by Susan M. Johnson · 2002
Johnson's clinical manual integrating EFT with trauma treatment — a key professional text for trauma-informed couples work.
Best for: Clinicians doing EFT with couples where one or both partners carry trauma histories.
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Johnson's clinical manual integrating EFT with trauma treatment — a key professional text for trauma-informed couples work.
Johnson adapts emotionally focused therapy for couples where one or both carry trauma. Relevant for partners navigating intimacy alongside a trauma history.
Best for: Clinicians doing EFT with couples where one or both partners carry trauma histories.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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