Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Individuals, and Families

Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

for Couples, Individuals, and Families

Presented by: Bruce Honeyman

This presentation will serve as an introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). With its theoretical underpinnings based in Attachment Theory, EFT works with emotion to construct corrective experiences that serves as the change agent in therapy. During this presentation, the therapeutic application of EFT will be discussed.

Educational Objectives:

1.  Will be able to identify four types of attachment problems

2.  Will be able to identify how EFT works as an experiential type of therapy, using present process and emotion as the central change agent.

3.  Will be able to connect common psychological problems (such as depression or anxiety) to attachment distress and dynamics in relationships

4.  Will be able to understand outcome research supporting EFT

Bruce Honeyman, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. He currently has his own private practice. He serves individuals, couples, and families. He became a certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist for couples in May 2018. Dr. Honeyman’s subspecialties include chemical dependency related problems, family business consultation, work-related dysfunction, disability evaluation and treatment, and sexual dysfunction. He has also served as a clinical supervisor at Advanced Recovery Services and a staff psychologist at Behavioral Health Outpatient Department of Fresno Community Hospital.

This meeting of the San Joaquin Valley Psychological Association will be held at the residence of Dr. Michael Petrovich (3715 W. Fir Ave., Fresno, CA 93711), who has graciously offered his home as a venue for our general meeting.  We anticipate this will be a wonderful opportunity and a lot of fun!

Food will be available from 6:45pm to 7:45pm, and consists of made to order asada or chicken tacos with all the fixings available.  The presentation will begin at 7:30pm and end at 8:30pm.

Continuing Education: 1 hours credit provided by the Sullivan Center for Children, an authorized provider of continuing education credit through the American Psychological Association (APA).  CE credit is approved for Psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs

The Sullivan Center for Children is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Sullivan Center for Children maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

For questions, comments, or concerns regarding SC4C CE program content, material, registration, or any related manners, please contact our Continuing Education Coordinator Kaitlyn Nichols, Psy.D., at (559) 271-1186, or email kaitlynnichols@sc4c.com