What is EFT?
What is EFT and why does it work?
Emotionally focused couple therapy is recognized as one of the most effective approaches in resolving relationship distress. EFT also has generated more research than any other treatment approach on the process of change, having demonstrated a relationship between outcome and empathy, the alliance, depth of experiencing, emotional arousal, making sense of aroused emotion, productive processing of emotion, and particular emotions sequences.
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Emotionally focused therapy is a short term therapy, ranging from an average from 8 to 20 sessions depending on the level of complexity of each situation.
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Here are some helpful statistics:
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90% of couples who undergo EFT experience a significant improvement in their relationship.
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70–75% of couples no longer meet the criteria for relationship distress after completing EFT.
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The rate of relapse is a lot lower than most modalities, according to follow up studies.
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The Why
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Emotionally Focused Therapy works because it is based in a simple human fact, we ALL need connection to survive. Just like babies need an adult to care for them in order to survive, adults needs others to survive and thrive. That is the reason when you get into a fight with your partner, you might get somatic sensations of pain for example. EFT works by helping you and your partner create a safe heaven in your relationship, and that safety will leak into other parts of your life. We know from research, that a secure base will lead to more hapiness, more curiosity, more life satisfaction. You can turn your negative cycle, into a secure base where the possibilities are endless.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy was initially developed as a modality to help couples heal, but it has since been expanded to help support individuals and families as well. The research is constantly evolving, but the evidence is very clear on the benefits and transformative powers of this modality.
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Johnson SM, Hunsley J, Greenberg L, Schlindler D: Emotionally focused couples therapy: status and challenges. Clin Psychol Sci Pract 1999; 6:67–79
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Johnson, S., Hunsley, J., Greenberg, L. & Schindler, D. (1999). “Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Status & challenges (A meta-analysis).” Journal of Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 6, 67-79.
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You can also learn more about EFT at https://iceeft.com/