This influential volume provides a comprehensive introduction to emotionally focused therapy (EFT): its theoretical foundations, techniques, and clinical practice. EFT is a structured approach to couple therapy that integrates intrapsychic and interpersonal perspectives to help couples create new, more satisfying interactional patterns. Since the original publication of this book, EFT has been implemented and tested with growing numbers of couples in a wide range of settings. The authors, who codeveloped the approach, illuminate the power of emotional experience in relationships and in the process of therapeutic change. The book is richly illustrated with case examples and session transcripts.

Since its original publication in 1996, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy has been the definitive guide for couple therapists, supervisors, and students wishing to practice emotionally focused therapy. This cutting-edge third edition addresses recent changes in the field of couple therapy, including updated research results relating to clinical interventions, expanded understandings of emotion regulation, adult attachment and neuroscience, and dynamic EFT applications for a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, sexual disorders, and PTSD. Chapters introduce micro-interventions for use in EFT couple sessions, as well as a systematic presentation of a macro set of interventions called the EFT Tango. Clinical examples are included throughout, bringing the in-session process of change alive, and two case chapters offer in-depth commentaries of Stage 1 and Stage 2 EFT sessions. Written by the leading authority on emotionally focused therapy, this third edition is an essential reference on all aspects of EFT and its uses for mental health professionals in the field of couple and marital therapy.

An invaluable tool for clinicians and students, Becoming an Emotionally Focused Therapist: The Workbook takes the reader on an adventure – the quest to become a competent, confident, and passionate couple and family therapist. In an accessible resource for training and supervision, seven expert therapists lead the reader through the nine essential steps of EFT with explicit intervention strategies. Suitable as a companion volume to The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, 2nd Ed. or as a stand-alone learning tool, the workbook provides an easy road-map to mastering the art of EFT with exercises, review sheets and practice models. Unprecedented in its novel and interactive approach, this is a must-have for all therapists searching for lasting and efficient results in couple therapy.

Emotionally Focused Therapy with African American Couples: Love Heals is an essential guide that integrates emotionally focused therapy (EFT) with cultural humility. It provides a pathbreaking, evidence-based model of couples work that reinforces the bond between partners in the face of race-based distress. Guillory explores and brings a deep understanding of the legacy of racial trauma, and the cultural strengths of African American couples by using real-life case studies. The chapters in the book focus on several key clinical issues in the field, such as communication problems, anxiety, infidelity, depression, and porn. Each case study is enhanced by a consultation with EFT master therapist Sue Johnson. The book is an essential text for students and mental health professionals looking to provide culturally competent therapeutic interventions. It will also appeal to psychologists, mental health workers, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and religious leaders.

Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples: A 52-Week Workbook to Deepen Bond and Rediscover Love Emotionally Focused Therapy activities for couples Rediscover the Essence of Love, Week by Week. Every relationship deserves a chance to flourish, to experience the highs of emotional bonding, and to find solace in each other's arms. Introducing a 52-week journey that's meticulously crafted for couples seeking to fortify their bond, revive their passion, and embrace a deeper understanding of one another. Features of This Comprehensive Workbook: A Year of Emotional Exploration: Engage in a structured, week-by-week roadmap, designed to address various facets of love, commitment, trust, and mutual growth. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) at Its Best: A pioneering approach in couples therapy, EFT principles guide every exercise, ensuring each activity is rooted in proven therapeutic methodologies. Reignite the Spark: Traverse this journey to not only revisit the foundational pillars of your relationship but to fan the flames of passion, reminding you both why you fell in love in the first place. Reflective Journaling Spaces: Every section provides ample space for you to jot down your feelings, epiphanies, and the cherished moments that become milestones in your love journey. Bonding Exercises and Activities: Dive deep into specially curated activities that challenge, inspire, and bring couples closer than ever before. The "Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples" isn't just another relationship guide. It's a voyage, a dedication to the sanctity of love and the promises made. As weeks unfold, find yourselves more attuned, more in love, and more connected. Key Points: "52-week couples therapy workbook" - A comprehensive guide providing weekly exercises for couples to enhance their communication, understanding, and relationship. "Emotionally Focused Therapy activities for couples" - Activities based on EFT principles to help couples better understand their emotions, improve emotional intelligence, and foster a deeper emotional connection. "Workbook for rediscovering love in marriage" - A practical guide that helps couples reignite the passion and love in their marriage through various exercises and activities. "Year-long relationship building exercises for couples" - A series of exercises specifically designed to strengthen the bond between couples over the course of a year. "EFT principles in couples bonding journey" - The application of Emotionally Focused Therapy principles in helping couples navigate their relationship, fostering greater emotional bonding. "Guided journal for couples to strengthen bond" - A journal with guided prompts aimed at facilitating open communication, understanding, and strengthening the bond between couples. "Yearly relationship roadmap for deepening love" - A step-by-step guide for couples, providing a roadmap to deepen their love and intimacy over a year through various activities and exercises. Take the first step towards a profound journey of love and understanding. Because your love story deserves to be celebrated, cherished, and deeply felt.

