Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

by Leslie S. Greenberg, Susan M. Johnson

This influential volume provides a comprehensive introduction to emotionally focused therapy (EFT): its theoretical foundations, techniques, and clinical practice. EFT is a structured approach to couple therapy that integrates intrapsychic and interpersonal perspectives to help couples create new, more satisfying interactional patterns. Since the original publication of this book, EFT has been implemented and tested with growing numbers of couples in a wide range of settings. The authors, who codeveloped the approach, illuminate the power of emotional experience in relationships and in the process of therapeutic change. The book is richly illustrated with case examples and session transcripts.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling

242 pages, Hardcover

First published October 7, 1988

Reviews

[Merz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for #CouplesTherapy class with Dr.Luskin (of "Positive Psychology fame") ,this quarter as a part of PSyD #ClinicalPsychology .
Loved the structure of the book . Easy to implement . great for working on the self that is engaging rapports. Its an inside out job technique. Superb model . Works in all kinds of relationships.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

When it first came out this book might have presented something new. It is overpriced and not well written. You will learn more from Susan Johnson's books that cover more ground on attachment disorders that effect couples.