Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) | Craig Lambert Couples Therapy

About Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured approach to couples therapy developed alongside the science on adult attachment and bonding. EFT is being used successfully with many different kinds of couples in private practice and in many different cultural groups throughout the world.

Strengths of Emotionally Focused Therapy

EFT is based on clear, explicit conceptualizations of marital distress and adult love. These conceptualizations are supported by empirical research on the nature of marital distress and adult attachment.
EFT is collaborative and respectful of clients combining experiential Rogerian techniques with structural systemic interventions.
Change strategies and interventions are specified.
Key moves and moments in the change process have been mapped into nine steps and three change events.
EFT has been validated by over 20 years of empirical research. There is also research on the change processes and predictors of success.
EFT has been applied to many different kinds of problems and populations.

Goals of Emotionally Focused Therapy

To expand and re-organize key emotional responses – the music of the attachment dance.
To create a shift in partners’ interactional positions and initiate new cycles of interaction.
To foster the creation of a secure bond between partners.

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