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ChicagoEFT supports therapists by providing training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), building the local community of skilled EFT practitioners, and helping connect couples, families and individuals with skilled EFT therapists. ChicagoEFT is a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). ChicagoEFT is learning to become more welcoming and safe for all therapists and clients. Click to find out more about ChicagoEFT.

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Heightening Pt. 2: Bringing emotion alive in the moment

In the previous entry we covered some of the basics on heightening. This time I’m giving some examples of heightening language and the small interventions that ...

Heighten Emotion to Fuel Bonding Events

Jeff Hickey, Director Chicago Center for EFT Without a doubt, the hardest part for most therapists learning EFT, even experienced ones, is heightening emotion. ...

New Ways to Work with Sexual Desire Differences

Guest blogger Dr. Jennifer McComb Phd, LMFT, CST jennifermccomb.com As couple therapists we often hear our clients complain about experiencing a desire discrepa...

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“Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of connection to the larger world. Loving responsiveness is the foundation of a truly compassionate, civilized society.”

–Dr. Sue Johnson, Founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy

Chicago EFT is affiliated with the International Centre for Excellence in EFT.