Gail Palmer—one of the world’s leading experts in attachment-informed family therapy—brings unparalleled expertise, having been a key figure in the development of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Dr. Sue Johnson.
This workshop offers practical, experiential training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and is designed for therapists who want to strengthen their work with families in an attachment-based framework. Participants will explore attachment patterns, emotion regulation, and practical EFFT steps, gaining hands-on experience to foster corrective emotional experiences and lasting positive change in family relationships.
Gail Palmer
Janine Moran
This EFFT Essentials Workshop is PACFA endorsed and counts towards 24 hours of category A CPD.
PRE-REQUISTE
None
DATES
April 2026
TIME
8.30AM – 6.00PM Bali time (WITA)
LOCATION
Alila Manggis , Bali (in-person)
1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai International Airport
PRICE
Early Bird: $1,800
Price: $2,400
This condensed 3-day format mirrors the full Essentials training, offering a comprehensive learning experience over fewer days—ideal for balancing professional development with travel.
Learn in the serene, oceanfront Alila Manggis, a Hyatt hotel in East Bali (just 1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai International Airport). Bali offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a peaceful, inspiring environment, connect with like-minded colleagues, and deepen your skills in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy.
Timing your training at the end of the school holidays also allows you to enjoy a family holiday before the course begins, combining professional growth with relaxation in this beautiful setting.
During the course, participants will have the chance to connect informally with Gail Palmer and fellow therapists. Optional group dinners and relaxed meet-ups provide opportunities to:
These optional sessions complement the intensive training, offering a unique combination of learning, networking, and retreat-style relaxation in Bali.
Early Bird: $1,800
Price: $2,400
Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily.
Please note: Airfares, accommodation, hotel transfers, and dinners are at participants’ own expense.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from Gail Palmer, a global leader in Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Janine Moran, one of Australia’s leading EFT practitioners, and enhance your practice with families in a truly inspiring setting.
Discover the foundations of EFFT and its impact on families in this free, one-hour informational webinar. Hosted by certified EFT therapist and supervisor candidate Maren Whipple, MS Ed, LCPC, this session introduces you to:
If you are considering the upcoming in-person EFFT Essentials training in Bali, April 2026, with internationally recognised trainers Gail Palmer and Janine Moran, this webinar is the perfect starting point.
Watch the EFFT Webinar recording here.
Watch this free EFFT webinar to learn how Emotionally Focused Family Therapy supports families and enhances clinical practice – presented by ICEEFT Trainer Maren Whipple.
Gail Palmer is a pioneering force in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), having worked closely with Sue Johnson to develop its principles and practices. As a co-founder of the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute and Co-Director of the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT), she brings over 20 years of global experience training and certifying EFT practitioners. Known for her compassionate and insightful approach, Gail has worked extensively with couples and families, and her interest in family dynamics led her to adapt EFT for family therapy. She’s also co-authored Becoming an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist: The Workbook and teaches marriage and family therapy at Carleton University, St. Paul’s University, and as a seasonal lecturer at Oxford University, England.
Janine Moran, Clinical Director of You, Me and Us Relationship Centre, is a dedicated relationship therapist and accredited mediator with advanced EFT certification as a practitioner, supervisor and trainer in training. With warmth and insight, she helps couples explore personal triggers, navigate challenges, deepen bonds, and build connection, and supervises clinicians who are learning the evidence-based EFT model. Alongside expertise in trauma, neurodiversity, and modalities like the Gottman Method and Somatic Therapy, Janine’s commitment to raising therapy standards drives her work across Australia.
