Exploring Emotionally Focused Therapy and Its Impact on Relationships

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How to Stop the Conflict Cycle in Your Relationship - Hannah Lynn Miller

In this episode of the UR Covered podcast, host Hannah Lynn Miller delves into Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and its significance in strengthening couples' relationships. Hannah, a mental health therapist with years of experience, contrasts EFT with Gottman's practical advice and explains how EFT focuses on understanding emotional bonds and attachment styles in relationships. She describes the common dynamics between 'pursuers' and 'withdrawers' in couples and the importance of recognizing conflict triggers and underlying emotions. Hannah also emphasizes the benefits of seeking couples counseling to break negative interaction patterns. This episode offers a useful introduction to EFT and provides insights for couples looking to improve their relationship dynamics.

00:00 Welcome to the UR Covered Podcast
00:06 Exploring Mental Health and More
00:17 Journey as a Mental Health Therapist
00:50 Diving into Couples Therapy
01:28 Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
02:11 Practical Insights from EFT
06:50 Understanding Relationship Dynamics
11:31 Breaking the Conflict Cycle
18:05 Final Thoughts and Resources

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