Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families (1st Edition)

By Susan M. Johnson
Publisher: The Guilford Press (2019) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9781462538249

Attachment Theory in Practice provides a comprehensive guide to applying Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) across a range of clinical contexts, including work with individuals, couples, and families.

In this 1st edition, Susan M. Johnson—the primary developer of EFT—integrates the science of attachment with therapeutic practice, offering clinicians a clear framework for fostering emotional safety, repairing relational ruptures, and creating secure bonds.

Key features include:

• Step-by-step interventions grounded in attachment theory.

• Case examples that illustrate EFT in action across diverse settings.

• Practical tools for addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational distress.

• Strategies for deepening emotional engagement and promoting resilience.

Essential for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals, this book demonstrates how EFT principles can be effectively applied to strengthen connections and promote healing in individuals and relationships.