Discussion questions
please answer each question separately
example question 1 answer cite and list references
skip few lines and do the same for the next questions
please go into deep detail stay on topic
at least 2 plus paragraphs for each question
do not answer questions together in the form of a paper these are different questions and shouts have their own references under each answer
required readings but feel free to go outside of this list
Required Readings
- Johnson, S. M., Makinen, J. A., & Millikin, J. W. (2001). Attachment injuries in couple relationships: A new perspective on impasses in couples therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 27, 145–155.
- Sandberg, J. G., & Knestel, A. (2011). The experience of learning emotionally focused couples therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 37, 393–410.
- Furrow, J., & Palmer, G. (2007). EFFT and blended families: Building bonds from the inside out. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 26, 44–58.
- Palmer, G., & Efron, D. (2007). Emotionally focused family therapy: Developing the model. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 26, 17–24.
- Johnson, S. M. (2004). The practice of emotionally focused couple therapy (2nd edition). New York: Brunner Routledge. (Ch. 2, 3, 4)
Recommended Resources
- EFT Training Videos http://www.acu.edu:2048/login?url=http://www.psychotherapy.net/stream/acu
1. How have you seen each of the four attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized) manifest in your own life or the lives of those around you?
2.What are your personal thoughts and feelings about the importance of emotions to individual and relational health? What are the advantages and disadvantages, as you see them?
3.n Chapter 4 of Johnson’s The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy she states “Emotion is the music of the dance of adult intimacy.” How is this portrayed in the conflict of a couple in therapy? Negative affect? Positive affect?
4.The therapist is most directive as they choreograph new interactions between the partners to create new relationship events that will redefine the relationship. What is the rationale behind this level of direction. In other words, why is this directiveness necessary?
