Emotionally Focused Therapy

EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) is a type of therapy that is focused on helping individuals and couples improve their emotional connection and attachment in their relationships. EFT was developed in the 1980s by Dr. Sue Johnson, and is based on the idea that strong emotional bonds between people are essential for healthy relationships.

During an EFT session, the therapist works with the individual or couple to identify and explore emotions that are present in their relationship, such as fear, sadness, anger, or anxiety. The therapist helps the person or couple to understand how these emotions affect their behavior and interactions with others.

EFT focuses on helping people to communicate their emotional needs and desires more effectively, and to respond to their partner's emotional needs in a more supportive and empathetic way. This helps to create a stronger and more secure emotional connection in the relationship, which can improve overall satisfaction and reduce conflict. EFT has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of relationship problems, including marital distress, infidelity, and parent-child relationships.

Benefits:

  • Improves emotional connection and attachment in relationships

  • Provides a safe and supportive environment to explore difficult emotions and conflicts

  • Improves communication and problem-solving skills

  • Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression related to relationship issues

  • Encourages personal growth and self-awareness

  • Improves overall relationship satisfaction and intimacy

  • Effective in treating various relationship problems

  • Provides a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to addressing relationship issues.