EFT Therapy

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Kyle Dyck

Ashley Grams

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) at Alberta Psychology Group

At Alberta Psychology Group, we offer Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a powerful and evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals and couples foster deeper emotional connections, improve communication, and heal from past wounds. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, trauma, or emotional distress, EFT can provide the tools and support needed for lasting emotional growth and healing. 

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What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a short-term, structured therapy that focuses on emotions and their impact on behavior, relationships, and mental health. EFT helps individuals and couples identify, express, and regulate emotions in a safe, supportive environment, ultimately enhancing emotional connection, improving attachment bonds, and resolving distress.

Originally developed to support couples, EFT is effective for individuals as well and can be used to treat a variety of emotional challenges, including:

  • Relationship issues

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma and past wounds

  • Grief and loss

  • Attachment issues

How Does EFT Work?

EFT focuses on the emotional experiences that underlie relationship dynamics and personal struggles. Through the process of EFT, individuals and couples learn to:

  • Identify and express emotions: Gain insight into emotional responses and learn how to communicate them effectively.

  • Improve emotional regulation: Learn strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and develop healthier emotional responses.

  • Build secure emotional bonds: Enhance attachment security by fostering empathy, trust, and emotional responsiveness.

  • Create lasting change: Work through negative patterns and cycles of conflict to create positive, long-term shifts in relationships and emotional well-being.

Why Choose EFT Therapy?

  • Evidence-Based: EFT has been extensively researched and shown to be highly effective in treating relationship distress, trauma, depression, and anxiety.

  • Emotionally Focused: The therapy prioritizes emotions as the key to understanding and healing relational struggles and personal difficulties.

  • Attachment-Oriented: EFT works to strengthen emotional bonds by focusing on the importance of attachment in human relationships, creating more secure connections.

  • Effective for Individuals and Couples: While often used in couples therapy, EFT can also benefit individuals dealing with emotional distress or trauma.

Who Can Benefit from EFT Therapy?

  • Couples: EFT is particularly beneficial for couples experiencing emotional distance, communication problems, conflict, or difficulties with intimacy. It can help you reconnect and build a more fulfilling relationship.

  • Individuals: Whether dealing with past trauma, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues, EFT helps individuals identify and process the emotions that affect their mental well-being.

  • People Who Have Experienced Trauma: EFT is effective in helping those who have experienced emotional or relational trauma heal by creating a safe space to process painful emotions and rebuild trust.

What to Expect in an EFT Session

1. Initial Consultation: Your therapist will begin by learning about your emotional struggles, relationship dynamics, and personal goals. This helps tailor the therapy to your specific needs.

2. Exploring Emotions: In therapy, you’ll work to uncover core emotions that influence behaviors, whether in relationships or individual contexts.

3. Building Empathy and Connection: Through structured interventions, the therapist will guide you to express emotions more openly and respond to your partner or yourself with empathy and understanding.

4. Long-Term Change: EFT aims to create lasting emotional changes by addressing the root causes of emotional distress and enhancing emotional regulation and communication skills.

Why Choose Alberta Psychology Group for EFT?

  • Specialized Expertise: Our therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and bring expertise in addressing both individual and relational emotional challenges.

  • Compassionate and Trauma-Informed Care: We understand that emotions are deeply tied to past experiences, which is why we approach each session with a trauma-informed lens to ensure safety and trust.

  • Holistic Approach: We treat the whole person, addressing both emotional and psychological needs through evidence-based practices.

  • Tailored to Your Needs: EFT is customized to address your specific concerns, whether you’re seeking to improve a relationship or heal from past emotional wounds.

Get Started with EFT Therapy

If you’re ready to work through emotional struggles, improve your relationships, or heal from past trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy at Alberta Psychology Group can help you achieve lasting change. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about how EFT can benefit you.

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