Emotionally Focused Family Therapy – Level 2
Course Description
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is an attachment-based approach that combines both systemic and experiential interventions to mend broken bonds and heal fractured families. EFFT therapists focus on the emotional experience within a family and the problem patterns that block family members from accessing the resources they would otherwise share. A primary goal of EFFT is to reduce problematic behaviour by creating new patterns of emotional accessibility and responsiveness that offer a secure base for children to develop and families to thrive. EFFT provides a practical approach to engaging families at an emotional level. Accessing, processing, and connecting family members through the power of emotional experience promotes healing and fosters a family’s resilience to the everyday and unexpected challenges of life.
This workshop will demonstrate how the EFT model of working with couples is extended and modified to fit the family context. Attention will be given to how EFT practice with families is different and what additional skills are needed. Participants will learn a powerful transformative approach that is foundational in helping parents and children who are struggling with remaining securely attached.
Key Differences between Sue Johnson’s EFFT and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
– Our approach focuses on transforming patterns and blocks related to emotional engagement.
– Our approach is rooted in attachment processes, including caregiving and meeting attachment-related needs.
– Our approach focuses on working through relational blocks with parents and children in session together.
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy:
Restoring Connection and Promoting Resilience
with Individuals, Couples, and Families.
New York, NY: Guilford Press. Johnson, S. M. (2019).
By James L. Furrow, Gail Palmer, Susan M. Johnson, George Faller,
Lisa Palmer-Olsen. (2019).
Attachment Theory in Practice:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
with Individuals, Couples, and Families.
New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Johnson, S. M. (2019).
Speakers
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Gail PalmerICEEFT Certified TrainerGail Palmer, RMFT, MSW is one of the founding members of the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute and Vice President of the International Centre of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work and is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist in Canada. For over 30 years, Gail has worked closely with Dr. Sue Johnson, creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy, and is an experienced trainer and supervisor in EFT. She currently offers workshops, externships and core skills trainings to mental health professionals in a variety of different settings across the world.
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James FurrowICEEFT Certified TrainerJames L Furrow, Ph.D., is a recognized leader and contributor to the practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples and families. He is contributing author and editor to five EFT texts including Emotionally Focus Family Therapy: Restoring Connection and Promoting Resilience and Becoming an Emotionally Focused Therapist: The Workbook. His research on couple therapy, positive youth development and spirituality are featured in leading professional journals. He is a clinical fellow and an approved supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a Certified Family Life Educator. Jim is an ICEEFT certified EFT therapist, supervisor, and trainer. He resides in Seattle Washington.
