Thematic Analysis of Therapists' Experiences Integrating EMDR and EFT in Couple Therapy
Theoretical and clinical complementarity, and benefits to client couples
Total CE Credit Hours: 1.25 Course Info URL: https://www.ce-credit.com/courses/103704
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This study explores the integration of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in couple therapy through a thematic analysis of interviews with 13 licensed therapists. The findings highlight the theoretical and clinical complementarity of EFT and EMDR, as well as the potential benefits of integrating these models, such as enhanced self-regulation, reduced reactivity, and faster therapy progress. The study identifies shared goals in both models, particularly the healing of attachment injuries and relational trauma, and provides insights into how integration can address unresolved past traumas that impact present couple dynamics.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Thematic Analysis of Therapists’ Experiences Integrating EMDR and EFT in Couple Therapy created by Jason N. Linder, PsyD et al in 2022.
Publication Date
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (JMFT) Feb 2022
Course Material Authors
Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Jason N. Linder, PsyD
Dr. Jason N. Linder is a professor at the Couple and Family Therapy Department, Alliant International University, San Diego, California, USA. He specializes in integrative approaches to trauma and couple therapy. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Alba Niño
Dr. Alba Niño is a professor at the Couple and Family Therapy Department, Alliant International University, San Diego, California, USA. She focuses on qualitative research and systemic interventions in mental health. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Robert is an LMFT and EAP certiifed clinician with over 20 years of experience. He was trained in EMDR by Francine Shapiro in 1992 and holds Level 1 and 2 EMDR certifications. He produced the first sound (UpLevel) widely used as bilateral stimulation.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Understand the theoretical and clinical complementarity between Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Evaluate the clinical benefits and challenges of integrating EFT and EMDR in couple therapy.
Identify how the integration of EFT and EMDR can address attachment injuries and relational trauma to improve couple dynamics.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 27th, 2025 and expires Feb 26th, 2035
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Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.
Course Creator
Robert Yourell, LMFT – No disclosures to report.
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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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