Dr Sue Johnson was the developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and a pioneer in adult attachment and couples therapy, who sadly passed on April 23, 2024.

With over 30 years of peer reviewed clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, Dr Johnson received several awards for her contribution to the development of EFT, including the Order of Canada and the Family Psychologist of the Year from the American Psychological Association.

She was the best selling author of several books, including “Hold Me Tight”, which has sold over one million copies worldwide and helped countless couples improve their relationships.

You can learn more about Dr Johnson’s pioneering work by visiting: https://drsuejohnson.com and EFT training at https://iceeft.com.

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Dr. Sue Johnson was a leading innovator in the fields of couple therapy and adult attachment. She was the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 30 years of peer-reviewed clinical research. Sue has received numerous awards acknowledging her development of EFT, including the APA’s “Family Psychologist of the Year” in 2016 and the Order of Canada in 2017.

Her best-selling 2008 book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love has taught countless couples how to enhance and repair their love relationships. It remains one of the best-selling relationship help books on the market today. It has since been adapted into a workshop format.

Sue’s 2014 book, Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science in Romantic Relationships, outlines the latest understanding of why and how we love, based on scientific evidence and cutting-edge research.

You can learn more about Dr Johnson’s pioneering work by visiting: https://drsuejohnson.com and EFT training at https://iceeft.com.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Therapy Beyond Bargaining

09:49 - Relationships in the Digital Age

20:37 - Relationship Therapy

35:00 - Relationship Change

43:17 - Attachment & Emotional Well-being

49:01 - Mental Health Impact

52:53 - Emotion-Focused Therapy

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3 Books Dr Johnson Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:

Attachment in Adulthood, First Edition: Structure, Dynamics, and Change - https://amzn.to/42xt6LU

A Secure Base - https://amzn.to/497ax3W

Hold Me Tight: Your Guide to the Most Successful Approach to Building Loving Relationships - https://amzn.to/4bwCJ1C

Interview Links:

— Dr Johnson’s website - http://drsuejohnson.com/

— EFT training - https://iceeft.com