A practical, down-to-earth guide to using the world's most successful approach to couple therapy One of the most successful therapeutic approaches to healing dysfunctional relationships, emotionally focused couple therapy provides clients with powerful insights into how and why they may be suppressing their emotions and teaches them practical ways to deal with those feelings more constructively for improved relationships. Unlike cognitive-behavioural therapy, which provides effective short-term coping skills, emotionally focused therapy often is prescribed as a second-stage treatment for couples with lingering emotional difficulties. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy For Dummies introduces readers to this ground-breaking therapy, offering simple, proven strategies and tools for dealing with problems with bonding, attachment and emotions, the universal cornerstones of healthy relationships.
An indispensable resource for readers who would like to manage their relationship problems independently through home study
Delivers powerful techniques for dealing with unpleasant emotions, rather than repressing them and for responding constructively to complex relationship issues
The perfect introduction to EFT basics for therapists considering expanding their practices to include emotionally focused therapy methods
Packed with fascinating and instructive case studies and examples of EFT in action, from the authors' case files
Provides valuable guidance on finding, selecting and working with the right EFT certified therapist Contents: Introduction 1
Part I: Essentials of Emotionally Focused Therapy 5
Chapter 1: The Basics of Emotionally Focused Therapy 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Power of Emotion in Relationships 17
Chapter 3: Organizing Your Emotional World 39
Chapter 4: Identifying the Three Levels of Emotional Experience 59
Part II: Emotionally Focused Therapy in Action: Moving from Problems to Patterns 73
Chapter 5: Finding Common Patterns of Conflict 75
Chapter 6: Finding Common Roles in Conflict 101
Chapter 7: Working Toward Fighting Less and Feeling Better 121
Part III: Finding Intimacy in New Ways 145
Chapter 8: Seeing through Withdrawing Eyes 147
Chapter 9: Seeing through Pursuing Eyes 159
Chapter 10: Facing Fears and Finding Each Other 171
Chapter 11: Overcoming Common Blocks 185
Chapter 12: Dealing with Infidelity 207
Part IV: Moving Forward Together 229
Chapter 13: Finding New Solutions to Old Problems 231
Chapter 14: Securing Your Future 255
Chapter 15: Working with a Couple Therapist 271
Part V: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 16: Ten Questions to Ask a Therapist Before You Make an Appointment 287
Chapter 17: Ten Rituals to Bring You Closer293
Chapter 18: Ten Myths about Emotion and Relationships 301
Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Sex 309
Appendix: Resources 317
Index 321 About the Authors: Brent Bradley, PhD, is Associate Professor of Family Therapy at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and president of The Couple Zone (www.couplezone.org). Dr. Bradley is a certified emotionally focused couple therapist, supervisor, and trainer. James Furrow, PhD, is Professor of Marital and Family Therapy at the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. Dr. Furrow is executive director of the Los Angeles Center for EFT and a certified emotionally focused couple therapist, supervisor, and trainer.
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