Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) primarily focuses on couples and individual therapy to address emotional and relational issues. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy falls under this umbrella. Emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT) extends these principles to family dynamics, emphasizing the importance of attachment relationships among family members and targeting negative interaction patterns within the family system.
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
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Commonly asked questions
Critics of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) argue that it can be coercive and intrusive, with some therapists allegedly pressuring clients to conform to the therapist's interpretations of their emotions rather than fostering genuine client expression and autonomy. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the foundational premise that emotional regulation is essential for therapeutic success, with some experts suggesting that other factors may play a more significant role in effecting change.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) typically lasts 8 to 20 sessions. The involvement of clients and their unique needs are the major factors in this duration.
