HCEFT

Houston Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy

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Houston Community for
Emotionally Focused Therapy

For people who want to have stronger, healthier relationships and therapists who want support to grow.
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Upcoming EFT Events & Trainings


Community Meeting

July 23, 2022
10 – 11:30 am

Topic: Relentless Empathy, based on her book.
Speaker: Anabelle Bugatti
ICEEFT certified EFT Supervisor  and therapist

Speaker starts right at 10 - networking and discussion after.
Additional Information: https://www.drbelle.com 
Creator of We Heart Therapy Youtube Series
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Sex as a Safe Adventure Masterclass

November 4, 11 am - 7 pm
November 5, 9 - 5pm

In Person at the Heights/I-10 Courtyard by Marriott

This workshop is designed to help you: Name different models of sexual response. Apply techniques of sexual assessment in EFT treatment. Identify each partner’s model of sexuality based on their background. Identify negative cycle around sexual issues in Stage 1 of EFT. Discuss how to reframe sexual concerns from attachment perspective. Utilize Stage 2 EFT interventions effectively around sexual issues to create more secure bond in couples that leads to greater sexual fulfillment. Integrate strategies of integrating sex therapy into EFT for couples. Identify sexual concerns that require a referral to a specialist. 
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Monthly Board Meeting

1st Monday of the Month
9 – 10 am

Members will receive zoom link by email

Monthly Peer Consultation*

2nd Monday of the Month
9 – 10 am


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*Free for HCEFT community members.

Your 2022 HCEFT Board

Michelle Puster
President
Irena Milentijevic
Secretary 
Charisse Ferrer
Membership Committee Chair
Laura Spiller
Past President
Brittany Burch
Programming Committee Chair
Rodrigo Cañedo, LCSW
Rodrigo Cañedo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 
John Dietrich
Treasurer
Roma Williams
Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair
Merih Cengel P.h. D.
Merih Cengel P.h. D.
Clinical Psychologist

Who we are

We are a group of mental health professionals who practice and study Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and families. We strive to build healthy relationships through ongoing education and mutual support. Our community values ongoing continuing learning and supporting each other in our growth.

Click here to meet HCEFT's Director.

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Our Mission

  • Support practitioners of EFT and to continue to help them refine skills through training and peer support.
  • Reach out to the larger community of therapists to introduce them to EFT, its benefits, and provide training opportunities.
  • Communicate with couples and families in crisis and let them know that EFT can help them move away from distress toward secure, resilient relationships.

Blog

HCEFT shares ideas about EFT, current events and the latest research in our field on our blog. We will hear from active HCEFT members, supervisors and trainers from EFT communities around the world. Click here to see our recent posts.

ICEEFT

We are proud to be affiliated with the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), founded by Dr. Sue Johnson in 1998.

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Externship 2018 Agreement

If you register on or before December 8, 2017, 30 days your registration will be final. After you have been registered for 30 days, you will not receive a refund.

On or after January 8, 2018, all registrations will be final there will be absolutely no refunds.

Disclaimer & Cancellation Policy:

In the event a seminar is cancelled HCEFT is only responsible for reimbursement of fees paid for the training. All costs incurred for travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual or entity that made those arrangements. HCEFT reserves right to move venue location and assigned presenters originally advertised for an event with a 30 day notice to attendees. In the event a venue or presenter is changed, no reimbursements will be given. Venue changes are not to exceed 50 miles or 1 hour drive time from the original venue advertised. The individual or entity that made the arrangements to attend a HCEFT event agrees to hold harmless HCEFT, and its director, from any and all liability associated with those travel arrangements. By registering for any HCEFT sponsored or hosted event the individual or entity agrees to these terms.

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