The Australian Centre for EFT has initiated the roll-out of a nation-wide peer development group program. Our aim is to offer a thriving network of ongoing Peer Development groups to hone your EFT therapy skills, support your preparation for Certification or your ongoing development after certification and foster new EFT connections and community building.
The Melbourne Community for EFT has been offering rich learning groups in Victoria for several years with wonderful feedback from their members. Many thanks must go to Karen Kain for her dedication in initiating and developing this program. Peer Development Groups would not be possible without the many generous therapists facilitating groups who freely give their time to support the growth of their comrades. We are so thankful to you all.
What are Peer Development Groups?
These groups are volunteer-run safe spaces where EFT therapists can continue to develop their EFT skills together, at no cost. Some are face to face groups where EFTers who live near to each other can meet and others are run online. Most peer groups are currently online due to COVID, some local groups are planning to return to face-to-face when possible. They are FREE of charge and operate on the generosity of the pool of dedicated volunteer therapists.
Therapists grow together by:
- watching and discussing EFT training videos (Master EFT clinician sessions),
- sharing client experiences including struggles and triumphs,
- working through chapters of EFT texts or reviewing recent articles/research,
- supporting each other in their development as EFT therapists.
Dear EFT colleagues,
EFT is an art as well as a science – incredibly rewarding, but also extremely challenging. Sometimes only another EFT therapist really understands the ins and outs, trials and triumphs. So why not connect over a cup of tea or a training tape, joining forces as together we hone the fine art of building secure attachment for couples, families, and individuals across Australasia?
As founder of the Peer Development Program for the Melbourne Community for EFT (MCEFT), I witnessed first-hand the benefits peer networks offer, both to individual therapists and the EFT community as a whole. Now, as more EFT therapists outside of Victoria are looking to connect, I’ve asked ACEFT to join forces and set up infrastructure on the national level. Wherever you might be, we’d like to invite you to take part in virtual and face-to-face spaces where EFT Colleagues can further their practice and support each other following EFT principles. It is from such a circle of security we all grow.
It is anticipated over time these new Peer Development Groups will seed future “Communities for EFT” or “CEFT’s”. But for now, the vision is to facilitate gatherings of like-minded therapists sharing our competencies as well as our fears and doubts with others who understand how hard this work can be. Program Consultants as well as State and Local Leaders are now in place to support new groups as they form, and a facilitator manual is available to simplify start up and keep our gatherings fun, informative, and safe for all.
Let’s gather together at our ‘Learning Edge’
Facilitate a Peer Development Group
Don't see a group in your region or at a time that works for you? Would you like to run one? We can support you with a guide and materials and link you up with other interested EFTers near to you so that you can facilitate a group of your own.
Join a Peer Development Group
Break the isolation of learning EFT all on your own. Have a question about joining a group? Not sure which one? Have a question about groups? Click below and Karen Kain will be in touch.
Queensland
State Coordinator: Simone Clare
Sunshine Coast
Simone Clare
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Sunshine Coast/online during COVID restrictions
Brisbane
Jenni Wilson
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Brisbane/online during COVID restrictions
Brisbane North
Jo Rossetti
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Brisbane North/online during COVID restrictions
Gold Coast
Jonathan Swan
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Gold Coast/online during COVID restrictions
New South Wales
State Coordinator: Rowan Burckhardt
Rowan Burckhardt
State Coordinator
Sydney Northern Beaches
Tabitha Keon
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches/online during COVID restrictions
Sydney Inner City
Dan Auerbach
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Sydney Social Events/online during COVID restrictions
Coffs Harbour
Mandy Peyton
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Coffs Harbour/online during COVID restrictions
Victoria - Melbourne Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (MCEFT)
State Coordinators: Dr Linda Hartley-Clark and Eleni Neville
Westside Melbourne
Dr Linda Hartley-Clark
Group Facilitator
When: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Kingsville/online during COVID restrictions
Eastside Melbourne
Margie Ulbrick and Jackie Tilley
Group Co-Facilitators
When: First Monday of the month
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Malvern East/online during COVID restrictions
Bayside Melbourne
Andie Vorrath
Group Facilitator
When: First Monday of the month
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: Sandringham/online during COVID restrictions
Ballarat
Eitan Daniel
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Ballarat/online during COVID restrictions
Southwest Melbourne/Geelong
Caro White
Group Facilitator
When: Fourth Monday of the month
Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm
Location: Bellbrae/online during COVID restrictions
Enquiries: carowhitecounselling@gmail.com
Northeast Melbourne/Mansfield
Fiona Dundas
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Mansfield/online during COVID restrictions
Northside
Melbourne
Cherine Habib and Eleni Neville
