
S1 Ep3: Stage One Overview: Navigating Conflict in Emotionally Focused Therapy
The Emotionally Focused Therapy Podcast
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Navigating Conflict in EFT
This chapter offers an in-depth exploration of stage one in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, concentrating on the assessment phase where therapists engage with partners both collectively and individually. It emphasizes the significance of addressing conflicts that obstruct emotional connection while introducing a framework of understanding emotions through the lens of the three Ps—problem, process, and prescription. Listeners learn about the cyclical nature of relationship dynamics and the importance of de-escalation techniques to foster connection amidst disagreements.
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