Benefits of Having Professional Mentoring
Mentoring is essential for trainee therapists as well as those already up in practice. Here are the benefits from having group mentoring.
- Firstly, you need community and connection. Since most therapists work as self-employed, it can be a very isolating profession: just you, your client and their problems. Having support is essential in this environment.
- Secondly, mindset is vital in any profession – many people who practice as EFT therapists come in from different careers. Careers are diverse as accountancy, law, shop assistants, cleaners, scientists, engineers etc. With any profession, there is a way of thinking within it. Connecting with your peers helps you develop this mindset. The consequences of this are that you feel connected, part of, these are critical feelings related to health and well-being.
- Thirdly, clients share their issues with you. Some therapists can feel an enormous responsibility to help, which can, over time, cause burnout. Having mentoring allows therapists to get second opinions on challenging cases. It can release the burden of feeling solely responsible for helping your client overcome their problems. It turns it into a collaborative effective with your peers and mentors as support.
- The fourth benefit is that changes occur periodically that can affect the running of your business. You need to keep informed of these changes so you can operate legally and professionally. Attending mentoring is one of the easiest ways to keep yourself updated.
- The fifth benefit is that innovation happens all the time. Learning about innovations can improve your practice.
- The sixth benefit is that many therapists forge partnerships and collaborations at these mentoring events. At previous events, attendees have asked for assistants for their talks and events. This provides benefit on both sides, for the event leader, it provides support. For the person supporting them, it gives you the experience, similar to an apprenticeship, learning the art of running events. You can also develop a referral network. Not all clients are perfect for you. You may be too busy, or feel their issues are outside of your knowledge base. In which case, you would need to refer. It is always best to refer to colleagues you know. Attending group mentoring provides you with the opportunity to get to know your colleagues and their skill bases.
- The seventh benefit is that occasionally clients complain about their therapist. Although this is extremely rare you still need to be prepared for it. If you receive a complaint, EFT International will ask for information relating to the case. Showing that you attend mentoring shows professionalism on your part.
Timetable
Session 1: 9.30 am – 11 am
Break 11 am – 11.30 am
Session 2: 11.30 am – 1.00 pm
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
Session 3: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Session 4: 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Why Attend Mentoring?
There are many reasons that people attend mentoring. If you are or want to be an EFT therapist, having EFT Mentoring is a requirement for gaining and retaining accreditation by EFT International. Six hours of mentoring is a requirement set by EFT International for achieving their accredited practitioner status. It is also the yearly requirement for retaining it. This event satisfies this requirement.
Who Should Attend?
EFT Mentoring is for those who are either training to be practitioners or qualified therapists fulfilling their mentoring requirement set by EFT International, the accrediting body. If you have attended an EFT level 1, 2, or 3 or trainer training, and would like to have mentoring in the use of EFT to further your skills and abilities, EFT mentoring is for you.
About Mentoring
Mentoring is about developing the mindset of a therapist. It is also about gaining the support of peers so that you can take your practice to the next level. It is about pooling your knowledge so that everyone in the group can benefit from your experience. On these days attendees are given the opportunity to discuss challenging cases and to contribute and receive suggestions as to alternative ways of working with their client or issue. During these sessions, students are informed of changes within the profession that might have an impact on their practice. It is also the place to discuss new approaches and practice any techniques you feel a need to practice. These are ideal opportunities to network and get support from colleagues.
Preparing for Your Mentoring
You can send questions before the online event. Or you can ask them during the online event.
Certification
You will receive a digital attendance certificate for attending the event. This will be emailed to you after the event.
Technical Requirements
You will need an internet connection. You will need one of the following, iPad, tablet, smartphone to connect to the online session.
I will be using Zoom, an online conferencing platform. It is a straightforward service to use. You only need to click on a link, that I will send you and enter a password.
Find a quiet room where you will not be disturbed.
You will then be asked to join with audio, click yes, then click to turn your video live so that you can be seen.
Alison Young
(verified owner)I had a fantastic mentoring session and learned so much. It was exceptionally well-organized and engaging. Tania is fantastic; her knowledge and delivery are excellent, and she is incredibly personable. I am so glad I took the Level 3 course with her. I would highly recommend training or mentoring with Tania.
Christine Wesson
(verified owner)Thanks for a very helpful and informative Mentoring day.
Craig Trafford
This was the second Mentoring session I’ve had with Tania and I found her mentoring to be compassionate, clear, relevant, totally supportive, skilfully challenging and deeply knowledgable.
I had a particularly challenging situation and Tania, along with the rest of the mentoring group, was fantastic in helping me to find a point of peace both personally and professionally in my client dilemma, helping me to find relief and resolution around how I best serve my clients.
Anete
Tania as always pleasure! I’m so grateful to have found you when I did and can’t wait to do future courses together. Thank you
Helen Nesbitt
(verified owner)This was my third group EFT mentoring day I’ve attended with Tania and was extra special! I came away feeling inspired, motivated and focussed. I am very grateful for these accessible online days to meet EFTi membership requirements in an enjoyable way. There’s always a wealth of knowledge shared by Tania and fellow practitioners with such an array of experience. I have now enrolled to Tania’s MBIR training weekend, I’m excited about learning new skills as well as honing my already existing skills further. I particularly appreciate Tania’s engaging, passionate delivery and her sense of humour!
Eva Zimmermann
(verified owner)Tania is showing great presence throughout the day. Her mentoring style is lively, warm hearted and supportive. One by one, she is right here listening attentively, identifying a mentee’s strength, then pointing out which avenues they might take to help their client resolve an issue with the help of tapping. I left the seminar with renewed confidence and motivation to give my best as an EFT practitioner.
Marina Paparakou
(verified owner)I have really enjoyed the mentoring day with Tania. I always walk away feeling that I have learned a lot from her and others in the group. The group format works really well for me and offers an environment for group interaction and support. Tania is a brilliant EFT practitioner, teacher and mentor. She is very experienced and it truly shines through everything she does. I have tried several different mentors and with Tania I always know that I will walk away invigorated, motivated and educated. I love that she infuses her humour and compassion into the class. Tremendously helpful and never a boring moment. Thank you, Tania!
David kinvig
(verified owner)I have attended mentoring many times over the years with Tania. I have always found it friendly, welcoming and thought provoking. I learn and laugh in this mentoring. It is well delivered and structured. I feel that I am amongst friends when attending. It is excellent CPD on all levels.
Joan George
(verified owner)I love my mentoring days with Tania, they are informative, fun and inspiring. At the start of the day I worry about what value I will be able to add to the day, and by the end of the day I am totally fired up by the amount of sharing of amazing knowledge that everyone is willing to share. These days are just sooooo worth it.
Sarah Rushton
(verified owner)Superb Mentoring session with Tania, who has had many years of experience as an EFT therapist, trainer, mentor and was an original founding EFT Master. Would highly recommend Tania’s Mentoring sessions. They are fun and you always learn something new.
Kate Breslaw
(verified owner)Last week I attended, for the first time, Tania’s online mentoring day for EFT practitioners. It was an incredible day with a wonderful selection of participants and an additional two trainers, all of whom added to Tania’s vast wealth of knowledge. Much valuable wisdom was shared during the hours we spent together and I’m very appreciative of this special mentoring day. I also made some lovely connections with new colleagues. Thank you very much dear Tania, I’ll be back for more.