Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Restoring Connection and Promoting Resilience, Paperback

Description

This revolutionary treatment manual for Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) enables mental health professionals to extend the proven effectiveness of EFT to the multiple relationships and complexities of family life. It offers a theoretical framework that enhances a therapist's conceptualization of family dynamics through clinical transcripts. The authors look at a broad range of presenting problems and family groups, and show readers how to integrate the material in a manner that will improve their competence in sessions. This book is a must-have for any professional looking to promote the development and renewal of attachment bonds in family relationships.

About the author

James Furrow, PhD, is Professor of Marital and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Gail Palmer, MSW, is one of the founding members of the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute and Co-Director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Susan M. Johnson, PhD, is an author, clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, and the primary developer of Emotional Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

George Faller, LMFT, is the Founder and President of the New York Center for EFT.

Lisa Palmer Olsen, LMFT, is a Founder and Director of the Training and Research Institute for Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (TRIEFT) at Alliant International University.