Psychology Today
Key points
Emotionally focused couples therapy helps to identify and break negative cycles that fuel repetitive conflict.
Most recurring arguments stem from unspoken emotions and unmet attachment needs.
EFCT helps partners build emotional safety so they can reconnect with vulnerability.
At some point, most couples find themselves up against an issue they are struggling to navigate and engaging in more arguments (or suppressing emotions and avoiding conflict), which starts to take a toll on the relationship. When this happens, emotionally focused couples therapy (EFCT), a scientifically backed approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson in the 1980s, offers hope for couples, helping them overcome trust issues, improve communication, and rebuild their emotional connection.
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