Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples is the fastest growing evidenced-based approach to treating relational distress in couples in the world.  Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT provides a well researched road map for helping couples grow closer and resolve relational problems.  The model is based on the science of emotions, attachment theory, humanistic psychology and family systems theory. 

The breadth and depth of research on the effectiveness of EFT is impressive.  In addition, we know the key change events that help couples to improve their relationships.  In addition, there is research on how learning EFT positively impacts the lives of therapists and how therapists best develop their skills in EFT.  For any therapists wanting to be effective with couples and families, EFT is an invaluable resource.  

For therapists wanting to improve their work with couples, the Colorado Center for EFT, CCEFT,  provides a very structured and dynamic set of trainings beginning with an ICEEFT Approved Externship and includes Core Skills Trainings, Advanced Externships, Dig Ins, Master Classes, Individual Supervision and Group Supervision.   CCEFT is an approved EFT Center affiliated with the international center described below: 

The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy  founded by Dr. Sue Johnson is the professional membership organization dedicated to excellence in EFT Couples and Family Therapy, EFT Research, and training and support for EFT Therapists.  Through ICEEFT efforts, EFT is spreading both in the U.S. and Canada with EFT Training Centers and Communities spreading throughout the world.  The Colorado Center directed by Jim Thomas, ICEEFT Trainer, collaborates with the San Diego Center for EFT with Lisa Palmer-Olsen and Scott Wooley, EFT Trainers.

The Denver EFT Community, is led by Bev Tuel, Ph.D.,  Priscilla Zynda, Ph.D., and Jim Thomas, LMFT. Dr.'s Tuel and Zynda are both ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisors available for EFT Individual and Group Supervision. The Denver Community provides networking, supervision opportunities, and gatherings such as lunch and learns in collaboration with the center.  The Boulder EFT Community is led by Patti Swope, LMFT with support of Jim Thomas, LMFT.  Colorado has a vibrant, active and growing community of EFT Therapists.

Dr. Sue Johnson, is one of the world's leading lecturers, theorists, researchers and clinicians in the field of couple therapy. Widely published, her best-known book is The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection. In 2000, she was awarded AAMFT's Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Marriage & Family Therapy Award. In 2005 she was awarded AFTA's Outstanding Contribution to Family Research Award. Dr. Johnson is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Ottawa University and Director of the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy in Ottawa.  Dr. Johnson is the author of the basic text for learning EFT, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy: Creating Connection and author of Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations for a LIfetime of Love, for couples and a valuable resource when in EFT Couples Therapy.  The Colorado Center honors Dr. Johnson and her seminal work, along with all our EFT colleagues around the world.  We actively support the International Centre for Excellence in EFT and strongly encourage membership in ICEEFT for any therapist who wants to be of utmost service to couples and families.