"The most functional way to regulate difficult emotions in love relationships is to share them”.
- Sue Johnson
EFT is ...
Used to address distress felt in intimate relationships and families by focusing on connecting and improving emotional attachment.
Thinking about EFT is valuable because ...
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We are social beings that thrive when feeling a sense of connectedness to others. Fear of abandonment may be knowingly (or unknowingly) triggering an emotional response and contributing to strain felt in intimate relationships.
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Working towards a better understanding of the emotional responses of ourselves and loved ones can strengthen relationships.
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Reinforcing existing positive bonds and increasing closeness and connection in intimate relationships can create secure lasting connections between partners and family members.
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