What is EFT?
Developed by Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg, EFT is a method used to help couples who struggle with conflict and poor communication skills. Although typically used in couples therapy, EFT can also benefit individuals and family members to strengthen emotional bonds through understanding and improved communication. Angela Leong and Ashley Morris often help couples, families, and individuals use EFT to build secure bonds, improve communication, and foster lasting connections.
Benefits of EFT
– Provides a language for healthy dependency between partners and reorganizes emotional responses so that couples can reach secure attachment
– Stronger emotional bonds, through reframing negative communication into viewing the person’s strengths and best efforts in order to create more connection
– Helps people become more aware of their individual and partner's needs, thus being able to listen and discuss problems from a place of empathy instead of a place of defensiveness or anger
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Emotionally focused therapy can help eliminate the likelihood of misunderstandings and counterproductive reactions that ultimately threaten relationships. It also provides therapists with a clear step-by-step approach to help couples navigate the turbulent waters of being in a relationship.
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Blog post written by Yasmine Ross, Certified Relationship Coach and Content Writer at An Elegant Mind Counselling in Vancouver