The Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship is the foundational training for therapists seeking to develop competence in attachment-based couples work. This four-day in-person Externship brings EFCT to India through the India EFT Council, an ICEEFT-affiliated community committed to advancing high-quality EFT training and supervision.

Scheduled from 14–17 February in Bangalore, this Externship offers an immersive introduction to the EFCT model, combining theory, live clinical demonstrations, video review, and guided discussion.

What Participants Will Learn

Participants can expect to:

  • Understand the theory of adult attachment and its relevance to couple distress
  • Learn the three stages and nine steps of EFCT
  • Identify and track negative interactional cycles
  • Deepen emotional processing and enactments in session
  • Observe live and recorded clinical demonstrations
  • Develop a clear roadmap for applying EFCT in clinical practice

This Externship meets the ICEEFT requirement for therapists who wish to pursue EFCT certification.

Trainer

The Externship will be led by Marianne Gustafsson, Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy Trainer, Therapist, and Supervisor from Stockholm, Sweden. Known internationally for her clarity, warmth, and clinical depth, Marianne brings extensive experience training therapists across diverse cultural contexts.

Event Details

  • Dates: 14–17 February
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
  • Venue: Montfort College, Bangalore
  • Fees:
    • Early Bird: ₹41,999
    • Regular: ₹44,999
  • Includes lunch and high-tea

Who Should Attend

This Externship is suitable for:

  • Psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers
  • Couple and family therapists
  • Mental health professionals interested in attachment-based approaches

No prior EFT training is required.

Registration

Early registration is recommended due to limited seating. 

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