In honor of Dr. Sue Johnson, whose journey in life ended on April 23 2024, two ICEEFT trainers show the power of the EFT model. EFT is making key specific contributions to the art and science of psychotherapy, our understanding of human strengths and vulnerabilities and the creation of secure empowering relationships. These contributions offer a path forward through the darkness of chaos and uncertainty to a place where we can stand together and find the balance needed to confront our many problems. The future of EFT and its potential to help build a more secure world where we can understand who we are and how we can grow as human beings will be outlined.

In this video, Dr. Leanne Campbell provides a comprehensive introduction to Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). She discusses the history and development of this therapeutic approach, walks you through the different phases, and explains how EFIT contributes to strengthening emotional connections and resilience. Additionally, she offers a unique insight into her practice by showcasing several sessions with her own clients, bringing the theory to life in practice.

In this first session, Dr. Leanne Campbell engages in conversation with Gus, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship. Together, they explore his childhood, family situation, and the reasons that brought him to therapy. Gus is already undergoing therapy, and in this session, Leanne helps him clarify and deepen his focus and pacing in EFIT.

In this second session, Gus reflects on the first session and shares how it impacted him. Together with Dr. Leanne Campbell, he explores his relationship with his parents, particularly his mother, who passed away at a young age. This session focuses on how this loss and other significant dilemmas have played a role in shaping Gus's identity.

In this third session, Dr. Leanne Campbell wants to delve into Gus's experience of the previous session. They then explore together the energy that Gus would like to feel in his life. The goal is to help Gus let go of feelings of rejection and the belief that he is unlovable, allowing him to feel freer and more empowered.

In this roleplay, Dr. Leanne Campbell collaborates with Nina, a 43-year-old woman who recently lost a loved one and is struggling with an unresolved childhood trauma. Nina is experiencing a depressive episode that has lasted for six months and feels stuck, lonely, and isolated. In this first part of the session, Leanne focuses on building an emotional connection with Nina and guides her through the first phase of ‘The Tango,’ a process aimed at connecting with her feelings and inner experiences.

In this session, Dr. Leanne Campbell deepens her work with Nina as the therapeutic relationship grows and Nina feels more comfortable in Leanne's presence. As trust increases, new, deeply rooted memories emerge. Nina shares more about her experiences, enriching the session and allowing them to work together to explore and process these emerging emotions and memories.

In this third phase of the Tango, the therapist adopts a less directive, more supportive role. Dr. Leanne Campbell assists Nina in consolidating her insights and celebrates the progress she has made. The goal is to guide Nina in embracing her growth and firmly anchoring the positive changes so that she can carry them into her daily life.

In this session, Dr. Leanne Campbell delves deeper into the third phase of the Tango, emphasizing the importance of dealing with grief and loss in the context of trauma. She discusses how these themes are approached in EFIT and highlights how growth is an ongoing process. Nina is encouraged not only to process her loss but also to embrace the journey toward personal development and resilience, which are central to EFIT.

In this video, Dr. Leanne Campbell provides a comprehensive introduction to Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). She discusses the history and development of this therapeutic approach, walks you through the different phases, and explains how EFIT contributes to strengthening emotional connections and resilience. Additionally, she offers a unique insight into her practice by showcasing several sessions with her own clients, bringing the theory to life in practice.

In this first session, Dr. Leanne Campbell engages in conversation with Gus, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship. Together, they explore his childhood, family situation, and the reasons that brought him to therapy. Gus is already undergoing therapy, and in this session, Leanne helps him clarify and deepen his focus and pacing in EFIT.

In this second session, Gus reflects on the first session and shares how it impacted him. Together with Dr. Leanne Campbell, he explores his relationship with his parents, particularly his mother, who passed away at a young age. This session focuses on how this loss and other significant dilemmas have played a role in shaping Gus's identity.

In this third session, Dr. Leanne Campbell wants to delve into Gus's experience of the previous session. They then explore together the energy that Gus would like to feel in his life. The goal is to help Gus let go of feelings of rejection and the belief that he is unlovable, allowing him to feel freer and more empowered.

In this roleplay, Dr. Leanne Campbell collaborates with Nina, a 43-year-old woman who recently lost a loved one and is struggling with an unresolved childhood trauma. Nina is experiencing a depressive episode that has lasted for six months and feels stuck, lonely, and isolated. In this first part of the session, Leanne focuses on building an emotional connection with Nina and guides her through the first phase of ‘The Tango,’ a process aimed at connecting with her feelings and inner experiences.

In this session, Dr. Leanne Campbell deepens her work with Nina as the therapeutic relationship grows and Nina feels more comfortable in Leanne's presence. As trust increases, new, deeply rooted memories emerge. Nina shares more about her experiences, enriching the session and allowing them to work together to explore and process these emerging emotions and memories.

In this third phase of the Tango, the therapist adopts a less directive, more supportive role. Dr. Leanne Campbell assists Nina in consolidating her insights and celebrates the progress she has made. The goal is to guide Nina in embracing her growth and firmly anchoring the positive changes so that she can carry them into her daily life.

In this session, Dr. Leanne Campbell delves deeper into the third phase of the Tango, emphasizing the importance of dealing with grief and loss in the context of trauma. She discusses how these themes are approached in EFIT and highlights how growth is an ongoing process. Nina is encouraged not only to process her loss but also to embrace the journey toward personal development and resilience, which are central to EFIT.