through public transportation. For those less familiar with Seattle, the library is in the heart of a very walkable downtown with iconic shops, food, and plenty of coffee!!!
December 4 – 6, 2025
8 am – 5pm
Seattle Public Library (4th floor)
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The EFCT Externship
EFT continues to have the best outcomes and research support of any couples therapy. Over the course of three days you will gain understanding of the basic tenets, processes, and interventions of EFT. You will be given a map to lead partners out of negative cycles into vulnerability and deeper connection. Many have shared that the EFCT Externship brought new vision and vitality to their work as a therapist and also inspired change in their own relationships. We tap into the power of emotion and attachment to promote growth and connection.
Learning Approach
Sue Johnson developed the externship training as a foundational resource that includes:
Trainers
James Furrow PhD
Certified EFT Trainer
James L Furrow, Ph.D., is an innovative leader in the development and practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples and families. His research, writing, and training guide therapists toward the effective use of emotion to transform relationships and renew resilience toward a flourishing life. His work is featured in leading professional journals and core EFT texts including: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy and Becoming an Emotionally Focused Therapist: The Workbook. He is a clinical fellow and an approved supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He resides in Seattle Washington where he maintains a clinical practice, teaches courses at Seattle University, and conducts professional training.
Lisa Palmer-Olsen PsyD
Certified EFT Trainer
Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, California. She is a Certified EFT Trainer and Supervisor and a Founder and Director of the Training and Research Institute for Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (TRIEFT) at Alliant International University. In addition, she is the director of Alliant EFT Couple and Family Clinic. Lisa completed her dissertation research on how to supervise, train and teach Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to clinicians. Her primary clinical and research interest is couple and family therapy; specifically with those couples and families dealing with trauma and attachment related struggles. She is an AAMFT clinical member and Approved AAMFT supervisor.
Costs
Registration Fees
Continuing Education
$ 35 .00
24
CE units
- A $50 flat administration Fee will be charged for all refunds for Externship
- Refunds of course fees (minus the $50 administrative fee) will be issued for requests made up to 14 days prior to the start date. Cancellations within 8-13 days of the start date of the event will be offered a 50% refund (minus a $50 administrative fee). No refunds will be offered within 7 days of the start date of the event.
Overview
Certificate of Completion
The externship certificate of completion toward certification as an EFCT Therapist through ICEEFT is only available if you complete this course in its entirety.
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are provided through EFTCLA, an approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists by the American Psychological Association (APA). EFTCLA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Please note: It is the responsibility of each participant to verify whether their licensing board accepts CE credits from APA-approved sponsors.
- To receive CE credits, please select the CE option as an add-on when registering.
*This training has no commercial support.