Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Dr. Sue Johnson: Attunement, Attachment and the Development of Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Oct 11, 2023 
Dr. Sue Johnson, founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy, discusses topics such as breaking the pursue-withdraw cycle in relationships, the importance of vulnerability and emotional connection, the role of sex in relationships, the impact of pornography on relationships and brain function, understanding disorganized attachment and EFT for complex PTSD, and the importance of psychotherapy and attachment.
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Watch Your Tapes
- Therapists should watch recordings of their sessions to gain deeper self-awareness.
- This helps identify different communication levels and refine their attunement to clients' subtleties.
Validating Angry Lovers
- Validate each partner's feelings without blaming.
- Highlight the negative dance they're trapped in, emphasizing that the pattern is the problem.
Attuning to the Withdrawing Partner
- Acknowledge the withdrawing partner's feelings even while focusing on the pursuer.
- Explore their triggers and emotional responses to the pursuer's anger.