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The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection (Basic Principles into Practice Series) 2nd Edition

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Since its original publication in 1996, this volume has been a helpful guide to therapists in the practice of emotionally focused therapy. This second edition addresses the many changes in the field of couples therapy, including updated research results linked to clinical intervention and new information on using EFT to address depression and PTSD. A new section covers the growth of couples therapy as a field and its overall relevance to the mental health field, accompanied by coverage of how recent research into the nature of marital distress is consonant with EFT. Other new features are a section on EFT and feminism, as well as a section on cultural competence for the EFT therapist.

Written by a leading authority on emotionally focused couples and marital therapy, this second edition is an up-to-date reference on all aspects of EFT and its uses for mental health professionals.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0415945682
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 2nd edition (September 16, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780415945684
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415945684
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.87 x 9 inches
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Dr. Sue Johnson is an author, clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, popular presenter, speaker and a leading innovator in the field of psychotherapy and adult attachment. Sue is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 35 years of peer-reviewed clinical research.

Sue has received a variety of awards acknowledging her significant contributions to the field of psychology, including the Order of Canada and the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from Psychotherapy Networker.

Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (2008), written for the general public, is a self-help version of her ground-breaking research – how to enhance relationships, how to repair them and how to keep them. This best seller has sold over one million copies worldwide and has been translated into 30 languages.

Dr. Johnson’s best-known professional books include Attachment Theory in Practice: EFT with Individuals, Couples and Families (2019), A Primer for Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (2022) and The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection (3rd edition, 2020),

Her most recent book - Edgar and Elouise, Sagas 1&2 – is her first book of fiction and tells the story of a group of fascinating animals who learn to discover who they are, face fear and peril and come together to fight to save their world.

Sue lives in Victoria, BC, with her husband; sue adores Argentine tango and kayaking on Canada’s lakes and seas.

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Lloyd W
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent synthesis of theory and how to apply it
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
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Beautifully written. As EFT is a major influence of Gottman Couple's Therapy, I found this book incredibly helpful. It explains the relevent tenets of attachment theory, Experiential and Systems theory and how all come together in the practice of couple therapy. Sue Johnson writes with brilliance, explaining the depths of the aforementioned theories with clarity and the practice of EFT with intimacy. At one moment you feel like you are witnessing a great lecture, the next observing a deep and transforming therapy session. It certainly fulfilled my high expectations for a detailed account of how EFT works in therapy and for expanding on the Gottman manuals.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book - I thought I'd be bored with the ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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What a great book - I thought I'd be bored with the readings I am assigned in a marriage therapy class but it seems I was wrong. This is one book I actually take the time to sit with and process as I complete each chapter. The interventions listed are fantastic. I find myself applying what I'm learning in my own personal relationship. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for an approach that addresses emotional regulation in a couple's relationship or want to learn more about emotion, attachment, and growth theory.
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sgrey
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Written Text
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
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This book thoroughly explains how EFT works with couples. It is a powerful book written by a very knowledgeable clinician. The only reason I am giving it four stars is that the beginning of the book is a bit on the boring side. Once you get through the first two chapters however, it becomes a much better read. Would definitely recommend.
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Joshua Landin
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for counselors and therapists!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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By and far the best theory for coupe therapy. Based on the most current research in attachment, this approach offers more success in helping my clients recover from relational distress and build new bonds than anything other approach. Additionally, Johnson describes the process in a such a pragmatic and experiential way, any therapist can improve their work with both couples and individuals as they begin to understand how foundational attachment theory is in therapy.
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Julia A. R.
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2012
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One of my new favorites.
I am a qualified family and couple therapist, but have never been trained specifically in EFT model. The book provides a very clear and thorough insight both into theory and practice of the model. This book serves as a theoretical enrichment, but also as a very practical clinical guide. Both the experienced practitioners and the students can benefit from it and add new set of skills to their practice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable resource for working with couples.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017
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My conclusion from watching Dr. Johnson work on video workshops is that she is an artist., The book itself is dense with a fair amount of illustrative examples. It is not a casual read, yet well worth the time and effort.
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Dr. Jeanette Raymond
3.0 out of 5 stars Well Structured and Useful Book For Couples Therapists
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2008
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Bringing insecure attachment dialogues to life is the most useful aspect of this book. The step by step approach to couples therapy is helplful especially for those therapists unfamiliar with how attachment issues play out in the therapeutic context.

More information on screeening out couples who may not benefit from this approach would have been invaluable - rather than just referring to couples who are breaking up. Many couples have not learned the language of emotion. Some express it somatically or by numbing it with substances or food. These couples would need far more than 12 sessions and a great deal of training and practice to be able to learn about their attachment dances and break the cycles that lead to distancing.

Insight is not the primary aim of EFCT, yet couples are encouraged to notice and become increasingly aware of their automatic processes that lead to misattuned connections. I think that is precisely what gaining insight is about,which in turn allows for new actions to be attempted in the future.

Johnson suggests that most couples therapists use problem solving approaches over emotionally focused strategies. Those of us who bring in Object Relations and Intersubjective ideas into our work facilitate couples in attending to and sharing their emotional experiences with their partners. This is the norm rather than the exception. Johnson's book makes the process more systematic and contained. It doesn't help with couples where one or both partners get secondary gains from making the other 'bad.'

Overall a useful adjunct for psychotherapists already doing emotionally focused work with couples.

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Ozzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013
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I have heard good things about this book and the author. Evidence based clinical practice for use with couples. I am a family therapist who has been away from work for several years and trying to reeducate myself. This was recommended to me by a friend in the profession, along with Gottman's work.
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maria del mar losada
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, Very professional
Reviewed in Spain on May 20, 2018
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The author seems to me extremely knowledgeble and the book is a hughe source of science and wisdom. Very seldom we get to read a book as good as this one
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful roadmap
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2016
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I read most of this in preparation for training to become certified in EFT for couples. It's a must have "handbook" for anyone engaging in this type of training and using this map for therapy. Nothing takes the place of in person, experiential training, and this is a wonderful tool to have along the way!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2016
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Very interesting. A must to read for couple therapist.
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