The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy

127. Stage 2 Series: Cargiving Response - Step 6 Orientation to Green Lights


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Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

Here's a podcast episode description and main points:

Episode Description:

Dive deep into the heart of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as Dr. James Hawkins and Dr. Ryan Rana explore Step Six: Activating the Caregiving System. Learn how therapists can create transformative moments of connection by inviting partners to respond with genuine comfort and vulnerability.

Main Points:

1. The Importance of Caregiving Responses
- EFT focuses on responsiveness between partners
- Caregiving is about creating genuine comfort, not problem-solving
- Therapists must invite partners into emotional vulnerability carefully

2. Key Techniques for Inviting Caregiving Responses

- Use somatic, present-moment language
- Focus on immediate bodily reactions
- Ask specific questions that trigger instinctual care
- Maintain the same depth and pacing used in emotional exploration

3. Green Light Moments

- Recognize when a partner is ready to provide comfort
- Look for non-verbal and emotional engagement
- Create space for natural, instinctive caregiving responses

4. Therapeutic Approach

- Avoid meta-commentary or intellectual responses
- Stay attuned to partners' emotional states
- Help partners access their innate capacity for emotional support

To support our mission and help us continue producing impactful content, your financial contributions via Venmo (@leftpodcast) are greatly appreciated. They play a significant role in keeping this valuable resource available and are a testament to your commitment to our cause.

We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples.

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  • Ryan: Follow @ryanranaprofessionaltraining on Facebook and visit his website
  • James: Follow @dochawklpc on Facebook and Instagram, or visit his website at dochawklpc.com
  • George Faller: Visit georgefaller.com
  • If you like the concepts discussed on this podcast you can explore our online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV).

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