The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program, in collaboration with EFT Tampa Bay, hosted an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) core skills 3 and 4 training. The three-day event, held Oct. 3鈥�5, welcomed 40 participants, including three recent graduates of the MFT program. This training followed an earlier training held in August that covered core skills 1 and 2.
Led by International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) certified trainers Ryan Rana, PhD, and Kathryn de Bruin, LMFT, the training featured live therapy demonstrations, interactive case discussions, and hands-on skills practice. The sessions energized both seasoned clinicians and those new to the EFT model.
Through generous support, a $2,000 scholarship was awarded to the MFT program鈥檚 research, training, and scholarship fund. The contribution expands access to advanced training opportunities and reinforces the program鈥檚 commitment to investing in the future of the profession.
Faculty members Ryan Henry, PhD, LMFT, program director and professor of instruction, and Everette Coffman, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, assistant professor of instruction and field placement coordinator, organized the event. Their continued partnership with the EFT professional community highlights the bridge between academic excellence and clinical practice, fostering a learning environment where both skills and compassion are strengthened 鈥� an embodiment of the program鈥檚 mission to prepare the next generation of highly skilled, empathetic therapists.
The training represents another milestone in the program鈥檚 ongoing dedication to transformative education and the advancement of relationally focused, evidence-based therapy across Florida and beyond.