Emotion-Focused Therapy for Individuals
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals is a research-backed approach to assist people in accessing, understanding, expressing and transforming their emotions. Developed by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, EFT helps people identify which emotions serve as helpful guides and which are remnants of past experiences that have created unhelpful patterns in their current lives. Through a warm, attuned and empathic style, clients learn to make contact with emotions that have been ignored or feared, and access positive emotions to develop healthier responses and personal growth. Gaining insight and awareness into our emotional selves can help us figure out what actions are appropriate and what decision is best in a given situation in a manner that is aligned with our inner world. Ultimately, EFT enhances emotional intelligence, resilience and competence, empowering individuals to improve their relationship with their loved ones and themselves.
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT-C) is a transformative approach designed to enhance emotional connection and resolve relationship conflicts. Grounded in attachment theory, this therapy emphasizes the emotional experiences of both partners, aiding them in understanding and communicating their feelings more clearly. EFT-C helps couples de-escalate conflicts, identify their negative communication patterns, restructure the negative patterns and integrate new more functional patterns. In a nurturing and safe setting, couples learn to identify their emotional triggers and express their needs openly. The couple works towards enjoying the sense that they are a team who are there for each other. The process of EFT-C fosters empathy and deeper connections, allowing partners to move beyond conflict and build a more secure attachment. By enhancing emotional awareness and responsiveness, EFT empowers couples to cultivate healthier interactions, ultimately strengthening their relationship and promoting lasting intimacy.