Upcoming Training: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy

Learn the various stages, key concepts and interventions used in EFFT.

December 14, 2018

Continuing to Grow

I am feeling proud of our accomplishments thus far, and truly blessed to get to work with such fine KC area clinicians and human beings on this mutual labor of love, the KC EFT Community.

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September 13, 2018

Core Skills Coming Soon–Sign up to Receive the Latest Information!

Core Skills is the second level of training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, after the Externship. In the Core Skills Series, participants will learn: Module 1: Steps 1 and 2. Participants will take a deeper look into creating the therapeutic alliance, assessment and techniques for identifying […]

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What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach to individual, couples and family therapies and was developed in the 1980's by Dr. Sue Johnson. The theory is based upon adult attachment and bonding and has helped therapists understand what happens in distressed relationships in addition to being able to help therapists understand how to help couples in distress.

Research now exists to show how effective Emotionally Focused Therapy has become. Research studies have found that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements. Emotionally Focused Therapy is being used in several settings for several presenting problems to include depression, trauma and chronic illnesses.