At the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute Inc (OCFI) and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), we adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of human experience.  Research indicates that emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and re-create supportive bonds among individuals. We are therefore dedicated to the understanding and enhancement of couple and family relationships through an emphasis on emotions and their interpersonal impact.  We believe that all people can maximize their potential given a nurturing social environment, which we endeavour to foster in our work with clients.

If you want to learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), you can link to the ICEEFT website by visiting www.iceeft.com. This site provides information regarding research as well as world-wide therapist trainings and a Directory of EFT trained therapists.

The Ottawa Couple and Family Institute serves as a centre of excellence dedicated to the promotion of secure, resilient and successful relationships between partners and within families.  Our mission includes the further expansion and refinement of the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model through process and outcome research.  Another central aspect of our mission is to educate health professionals and to increase public awareness about the efficacy of EFT and its role in strengthening relationship bonds.