While there is no exact answer to this question, the research shows that Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) has been demonstrated to help couples without histories of trauma, affairs, addictions, and aggression in as little as 15-22 sessions. This means that if you or your partner have a history of trauma, affairs, addictions, aggression (but not […]
An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples: The Two of Us by Veronica Kallos-Lilly and Jennifer Fitzgerald
As an Emotionally Focused Therapist who works with couples in distress, I have been recommending this book as an adjunct to the couples work since it’s arrival. I do this in order to reinforce the processes that occur during our emotionally focused therapy sessions. Couples who do utilize this book during our work together, consistently […]
Guided Imagery CDs and Tapes by Belleruth Naparstek
When we struggle in our relationships and in our lives, sleep can be one of the first things to go, which adds to further distress. If this is the case for you, and your mind and body cannot seem to wind down, click on the icon of the lighthouse you will see various areas were […]
A Sound Sleep: Guided Meditations with Relaxing Music & Nature Sounds and Tapes by Dudley Evenson
[ Guided imagery to help you sleep when life is too much and you cannot turn your brain off.
A.C.E. test, trauma and healing with Emotionally Focused Therapy
The A.C.E. test (Adverse Childhood Experiences), has gained much attention from researchers, therapists and doctors alike. It is a profound research study involving over 17,000 medical patients who have experienced trauma in childhood, and the effects of that trauma on the body as they age. The outcome research finds that as the traumatized participants age, […]
Couples Counseling for Affairs
After helping many couples where there has been infidelity, one of the sure fire ways facilitate the early process of reconnection, is for the partner who had the affair to no longer be involved in anyway with the person they cheated with. I realize that sounds logical, but sadly, after many hours of therapy, time, […]
Couples Therapy when there has been an affair
Couples therapy for infidelity or affairs is more effective if the partner who had the affair is no longer engaging in contact with the person they had the affair with. Many times this is hidden while the couple is in therapy and the therapy stalls for good reason. Please, do not believe that paying good […]
The EFT path for healing affairs
Click here for this beautiful presentation by Dr. Silvina Irwin, depicts the trials and struggles of a couple caught in the dance of pain involving an affair. Very moving, with depth and heart as presented by a skilled EFT clinician.
Powerful Vulnerability Interview for Couples
James Thomas, MFT and EFT Practitioner, shares his wisdom and insights on the radio show ‘Love Pong’, a Conscious Caring segment about how very different Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples is compared to other couple therapies. James does such a beautiful job enlightening the interviewer and helping him understand the importance of vulnerability, that he […]
Look up (rather than at technology)
How much do we ‘think’ we are connecting with people via technology? Turns out it may leave us feeling as though something may be lost because we aren’t paying attention to what matters. Look up and see for yourself.