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Every couple experiences missteps concerning their relationship. Relationships start with an intense connection but, over time, the level of attentiveness to one another naturally drops off, creating a feeling that the connection has been damaged. If the couple can’t successfully reconnect, “demon dialogues” are likely to occur. These fights can become standard in some relationships, but if they gain momentum, they can take over, resulting in a devastating feeling of aloneness. Emotionally Foused Therapy (EFT) may offer a road map to help couples understand how to self-correct when their “attachment demons” surface.
EFT has also been shown as an effective treatment for couples and families dealing with sexual abuse histories, depression, grief, chronic illness management, eating disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder. “We understand that if we can help a couple create a safe emotional bond, then every time a huge stressor comes towards you, you can reach for each other and support each other. Not only does that help you to deal with the stressor, but it cements your bond”. EFT has been shown to be equally effective across cultures, with traditional couples, with those who are educated and noneducated, and with same sex couples.
EFT has also been shown as an effective treatment for couples and families dealing with sexual abuse histories, depression, grief, chronic illness management, eating disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder. “We understand that if we can help a couple create a safe emotional bond, then every time a huge stressor comes towards you, you can reach for each other and support each other. Not only does that help you to deal with the stressor, but it cements your bond”. EFT has been shown to be equally effective across cultures, with traditional couples, with those who are educated and noneducated, and with same sex couples.
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.
- 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.
