Blog - ChicagoEFT
“The Supervision Tapes” with guest Sandra Taylor and host Michael Preston (couples work with dementia)
In this podcast episode, guest Sandra Taylor and host Michael Preston discuss in-person EFT Externships, working with LGBTQ+ couples, and the rarely-addressed topic of working with couples who are fac...
“Crossed Signals: Why ADHD Turns Ordinary Converations Into Fights and How to Finally Feel Close Again” by Grazel Garcia, LMFT and ICEEFT certified trainer in Emotionally Focused Therapy
In this recently published book, author Grazel Garcia helps ADHD-impacted couples make sense of how neurodivergence impacts their relationship. This book is designed to be read by couples and the ther...
The Leading Edge Podcast “Episode 144: Handling Distortion in Session Without Gaslighting the Recipient” with James Hawkins and Ryan Rana
In this episode of The Leading Edge Podcast, EFT trainers James Hawkins and Ryan Rana talk about navigating the complexity of clients’ distortions and emotional triggers and protections when the...
“The Supervision Tapes with Kelly Bourque” with host Michael Preston, The Emotionally Focused Therapy Podcast
If you’ve ever wondered about EFT intensives for couples, this episode is for you! Host Michael Preston sits down with EFT intensive specialist Kelly Bourque to talk all about how to structure i...
“Adult Attachment in Three Hats: Translating Bonding Science for the Therapy Room and Beyond” The Leading Edge Podcast with James Hawkins and Ryan Rana
In this episode of The Leading Edge podcast, EFT trainers Ryan Rana and James Hawkins offer a metaphor for describing the three systems that drive romantic adult attachment bonds. The Red Hat is the e...
“Helping High-Conflict Couples” with Jennine Estes Powell, Jacqueline Wielick, and host Zach Beach
This episode of Learn to Love Podcast invites guests Jennine Estes-Powell (LMFT) and Jacqueline Wielick (LMFT), EFT therapists, to talk about their experiences working with high-conflict couples, and ...
Leaving the Ranch… Or Bringing It Home? Fidelity Without Rigidity in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Leaving the Ranch… Or Bringing It Home? Fidelity Without Rigidity in Emotionally Focused Therapy I recently began writing a blog about a question I occasionally receive from therapists in EFT supervis...
“Stop Trying to Calm Down Your Pursuer” Facebook post by Success in Vulnerability
Check out this series of slides posted on Success in Vulnerability’s Facebook page outlining our goals and interventions when working with pursuers in Stage 1 EFT. The post reframes the pursuer&...
Book Spotlight: “Workouts for Stepping Into Emotionally Focused Therapy” by Lorrie Brubacher
This book is a companion to Lorrie’s previous book, “Stepping Into Emotionally Focused Therapy.” Inspired by deliberate practice, it provides clinicians with exercises for the practi...
“But I Said I’m Sorry” Episode 539 from the Brave Love Great Sex podcast with Laurie Watson and George Faller
Laurie and George talk about why some repair attempts fall flat, and what makes for an effective apology. The co-hosts do a demo of what a great repair looks and sounds like. Episode 539: “But I...