expanding minds, connecting hearts
Working with trauma in couples therapy
With Leanne Campbell
Psykologvirke and the Norwegian Center for Emotionally focused therapy (SEFT) are thrilled to welcome Dr. Leanne Campbell, one of the world’s leading EFT trainers, to Oslo on June 1–2, 2026, for an in-depth workshop on working with trauma in couples therapy.
Trained by Dr Sue Johnson, Leanne has authored key texts in the field and has provided trainings worldwide in relational healing, complex trauma, grief, loss, and therapeutic repair. Her work brings together deep clinical insight, dynamic didactics, and a commitment to helping therapists translate EFT models into transformative sessions with trauma-impacted couples and individuals.
Familiarity with the EFT model is recommended, but not required.
This workshop is open to all professionals working with couples, including therapists, psychologists, counselors, and supervisors.
In this two-day training, participants will get:
A solid understanding of how trauma history affects the couple dynamics.
Video examples of real EFT work with trauma-impacted couples
A focused segment on attachment injuries and trust ruptures
How to identify and repair relationship trauma within the EFT model
Clinical tools and therapeutic interventions you can apply directly in your practice.
Professional development in a supportive learning container
Dr Leanne Campbell, PhD, is a registered psychologist, ICEEFT Certified Trainer, and co-director of the Vancouver Island Centre for EFT and Campbell & Fairweather Psychology Group. With over three decades of clinical and teaching experience, she specialises in integrating trauma-informed work with the attachment-based framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EFIT.
Dr Leanne Campbell, PhD, is a registered psychologist, ICEEFT Certified Trainer, and co-director of the Vancouver Island Centre for EFT and Campbell & Fairweather Psychology Group. With over three decades of clinical and teaching experience, she specialises in integrating trauma-informed work with the attachment-based framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EFIT.
What you can expect:
Deepened competence in working with attachment injuries, relational ruptures, and blocked trust.
Access to curated video sessions demonstrating effective EFT interventions with trauma-impacted couples.
A precise framework for understanding how trauma reshapes couple patterns in both early de-escalation and later bonding work.
A clear method for assessing and repairing relationship trauma using core EFT principles.
Concrete interventions and clinical strategies you can implement immediately with your couples.
In a nutshell:
Working with trauma in couples therapy
At the Couples Therapy Department at Psykologvirke, we understand how profoundly trauma can shape relational patterns and emotional bonds. Guiding couples through this landscape demands clarity, steadiness, and a strong clinical compass.
Our role is to provide a grounded, supportive training environment where you can strengthen your skills, deepen your understanding, and work with trauma-impacted couples with greater confidence and precision.
We all need strong mentors when we take on complex work and build new skills — especially when working with deep trauma.
Learning from world-class teachers accelerates growth, sharpens judgment, and helps you stay anchored when the work is demanding.
This training gives you access to one of the leading EFT trainers in the world, so you can strengthen your competence, maintain your clarity, and continue advancing in the work.
When EFT is at its best, you are deeply attuned to the clients’ inner world while staying connected to your own creativity and therapeutic intuition.
Learning from one of the best in the field will provide you more freedom as a therapist. Let the process of working with trauma in couples therapy become genuinely enjoyable. Enroll in this two day workshop and keep your engagement in the work strong!
Warm welcome to a supportive professional community.
Prioritizing your own professional development isn’t only about your clients. It’s a way of taking care of yourself.
Register now!