©S. Johnson, 2014

International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

STAGE THREE: CONSOLIDATION Step 8. Enact new positions / cycles. Shape new stories of problems and repair “I can turn back towards her even when I get anxious. We can keep that closeness now. We can ……….”

Step 9. Support the couple to shape new solutions to pragmatic issues “ I want you to go diving with the guys. It’s not a sign of your not loving me now. But I want you to call me every night so I don’t worry.”

The Five Basic Moves of EFT

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