Emotionally Focused Therapy Workbook for Couples: A 52-Week Workbook for Couples to Create a Deeper Bond and Healing Relationship Wounds

By Eolande Helen Blackwood

Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples: A 52-Week Workbook to Deepen Bond and Rediscover Love

Emotionally Focused Therapy activities for couples Rediscover the Essence of Love, Week by Week.

Every relationship deserves a chance to flourish, to experie

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gaius Quill Publishing
• Release date: Mar 11, 2024
• ISBN: 9781917186520

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Preface

Every relationship is a unique tapestry woven with threads of love, trust, challenges, laughter, tears, dreams, and countless shared moments. Within this tapestry, patterns emerge—patterns of growth, understanding, compromise, and deepening affection. This book is crafted as a compass for couples navigating the intricacies of their shared journey, offering them the tools to strengthen their bond and celebrate their love story.

In a world that moves at breakneck speed, where external pressures mount, and where the allure of superficial connections is omnipresent, it's crucial for couples to intentionally invest time and energy into nurturing their bond. Recognizing this, we've structured this book to span a year—providing weekly activities that prompt reflection, introspection, and purposeful action.

Through each theme—from understanding differences, exploring intimacy, to nurturing future dreams—you and your partner will embark on a transformative journey. One where you'll not only understand each other better but also foster a deeper appreciation for the love that binds you.

This isn't just a workbook; it's a deeply personal diary, a roadmap, and a guiding star. As you pen down your reflections, engage in activities, and ponder upon the insightful nuggets, you'll find yourself growing—both as individuals and as a cohesive unit.

To the couples picking up this guide: I invite you to embark on this journey with an open heart and mind. Whether you're in the nascent stages of your relationship or have celebrated numerous anniversaries, there's always room for growth, understanding, and renewed passion.

Here's to celebrating love in all its forms, to understanding, to growing together, and to a future filled with shared dreams and cherished moments.

With warmth and best wishes,

Eolande Helen Blackwood

Introduction

A Brief Overview of Emotionally Focused Therapy

Introduction: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured approach to couples therapy that was formulated in the 1980s by Drs. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg. Rooted in attachment theory, EFT focuses on helping partners create and maintain a secure emotional bond. Over the years, it has been recognized for its effectiveness and has been backed by extensive