NCCEFT - DEI

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

NCCEFT is a membership-based organization committed to serving EFT-focused clinicians and clients in Northern California. As an organization, we value the inclusion of all people and their lived experiences. We want all of our members and visitors to feel welcomed, heard, and valued.

NCCEFT is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where all people feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identification, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious affiliation, or socioeconomic status. In light of the events in 2020 that starkly exposed systemic racism and white supremacist culture in our country, cities, institutions, and organizations, we see clearly that we have some work to do to live up to our mission and values. We understand that battling systemic racism in NCCEFT requires continual learning and action.

We are committed to BIPOC therapists feeling and being more supported and sustained over the long term at all levels of NCCEFT. This includes positions of leadership, such as presenters, supervisors, and trainers.

Our statement on diversity is only as meaningful as the actions we take that embody what we say. We will continue to share the actions we take through ongoing updates in the lists below.

Here’s what we’ve done:

July 2020 incoming board of directors prioritized focus of anti-racist education and action for 2020-2021 term

Expanded fundraising efforts increasing membership dues by $10 annually to go directly toward anti-racist efforts

Asked all trainers and presenters invited to present at NCCEFT programmed events to apply a social justice or DEI approach as part of their offered training

Scholarship Committee reviewed NCCEFT scholarship process and program with a focus on DEI

Board vetted and hired a DEI consultant team that ended the contract with NCCEFT very early in the process. Through our DEI consultant hiring process, it was recommended to establish a more internal infrastructure to hold and move the DEI work. The Board is establishing a DEI steering committee.

In partnership with the NCCEFT Board, the DEIC awarded a total of 17 scholarships to support BIPOC clinicians’ attendance at Dr. Paul Guillory’s Externship in February 2026.

Here’s what we’re doing:

Committing to programming next term that increases awareness of diversity, inclusion, and social justice within the therapy context. We are committing to programming that increases cultural awareness, knowledge, humility, and self-of-therapist growth.

Continuing to support and collaborate with a diverse range of trainers to expand our cultural lens and foster an inclusive community for all NCCEFT members.

Here’s what’s to come:

The Board will expand scholarship to potentially include a fully-funded scholarship. Institute annual assessment to determine whether NCCEFT met fundraising goals to increase scholarship.

The Board will create partnerships with other organizations and agencies to offer scholarships and expand BIPOC membership.

The Board will expand fundraising efforts by increasing membership fees, improving donation programs, and growing fundraisers to put towards DEI efforts.

The Board will develop a program to offer EFT supervision specific to the needs of BIPOC therapists and clients.

The Board will improve our demographic data collection and data analysis to improve recruitment and retention.

The Board will commit to active recruitment for membership of underrepresented portions of our community.

The Board will actively recruit Board members that reflect the diversity of our membership.

The Board will develop a Grievance and Resolution Process.

The Board and the DEIC will collaborate on supervision opportunities for bipoc clinicians .

We aim to continue offering partial scholarships for future EFT trainings, including Externships and Core Skills, to further expand and strengthen the NCCEFT community.