Core Skills is advanced training in EFT focused exclusively on working with couples.

This Core Skills we welcome Certified EFT Trainers Ryan Rana, PhD, LMFT, LPC from Arkansas for modules 1 and 2, and Silvina Irwin, LMFT, Ph.D from California for modules 3 and 4.

All training days will be in person in Spokane, Washington.

Learning methods may include some or all of the following:  watching pre-recorded videos on your time from the comfort of your own home; didactic instruction with powerpoint; discussion;  watching video recordings of the trainer’s own sessions with clients; role plays in small groups facilitated by a helper(s) who are certified EFT supervisors, or certified EFT therapists or who have completed core skills themselves.

The trainers will be assisted by our EWNIEFT community of volunteers who are EFT trained therapists, certified EFT therapists and certified EFT supervisors. The amazing, dedicated team of volunteers walk alongside the participants in their EFT Core Skills learning journey.  We aim to model learning EFT together – and not alone – supported by our trainers and our clinical team.  Between modules, there may be opportunities for gathering online for informal group consultation with an EWNIEFT Supervisor or Supervisor-in-Training to support your learning.

This is an official 48 Hours Core Skills endorsed by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).  An ICEEFT-endorsed externship is a required prerequisite for Core Skills.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday ~  June 4-5-6, 2026 with EFT Trainer Ryan Rana

For Module 1 Alliance and Assessment & Module 2 Cycle De-Escalation

Venue:    Tapio Center

Time:     8am-5pm

Lunch 1 hour, and a short 10-15 minute break both mid-morning and mid-afternoon

Learning Objectives:

1.Participants will be able to define the elements of the EFT Assessment

2.Participants will be able to create alliance with both partners of the couple

3.Participants will be able to describe the key EFT macro and micro interventions

4.Participants will be able to identify the core conflict between the couple and the negative interactional cycle

5.Perform skills in helping each member of the couple access unacknowledged feelings that influence the reactive behavior – Step 3

6.Perform reframing the negative cycle in terms of underlying feelings and attachment needs – Step 4

Thursday-Friday ~ September 17-18, 2026 with EFT Trainer Silvina Irwin

For Module 3  Withdrawer Re-engagement

Venue:   The Hive

Time:     9am-4:30pm

Lunch 1 hour, and a short 10-15 minute break both mid-morning and mid-afternoon

Learning Objectives:

1.Define EFT Stage 2, Steps 5-7 working with Withdrawer Re-engagement

2.Identify the implicit attachment needs, fears and view(s) of the Withdrawer – Step 5

3.Initiate acceptance of the partner once the sharing has occurred – Step 6

4.Initiate engagement of couple when the Withdrawer expresses their needs and wants – Step 7

Thursday-Friday ~ December 3-4, 2026 with EFT Trainer Silvina Irwin

For Module 4  Pursuer Softening

Venue:    The Hive

Time:   9am-4:30pm

Lunch 1 hour, and a short 10-15 minute break both mid-morning and mid-afternoon

Learning Objectives:

1.Define EFT Stage 2, Steps 5-7 working with Pursuer softening

2.Identify the Pursuer’s disowned attachment needs and fears and view of self and other – Step 5

3.Assist the Pursuer expressing their attachment needs and fears – Step 5

4.Initiate acceptance of the Pursuer’s experiences by the Withdrawer – Step 6

5.Initiate Pursuer requesting emotional engagement and organizing bonding events that redefine the attachment between the partners – Step 7