Becoming An Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist Workbook by Susan M Johnson

James Hawkins, PhD., AKA "Doc Hawk"
Certified EFT Supervisor and Trainer

Arkansas Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy

Sue Johnson EFT Externship Trainer for EFT Externships for therapists

About this EFT Training Externship


Discounts for Early Bird registration, military, interns, and full-time students. Scholarships available for current students. Email sonveft@gmail.com to apply.

Day 1: What makes EFT work: theoretical underpinnings, Research and the Map Attachment Science as a Guide for Psychotherapy ― with Couples (EFCT), Individuals (EFIT) & Families (EFFT). Basics of the EFT Model ― Experiential & Systemic


■ Day 2: EFT Interventions and Stage 1; Stabilization / De-escalation of Negative Cycles


■ Day 3: Demonstration Session and Stage 2 – the two key Change Events; Case Presentation / Live Session or Tape Review / Discussion/Micro Interventions / RISSSC / Catch-the-Bullet / Building Attachment / Slice It Thinner


■ Day 4:  EFIT ― Goals ― Tango ― Watch DVD Sessions
Forgiveness and Attachment Injuries in EFCT;

Escalated Couples / Traumatized Individual Clients
Exercises or DVD Clip & Discussion




DATE: June 21nd-June 24th, 2023
LOCATION: La Quinta Inn & Suites (Airport South), NV

6560 S Surrey St, Las Vegas, NV 89119
TIMES: 9am – 5:00pm



*Rooms are available at La Quinta Inn & Suites for a special event rate,

this discounted rate is available by calling the hotel front desk (not the reservation line): (702) 492- 8900 


Make sure you mention you're with the EFT Externship to receive the special rate



Cost To Attend      **28 CEU's are included in the cost**


Regular Fee (after January 20th, 2023): $1145

Early Bird Rate (before January 20th, 2023): $947

Equity Accessibility Rate: $917

Current Students: $575

Post Graduate Interns/Associates: $795

Clergy & Military: $895


** CEU's for Social Work, Psychology, MFT's/CPC's/LMHC's

Refund Policy:

*$75 Administrative Fee for cancellations up to 14 days prior to the event
*$150 Administrative Fee 14 Days or less Prior to Event

*50% refund 7 Days -3 Days Prior to the event due to Fixed Overhead Costs
*No Refunds 48 hours prior to the Training (However your registration can be

transferred to the next EFT Externship held in Las Vegas).
*No Refunds once the event has started. If you leave early for an emergency

your registration can be transferred to the next EFT Externship held in Las Vegas.

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Reference Materials for Study

The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection
Susan M. Johnson, 2nd Edition, 2004

Becoming an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist: The Workbook
Susan M. Johnson, et al, 2005

ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer James Hawkins, PhD

**Open to all Mental Health Therapists, Chaplains, Pastors, Social Workers, Psychologist, MFT's, Professional Clinical & Mental Health counselors**

SNV EFT 4 Day Externship By Southern Nevada EFT Trainers
Attachment Theory In Practice Book By Susan M Johnson
EFT Podcast "The Leading Edge" with Ryan Rana

Click Here to Listen to James's FREE Podcast,

The Leading Edge of EFT

Dr Belle. EFT Therapist And Therapist Trainer.

"Doc Hawk", Dr. James Hawkins, PhD

ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer, Supervisor & Therapist

Arkansas Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy

This Training is Created by and

Endorsed by Award Winning

EFT Model Originator, 
Susan M. Johnson

4 Day EFT Externship in Las Vegas Nevada

Dr. Belle,

Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT

Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist

President & Director of the Southern Nevada EFT Community

Owner/Founder of We Heart Therapy Podcast for EFT Therapists


Dr. Belle is the leader of the Southern Nevada EFT Community and currently has a private practice in Las Vegas. She helps local EFT Therapists develop their skills and understanding of the EFT model and its interventions. She is also author of a book for therapists, endorsed by Sue Johnson: Using Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship, Connecting with Challenging and Difficult Clients. Available on Amazon or by clicking here

Dr. James Hawkins, ‘Doc Hawk,’ is a Licensed Counsellor, and an ICEEFT-certified trainer, supervisor, and therapist. He obtained a Master’s in Marriage and Family Counselling and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Counseling.  He currently serves as a Clinical Coordinator at a non-profit counselling practice in Northwest Arkansas. 

James is also the founder of Healing Conversations, a training program developed to equip organizations and communities to have productive conversations about race.  He is the co-host of two podcasts, The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, and The Leading Edge: Transforming Leadership Through Attachment Science.

James is a part of the online training program, successinvulnerability.com, developed to help EFT therapists and supervisors gain more focus in their clinical work. Doc Hawk brings a passion for helping individuals, couples, families, and communities in relational distress. James is married to his wife, Nicola and together they have five daughters.

Ryan Rana EFT Therapist Trainer

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