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“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...
You Don’t Suck: When the Therapist Feels Stuck – An EFT Perspective on Supervision
You don’t suck. But there are moments in EFT when it really feels like you might. If you are early in your EFT journey—or even years in—you may know this moment all too well. A session heats up fast. ...
Research Spotlight: The Effect of EFCT on Shame and Intimacy in Couples
Mirzazade Z, Molazade J, Hadianfard H, Taghavi M. The effect of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) on shame and intimacy in couples: a randomized controlled trial (RCT). BMC Psychol. 2025 Oct 7...
“Culture IS Attachment!” EFT Cafe with Kathryn Rheem and Jen Olden
In their EFT Cafe, Kathryn Rheem and Jen Olden answer a question from an EFT therapist working with a couple with cultural differences. Kathryn and Jen give advice on the importance of slowing down an...
Brave Love, Great Sex by Laurie Watson and George Faller
The book “Brave Love, Great Sex” by Laurie Watson and George Faller (hosts of the Brave Love, Great Sex podcast) is available on pre-order! The book will be shipping out in mid-September. ...