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.
Holiday stress comes from a variety of sources such as gift-giving, travel, and overeating. But one of the most common stressors during the holidays is family drama. Perhaps because we are already stressed by the other factors, we tend to be more sensitive to the things that family members can do that set us off. So, here are four tips for managing family stress during the holidays.
If you have had a good year and your relationships with family and friends are positive, this will be a time of sharing favorite memories and enjoying one another’s company. If you have lost a loved one this year, the holidays can intensify your grief, or if you have dysfunctional relationships in your family, the holidays can be a challenge. Whichever is the case for you, here are three suggestions to help you navigate the holidays.
No parent looks at their newborn baby and envisions a day when that sweet little one will experience a traumatic event. But the Center for Child Trauma Assessment Services and Interventions cites a recent study which found that approximately 65% of children experience at least one traumatic event during…
I write this piece as a fellow-struggler. Counselors don’t live problem-free lives. We have issues just like everyone else. One of the biggest challenges my husband and I had occurred in the last year of my mother’s life. I share it here in hopes that someone struggling with a parent suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s can relate and know that you’re not alone.