Group Co-Facilitators
When: First Monday of the month
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: Thornbury/online during COVID restrictions
Northside EFT Workbook Group
Sue Dawson
Group Facilitator
This peer group will read and complete exercises in Becoming and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist: The Workbook
When: Second and Fourth Mondays of the month
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Location: Northside/online during COVID restrictions
South Australia
State Coordinator: Toni Catford
Blackwood Adelaide
Toni Catford
Group Facilitator
Group Forming
Date: Wednesday 21st April 2021
Time: 7pm Adelaide time
Structure: Introduction and welcome to Peer Development
Format: Online zoom
To register contact: Toni Catford: catford@ozemail.com.au or tonicatford@gmail.com to be included for zoom invite only
Date: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Time: 7 pm Adelaide time
Structure: Introduction and welcome to Peer Development
Format: Online Zoom
To register contact: Toni Catford: catford@ozemail.com.au or tonicatford@gmail.com to be included for zoom invite only
Torrensville Adelaide
Selma van Diest
Group Facilitator
Group Forming
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Adelaide/online during COVID restrictions
Western Australia
State Coordinator: Aaron Ong
Perth
Aaron Ong
Group Facilitator
Group Forming
When: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:00 – 11:15/11:30am AWST
Location: WA/Online
Broome
Astrid Gertis
Group Facilitator
Group Forming
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: WA/Online
Northern Territory
State Coordinator: Julie Perrin
Darwin
Julie Perrin
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Darwin/online during COVID restrictions
Australian Capital Territory
State Coordinator: Janine Moran
Canberra
Janine Moran
Group Facilitator
Our Canberra EFT Peer Supervision Group meets at 7.30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except for January) in Manuka. We are a relaxed and welcoming group for residents of Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounds, and non-EFT trained attendees are more than welcome to come if they would like to get a taste of EFT in an informal setting.
Case Presentations
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month (except for January)
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Manuka, Canberra/online during COVID restrictions
Tasmania
State Coordinator: Anne Matuszek
Hobart
Anne Matuszek
Group Facilitator
When: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
Location: Hobart/online during COVID restrictions
Online
Group Coordinator: Karen Kain
Online International Special Interest Group
Robin Saunders
Group Facilitator
Regina Ho
Group Facilitator
We want to provide a space for therapists who work with or have an interest to work with international clients and be a support for one another while developing our EFT skills. Who we are:
- Regina was initially introduced to EFT by Liu Ting attending Externship and Core Skills in Beijing and Hong Kong. While doing her doctorate in the States, she did an EFT practicum under live supervision with Jim Furrow. Regina worked with couples in Australia while working toward her EFT Certification under the supervision of Clare Rosoman. Regina currently lives in China working with clients in Brisbane as well as international clients in Beijing.
- Robin was initially introduced to EFT in Malaysia, did her externship in Italy with Sue Johnson, and Core Skills with Jenny Fitzgerald in Australia. Robin has lived and practiced EFT with couples in Malaysia, Switzerland, Korea, The Philippines and Australia. Recently returning to Brisbane, Robin supports local and International individuals and couples in several countries.
Open group: We recognise that there may be others like us who have been moving around, joining from overseas, or interested in an international community while based in Australia, or perhaps there is not an EFT community where you are based. There may be some unique experiences which we share. Please join us in supporting each other while developing our EFT skills together.
When: Third Friday of the month, beginning 26th February, 2021
Time: 10 – 11:30 am AEST
Location: Online
Training Videos
Karen Kain
Group Facilitator
When: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm Melbourne time/AEDST
Location: Online
Certification Prep
Sue Jones
Group Facilitator
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning August 19th
Time: 10am AEST
Location: Online
Friday Fireside - The Bus Stop
Join Sue, Lee and Margie for spontaneous casual chats online.
Sue Jones
Group Facilitator
Lee Beaton
Group Facilitator
Margie Ulbrick
Group Facilitator
When: Spontaneous
Time: Spontaneous
Location: Online
Diversity
Honouring Diversity, Examining Privilege, Challenging Oppression
Gávi Ansara (He/him)
Group Facilitator
Phoenix (She/her)
Group Facilitator
When: Alternating Monday and Tuesdays (ACT/NSW/VIC time)
- Tuesday 19th Jan 6:30-8 pm
- Monday 8th Feb 11-12:30 pm
- Tuesday 16th Mar 6:30-8 pm
- Monday 19th Apr 11-12:30 pm
- Tuesday 25th May 6:30-8 pm
- Monday 28th Jun 11-12:30 pm
Location: Online
Facilitate a Peer Development Group
Don't see a group in your region or at a time that works for you? Would you like to run one? We can support you with a guide and materials and link you up with other interested EFTers near to you so that you can facilitate a group of your own.
Join a Peer Development Group
Break the isolation of learning EFT all on your own. Have a question about joining a group? Not sure which one? Have a question about groups? Click below and Karen Kain will be in touch.
Peer Development Groups Contacts
Website Enquiries
Please email website-related queries to Meagan at: training@aceft.com.au
Group Enquiries
For advice on group facilitation or support please email Karen Kain at: draftingtablefortwo@gmail.com