The Couples Therapist Couch 208: Dr. Sue Johnson on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Apr 30, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Sue Johnson, the pioneer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), discusses her journey in developing this impactful approach. She highlights how emotions shape interpersonal dynamics and the importance of bonding conversations in therapy. Sue explains that restoring emotional connection resolves conflicts and fosters secure attachments. She also shares insights on attunement and creating corrective emotional experiences that lead to meaningful change. Her passion for EFT and its global implementation shines through, making for a truly enlightening dialogue.
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Emotion Organizes Relationship Behavior
- Emotion organizes how people 'dance' with others and drives relationship patterns.
- Sue Johnson watched tapes repeatedly to see emotion as the primary organizing force in couples therapy.
Bonding Conversations Produce Lasting Change
- Bonding conversations create powerful corrective emotional experiences that change nervous systems.
- EFT's lasting results come from creating these survival-significant bonding interactions in session.
Prioritize Accessibility And Responsiveness
- Create accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement in sessions to define secure attachment.
- Focus therapy on whether a partner is there for the other, not on surface content.
