Level 1 and Level 2 are both four-day training blocks (total of eight days) that are designed to give participants a comprehensive, theoretical and practical grounding in Emotion Focused Therapy. For those interested in certification as an Emotion Focused Therapist, completion of Levels 1 and 2 constitutes the basic training component of the accreditation pathway.
Level 2
8th - 11th September, 2023 With a spotlight on empathy, presence, tracking and attunement, Level 2 explores Emotional Change Processes, Emotion Schemes, Case Formulation and Micro Tasks, through short lectures, reflection, and small group work.
Participants will revisit Focusing, Two-Chair Work, Empty-Chair Work and Systematic Evocative Unfolding tasks, examining the steps of the model and stages of the tasks. Special attention will be given to the phases of treatment of depression and anxiety. Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in experiential exercises and tasks in small groups supported by experienced EFT facilitators. When 8th - 11th September, 2023 (four days) 9:30am - 5:00pm Where *Hybrid training model* Day 1: Online via ZOOM Day 2: In-person AIEFT, Level 1, 16A Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141 Day 3: In-person AIEFT, Level 1, 16A Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141 Day 4: Online via ZOOM Cost $1150 (early bird before 04/08/2023) $1350 (on/after 04/08/2023) Parking: There is some street parking available around the area, however, there is also an underground parking garage just off Toorak Road on Macfarlan Place which costs a little over $5. Street parking on Sundays is free. Train: Get off at South Yarra station. Turn right as you come out of the train station heading towards Punt Road (not Chapel Street). We are on the left hand side near Punt Road. Tram: Catch the No. 8 to Toorak. Get off at Stop 28. Cross over Punt Road and cross over Toorak Road at the lights. We are at the end of the first block. Self Catering: Please bring a plate of food to share with fellow participants for a communal lunch. Tea/coffee and morning/afternoon tea will be provided. DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU ARE FEELING UNWELL. If you have registered for a training workshop and cannot attend due to symptoms, you will have the option to credit the training fee towards a future event. |
Dr Louise Cooper(she/they)
Head Trainer Lou is a Counselling Psychologist and the Lead Trainer of the Australian Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy, accredited as a practitioner and trainer by the International Society for Emotion Focused Therapy (isEFT). She is the Director of Talking Emotions, a private practice based in Fitzroy specialising in EFT. For many years Lou has facilitated training in LGBTQ-inclusive practice, trauma-informed practice, and mental health in the workplace. |