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The Process of Emotionally Focused Therapy

The Emotionally Focused Therapy process consists of three stages, while incorporating 5 basic moves (or the EFT tango)

Three Stages of EFT:

1. De-escalation: This first step is centered on mitigating negative cycles of interaction. By identifying and understanding these patterns, couples can begin to break free from the repeated conflicts that keep them apart.
2. Reconnection: At this stage, the focus shifts to nurturing emotional bonds. Couples learn to communicate their deeper emotions, fostering responsiveness and closeness.
3. Consolidation: The final stage seeks to solidify the progress made. Couples integrate new, healthy ways of relating to each other, ensuring lasting positive change.

Five Basic Moves of EFT:

1. Reflect: Therapists assist couples in mirroring their feelings, thoughts, and reactions, promoting self-awareness.
2. Explore: Dive deeper into the emotional experiences, unraveling the underlying causes and triggers of reactions and feelings.
3. Enact: Encourage new interactions and responses. By trying out different ways of communicating and relating, couples can discover what works best for them.
4. Process: Break down the new interactions, understanding their significance and impact. This step ensures couples grasp the depth of their emotions and reactions.
5. Integrate: Solidify the newfound understanding and patterns, weaving them into the fabric of the relationship. This move ensures the lessons learned during therapy become a natural part of the couples’ interaction.

Why Choose Emotionally Focused Therapy?

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