Glossary / Lexicon

- Emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT) : - Emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT) : Emotionally focused couples therapy refers to a form of couples therapy that is based on the assumption that marital distress results from negative Affect and destructive interactional style s. The interventions of Emotionally focused couples therapy attempt to change partners' problematic interactional styles and emotional responses so that a stronger and more secure emotional bond can be established.

Emotionally focused couples therapy is also known as EFT.