EFT is an evidence-based treatment approach based on the idea that how we understand and use our emotions guides how we live. Some people develop unhealthy patterns of emotions that contribute to poor psychological and emotional well-being.
If you struggle with processing emotions when dealing with stressful situations or major life changes, you may benefit from seeing a Psychotherapist at For Health’s Sake for Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Do you notice yourself struggling to regulate emotions in a healthy, stable manner? Has there been a recent event that has caused changes in your behavior? If so, contact For Health’s Sake in Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) or Kingsway (Etobicoke) to learn more about our EFT services and how they can help you.
How can Emotionally Focused Therapy Help me?
According to GoodTherapy.com, “This type of therapy assumes that lacking emotional awareness or avoiding unpleasant emotions can cause harm. It may render us unable to use the important information emotions provide.” EFT puts heavy emphasis on the fact that our emotions are more than just passing feelings; they make up who we are and play a major role in our lives.
Emotionally focused therapy can help you to become more aware of your emotions and what triggers them. EFT also can help a person to improve at processing information provided by their emotions. The goal of EFT is to help one improve their coping mechanisms and decrease negative effects of maladaptive emotions.
What should I expect with EFT?
You may be wondering what is so different about EFT in comparison with other forms of therapy. Maybe you’re thinking “Why wouldn’t my therapist care about my emotions? Isn’t that the whole point of therapy?”
During EFT, your therapist will strongly encourage you to be the one in charge of interpreting your emotions, not the other way around. It puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your progress and understanding your behavioural patterns. Your emotions and the experiences that cause them to manifest will be front and center during therapy.
Participating in this kind of therapy can help you to be more cognizant of your emotions and what causes them during your everyday life, which will better equip you to handle difficult or uncertain situations outside of your appointments.
Contact For Health’s Sake for an appointment
If you or a loved one are in need of mental health counseling or Psychotherapy in Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) or Kingsway (Etobicoke), contact our clinic to learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy and whether it could be a good fit for you. Our Psychotherapists are skilled and attentive professionals who are willing and ready to work with you on your path to feel more confident and in control of your emotions and behavior.