(310)383-5654
EFTSoCal@gmail.com
EFT Parenting Skills Training
Date: October 19th to 22nd, 2026
Time: From 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific Day Time
Format: Live on Zoom
Presenters: Anne Hilde Vassbø Hagen & Bente Austbø
APA CE Hours: 21 units, co-sponsored by Central Valley Behavioral Health
This 4-day training gives a complete overview of the theory, practice, and research of an emotion-centered, humanistic approach to supporting the parents of individuals who struggle with any mental health challenge. Emotion Focused Skills Training for Parents (EFST) conveys an unyielding belief in parents’ motivation and ability to heal the parent-child relationship and help their child (young, adolescent, or adult child) through their struggles. Drawing on the most current understanding of emotions and human development, the model clearly outlines a central role for parents in treating and preventing mental health difficulties in their families.
The training of EFST clinicians is practically oriented and experience-based, which means that participants learn specific skills in how to supervise parents and do parent workshops.
Participants receive in depth skill training through a combination of brief lectures, video demonstrations, live modelling, case discussions and extensive supervised role-playing practice through zoom breakout rooms. ​​
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Rates & Registration
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Regular fee: $850 (paid by Zelle or check) due by October 14th, 2026
($890 if paid by PayPal or Credit card)
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Early registration fee: $725 (paid by Zelle or check) by September 20th, 2026
($760 if paid by PayPal or Credit card)
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Student & associate/pre-licensed discount fee: $625 (paid by Zelle or check) by September 20th, 2026 ($655 if paid by PayPal or Credit card)
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Group discount of 3 participants in a group fee: $625 by September 20th, 2026​ ($655 if paid by PayPal or Credit card)
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A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space at this training.
Please make your payment through Zelle identified by phone number (310)383-5654
or send your check to
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SoCal Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy
18345 Ventura Blvd. #507
Tarzana, CA 91356​
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Space is limited due to experiential nature of this training (only 21 participants).
Please register and pay your deposit so we can save your spot in this training.
[If paying by check or Zelle, please fill out the form and put zero in the payment box and submit your form.]
​​Continuing Education
21 CE units can be obtained for an additional cost of $30 provided by the “Central Valley Behavioral Health".
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Certificates are issued after the evaluation is submitted.
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Psychologists: Central Valley Behavioral Health (CVBH) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Central Valley Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for the content of this continuing education
event.
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MFTs / LCSWs / LPCs: The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts APA CEs. Majority of US state masters level boards accept APA but, please check your state board to make sure.
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Cancellation Policy
We regret that we cannot accept any cancellation after you register and pay your deposit and/or pay in full. If for any reason the training is canceled, your full payment or Deposit will be returned to you.
SoCal Institute of EFT reserves the right to deny acceptance of any applicant, and to terminate participation of a participant from all or part of this training if the behavior of that participant interferes with the learning experience of other participants. In such cases, SoCal Institute of EFT will refund tuition paid to the participant for portions of the training that the participant will not attend as a result of their termination. The terminated participant will not be eligible for a Certificate of Completion for this training from SoCal Institute of EFT or the CE certification from the co-sponsor.
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For any questions regarding the training please contact Ladan Safvati, LMFT (310)383-5654
Anne Hilde Vassbø Hagen
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