There are two separate levels of training.

The first is the Level 1-2 training. This standalone class teaches you all of the foundational EFT techniques, and also gives you time in class to practice. It introduces you to the complete practice of EFT, gives you some hands-on practice, and equips you with an in-depth manual that you can refer back to.

After a Level 1-2 training, you can use tapping on yourself, and with friends or family. (I advise caution on using it for deep work with friends and family as this will profoundly change your relationship to those people and is often not appropriate for ethical reasons.)

If you are a licensed mental health provider , a certified coach, or other wellness professional, you can begin incorporating it into your practice as a sub-modality. Think of it as a way to move emotions, gain clarity, and get past sticky points in session.

Most people find Level 1-2 EFT to be an intensive course and don't feel they gain full mastery in the more advanced/nuanced skills after the training. This is normal - it takes many, many practice sessions to really get a handle on using EFT with others.

For this reason, it's generally advised against using your Level 1-2 skills for trauma resolution, beyond working on yourself, (and definitely the case if you're not trained to work with trauma). Working with trauma requires mastery and nuance in your EFT skillset that only comes with supervision, practice and additional trauma training which is provided during certification.

EFT Practitioner Certification is a separate level of training that follows Level 1-2. It is an optional course. Level 1-2 is a pre-requisite for anyone who wants to move onto certification. If you plan to use EFT as your main modality, or want to be able to call yourself an EFT Practitioner, then you should get certified for your safety and that of your clients.

During Certification, you'll complete 50 practice sessions, 4 case studies, receive ongoing personalized mentoring, and be able to attend further training in an online group class. All of these elements will support you to work the kinks out of your EFT practice, learn how to handle challenging cases, respond appropriately to clients with trauma, and be able to deliver the right techniques at the right time during your sessions.

Like riding a bike, this is not something you can learn by watching or reading about - it takes practice, including falling off the bike!

Following successful completion of the Certification Program, you'll be eligible for accreditation by EFT International, and be able to list yourself on their directory as a Certified EFT Practitioner. You'll be able to safely use EFT with your clients and groups of people on a nearly endless variety of issues (within your scope of practice).

Please note that some trainers, myself included, prefer to only accept students into their certification program who have taken a Level 1-2 training with them. In other words, having the same trainer for both Level 1-2 and certification. This is due to the variety of styles in EFT delivery, that some trainers choose to emphasize or omit certain concepts depending on their approach. Because my certification program is a group program, it would not be possible to move at a collective pace with students coming from external Level 1-2 trainings.

You’ll have the opportunity to practice with your fellow students, and you’ll also be connected to others via the EFT International community who are seeking a free or low-cost practice session with a student. This may include other students, alumni and members of the public.

Yes. EFT is an evidence-based modality that is rapidly gaining popularity within the clinical community. This Program will be teaching EFT Tapping at a professional level. Although not everyone taking the course will share a clinical background, the content will be structured to develop your professional skill in using EFT Tapping that would be appropriate for a clinical setting.

Yes, provided you meet the pre-requisites above. The course will be offered at a professional level with the assumption that you intend to start offering EFT sessions to paying clients, and will include the information you need to work with your clients' emotions, beliefs and other issues. Your professional background will influence the types of clients you see - some clients should only be seen by licensed mental health professionals. You may also find it helpful to also familiarize yourself with approaches to wellness if you feel your background is lacking during the course (our Reading List will offer suggestions for further study).

As a rule, at the beginning your practice sessions will be offered free of charge as you develop your skill. As you progress, it will eventually become appropriate to shift to paid sessions (whether by donation or with specified rates). Please note you must have Professional Liability Insurance before you can begin to accept money for your services.

There is significant overlap in coaching skills and EFT Practitioner skills, such as building rapport, using curious questions, and not giving advice. That said, this isn’t a formal coach training program. To become a certified life coach, most people invest at least 1 year and $4k solely toward learning life coaching approaches. Indeed, there are some significant difference in the approaches, and combining the two generally requires a solid background in both by learning them separately.

The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions. You get three attempts to score 80% or above in order to pass. The questions are based on your Level 1-2 content, and the vast majority are able to pass without any issues.

In order to maintain your certification with me, and your accreditation with EFT International, you have to complete 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development, and 6 hours of Mentoring with an EFTi Trainer or Approved Mentor each year. Most people don’t find it hard to complete these requirements as almost any activity that develops you professionally can be counted toward CPD (reading a book, attending a webinar, taking speciality training, etc.). Mentoring can be done individually, or in small groups up to 8 people.

You and I will be in close contact throughout the course. If you’re struggling to demonstrate the needed skill or knowledge, we’ll assess what further training you need and then make a plan to get it. It may be as simple as taking some time during our mentoring sessions to clear up confusion about an issue. Or, you may also be asked to repeat Levels 1-2 (no charge), provide more recordings of sessions, provide additional case studies, or take additional mentoring beyond the four hours included in the program. I’m here to support your success, so all attempts will be made to help you out all along the way. If a specific situation arises that prevents you from meeting the requirements, we’ll discuss it and your options at that time.