GEORGE FALLER
George is a highly respected and beloved Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Trainer and Supervisor. He merges his background as a retired Lieutenant of the NYC Fire Department and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (in NY & CT), as he embodies the calm, precise & strategic approach of a first responder and the mindful, compassionate and nuanced manner of a seasoned clinician.
George was trained by the leaders of couples therapy, including Susan Johnson, John Gottman & Harville Hendrix, as he worked front-line to help support and heal families in the profound aftermath of 9/11. George’s down-to-earth, accessible style paired with his masterful precision in articulating and demonstrating the micro-moves of therapy are just some of the reasons that he is uniquely qualified and highly sought after as a Supervisor and Trainer.
George is an Approved Supervisor for the American Association Of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT), Founder and President of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (NYCEFT), Director of Training at the Center for Hope and Renewal in Greenwich, CT, Board Member of the Porter Cason Institute for the Family at Tulane University in New Orleans, and teaches courses at The Ackerman Institute in New York City.
He specializes in trauma, family therapy (EFFT), and self-of-therapist issues. He is committed to bringing EFT to first responders and underprivileged families, and hopes his co-authored books True Connection, Sacred Stress and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy and his podcast, Foreplay, contribute to a movement to making our world a more secure place.
George was trained by the leaders of couples therapy, including Susan Johnson, John Gottman & Harville Hendrix, as he worked front-line to help support and heal families in the profound aftermath of 9/11. George’s down-to-earth, accessible style paired with his masterful precision in articulating and demonstrating the micro-moves of therapy are just some of the reasons that he is uniquely qualified and highly sought after as a Supervisor and Trainer.
George is an Approved Supervisor for the American Association Of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT), Founder and President of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (NYCEFT), Director of Training at the Center for Hope and Renewal in Greenwich, CT, Board Member of the Porter Cason Institute for the Family at Tulane University in New Orleans, and teaches courses at The Ackerman Institute in New York City.
He specializes in trauma, family therapy (EFFT), and self-of-therapist issues. He is committed to bringing EFT to first responders and underprivileged families, and hopes his co-authored books True Connection, Sacred Stress and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy and his podcast, Foreplay, contribute to a movement to making our world a more secure place.
JAMES L. HAWKINS II, PH.D.
Dr. James Hawkins, ‘Doc Hawk,’ is a Licensed Counsellor, and an ICEEFT-certified trainer, supervisor, and therapist. He obtained a Master’s in Marriage and Family Counselling and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Counseling. He currently serves as a Clinical Coordinator at a non-profit counselling practice in Northwest Arkansas.
James is also the founder of Healing Conversations, a training program developed to equip organizations and communities to have productive conversations about race.
Dr. Hawkins’ passion is to help people flourish in relationships ranging from marriage & family to organizational health, and community race relationships.
"Helping helpers help people and communities."
James is also the founder of Healing Conversations, a training program developed to equip organizations and communities to have productive conversations about race.
Dr. Hawkins’ passion is to help people flourish in relationships ranging from marriage & family to organizational health, and community race relationships.
"Helping helpers help people and communities."
RYAN RANA, PH.D.
Ryan Rana, PhD, LMFT, LPC is an ICEEFT certified EFT Trainer, Supervisor and Therapist and has over 25 years of experience in the therapeutic field in many different capacities.
Ryan is the Founder of the Arkansas EFT Center. He and his wife, Anne, founded The Joshua Center in Arkansas where he currently practices and acts as the Executive Director.
His specializations include work with couples, sexuality, depression, and traumatic stress. In addition to psychotherapy, Ryan works with people on organization and leadership approaches as well as studying military training/processes and performance psychology. Before he became a therapist, Ryan was a college athlete in baseball and was pitching coach at the collegiate level.
Ryan is the Founder of the Arkansas EFT Center. He and his wife, Anne, founded The Joshua Center in Arkansas where he currently practices and acts as the Executive Director.
His specializations include work with couples, sexuality, depression, and traumatic stress. In addition to psychotherapy, Ryan works with people on organization and leadership approaches as well as studying military training/processes and performance psychology. Before he became a therapist, Ryan was a college athlete in baseball and was pitching coach at the collegiate level.
CHAD IMHOFF, PH.D., LPC, LMFT
Dr. Chad Imhoff is an EFT Certified Therapist, EFT Supervisor, Arkansas Board Certified Supervisor, and the board chair of the Arkansas Center for EFT. Additionally, Dr. Imhoff serves as a mentor and colleague to over thirty staff members at The Joshua Center in Fayetteville where he serves as therapist and Clinical Coordinator.
In 2019, Dr. Imhoff completed his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Arkansas with his dissertation focus on ‘The Effectiveness of Created for Connection,’ which is an adaptation of the ‘Hold Me Tight’ program developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, and Kenneth Sanderfer.
Chad and his wife, Angela, are sought out, professional leaders in the local community where they hold regular Created for Connection workshop weekends and dominate these workshops with their authenticity and their vision for a secure relationship, their passion for relational transformation, and their purpose for seeing healing and change happen among individuals and couples.
Dr. Imhoff is passionate about helping therapists develop in EFT, guiding clients to experience a difference in their relationship, supervising future counselors for leadership in the field, and above all, is a devoted husband and father. Dr. Imhoff currently resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife, Angela, and their daughter.
In 2019, Dr. Imhoff completed his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Arkansas with his dissertation focus on ‘The Effectiveness of Created for Connection,’ which is an adaptation of the ‘Hold Me Tight’ program developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, and Kenneth Sanderfer.
Chad and his wife, Angela, are sought out, professional leaders in the local community where they hold regular Created for Connection workshop weekends and dominate these workshops with their authenticity and their vision for a secure relationship, their passion for relational transformation, and their purpose for seeing healing and change happen among individuals and couples.
Dr. Imhoff is passionate about helping therapists develop in EFT, guiding clients to experience a difference in their relationship, supervising future counselors for leadership in the field, and above all, is a devoted husband and father. Dr. Imhoff currently resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife, Angela, and their daughter.
ANGELA IMHOFF
Angela Imhoff has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Certified Life Coach. Angela currently serves Ministry Leader for marriage and mental health at New Heights Church and is a speaker and encourager who strives toward helping others live emotionally healthier lives.
Angela graduated from California State University with a BS in Film Production and has worked in the feature film creative department at DreamWorks, The Donner’s Company, and Morgan Creek Productions. She has extensive experience producing and editing and is now the primary film editor for Success In Vulnerability. Angela is excited to merge two of her passions, therapy and film editing, by bringing this interactive training to therapists.
Angela and Chad lead Created for Connection marriage workshops (based on Sue Johnson and Kenny Sanderfur's "Created for Connection: The 'Hold Me Tight' Guide for Christian Couples") in Arkansas and around the country. They have also developed a pre-marital curriculum based on EFT called "Take My Hand," and have a podcast called Connecting Couples. You can find more information at their website: The Real Imhoffs.
Angela graduated from California State University with a BS in Film Production and has worked in the feature film creative department at DreamWorks, The Donner’s Company, and Morgan Creek Productions. She has extensive experience producing and editing and is now the primary film editor for Success In Vulnerability. Angela is excited to merge two of her passions, therapy and film editing, by bringing this interactive training to therapists.
Angela and Chad lead Created for Connection marriage workshops (based on Sue Johnson and Kenny Sanderfur's "Created for Connection: The 'Hold Me Tight' Guide for Christian Couples") in Arkansas and around the country. They have also developed a pre-marital curriculum based on EFT called "Take My Hand," and have a podcast called Connecting Couples. You can find more information at their website: The Real Imhoffs.
