The New Science of Love and Bonding: Creating Connection Through EFT in Couples Therapy
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Sue Johnson, EdD |
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| Date: | Thursday, November 4, 2010 | ||
| Time: | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm | ||
| Location: | Koffler House/Multi-Faith Centre, University of Toronto 569 Spadina Avenue, Toronto (Click here for directions.) |
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| Fee: | $165 up to September 9 $175 after September 9 (Please see Fees page for multiple-registration discounts.) |
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Emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT) offers a unique perspective on how to use the power of emotion and the new science of adult attachment to create significant, lasting change in couple relationships. EFT demonstrates excellent outcomes with many different kinds of couples, including those facing trauma and depression. This workshop will cover the key elements of EFT practice. You will learn how to work with key change events and specific interventions designed to undo the vicious cycle of toxic couple dynamics. Interventions will be illustrated with video, tapes, and transcripts. Exercises will be offered for play and practice.
Within the EFT model, attachment theory will help you tune into the “neural duet”, the life-and-death drama that defines a distressed relationship and help you restructure pivotal moments so that partners can move from isolation and frustration into a felt sense of security and lasting satisfaction. Issues such as forgiveness after attachment injuries such as affairs will also be addressed.
This presentation will combine cutting-edge theory, research, and clinical data into a 21st century vision of couple therapy and education.
You will learn —
- To explore the phenomenon of marital distress in an attachment context
- The basics of EFT practice and the steps of change
- EFT interventions to help partners break out of gridlock behavioural patterns caused by insecure attachment
- How to adapt EFT for different kinds of partners and relationships
- The process of forgiveness in EFT
Sue Johnson, EdD, is Director of the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Distinguished Research Professor at Alliant University in San Diego, California, as well as Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
She has received numerous honours for her work, including the Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Couple and Family Therapy Award from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Research in Family Therapy Award from the American Family Therapy Academy. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Johnson’s best known professional books include The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors. Her most recent book is Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.
She trains counsellors in EFT worldwide, and consults to Veterans Affairs, the US and Canadian military, and New York City Fire Department. For more information, see www.eft.ca or www.holdmetight.net.