Rebuild and Renew Your Relationship
Transform your relationship by uncovering emotions, healing trust, and building a secure, lasting bond through EFT
What to Expect in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
EFT strengthens emotional connections by addressing disconnection, misunderstandings, and unmet needs. Here’s what it involves:
Focusing on Emotional Bonds
EFT emphasizes secure attachment and emotional connection, helping partners reconnect by addressing underlying fears and needs.
Identifying Negative Patterns
The therapist helps uncover destructive interaction cycles, such as pursuing through criticism or withdrawing to avoid conflict, to reveal the emotions driving these behaviors.
Emotional Expression
Partners are encouraged to access and share vulnerable feelings like fear or inadequacy, fostering deeper understanding and compassion.
Improving Communication
The therapist guides you in replacing defensive or reactive communication with open, supportive exchanges that strengthen your bond.
Creating Emotional Safety
EFT focuses on building trust and security by addressing past hurts and reinforcing the idea that partners can rely on one another.
Three Stages of EFT
De-escalation: Break negative patterns.
Restructuring Bond: Foster empathy and express deeper needs.
Consolidation: Reinforce new, positive interactions.
Healing Attachment Injuries
For breaches of trust, such as infidelity, EFT helps partners process pain and work toward healing.
Focus on the Present
For breaches of trust, such as infidelity, EFT helps partners process pain and work toward healing.
Collaborative Approach
The therapist acts as a guide, encouraging both partners to actively participate in the healing process.
Strengthened Connection
EFT aims to foster a secure, fulfilling relationship by deepening mutual understanding and trust.