Emotions influence our relationships, thoughts, and behaviors—by understanding our emotions, we can become more self-aware and manage our reactions to everyday challenges for improved mental health. Resouling Therapy offers emotion-focused therapy services in Manhattan, New York, to help you navigate your emotions and explore how they influence your everyday life.
What Is Emotion-Focused Therapy?
Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) was developed by Dr. Leslie Greenberg in the 1980s. It is based on the belief that emotions inform our experiences and that we can catalyze positive life changes by processing and understanding our feelings. This approach involves the following aspects:
- Emotions as information. Emotions are seen as information reflecting our values and needs. With this information, individuals can better understand their relationships and experiences.
- Emotional awareness. Individuals can identify, experience, and articulate feelings by increasing emotional awareness.
- Emotional regulation. Clients learn to manage emotions and reduce their impact through different techniques.
- Emotional transformation. EFT helps individuals shift uncomfortable emotions into positive ones.
EFT can help with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, and grief and loss.
How EFT Works
Effective emotional exploration requires establishing trust with a therapist to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment. An EFT session includes the following:
- Identifying emotional experiences and triggers (talking about relationships and other mental health challenges)
- Exploring and processing emotions through various therapeutic techniques, such as discussing challenges and focusing on bodily sensations
- Transforming those emotions into new, healthier emotional responses
EFT can enhance emotional awareness and foster stronger, healthier relationships through improved communication.
Guiding You on Your Path to Wellness
Resouling Therapy offers emotion-focused therapy in Manhattan, NY. We can help you develop healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges in a compassionate space. Contact Resouling Therapy today to schedule a session and take the first step on your mental health journey.