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Emotionally Focused Therapy Resources

Emotionally Focused Therapy was founded by Dr. Sue Johnson and is now organized by the International Center of Emotional Focused Therapy. 

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Emotional Focused Therapy is a specific form of therapy to help individuals regain healthy secure relationships with others. This can be done in an individual setting and in couples. 
 

Videos

The Laws of Love - (Live Talk)
www.drsuejohnson.com We know what love is, why it matters, what it does for us, and what responses make or break our love relationships. This quiet revolution, has all happened in the last 20 years. But can love last? The evidence is that if you know how to do it, it can. Brain scans tell us that some long time lover's brains respond in the same way, with the same excitement as those of new lovers to pictures of their beloved. If you can reach out and hold onto each other as you face life's dragons together, every dragon you face makes the bond of trust and love between you stronger. We can have the loving lasting relationships we all long for. But only if we learn Love Sense. We have solved the "mystery' called love and we can learn to shape it. This is the doorway into greater happiness, better mental and physical health, more secure, resilient and confident adults and more loving partnerships and families.
Dr Sue Johnson: Building Trust and Treating Trauma with Attachment Science
World-renowed researcher and clinician Dr Sue Johnson discusses the importance of using attachment science to build trust in traumatised clients with PESI AU's Managing Director, Carmen Nicotra. Learn more about how Sue and 8 other of her colleagues expertly utilise attachment science to create a foundation for safe, effective trauma resolution this 30-31 May 2023 -- completely free! Gain the knowledge you need to help your most challenging clients heal, plus meet the education requirement to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). At no cost, you've got nothing to lose! Register today for FREE at https://pesi.au/attachment
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals
Dr Sue Johnson explains how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is not just for couples, it's also for individuals and families. Find out more about Emotionally Focused Therapy at https://bit.ly/3mYciHW Follow us on: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Psychwire/ LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/Psychwire/ Twitter at https://twitter.com/Psychwire
How to Build Trust and Feel Safe In Your Relationship: The Art of "Hold Me Tight" Conversations
Dr. Sue Johnson on how to have a "Hold Me Tight" conversation with your partner | Watch my full interview with iconic therapist Dr. Sue Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyN-HCmAKRo | Brought to you by Laird Superfood plant-based creamers (http://lairdsuperfood.com/tim), Headspace easy-to-use app with guided meditations (http://headspace.com/tim), and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating (http://eightsleep.com/Tim). Show notes: https://tim.blog/2021/08/25/dr-sue-johnson/ Dr. Sue Johnson (@Dr_SueJohnson) is a leading innovator in the fields of couple therapy and adult attachment. She is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 30 years of peer-reviewed clinical research. Sue has received numerous awards in recognition of her development of EFT, including the American Psychological Association’s “Family Psychologist of the Year” and the Order of Canada. Her best-selling book Hold Me Tight — with more than one million copies sold—has taught countless couples how to enhance and repair their love relationships. The book has since been developed into a relationship enhancement program called Hold Me Tight Online. Her most recent book for clinicians, Attachment Theory in Practice, delineates the promise of attachment science for understanding and repairing relationships. As the founding director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), Sue trains counselors in EFT worldwide and provides guidance to 80 affiliated centers. She consults for the US and Canadian militaries and is a popular presenter and speaker for the general public. Please enjoy! SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW LINK TO ALL SHOW TRANSCRIPTS: https://tim.blog/2018/09/20/all-transcripts-from-the-tim-ferriss-show/ About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 500 million downloads and been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three years running. Connect with Tim Ferriss: Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's free weekly email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/ Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/ Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/ Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/ Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/ Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy? Learn more from the original developer, Dr Sue Johnson. Find out more about Emotionally Focused Therapy at https://bit.ly/3mYciHW Follow us on: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Psychwire/ LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/Psychwire/ Twitter at https://twitter.com/Psychwire
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (or EFT)?
www.drsuejohnson.com / www.iceeft.com Dr. Sue Johnson provides a brief summary of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This leading edge, empirically validated form of therapy which is taught all over the world. EFT is based on the last 50 yrs of scientific research on bonding: bonding between mother and child and romantic bonds between partners. EFT provides a map to what matters in intimate relationships: how they work, how they go wrong, and what is needed to put them right.
Soothing the Threatened Brain
www.drsuejohnson.com A landmark study, shows that we can now effectively help couples, not just understand their relationship a little better or fight a little less, but create the secure loving bonds that soothe our brain.
How Do I Find an EFT Therapist?
Finding a therapist in general can be a challenge. 
  1. Ask yourself if you are seeking a therapist just for yourself or if you are looking to do treatment with your partner. 
  2. Ensure you find a therapist who is trained in emotional-focused therapy. All training is completed as a part of ICEEFT. As a client, you can ask the therapist what year they were trained. 
  3. Use a search directory to find an EFT therapist. ​
  4. Once you found a list of therapists, contact them to schedule a free consultation or an appointment. Most therapists do offer a free consultation. ​
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  • EFT therapists have different levels of training.
    • Level 1: completed the Externship. The Externship is a very broad training that covers the basics of EFT.
    • Level 2: completed the Externship AND Core Skills. Core Skills is a more in-depth training of EFT.
    • Certified: completed Level 1 & 2 training, attended a minimum of 8 supervision hours from a supervised EFT therapist, and had the ICEEFT review their work and granted them the certificate of completion of EFT. 
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