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples :A 7-Day EFT Workbook for Couples to Deepen Bond and Rediscover Love Rediscovering love with Emotionally Focused Therapy Discover the Transformative Power of Emotionally Focused Therapy In the intricate weave of existence, relationships are the most colorful strands. They encapsulate happiness, adversity, development, and deep-seated affection. However, in the tumultuous journey of life, even the most robust relationships can veer off course, with miscommunications and emotional disconnects forging quiet divides. If you've ever longed to mend these rifts, rekindle the fervor, and genuinely comprehend and connect with your partner, this book serves as your compass. A Journey Beyond Traditional Relationship Advice "Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples" is not your ordinary relationship guide. It's a meticulously crafted 7-day journey, grounded in the scientifically validated approach of EFT developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. Rooted deeply in attachment theory, this workbook is a beacon for couples yearning to foster a secure emotional bond. In today's age of fleeting digital interactions, the depth and authenticity EFT brings are invaluable. What Awaits Inside? 1. Foundational Understanding: Delve into the essence of EFT, explore its benefits, and understand why it's a game-changer for couples worldwide. 2. The Attachment Dance: Unearth the dynamics of attachment styles. Recognize patterns, discover how early-life attachments shape current relational dynamics, and gain insights that go beyond the superficial. 3. Breaking the Cycle: Step-by-step, understand the patterns of emotional disconnection. Learn to recognize the dance of distress, to pause, pivot, and turn towards a more connected interaction. 4. Emotional Nuances: Delve into the world of primary and secondary emotions. Through real-life examples, grasp how surface emotions often mask deeper, unmet needs. 5. Healing Wounds: Every relationship carries scars, some old, some new. Through EFT, learn to heal, not just cope. Transform past traumas into pillars of strength and understanding. 6. Crafting Messages of Love: Master the art of communicating in ways that foster security, trust, and an enduring bond. 7. Nurturing the Bond: Learn that love isn’t just about grand gestures. It's in the daily rituals, the soft conversations, and the silent promises. Each day of this workbook presents: Theory: Deepen your understanding with foundational knowledge. Real-life Examples: Dive into relatable anecdotes that bring concepts alive. Activities & Exercises: Engage in transformative exercises designed to bring you and your partner closer. Reflections: Reflect through carefully curated questions, encouraging introspection. Tips: Imbibe practical, actionable tips to integrate learnings into everyday life. For Whom Is This Book? --Couples at the zenith of their relationship, desiring to deepen their bond. --Partners at crossroads, seeking clarity and reconnection. --Individuals yearning to understand the depths of their emotions and relationships. --Therapists and counselors seeking a structured EFT workbook for their clients. Final Thoughts At its heart, love is about connection – deep, profound, and authentic. Whether you're setting sail on a new relationship or navigating the intricate map of a long-term bond, "Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples" serves as your compass, guiding you to shores of understanding, intimacy, and an unbreakable bond. Reignite the magic, bridge the gaps, and dance to the harmonious tunes of love. Dive into this 7-day transformative journey and reshape the destiny of your relationship

