Updates a classic emotion-focused therapy reference with over 20 years of research and theory.
The first edition of this book became the standard reference and training work for a generation
of emotion-focused therapy (EFT) practitioners. This second edition aims to inspire a new
generation of emotion-focused therapists by offering fully updated coverage of EFT theory and
practice alongside the most exciting theoretical practical and organizational developments
of the past 20 years. Updates to this new edition include: New models for emotional deepening
and EFT case formulation. New questions and activities for self‑reflection. Clearer
formulations of the nature and functions of specific emotions (e.g. anger shame). Twice as
many references as in the first edition. A supplemental website with course materials to
enhance teaching of EFT. In EFT therapists cultivate a deeply empathic caring presence. They
follow their client' s lead while delivering gentle flexible guidance. The goal is to
facilitate a process of emotional deepening in clients as they progress from global distress to
an acceptance of core pain enabling them to emerge with a new perspective through useful
adaptive emotions.
