Failure in psychotherapy remains one of the least discussed and most difficult territories to navigate in contemporary clinical practice, especially when it involves models with strong empirical validation such as EFT. So, EFT Therapy Always Works Except When… From the Confessional of Our Failures Every so often, at conventions or during supervision and workshops, we… Read more »
On the cover of today’s post is a drawing of a newborn sleeping in the loving arms of their father. The little one has closed eyes, and their face is serene because they know they can surrender. There’s no fear, nothing to dread, no desire to leave. It’s exactly where they long to be: safe.… Read more »
Where did EFT come from? What are the theoretical foundations and models that have made possible the germination and growth of such an extraordinary approach? …What if I told you that the origin of EFT is a ‘three-way tea’? Try closing your eyes and letting your imagination run wild for a moment until you see… Read more »
The amazing forest of the human soul, with the Emotionally Focused Therapy “compass”
Christmas is an ancient holiday that celebrates the end of darkness and the return of Light. It’s a celebration that makes ALMOST everyone happy, not everyone. For some, it’s a difficult and very painful time. The darkest time of the year! People who hate Christmas may be reminiscent of the Grinch or Dickens’ old Scrooge, but they are never monsters; they are often BROKEN HEARTS.
What is love? How much does it matter in our lives? How and to what extent can it change them?
The first international EFT conference “Healing Relationships in Emotionally Focused Therapy” took place in Poznań. Trainer Giulia Altera brought a moving talk on the Pursuer Softening Change Event in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
The sexual dimension in the EFT model highlights the importance of physical and emotional closeness, following the path of Harry Harlow’s studies. These studies revealed how central the need for tenderness is in deep bonds, showing that sex among primates is not just a biological act but an experience of emotional connection. Face-to-face contact becomes… Read more »