We all experience conflicts in our relationships, but what happens when those conflicts become the norm? How do we break this cycle and create healthier relationships? This is where emotionally focused therapy can help.
Emotionally focused therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on understanding the emotions and feelings that underlie relationship problems. It helps individuals and couples become more aware of their own emotions and their partner’s emotions. EFT is based on the idea that a secure emotional bond is essential for a healthy relationship and that many problems arise when this bond has been damaged.
During EFT, the therapist helps individuals and couples recognize the patterns and behaviors that create these conflicts and guides them towards creating new, more positive patterns. The approach is strength-based, and it focuses on increasing an individual’s or a couple’s emotional intelligence to cultivate more productive ways of communicating and behaving towards each other.
By recognizing and expressing emotions in healthy ways, individuals and couples build more secure connections, which contribute to deeper levels of intimacy and healing. This therapy can help resolve various issues, including:
- Communication problems
- Trust issues
- Infidelity
- Sexual problems
- Parenting issues
Emotionally focused therapy is a proactive approach, especially if couples engage early when problems surface. It can open up communication pathways and lead to healthier, more meaningful relationships.