Training Resources
Here we share educational materials to support the development of knowledge, clinical skill, and research-informed practice. These resources are designed for clinicians, educators, and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of emotion-focused approaches.
Join Dr. Mirisse Foroughe (C. Psych.) for an Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Caregiver Workshop, open to parents and caregivers of children of any age. Dr. Foroughe obtained her PhD from York University. She directs the Emotion Transformation Institute in Toronto, is Clinical Director at Family Psychology Centre, and has authored numerous research articles and two books on emotion focused approaches for youth and caregivers.
This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers whose child is experiencing difficulty regulating intense emotions and/or behaviour, and for anyone looking for better ways to support their child that also leave them feeling more capable in their own role. EFFT can equip you with tools to support your child's emotional well-being, strengthen family bonds, and meet difficult moments with more confidence
Date + Time: Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20, 2026 from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. EST
Location: 1 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 601, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1
Cost: $450 CAD for the first caregiver, $100 CAD for a second caregiver attending with them
To register, contact admin@familypsychology.org
Join Dr. Erik Peeters (MSc) for an Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth (EFT-Y) Mini Workshop. Dr. Peeters is a Clinical Psychologist and person-centered experiential psychotherapist based in the Netherlands. He works in private practice, a day-treatment centre for youth, and training institute for postgraduate psychologists.
This training is designed to help individuals broaden their knowledge about functions of play and neurobiological foundations as well as understand how EFT-Y tasks can be adapted for youngsters by making use of play and creative working methods
Date + Time: Friday, February 26, 2027 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST / 15:00 - 18:30 (CET)
Location: Virtual
Cost: $99 CAD per person
To register, contact admin@familypsychology.org
Self-Directed FREE EFT-I Mini-Course
Explore the basic principles of EFT-I with Dr Sarah Thompson in this free 8-lesson mini course. Sign-up today at
Hold Your Seat - Dr. Sarah Thompson’s Fall EFT-for Individuals training begins in less than one month!
Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals is an 8-module fall training beginning September 28, 2026. This 30-hour training will help you re-organize and consolidate your EFT skills, helping you better apply EFT in your clinical work. Learn more and register today at
Join Dr. Mirisse Foroughe, C. Psych., for an Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth (EFT-Y) Level 1 4-Day Virtual Masterclass. Dr. Foroughe is the Director of the Emotion Transformation Institute and Clinical Director at the Family Psychology Centre. She has authored numerous research articles and edited two books on emotion focused approaches for youth and caregivers.
This training is designed for therapists who are new to EFT, as well as those with experience using EFT with individuals or couples. Participants will gain experience working with youth, parent-child dyads, co-parent dyads, and families within an emotion focused approach.
Dates + Time: September 14, 21, and 28 and October 5, from 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EST
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $849 CAD, with an LMI discount available
Latvian interpretation and transcription will be available.
To register, contact admin@familypsychology.org
Join Dr. Mirisse Foroughe, C. Psych. for a training in Emotion Focused Therapy for Families (EFT-F).
This Core Clinician Training provides foundational skills practice and didactic learning, covering Emotional Support, Therapeutic Apology, Behaviour Coaching, and working through Caregiver and Clinician Blocks.
Date + Time: October 26th, 2026 from 8:30am-4:30pm EST (+5 GMT)
Location: Virtual
Cost: $299 CAD
To register, contact admin@familypsychology.org
Join Dr. Mirisse Foroughe, C. Psych. for a 2-day training on Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth (EFT-Y). Dr. Foroughe is the Director of the Emotion Transformation Institute and Clinical Director at the Family Psychology Centre. With extensive experience in clinical training and research, she has authored books and articles on emotion focused approaches for youth.
This clinician training will combine theoretical, technical, and practical elements through seminars, video presentations, and experiential skills practice.
Date + Time: October 22nd and 23rd, 2026 from 8:30am-4:30pm EST
Location: Family Psychology Centre Midtown - 1 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 601, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1
Cost: $499 CAD Early Bird
To register, contact admin@familypsychology.org
The International Society for Emotion-Focused Therapy (ISEFT) supports the advancement of Emotion Focused Therapy through training, research, and community collaboration. Founded by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, with contributions from Dr. Robert Elliott, Dr. Laura Rice, and Dr. Sue Johnson, ISEFT provides a central platform for sharing EFT knowledge, research tools, and training opportunities. Our EFT-Y and EFT-F programs offer pathways toward certification as an ISEFT therapist and connection to a global network of EFT practitioners.