Drawing on cutting-edge research on adult attachment--and providing an innovative roadmap for clinical practice--Susan M. Johnson argues that psychotherapy is most effective when it focuses on the healing power of emotional connection. The primary developer of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples, Johnson now extends her attachment-based approach to individuals and families. The volume shows how EFT aligns perfectly with attachment theory as it provides proven techniques for treating anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Each modality (individual, couple, and family therapy) is covered in paired chapters that respectively introduce key concepts and present an in-depth case example. Special features include instructive end-of-chapter exercises and reflection questions.
*The widely used emotionally focused therapy (EFT) model has been refined and expanded for work with individuals and families, not just couples.
*Johnson is the primary developer of EFT, which is taught to therapists around the world.
*Persuasively argues that attachment is at the heart of any effective therapy. Interest in attachment science's applications to clinical work continues to grow.
*Discusses cutting-edge developments in psychotherapy and includes practical features such as three chapter-length cases with commentary.
*The widely used emotionally focused therapy (EFT) model has been refined and expanded for work with individuals and families, not just couples.
*Johnson is the primary developer of EFT, which is taught to therapists around the world.
*Persuasively argues that attachment is at the heart of any effective therapy. Interest in attachment science's applications to clinical work continues to grow.
*Discusses cutting-edge developments in psychotherapy and includes practical features such as three chapter-length cases with commentary.