Ready to get certified in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy?

Maybe you just finished core skills, or perhaps you have been practicing for a while and you've been thinking about getting certified in EFT. You may be feeling worried about video taping, or simply concerned about if you've completed the change events. Perhaps you’re even feeling self conscious and self critical of your work.

​Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re noticing that it's time for extra support getting EFT in your bones because:
  • You feel lost on if couples are in Stage 1 or Stage 2.
  • You're uncertain how to apply EFT in unique situations such as in trauma recovery or in affair repair.
  • You have tons of tapes but don't know if any of them are ready for submission.
  • You've even started wondering if certification is possible or worth it.
EFT Supervision can help!

It may feel impossible now, but you can get certified in EFT. You can have clarity on where you are at in the model and where to go. You can have confidence in your EFT skillset. And I can help you get there.

​Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Supervision helps you do 5 things:

  1. Learn from watching tapes of your work and others.
  2. Practice specific skills in a role play environment.
  3. Apply skills to unique presenting concerns such as non-monogamy, affair repair, high conflict couples, and trauma and mental health recovery, etc.
  4. Work through self of the therapist stuck spots.
  5. Refine and hone your EFT skills, so you can feel more clear , effective, and confident.

​I’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to EFT supervision comes from a strengths based approach: believing that you can provide EFT effectively while still having your own personality and style.

I believe issues of power and privilege are central to EFT supervision and clinical practice. As an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Ally who is invested in justice and healing, I'm committed to an anti-oppressive practice as well as my own process of growth and discovery around issues of power and privilege.

EFT Supervision Options

Individual EFT Supervision

Individual EFT supervision provides one-on-one support around your most difficult cases and learning edges to help you work effectively with your clients, Individual EFT supervision can be completed in weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Dyadic supervision is possible and can be counted as individual supervision for ICEEFT.   

EFT Video Tape Group

Participants take turns showing video tape of their work. Each time you show video tape of your session in group supervision will count as one (1) hour of group supervision toward ICEEFT certification. We meet 2x per month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM PST (1 PM - 3 PM EST ).

EFT Deliberate Practice Group

Participants will take turns practicing EFT skills via role playing simulated scenarios. This type of group will assist you in honing your EFT skillset but will not count toward certification per the ICEEFT certification requirements. We meet 2x per month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from  10 AM - 12 PM PST (1 PM - 3 PM EST ).

You don't have to keep feeling lost in the model.
Let's get EFT in your bones and get you ready for certification!

FAQ

What are our Options for working together?
Group Supervision: 
  • Video Tape Group: We meet 2x per month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM PST (1 PM - 3 PM EST ). Participants take turns showing video tape of their work. Each time you show video tape of your session in group supervision will count as one (1) hour of group supervision toward ICEEFT certification.  
  • Deliberate Practice Group: We meet 2x per month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from  10 AM - 12 PM PST (1 PM - 3 PM EST ). Participants will take turns practicing EFT skills via role playing simulated scenarios. This type of group will assist you in honing your EFT skillset but will not count toward certification per the ICEEFT certification requirements. 

Individual Supervison: 
Individual can be completed in weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Dyadic supervision is possible and can be counted as individual supervision.  
Why should I work with you vs. Someone else?
There are a lot of great EFT supervisors out there that you could work with! 

Benefits of working with me include: 
  • I'm finishing my dissertation for a Ph.D. in Couple Therapy which means I can bring a wealth of knowledge from the Marriage and Family Field that can help you conceptualize your clients. 
  • In February 2023, I'll start my training to become an ICEEFT EFT Supervisor, which means I can offer discounted supervision services compared to other ICEEFT Supervisors.
  • I will also be in training to become an Approved Supervisor with the Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). 
  • Most importantly, even though I have been certified for a while, I continue to watch my own tapes and get consultation on my tough cases too. 
How often will we work together? AND how long will it take?
Group Supervision: 
  • Both groups meet 2x per month for two hours each meeting. The video tape group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM PST (1 PM - 3 PM EST ). The deliberate practice group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10 AM - 12 PM PST (1 PM - 3 PM EST). There is no minimum commitment for group participation, however, I do require a minimum of 8 sessions of viewing your work to write a professional letter of recommendation. 

Individual Supervision: 
  • We can meet weekly or bi-weekly for 50-minute sessions. There is no minimum commitment for participation. However, I do require a minimum of 8 sessions of viewing your work along with review of your submission tapes to write a supervisor letter of recommendation. 
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A Note on Becoming Certified: 
Getting you certified is a primary goal of our work together. At the same time, being ready to submit for certification varies on many factors including how many couples you are working with on a regular basis, their level of distress and commitment to the relationship, and having multiple couples who are willing to video tape in stage 2. Because of this, the length of time it takes to be ready to submit for certification varies and is not necessarily related to skill level in EFT. Focusing on enjoying the journey to certification can help you maintain motivation in the process. 
What is your fee?
Group Supervision:
$150 per month for 4 hrs of supervision. 

Individual Supervision: 
My fee is $150 per hour for individual supervision. I offer a 20% discount ($120) if you complete 4 hours of independent study in EFT or 4 hours of video tape review between sessions. Dyadic supervision is also available.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Schedule a complimentary consult so we can see if we are a good fit!

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​Elizabeth Polinsky helps couples overcome communication problems in order to feel emotionally close again. As a military spouse, Liz periodically moves around. Currently she has two office locations, one in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and a second location in Fallon, Nevada. While she does travel back and forth between offices for in-person sessions, the Virginia Beach office is predominantly telehealth at this time. Online counseling is also available throughout the states of Virginia, Nevada, South Carolina, and Arkansas. 

Virginia Beach Address

283 Constitution Drive
One Columbus Center
Ste. 600
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Telephone

(757) 262-3316
Fax
(757) 260-9965​

Email

info@elizabethpolinskycounseling.com
Fallon Address
20 N. Ada Street
​Fallon, NV 89406
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