Does EFT Have High Success Rates in Helping Couples Reconnect and Heal?
With all the stress of 2020, mental health issues are on the rise. Likewise, the abundance of stress seems to be negatively impacting relationships. As a result, many couples seem to be drifting apart. So, if you're like many others, you may be wondering how you can begin to repair your relationship. Emotionally focused therapy, or EFT, may be the best approach to reconnection and healing, but what is it? What is it about EFT that is leading to high success rates?
EFT is a therapeutic approach that has been around since the 1980s and has proven high efficacy rates. As you work together to establish emotional safety, you, too, may discover the benefits of this therapeutic approach.
In this article, we will define and explore EFT.
What is EFT?
EFT is also known as emotionally focused therapy. It's a therapeutic approach that focuses on the attachment and bond within the relationship. Likewise, the intent is to shine a light on negative communication patterns that may exist. Then, as a couple, you can learn how to replace those ineffective patterns with effective ways to communicate. Likewise, this approach helps each of you learn how to voice your needs. As a result, you can learn how to create and maintain emotional safety within your relationship.
EFT is based on the attachment theory. As we think of attachment, we refer to the security and bond you develop with your caretaker as an infant. For example, you establish attachment at a very young age. You learn certain behaviors as you grow. Then, as you become an adult, you typically carry these beliefs and behaviors into your relationships. As a result, it can interfere with communication. However, through EFT, you can learn communication styles that may help both of you meet each other's needs. At the same time, gain fulfillment as your needs are also met.
According to VeryWellMind.com, 70-75% of couples who go through EFT successfully shift from distress to healing. Likewise, approximately 90% report significant improvements. This therapeutic approach is useful in a variety of situations that couples may be facing. Furthermore, it's proven to be effective across a variety of cultures. In addition, EFT can help partners facing a variety of issues as well. For example, where one or both has depression, PTSD, chronic illness, or addiction, this approach may lead to healing. (verywellmind.com)
Why Is EFT So Encouraging in Helping Couples Overcome Their Issues?
Through EFT, couples begin to identify the emotions that lie beneath their patterns of interaction. Often, this can help to determine where the emotional disconnect is. Furthermore, as couples move through the various stages of growth, they can gain new emotional experiences. Eventually, feelings of fulfillment and emotional support within the relationship can return. Through the process, couples can reconnect and heal.
At Endeavor Counseling, we understand the distress many couples are facing. Likewise, we know how difficult it can be for couples to be vulnerable. On the contrary, we also see the emotional safety that can be established through EFT. If you would like to start the new year off by seeking help and healing within your relationship, Endeavour Counseling may be able to help. Visit the website to learn more or call today.
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