This accessible, practical, and thoroughly updated second edition introduces and presents how emotionally focused therapy can be used effectively across all three modalities, couple, family, and individual therapy, with clients from a diversity of backgrounds. Responding to critical updates in the field, this second edition once again follows Emily, an EFT therapist, to demonstrate how EFT can be used in practice. With updated references, research, and terminology throughout, this new edition reflects recent theoretical and practical updates by refocusing the model toward therapist interventions, such as the "EFT Tango," rather than the client change events, making it more accessible for readers to learn. It addresses the current need to integrate explicit socio-cultural sensitivity into EFT by including diverse case studies, explicit discussion of how the model can be applied with a diversity of clients, and how EFT therapists can integrate cultural sensitivity and attunement across multiple and diverse identities, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurotypicality, class, and religion. It can also be used alongside a practical new workbook, Workouts for Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy, providing therapists with all the tools needed to confidently integrate this approach into their practice. This book is an essential read for all marriage and family therapists in practice and in training as well as counselors who are looking to use EFT with couples, families, and individuals.

A practical, down-to-earth guide to using the world's most successful approach to couple therapy One of the most successful therapeutic approaches to healing dysfunctional relationships, emotionally focused couple therapy provides clients with powerful insights into how and why they may be suppressing their emotions and teaches them practical ways to deal with those feelings more constructively for improved relationships. Unlike cognitive-behavioural therapy, which provides effective short-term coping skills, emotionally focused therapy often is prescribed as a second-stage treatment for couples with lingering emotional difficulties. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy For Dummies introduces readers to this ground-breaking therapy, offering simple, proven strategies and tools for dealing with problems with bonding, attachment and emotions, the universal cornerstones of healthy relationships. An indispensable resource for readers who would like to manage their relationship problems independently through home study Delivers powerful techniques for dealing with unpleasant emotions, rather than repressing them and for responding constructively to complex relationship issues The perfect introduction to EFT basics for therapists considering expanding their practices to include emotionally focused therapy methods Packed with fascinating and instructive case studies and examples of EFT in action, from the authors' case files Provides valuable guidance on finding, selecting and working with the right EFT certified therapist

This second edition of Becoming an Emotionally Focused Therapist: The Workbook has been fully revised by expert therapists with advances in attachment science and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) practice, the integration of the "EFT Tango"—a guide to the EFT process—and new chapters on working with both individuals and families. Suitable as a companion volume to The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy or as a standalone learning tool, it provides an easy road-map toward mastering the ins and outs of EFT with practice exercises, review questions, and compelling clinical examples. Invaluable for clinicians and students, this workbook takes the reader on an adventure: the quest to become a competent, confident, and passionate emotionally focused therapist.

Workouts for Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy is a companion to Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy: Key Ingredients of Change (2nd ed.). Inspired by Deliberate Practice, it is filled with exercises called workouts first with couples (EFCT), followed by a series of workouts in that same skill or move with individuals (EFIT). The workouts are more than skill-drills. They are clear, tangible ways for the reader-practitioner to become emotionally engaged within self and in attunement with each client scenario and to strengthen their EFT muscles with the practice of each of these EFT ingredients of change. Part 1 includes workouts of ten micro-skills across a wide range of client scenarios, including diversity of racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, religious, neurodiversity, and other contextual diversity. Workouts with the five moves of the EFT Tango, from beginning of therapy to the completion of Stage 2 change, first with a couple and then with an individual, make up Part 2. The reader-practitioner has opportunity in Part 3 to apply the macro-intervention to Stages 1 and 2 change in their own lives, to explore barriers to following and deepening emotions, and to utilize a series of antidotes for typical EFT therapist challenges and goal-setting. Containing practical handles for the new clinician or graduate student wanting to integrate EFT into their practice, it is also stimulating and relevant for seasoned therapists and counselors seeking to sharpen EFT skills and develop confidence in the model with both couples and individuals.