HOLD ME TIGHT
Few relationship books can claim the kind of real-world credibility that Sue Johnson's work carries. Her therapeutic approach, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), has been recognised by both Time magazine and the New York Times as one of the most successful methods in couples counselling, with around three quarters of participating couples reporting meaningful improvement. That's a striking figure. Johnson spent two decades developing and refining this method, and it's now used by practitioners across the globe. The core of EFT is straightforward yet profound: it targets the emotional bond at the heart of every relationship, working to reduce conflict, build a genuine sense of safety between partners, and reinforce the ties that hold people together. In this book, Johnson opens up her clinical model to a general audience for the first time. She draws on real case studies from her practice to illustrate how couples get stuck, and why. Her guidance is grounded rather than abstract, and the practical exercises give readers something concrete to work with. It's not a quick fix, but it's a thoughtful, well-evidenced path towards a more connected and enduring partnership.
- Author: Sue Johnson
- Publisher: Piatkus
- Genre: Family & Relationships
- ISBN: 978-0749955489
- Pages: 320 pages