I'm Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT, and I train the world's best EFT providers.

I help therapists and clinicians learn how to help families and couples overcome trauma and betrayals using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Meet Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT

For 27 years, she’s used Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples and families feel safer and more connected. As an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer and Supervisor, Lisa also guides therapists in applying these attachment-focused approaches to their own work. Training with her means learning how to help families support one another’s emotional needs, reduce distress, and grow closer—ultimately leading everyone toward healthier, more supportive bonds.
Every therapist needs to learn the skills to create safety and navigate betrayal trauma with couples and families.

I can teach you how.

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Trainings and Groups

Check out one of Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT's upcoming trainings, groups, and workshops.

  • 2025 Broken Bonds

    Specialized EFT training focused on couples dealing with relationship betrayals and attachment injuries for all levels of EFT Development. This 12 Hour training will equip you with the resources and skills to navigate the most complex and traumatic attachment dynamics. EFT Trainers Jim Furrow and Lisa J. Palmer-Olsen have mastered the art of "triaging" couple bleed outs with Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. We will follow a couple through the repair process and facilitate a live consultation as a team.

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  • 2025 EFT Triage Consultation Group

    EFT Triage monthly consultation group is focused on handling the most challenging relationship betrayal dynamics with Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. This group will review recorded clinical material as well as facilitate live consultation sessions with team feedback.

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  • 2024-2025 Supervisors Collaborative

    Free resource offering monthly meetings for EFT supervisors to connect, discuss, and rejuvenate their supervisory approaches.

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  • Express Core Skills EFT Group Supervision

    Intensive training to deepen EFT techniques, enhancing therapists’ proficiency in fostering client emotional connections.

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  • 2022-2025 EFFT Online Consultation

    Virtual consultation sessions focusing on applying EFT principles within family therapy, enhancing therapists’ effectiveness in familial contexts.

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  • 2022-2023 EFT Supervision of Supervision

    Year-long online group aiding therapists in achieving EFT supervisor certification, offering mentorship and practical guidance.

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  • The 2022 Supervisors Reboot

    Refresher course revisiting core EFT principles and techniques, revitalizing therapists’ practices with updated insights.

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  • 2023 Supervisors Collaborative

    Regular Thursday sessions providing a platform for EFT supervisors to share experiences, gain insights, and strengthen supervisory skills.

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  • 2025 EFT Supervision of Supervision

    Ongoing online group supporting therapists in becoming certified EFT supervisors, enhancing confidence and meeting supervisor certification requirements for individual and group supervision. We review potential EFCT couple certification clips live in the moment and help resource supervisors in many areas using the EFT Supervision Model. Attending 10 sessions of EFT Supervision of Supervision ALSO meets the certification requirements the for 6 hour EFT supervision course completion.

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  • 2024-2025 Core Skills Arizona (SOLD OUT)

    Online EFT training tailored for Arizona therapists, focusing on enhancing skills to foster emotional bonds in clients.

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  • 2025- Berkeley Hybrid Core Skills

    Virtual EFT training series designed to deepen therapists’ understanding and application of EFT interventions in diverse settings.

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  • EFT Group Supervision Add-On

    Supplementary group supervision sessions offering therapists collaborative learning to refine EFT application and address clinical challenges.

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  • Arizona Externship 2025

    Comprehensive introduction to EFT in Arizona, providing therapists with practical tools to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

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  • 2025 Core Skills (Colorado)

    EFT training in Colorado, aimed at refining therapists’ techniques to effectively navigate complex emotional dynamics in clients.

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  • OG EFT Supervisors Meeting

    Collaborative sessions for seasoned EFT supervisors to discuss challenges, share insights, and refine supervisory practices.

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  • 6 Hour EFT Supervision Course

    Required course for EFT supervisor certification, providing essential training to enhance supervision skills and meet certification standards.

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Visit courses.efft.org to see all upcoming trainings, groups, and workshops with Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT.
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