Therapeutic Presence in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Journal Title: Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy - Year 2018, Vol 21, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: This theoretical study explores the concept of therapeutic presence (TP) in the context of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as there is a lack of literature devoted to exploring these concepts. This qualitative systematic literature review explores, identifies and describes TP and its role in the practice of EFT. Objectives: This article aims to provide findings on TP to successfully practice the skills and interventions required for becoming an effective EFT therapist and to aid the teaching, supervising and development of EFT therapists. Methods: Literature review. Results: This article finds that TP is a fundamental, trans-theoretical phenomenon implicated in the provision of effective psychotherapy. Furthermore, TP is identified as a determining factor – part of the “roadmap” per se – in the quality of the therapeutic relationship that informs meaningful change in EFT. Conclusions: This literature review provides strong evidence for the necessity of further development of TP as a construct as it is foundational and conditional to transporting a couple from insecure and distressed to secure and bonded in the process of EFT.
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Marni L. Feuerman
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