#355: Unlocking the World of Attachment, Emotional Isolation, and EFT with Dr. Sue

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Mar 11, 2024

Dr. Sue Johnson discusses the profound impact of relationships and attachment, emphasizing emotions in therapy. They explore the transformative power of emotional epiphanies and the importance of secure attachments. The conversation also covers topics like creating safe spaces in therapy, digital connections, and understanding attachment needs in the digital age.

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INSIGHT

Emotion Is The Core Organizer

Emotion organizes both our inner world and our relationships and sits at the root of most mental and relational problems.
Lasting change requires working at the emotional level, not just cognition or skills.

ANECDOTE

Learning Emotional 'Music' In A Pub

Sue Johnson grew up in her father's pub and learned to read emotional 'music' in adults long before formal training.
Watching sudden shifts in atmosphere convinced her emotions mattered more than academic lectures claimed.

ADVICE

Work Directly With Core Emotions

When clients are deeply distressed, teach them to access and regulate core emotions rather than only giving cognitive skills.
Use emotional engagement to produce durable therapeutic change.

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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Sue Johnson, a pioneering figure in couples therapy and adult attachment, renowned for her role in developing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Together, we explore the profound impact of relationships and attachment in the human experience. Dr. Sue discusses the role of emotions in therapy, emphasizing the significance of understanding and validating emotions to establish secure attachments. Throughout the episode, she shares insights on how she’s helped her clients navigate challenging emotions for authentic change through EFT. Dr. Sue also dives into topics such as the transformative power of emotional epiphanies, the creation of safe spaces in therapy, the societal shift towards digital connections, and the importance of understanding attachment needs in the digital age. Join us in this impactful conversation to explore the pursuit of authentic, face-to-face connections and their fundamental role in enhancing your emotional well-being. Dr. Sue Johnson has received numerous awards including Psychotherapy Networker’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the APA’s Family Psychologist of the Year, and the Order of Canada. Her best-selling book Hold Me Tight (2008) has sold over one million copies and was developed into a relationship education program. As founding director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), Dr. Sue trains counselors in EFT worldwide, providing guidance to over 90 affiliated organizations. —Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuejohnson/ —Website: https://drsuejohnson.com/ —Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsuejohnson/ —Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_SueJohnson —YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DoctorSueJohnson?themeRefresh=1 —Website: International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) www.iceeft.com —Books: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ If you want to dive deeper into Mark’s content, search through every episode, find specific topics we’ve covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/markgroves Themes: Authenticity, Belonging, Breakups, Relationships, Boundaries, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Health, Codependency, Infidelity, Dating, Attachment Theory, Transformation, Conflict, Mental Health, Grief, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotions This episode is sponsored by Organifi: Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at http://www.organifi.com/createthelove Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!

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