Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

ISBN-13: 9781606239278 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 242 str.

Susan M. (University of Ottawa (Emeritus); Alliant Internati

Opis

This influential volume provides a comprehensive introduction to emotionally focused therapy (EFT): its theoretical foundations, techniques, and clinical practice. EFT is a structured approach to couple therapy that integrates intrapsychic and interpersonal perspectives to help couples create new, more satisfying interactional patterns. Since the original publication of this book, EFT has been implemented and tested with growing numbers of couples in a wide range of settings. The authors, who codeveloped the approach, illuminate the power of emotional experience in relationships and in the process of therapeutic change. The book is richly illustrated with case examples and session transcripts.

Spis treści

I. Theory and Research

1. Emotion in Interaction

2. An Affective Systemic Approach

II. Practice

3. General Considerations

4. The Initial Interview

5. The Process of Therapy

6. Therapist Interventions

7. Clinical Issues

III. Effecting Change

8. The Process of Change

9. Epilogue: Integration

O autorze

Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Susan M. Johnson, EdD, is Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada; Distinguished Research Professor in the Marital and Family Therapy Program at Alliant International University in San Diego; Director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (www.iceeft.com); and Director of the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute. Widely published, she is the leading developer of emotionally focused therapy, which she teaches extensively in North America and internationally. Dr. Johnson is a recipient of honors including the Order of Canada--the highest civilian award given by the Canadian government, for outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation--and the Distinguished Contribution to Family Systems Research Award from the American Family Therapy Academy. Her website is www.drsuejohnson.com.