If you are new to the term “Emotionally Focused Therapy” and doing some research on what it is and how it works, there is no doubt but you’re wondering, “What happens in the Emotionally Focused Therapy counseling sessions?” That’s a great question. Let me break it down so you can know what to expect.
Sometimes we intend to, sometimes we don’t; sometimes the injuries are small like emotional paper cuts and heal quickly, sometimes the wounds fester and stay open for years. The latter type of injury is the subject of this blog, injuries to the level of trust between two partners. Therapists call these type of injuries “attachment injuries.” What is an attachment injury and how can it be repaired?
The research on EFT is impressive. 90% of couples who go through EFT significantly improve their relationship and 70-75% move out of relationships distress after treatment. Compare that to the next leading couples therapy at a 35% success rate. So, doing couples counseling with a counselor trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy gives your relationship a huge advantage, but here are some tips for getting the most out of the EFT process.
Every counselor at SoulCare counseling would agree with me that developing a habit of gratitude contributes significantly to good mental health. An “attitude of gratitude” battles anxiety and depression. It makes marriages and families healthier. It’s “good medicine.” It’s also God’s will. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” But how? Here are three commitments you can make that will help you develop a habit of gratitude:
For over thirty years, people have been told that the cause of depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, specifically an imbalance of serotonin. If you suffer from depression, it is probably what you have been told and you were prescribed antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to boost your brain’s serotonin levels. But a bombshell new study shows that there is no clear evidence that serotonin levels are responsible for depression.
“My therapist told me the way to achieve inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today I’ve finished two bags of chips and a chocolate cake.” If you’re suffering from depression, maybe you can relate. These are things that people do to mask the symptoms of depression, but the underlying problem remains. If you’re struggling with depression, it’s important to understand what it is, what causes it, how it affects you, and how to treat it.
