
Explore emotionally focused therapy (EFT), a short-term approach for adult relationships that uses a partner dance to build secure attachment, trust, and deeper connection without blame.
Explore seven EFT sessions for couples that build emotional awareness and engagement, address past wounds and trauma, foster secure attachment, improve communication, and sustain long-term intimacy.
Meet instructor Amy Ake, a distinguished clinical psychologist with a PhD and 17+ years in clinical practice and research, renowned for cross-cultural competence and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Discover emotionally focused therapy for couples, a short-term, attachment-based approach blending attachment theory and the science of emotion to build a secure emotional bond through de-escalation, restructuring, and consolidation.
Explore how emotionally focused therapy integrates attachment theory to help couples build secure emotional bonds, creating a safe base for trust, accessibility, and deeper emotional engagement.
Explore emotionally focused therapy to deepen emotional connection and awareness, heal past wounds, and sustain secure attachment. Learn practical EFT tools to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and foster relational growth.
Foster emotional engagement to build emotional intimacy in couples counseling, enhancing mutual understanding, empathy, and validation so partners feel seen, heard, and valued, buffering conflicts to promote resilience and connection.
Engage in EFT-based activities for couples to heal past wounds through reflective listening and empathy. Participate in forgiveness letters, guided imagery, relationship timeline, therapeutic journaling, and optional professional couples therapy.
Develop emotional intimacy in couples through deep connection, vulnerability, and sharing your authentic self, using practical techniques to nurture closeness and a stronger bond.
Discover how emotional intimacy builds safety, belonging, and the sense of being seen, heard, and valued, deepening empathy and communication to boost conflict resolution and overall relationship satisfaction.
Cultivate emotional awareness, practice active listening, and establish emotional rituals to nurture intimacy, while expressing vulnerability, empathy, and validation through meaningful conversations and physical affection.
Demonstrates how a couple uses emotion focused therapy to cultivate secure attachment, guiding them through assessment and case conceptualization, needs, emotional availability, and secure rituals.
Develop effective communication and conflict resolution through active listening, expressing yourself effectively, nonverbal communication, emotion regulation, and empathy to foster a healthy, thriving relationship.
Extend emotional connection beyond therapy by incorporating daily-life practices that deepen intimacy, reinforcing ongoing relationship enhancement beyond the therapy room.
Welcome to this comprehensive course “ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)" for Couples Counseling. Drawing on the principles and techniques of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this Couples Counseling course offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the complexities of relationships, discover effective communication strategies, and cultivate a profound sense of emotional closeness.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach for Couples Counseling has been widely recognized as an effective therapeutic approach and now considered as Number # 1 approach in the field of couples’ therapy. Its methods and principles have also influenced other therapeutic modalities for Couples Counseling.
This Couples Counseling course provides practical tools, expert insights, and guided Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques to help couples create a secure and fulfilling partnership. This Couples Counseling course provides:
Comprehensive Coverage
Clear and Accessible Language
Practical Techniques and Exercises
Case Examples and Stories
Guided Step-by-Step Approach
Ongoing Support and Practice
Flexibility for Individual Needs
This couples counseling course has 8 modules.
Module 1:
Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Couples Counseling
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Research Backing
Benefits of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples Counseling
Value and Success Rate of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Summarizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and its Benefits for Couples Counseling
Brief about 7 Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Sessions for couples counseling
Couples Relationship Assessment Test as per EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Approach for Couples Counseling
Module 2:
Session 1: Understanding Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples Counseling
Introduction
The Significance of Emotions in Relationships in Couples Counseling
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment Theory in Couples Counseling
Understanding the Principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
The Three Stages of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples Counseling
The Techniques and Interventions in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples Counseling
Research on the Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Conclusion
Activities & Exercises for Couples Counseling
Case Study
Background of Case Study
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Approach Phases Guidelines to Resolve Issue
Outcome of Case Study
Module 3:
Session 2: Building Emotional Awareness for Couples Counseling
Introduction
The Significance of Emotional Awareness in Couples Counseling
Developing Emotional Awareness for Couples Counseling
Conclusion
Activities & Exercises for Couples Counseling
Case Study
Background of Case Study
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Approach Phases Guidelines to Resolve Issue
Outcome of Case Study
Module 4:
Session 3: Deepening Emotional Engagement for Couples Counseling
Introduction
Understanding Emotional Engagement for Couples Counseling
The Importance of Emotional Engagement for Couples Counseling
Practical Techniques to Deepen Emotional Engagement for Couples Counseling
Conclusion
Activities & Exercises for Couples Counseling
Case Study
Background of Case Study
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Approach Phases Guidelines to Resolve Issue
Outcome of Case Study
Module 5:
Session 4: Healing Past Wounds for Couples Counseling
Introduction
Understanding the Impact of Past Wounds for Couples Counseling
Techniques for Healing Past Wounds for Couples Counseling
Conclusion
Activities & Exercises for Couples Counseling
Case Study
Background of Case Study
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Approach Phases Guidelines to Resolve Issue
Outcome of Case Study
Module 6:
Session 5: Nurturing Emotional Intimacy for Couples Counseling
Introduction
Understanding Emotional Intimacy
The Importance of Emotional Intimacy for Couples Counseling
Practical Techniques to Nurture Emotional Intimacy for Couples Counseling
Conclusion
Activities & Exercises for Couples Counseling
Case Study
Background of Case Study
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Approach Phases Guidelines to Resolve Issue
Outcome of Case Study
Module 7:
Session 6: Enhancing Communication and Conflict Resolution for Couples Counseling
Introduction
The Importance of Communication in Couples Counseling
Conflict Resolution as a Pathway to Growth
Practical Techniques to Enhance Communication for Couples Counseling
Practical Techniques for Conflict Resolution for Couples Counseling
Conclusion
Activities & Exercises for Couples Counseling
Case Study
Background of Case Study
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Approach Phases Guidelines to Resolve Issue
Outcome of Case Study
Module 8:
Session 7: Cultivating Connection and Intimacy outside the Therapy Room for Couples Counseling
Introduction
The Power of Connection beyond Therapy for Couples Counseling
1. Practical Strategies for Creating Effective Rituals of Connection in Couples Counseling
2. Practical Strategies for Nurturing Emotional Intimacy in Couples Counseling
3. Practical Strategies for Staying Connected During Challenges in Couples Counseling
Conclusion
Activities & Exercises for Couples Counseling
Case Study
Background of Case Study
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Approach Phases Guidelines to Resolve Issue
Outcome of Case Study
Whether you're a mental health professional seeking to add couples counseling to your practice or someone interested in strengthening your own relationships, this course will provide valuable insights and practical tools.
Enroll now and embark on a transformative journey!