Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
EFT recognizes that emotional connection is the lifeblood of a thriving partnership.
About EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples is a transformative approach that delves deeply into the emotional intricacies of intimate relationships. At its core, EFT recognizes that emotional connection is the lifeblood of a thriving partnership, and its primary focus is to create and strengthen this bond.
In EFT, the therapist explores the underlying emotional patterns and vulnerabilities that often get tangled in the dance of relationships. Our desire for connection and love can sometimes be obscured by emotional barriers and unmet needs from our past. EFT foregrounds compassionate exploration that can help partners identify these roadblocks and gently unravel them together.
If you are currently exploring options for Calgary couples counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy may be an approach you wish to learn more about. Below, we’ve provided an overview of its key points:
How Does Emotionally Focused Therapy Work?
Attachment As a Framework
Emotion Focused Therapy views human beings as inherently wired for attachment. We seek secure emotional bonds with our partners, similarly to how children seek comfort and safety from their caregivers. Understanding attachment dynamics helps us make sense of the patterns and struggles in adult relationships.
Recognizing Negative Cycles
Creating Emotional Safety
Validation and Empathy
Restructuring Interactions
Fostering Vulnerability and Intimacy
Healing Emotional Wounds
Enhancing Communication Skills
Relapse Prevention
Emotionally Focused Therapy encourages couples to move beyond simply problem-solving to explore the deeper emotional terrain of their relationship. By fostering vulnerability, empathy, and understanding, partners can rediscover each other and forge a profoundly meaningful connection that transforms their relationship into a source of vitality and growth. Remember, in the journey of love, the possibilities are boundless.
Are you ready to begin your couples counselling journey with a Calgary psychologist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy?
Rates and Insurance
Insurance & Fees
If using your insurance benefits is important, we can connect you with a therapist, individual counsellor or couples counsellor, whose services are covered by most insurance plans. Please confirm coverage with your provider before booking.
You can find more details about our rates and insurance coverage here.
Our standard fees follow the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta’s recommended schedule with one key difference: we offer 60-minute sessions instead of the typical 50-minutes giving you more time for support and reflection.
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