Ibc Podcast

In this episode, we invited Aviva Rizel, LMFT who speaks to us about the benefits of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in treating and helping couples. EFT was developed primarily by Dr. Susan Johnson back in the 80s. Its primary roots come from experiential, person-centered, systemic and attachment theory. Research outcomes demonstrate that couples that undergo this form of treatment have 90% of significant improvement, 70-73% rate of shifting from distress to recovery, even after treatment has concluded, results show that 60% maintain gains or simply continue to move. Here are some EFT main points: Accessibility and Responsiveness are the building blocks of a secure attachment bond. In trying to connect, distressed couples get caught in negative repetitive sequences of interaction expressing secondary emotions rather than primary emotions. Partners are not sick, they’re stuck in having unmet needs and desires. You want to learn more, listen to this podcast episode, give us your opinion, and shared