Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy upcoming events

Emotion-Focused Family Therapy 2-Day Core Clinician Training (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A model aligned with community-based care, the essence of EFFT is to afford caregivers a role in supporting their loved one’s well-being, treatment and/or recovery, regardless of their age, level of motivation or involvement in formal treatment themselves.

Click here for more information and to register

EFIT: Out of the Pit of Depression (Saturday, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

EFIT: Out of the Pit of Depression

An Attachment Informed Approach to Working with Depression

November 21, 2026 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET

Presenter:

Dr. Herman Chow, RP, RMFT-SM

Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor (EFIT, EFCT, EFFT)

“EFIT: Out of the Pit of Depression” is the 20th installment of the Online EFT Workshop Series, designed to deepen and hone your EFT skills.

Depression is one of the most common concerns therapists encounter in clinical practice. Whether it is the primary presenting concern or occurs alongside relationship distress, anxiety, trauma, grief, or other life challenges, most therapists will regularly work with clients struggling with depressive symptoms.

This workshop is suitable for:

· · Novice and experienced therapists

· · Registered Psychotherapists

· · Social Workers

· · Psychologists

· · Couple and Family Therapists

· · Pastors and Pastoral Counsellors

· Other mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their emotional process work

To learn more and to register please click here.

Supervisor Refresher (Sunday, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

CACFT/ACTCF Supervisor Refresher

The Art of Holding Tension

All presenters are RMFT-Supervisor Mentors

November 22, 2026

12:00 - 6:00 pm ET

Virtual

Who should attend?

Any RMFT Supervisor or Supervisor Mentor who is due for a refresher course in the next 12 months. The course is also open to any RMFT Supervisor Qualifying that feels this refresher course would be helpful.

Agenda:

12:00 ET	Welcome and Introductions - Kathryn Guthrie
12:30	Gatekeeping - Ian Verseveldt & Jeff Chang
2:00	AI & Ethics - Eric Bailey
3:00	Break
3:30	Social Activism - Sam Berg
4:30	Generational Diferences in Supervision - Mae Santiago-Shupe
5:30	Closing

A minimum of 6 people must registrar in order for this refresher to run.

Refunds will not be provided after November 9, 2026. A 10% fee will be charged for any refunds prior to that. If the course is cancelled full refunds will be provided.