Welcome

Who we are

The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused
Therapy TM (ICEEFT) - located in Ottawa, Canada - is the home for research and training related to EFT - particularly for couple and family therapy. Founded in 1998 by Dr. Sue Johnson and her colleagues, the Centre offers educational courses and training to therapists (externships, workshops, core training etc.), provides certification for EFT trainers and therapists around the world and undertakes clinical research studies. (EFT is empirically validated and demonstrates excellent and stable outcomes.) ICEEFT works closely with the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute Inc. (OCFI) and facilitates communication and coordinates with other EFT centers.

Our Philosophy

We adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of human experience. Research indicates that emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and re-create supportive bonds among individuals. We are therefore dedicated to the understanding and enhancement of couple and family relationships through an emphasis on emotions and their interpersonal impact. We believe that all people can maximize their potential given a nurturing social environment, which we endeavour to foster in our work with clients.