(310)383-5654
EFTSoCal@gmail.com
In this half-day masterclass, you will be introduced to:
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An empirically validated model of therapeutic presence along with key skills for
cultivating presence
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The neurophysiological mechanisms and benefits of therapeutic presence
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Practices and skills for attuning in the moment with clients
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Presence and self-compassion techniques to sustain emotional connection with
clients
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Presence and self-compassion skills for self-care and to prevent and alleviate
caregiving fatigue and burnout
Zoom link will be provided to participants who registered for this training.
Rates & Registration
Regular fee is $120 due by December 9th, 2026
Early registration fee is $90 due by November 9th, 2026
Student or group discount fee is $65 with full payment by November 12th, 2026
Please make your payment by Zelle, identified by phone number (310)383-5654
or send your check to
SoCal Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy
18345 Ventura Blvd. #507
Tarzana, CA 91356
There will be an extra $5 fee to pay by PayPal or credit card.
Continuing Education
3 CE units can be obtained for an additional cost of $30 provided by the “Central Valley Behavioral Health".
Certificates are issued after the evaluation is submitted.
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
We regret that we cannot accept any cancellation after you register and pay. If for any reason the training is canceled, your full payment 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 Insight Center.
For any questions regarding the training please contact Ladan Safvati, LMFT
(310)383-5654
Masterclass: Cultivating Therapeutic Presence and Self-Compassion for Effective Therapeutic Relationships
Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
Format: Live on Zoom
Presenter: Shari Geller, Ph.D.
APA CE Hours: 3 units, sponsored by Central Valley Behavioral Health
