# 27 Emotional Focused Therapy – EFT
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The advantage of EFT is that by focusing on client emotions we are able to bypass the ‘linear and logical’ defenses of the conscious mind. Since emotions are neither ‘right nor wrong’, couples are better able to share their feelings without the need to be defensive. This in turn allows partners to feel closer as they each feel more seen and understood. The therapist’s role is often paradoxical as his presence is a catalyst for change. A key part of EFT is the therapist’s ability to offer acceptance, empathy, and unconditional positive regard as a way to join the ‘couple system’. This changes the dynamics of the old system, thereby allowing the couple to explore new ways of connecting and relating to each other. The video is a brief clip of an EFT session, where the therapist is able to effectively join the ‘couple system’.
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