Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on strengthening emotional bonds and fostering greater intimacy and connection between partners. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFCT is grounded in attachment theory, which suggests that humans have an innate need for close emotional bonds with others.
How Does Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Work?
In EFCT, our therapists work with couples to identify and understand the underlying emotional patterns and dynamics that contribute to conflict and distance in their relationship. Through a series of structured sessions, couples learn to recognize and express their emotions in a safe and supportive environment, leading to greater understanding, empathy, and connection.
Key components of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy include:
- Exploration of Emotions: Couples are encouraged to explore and express their emotions, including fears, insecurities, and vulnerabilities, in a non-judgmental and compassionate space.
- Identification of Attachment Needs: Our therapists help couples identify their attachment needs and patterns, such as the need for closeness, reassurance, or validation, and work to address these needs within the relationship.
- Communication Skills: Couples learn effective communication skills to express their needs, desires, and concerns in a constructive and respectful manner, fostering greater understanding and connection.
- Healing Emotional Wounds: EFCT helps couples heal emotional wounds from past experiences or conflicts, allowing them to move forward with greater trust, intimacy, and resilience.
Applications for Therapy: What Can Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Help With?
EFCT can be effective in addressing a wide range of issues that couples may face, including:
- Communication Problems: EFCT helps couples improve communication skills and break through communication barriers that may be contributing to conflict and distance in their relationship.
- Trust Issues: EFCT assists couples in rebuilding trust and repairing breaches in the emotional bond caused by infidelity, betrayal, or other issues.
- Conflict Resolution: Our EFCT couples therapists teach couples effective conflict resolution strategies, helping them resolve disagreements and conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.
- Intimacy and Connection: EFCT focuses on deepening emotional intimacy and fostering greater connection between partners, leading to a more fulfilling and satisfying relationship.
Contact Us for EFT Couples Therapy in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you and your partner are struggling to connect emotionally or facing challenges in your relationship, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at Wave Counselling & Wellness. Whether you’re located in St John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise, CBS, or anywhere else in Newfoundland and Labrador, our therapists are here to support you.
We offer both in-person counselling services in St. John’s and online EFT Couples Therapy sessions to accommodate your needs and preferences. Take the first step toward greater emotional connection and intimacy in your relationship today by contacting us to schedule an appointment to discuss EFT couples counselling and whether it may be the right approach for you.
You deserve to experience the joy and fulfillment of a loving and supportive partnership – let us help you on your journey toward a stronger and happier relationship with Emotionally Focused EFT Couples Therapy at Wave Counselling & Wellness in Newfoundland and Labrador.