Exploring the Effectiveness of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples who Experience Infidelity

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dc.contributor.authorBrad, Alexandra
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-24T21:29:43Z
dc.date.available2024-10-24T21:29:43Z
dc.date.issued2024-10-08
dc.description.abstractInfidelity, defined as a relationship with a third party that violates the trust within the partnership which in turn breaks the exclusivity agreement made within the partnership, is an issue within relationships that many counsellors can struggle to work with. This capstone explores how emotion focused therapy (EFT) can help couples working through infidelity. EFT combines the principles of attachment theory by creating emotional awareness and breaking maladaptive emotional schemas. This capstone’s literature review provides a deeper understanding of EFT, attachment theory, and interventions used in counselling. As well, this capstone provides ethical considerations of the principles and codes that counsellors adhere to when working with couples or individuals. This capstone highlights the implications for the counselling field, including the need for training, cultural competence, and best practices when working with couples.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2579
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectinfidelity
dc.subjectemotion focused therapy
dc.subjectattachment
dc.subjectGottman
dc.subjectcouples therapy
dc.titleExploring the Effectiveness of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples who Experience Infidelity
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling Psychology
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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