Emotionally Focused Therapy:
Pasadena CA Externship
December 15-18, 2008
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This 30-hour externship is being held December 15 -18th in Pasadena, CA. We will meet daily, Monday through Thursday. Morning sessions will focus on a review of the theory and practice of EFT. Following a lunch break, afternoon sessions (1:00 to 6:00 PM) will focus on application, demonstration, and practical exercises. Participants are on their own for lunch and may choose from a number of restaurants that are conveniently located near the training site.
Officially offered in conjunction with Dr. Susan Johnson and the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute, Ottawa, Canada. This externship fulfills the initial externship requirement for certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Location
The externship is hosted by Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and will be held at 180 North Oakland, Pasadena. Sessions will be held in the "Anderson" room.
Fuller is located in the heart of downtown Pasadena. Pasadena is just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. Our externship location is convenient to Historic Old Town Pasadena and the Paseo Colorado known as a thriving center for entertainment including: great restaurants featuring diverse cuisine, shopping, and street life. Pasadena is known for the Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses but is also a center of the arts and culture including The Huntington Library, Norton Simon Museum, and the Gamble House.
Transportation
Airports
There are three airports in the LA area that are convenient to our Externship:
Burbank Airport - 15 miles from Fuller
Los Angeles International - 32 miles from Fuller
Ontario International Airport - 37 miles from Fuller
Rental Cars and Shuttle Service
Rental car service is available at all airports. Parking can be a challenge in downtown Pasadena so unless you plan to travel in the greater LA area you may want to avoid the hassle. Many of the most desirable areas of Pasadena are a short walk or cab ride away.
Airport shuttle service fees are typically about $35 each way.
For reservations and rates contact: SuperShuttle or Primetime Shuttle.
Airport Buses and LA Metro Rail Service
FlyAway bus service is available for travel between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. One-way fares are $3.00, and round-trip fares are $6.00. Passengers can then connect to the Metro Gold Line for service to Pasadena.
The Metro Gold Line, part of the Los Angeles Metro light rail system, serves two stops within walking distance of Fuller. The Memorial Park station is 5 blocks west of Fuller, while the Lake station is 5 blocks northeast of Fuller. Fares are $1.25 one way and $3.00 for a day pass. Visit www.mta.net for further information.
Directions
Memorial Park Station to Fuller: Exit and turn left (walk east) onto Holly Street. Travel 2 blocks to Garfield and turn left (north). Walk one block to Walnut St. and turn right (east). Travel 2 blocks on Walnut St. to the corner of Oakland Ave. & Walnut St. The 190 building is on the southwest corner of this intersection.
Lake Ave. Station to Fuller: Travel south (away from the mountains) on Lake Avenue for two short blocks to Walnut Street and turn right (west). Travel 3.5 blocks on Walnut to the corner of Oakland Ave. & Walnut. The 190 building is on the southwest corner of this intersection.
Video: Externship Testimonials
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Hotels
There are a variety of places to stay in Pasadena. For a full listing see the Pasadena Visitors and Convention Bureau. The following accommodations are convenient to our externship site.
Fuller Guest Center
700 E. Locust Street, Pasadena CA, (626) 204 - 1100
Distance from Fuller: 2 blocks away.
Discounted Rates Available ($60.95 - 82.95 / Individual Occupancy)
Westin Pasadena
191 North Los Robles, Pasadena CA, (626) 792-2727
Distance from Fuller: 1 block away.
Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles, Pasadena, CA, (626) 577 - 1000
Distance from Fuller: Less than 1 mile.
The externship is recommended to all professionals who counsel couples, including psychiatrists, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, counselors, family physicians, social workers, psychiatric nurses, pastors and clergy, and students training in these professions.
Prerequisites:
You must have completed a graduate degree in a counseling-related field, or be enrolled in one currently.
Prior to attending the externship you must have read "Creating Connection" by Susan Johnson - 2004 edition.
EFT Participants learn to:
See marital distress from an attachment perspective
Help partners reprocess emotional responses that maintain distress
Shape new interactions and bonding events
Overcome therapeutic impasses
Cost:
Early Registration (received before Nov 15): $850
Registration (Nov 15 and later): $950
Student Registration (limited number available): $750
Cancellation and Refunds:
Requests must be recieved in email form. All cancellation and refund requests received after November 15, 2007 will be charged a $200 late refund fee. No refunds given after December 1, 2007.
Fuller Theological Seminary / School of Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Fuller Theological Seminary / School of Psychology maintains responsibility for the program.
Your personal information will not be shared with anyone and will only be used to contact you regarding registration for this event.
2007 Externship Comments:
Thank you so much! This week was amazing, I learned a lot, felt a lot and want to know a lot more. Thanks for your professionalism and for fostering an atmosphere that was safe, fun, and empowering. Can't wait for what's next!
What I really appreciated was that the instructors really believe in the model, and really want us to get it. They are very supportive! Thank you!
This program has been invaluable to me in so many ways that are just becoming evident to me. I feel it will enrich my clinical work both individually as well as with couples. I am excited about being able to try some/all of these techniques- and making them mine. I look forward to this deepening my ability to work with affect and I think all of you for your excellent course so focused on helping me (us) to see and remain present with affect and attachment issues.
This was a great learning experience. Jim and Brent made a safe, comfortable space to explore and practice new counseling skills. I felt positively inspired to continue on the road to mastering this powerful new model of couples therapy. I believe I can start putting their techniques into practice right away, even though it certainly takes time to achieve true mastery of EFT.
Subject is of paramount importance for today's couples and families. Model has the power to create new interactions. Instruction has high pedagogic quality (e.g. demos, role plays - each participant takes a turn being a therapist, video clips, humor, group discussions). I have note been to a better training seminar. Thank you.
The very best training I've had in any therapy. I love this model. I want to make the heart and soul of my practice. The live sessions with blow by blow explanation were so informative. They make the model come alive. Practicing in groups was super. I want more to really get it.
I loved the format of the training and found the interactive aspects very helpful…Thank you for creating a very rich and fun experience for us. I enjoyed the energy in the room. I hope to see you both again in the future. Live sessions were great.
I thought this was the best seminar I have ever attended. It was well-prepared, very interesting, a well-thought-out pace, fun and challenging. Thank you so much!
One of the best conferences I have ever attended - well organized...Brent and Jim are fantastic presenters and so personable. They generate positive energy for the group which is both exciting and builds enthusiasm for EFT. Thanks so much for the great 4 days.
Having very limited previous exposure, I was initially overwhelmed by the complexity of the material. However, the role playing, videos and transcripts really provided an opportunity for me to create a basic understanding of the process. Thank you!
