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Encounter-centered Transformation for Stronger Relationships
Hedy Schleifer is a master relationship builder with over four decades of professional experience in guiding individuals and couples toward deeper, more meaningful connections. Holding advanced degrees in psychology from UCLA and Tel Aviv University, she has pioneered the Encounter-centered Transformation (EcT) model, an interdisciplinary approach rooted in philosophy, relational neurobiology, and clinical theory. Her work emphasizes relational intelligence and maturity, drawing from methodologies like Martin Buber's philosophy and Imago Relationship Theory. With a global presence spanning 39 countries, Hedy has trained mental health professionals, coaches, and leaders while maintaining a private practice focused on couples' intensives.Her personal journey, including a 55-year marriage and overcoming health challenges, informs her belief that world peace begins with strong, committed partnerships. Hedy's approach combines academic rigor with lived experience, offering tools to transform relationships into laboratories for growth. She has been featured in documentaries, TEDx talks, and international media, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in relational transformation. Her practice bridges personal and professional relationships, emphasizing intentional, thoughtful engagement over automatic interactions. Hedy's work continues to evolve, welcoming professionals across industries to adopt her EcT framework for broader applications.
Services
Couples Private Intensives
Motivational Speeches
Professional Trainings
Family Counseling
Encounter-centered Community
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of clinical expertise in relationship transformation.
- Our approach integrates neurobiology, philosophy, and conflict resolution frameworks.
- We provide training to mental health professionals worldwide in EcT methodology.
- Our work is grounded in a 55-year personal relational laboratory experience.
- We combine academic rigor with lived experience in all our practices.
What people say
Deeper connection achieved
Life-changing experience
Practical tools for growth
Authentic, personalized approach
Transformative relationship insights
Services
Couples Private Intensives
The Couple's Journey Intensive offers personalized guidance through Hedy's Encounter-centered Transformation approach. This immersive experience helps partners achieve profound connection by transforming their relationship into a living laboratory for growth. Sessions focus on developing relational intelligence through structured encounters that promote sustainable, cellular-level change.
Professional Trainings
Clinical trainings in Encounter-centered Transformation equip mental health professionals with tools to enhance their practice. Participants learn to apply EcT principles in therapeutic settings, focusing on relational neurobiology and conflict resolution techniques. The program emphasizes practical application of Hedy's interdisciplinary model across diverse professional contexts.
Motivational Speeches
Hedy delivers empowering presentations on relational intelligence and connection at conferences and virtual events. Her speeches combine personal anecdotes with clinical insights to demonstrate how intentional relationships drive personal and professional success. Audiences gain practical tools for creating meaningful connections in both personal and organizational contexts.
Encounter-centered Community
This global membership community supports professionals implementing Encounter-centered Transformation principles. Features include monthly live sessions with Hedy, peer discussions, and resource sharing. The platform facilitates knowledge exchange about EcT applications while fostering connections among practitioners worldwide through virtual gatherings and collaborative learning.
Family Counseling
Family sessions focus on restoring healthy relational dynamics through Encounter-centered Transformation techniques. Hedy's approach addresses intergenerational patterns and sibling relationships, creating space for authentic connection. The process emphasizes clearing relational obstacles while building bridges through structured, intentional encounters that promote lasting family harmony.
People
Hedy Schleifer
Founder & Lead Practitioner
Internationally recognized relationship expert with 40+ years of clinical experience. Holds MA in Clinical Psychology from Tel Aviv University and BA from UCLA. Creator of Encounter-centered Transformation methodology. Featured TEDx speaker and documentary subject. Maintains private practice while training professionals globally.
Hayley Hoffman
Community Host
Licensed Professional Counselor and active EcT practitioner. Coordinates global community engagement initiatives. Facilitates online gatherings and knowledge-sharing platforms. Serves as liaison between members and Hedy Schleifer. Brings clinical expertise to community programming and professional development activities.
Questions
What is Encounter-centered Transformation?
EcT is an interdisciplinary model combining philosophy, neurobiology, and clinical theory to transform relationships. It creates sustainable change through structured encounters that promote relational intelligence and intentional connection.
How does Hedy's approach differ from traditional therapy?
EcT focuses on creating 'living laboratories' for relationships rather than problem-solving. It emphasizes cellular-level transformation through intentional encounters, integrating personal experience with clinical frameworks for lasting change.
Can professionals from any field benefit from EcT training?
Yes, the Encounter-centered Community welcomes all professionals seeking better relationships with those they serve. The methodology applies to therapeutic, organizational, and personal contexts across diverse industries.
What are the community membership benefits?
Free members access discussion forums and resources. Circle members receive monthly live sessions with Hedy, mobile app access, exclusive content, and participation in virtual gatherings with global practitioners.
How are sessions conducted?
Private intensives and professional trainings use virtual platforms like Zoom. The community platform supports ongoing engagement through discussion spaces, resource sharing, and scheduled live events with replays available.
