What is Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)?

Emotion-focused therapy is a type of psychotherapy aimed at helping individuals better recognize their emotions, enhance their capacity to understand them, and improve their emotional regulation skills.

Emotion-focused therapies are based on the belief that emotions are at the center of life experiences and shape how individuals perceive themselves and their environment.

When emotions become overwhelming and start causing distress, pathological symptoms can emerge, leading to psychological difficulties and challenges in a person's life.

What Psychological Issues is Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Effective For?

Emotion-focused therapies, which aim to understand and regulate emotions, can be effective for a variety of psychological issues, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Social Problems
• Stress
• Self-Awareness

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Process

In emotion-focused therapy, sessions are typically centered around deep emotional work, exercises for expressing emotions, and building emotional awareness.

The number and frequency of sessions may vary depending on the individual's needs. Typically, sessions are held once a week, lasting 45-60 minutes. On average, one session per week is conducted, but the therapist may also recommend meeting every two weeks or more frequently, depending on the situation.

Concepts and Techniques Used in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Expressing Emotions
• Emotional Regulation
• Awareness-Building Exercises
• Emotion-Focused Processing
• Empathy Exercises
• Emotion-Focused Homework