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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Clinical Supervision

Background:

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an empirically validated relational therapy for couples.
  • Specialized therapist training is crucial for complex couple's therapy.
  • Existing research on EFT supervision methods and systematic models is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a systematic model for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) supervision.
  • To address the gap in research regarding effective EFT supervision methods.
  • To provide a framework for training and supervising EFT therapists.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving certified EFT therapists.
  • Analysis of therapists' experiences with EFT supervision and training.
  • Development of a systematic supervision model based on study findings and existing literature.

Main Results:

  • Identified key elements and processes for effective EFT supervision.
  • Developed a systematic EFT supervision model.
  • The model is theoretically grounded in attachment theory and emphasizes experiential processes.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed EFT supervision model is isomorphic to clinical EFT practice.
  • This model aims to enhance therapist competence and fidelity to EFT principles.
  • Further research can validate and refine this systematic approach to EFT supervision.