"This second edition is a thorough and much needed work that engages therapists in compelling new ways to personally explore how to apply the amazing growth in the EFT model. The focus on clinical interventions in the moves of the EFT Tango is, like the first edition, presented in a concrete, readily-digestible manner. Brubacher breaks new ground with an informative journey of the three modalities of EFT, combining much needed integration of culture & racial trauma."
Paul T. Guillory, PhD, Associate Professor UC Berkeley, EFT Trainer, and Author Emotionally Focused Therapy with African American Couples: Love heals
"Lorrie Brubacher's Stepping into Emotion Focused Therapy is the perfect introductory book
for those who want to learn about and begin to practice EFT. Brilliantly organized around the experience of a beginning EFT therapist, Brubacher builds a clear understanding of all the essential aspects of this approach, including not only how to conceptualize and intervene, but also how to experience the powerful emotions involved. Updated and expanded to include all of the latest developments in EFT including its adaptation to individual and family treatment modalities, and filled with evocative clinical vignettes, this book is a great resource of anyone who wants to learn more about the practice of EFT today."
Jay Lebow, Ph.D., ABPP, Family Institute at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60201
"This second edition of
Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy is an essential reading for all trainees and qualified practitioners who want to use the wisdom of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) ideas and techniques in their clinical work. The book has cleverly integrated all the latest advances in attachment theory and research and in the practice of emotionally focused therapy in an accessible and immediately useable format. It offers all the information newcomers need to integrate EFT within their clinical work, but also provides an up-to-date account of the cutting-edge expansion of EFT to individual and family therapies. The volume reads quickly and effortlessly because of the engaging author's clinical examples and insights. I enjoyed reading this informative and fascinating book. I consider it as a must-read for mental health practitioners who are looking for a compassionate and transformative approach, like EFT, to help their clients in unlocking the puzzle of their core wishes and unmet needs, healing old wounds, and moving them toward personal growth, satisfactory close relationships, and a meaningful life."
Mario Mikulincer, Professor of Psychology, Founding Dean, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Israel, co-author,
Attachment Theory Applied (2023);
Attachment Theory Expanded (2023);
Attachment in Adulthood (2018).
"This second edition of Stepping into EFT is fantastic! Dr. Brubacher captures the many innovations in EFT over the last decade in simple, clear terms. For those who want to access the power of EFT with individuals, couples, and families, this is a great resource!"
Scott R. Woolley, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor, Couple and Family Therapy, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego, California
