Dr Sue Johnson - Founder of EFT & Director of the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an effective and evidence-based form of therapy stemming from attachment science and the power of emotion. It focuses on tuning into the wisdom embedded in our most primary emotions to guide our direction in life and on creating secure bonds with the people most important to us. EFT aims to create lasting change in wellbeing for individuals and their relationships. It is a widely known and practiced model of therapy
EFT for Relationships (EFCT)
Devleoped by Dr Sue Johnson in the 1980s, EFT began as a form of relationship or couple therapy and has since generated over 20 positive outcome studies over the last 30 years showing it to be effective at reducing couple distess in 70-75% of couples and increasing relationship satisfaction in over 90% of couples tested. As a result, it is the "gold standard" therapy for relationships.
EFCT focuses on emotion and the building of secure attachment bonds between people who matter to each other in order to foster emotional well-being for all.
EFCT is used to good effect with any relationship where people matter to each other; couples, friendships, relationships of many constellations, and families of all kinds.
EFT for Individuals (EFIT)
EFT for individuals (EFIT) focuses on emotion and patterns of emotional management that all people use. EFIT looks at those patterns and how they play a role in creating and maintaining "stuckness" in a person's life and in their relationships with those who matter to them.
EFIT assists by staying with the deeper emotions that we know contain vital information about what a person really needs and shapes corrective moments that lead to a sense of balance and a clear direction in life.
Focusing on emotion and connection with others, EFIT promotes a sense of self-acceptance and secure attachment with others to build overall well-being.
Contact us if you'd like to know more or to book a session with one of our EFT-trained therapists!
Useful links
An excellent online relationship enhancement program based on the book "Hold Me Tight" by Dr Sue Johnson.
Dr Sue Johnson has a YouTube channel with videos about EFT for therapists and for those seeking EFT therapy.
For information on all things attachment, EFT & relationships, take a look at Clare's instagram page @clarerosoman
For information on EFT in Australia and to find an EFT therapist, visit the Brisbane Centre for EFT
EFT is inclusive of all people & all relationships
Videos on EFT
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What is EFT?
This video gives an overview of the EFT model and how it can help relationships of all kinds.
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EFIT: EFT for Individuals
This video explain how EFT can assist individuals to live full and meaningful lives.
Information sheet on EFT for relationships from the Brisbane Centre for EFT (BCEFT)
For more information on EFT
The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy has a wealth of information for those interested in EFT. It has a list of Certified EFT Therapists from all over the world.
The Brisbane Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy has information on EFT and training events for therapists in Australia as well as a list of Australian EFT-trained therapists.