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ChicagoEFT supports therapists by providing training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), building the local community of skilled EFT practitioners, and helping connect couples, families and individuals with skilled EFT therapists. ChicagoEFT is a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). ChicagoEFT is learning to become more welcoming and safe for all therapists and clients. Click to find out more about ChicagoEFT.

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Attachment and Forgiveness

October 16–October 17, 2025

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The Theory never lets me down – Nikki Lively, LCSW

by Nikki Lively, LCSW  –  www.nikkilively.com I’ve been interested in doing couples therapy since early 2006 when I realized that in order to be a truly e...

The EFT Externship: The end of a search and the beginning of a journey, Jean Lee PsyD

I was trained mainly as an individual therapist. Heavily influenced by the psychodynamic perspective, the idea was to go down and deep into an individual’s psyc...

Getting More Juice from Enactments

Enactments – pt. 2 Enactments are key to partners establishing and deepening engagement, so it pays to know when and how to use them for maximum impact, from th...

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“Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of connection to the larger world. Loving responsiveness is the foundation of a truly compassionate, civilized society.”

–Dr. Sue Johnson, Founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy

Chicago EFT is affiliated with the International Centre for Excellence in EFT.