This type of therapy is usually a short term (8-20 sessions), structured approach to couples therapy formulated in the early 80's by Drs. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg. Since then, Sue Johnson has further developed the model, adding attachment theory to further understand what is happening in couple relationships and to guide therapists in helping them. This type of therapy is also used with families and individuals. A substantial body of research outlining the effectiveness now exists.
Research studies find that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements. The major contraindication for emotion focused therapy is on-going violence in the relationship. The therapy is being used with many different kinds of couples in private practice, university training centers, and hospital clinics, and many different cultural groups throughout the world. These distressed couples include partners suffering from disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, and chronic illness.
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