Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured therapeutic approach designed to help individuals and couples strengthen emotional bonds and improve their relationships. EFT is rooted in attachment theory and focuses on emotions as central to healing and relationship transformation.

The goal of EFT is to strengthen emotional bonds in relationships, especially for couples. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson in the 1980s, it is rooted in attachment theory and focuses on healing through emotions.

Key Elements

• Emotion-Centered: EFT helps clients identify and express emotions more effectively, fostering deeper emotional connections.

• Attachment Needs: It focuses on understanding and addressing unmet attachment needs that drive negative behaviors.

• Relationship Patterns: EFT helps couples recognize and break negative communication cycles, replacing them with positive interactions.

Core Processes

• Strengthen Emotional Bonds: EFT helps couples or individuals form secure, trusting emotional connections by addressing underlying attachment issues.

• Improve Communication: Through the process, clients learn to communicate their needs and emotions more clearly, reducing misunderstandings and deepening intimacy.

• Resolve Conflicts: EFT helps clients break negative patterns of interaction, leading to more effective conflict resolution and healthier relationships.

At Resilience, our EFT specialists provide a structured, emotion-centered approach to help individuals and couples create stronger, more secure relationships by addressing emotional needs and resolving negative relational patterns.

BENEFITS

EFT is particularly effective for couples seeking to repair or enhance their emotional connection, especially those experiencing conflict, disconnection, or communication problems.

It is also helpful for individuals struggling with trauma, relationship challenges, or attachment concerns.

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