Main description:

* Presents an evidence-based, culturally competent model of therapy for African American couples.
* Integrates attachment theory and EFT to provide a model which will strengthen the bond between partners and will reinforce the bond against race-based distress.
* Includes real-life case studies with both individuals and couples, focusing on a range of key issues such as infidelity, depression, anxiety, and porn.
* Each case study also features a consultation with EFT master therapist Sue Johnson.

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Stress and Threats to African American Romantic Relationships 3. Cultural Humility and Couples Therapy 4. Love, Attachment Theory, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy 5. Case Study: EFT Stage One Work with Trust as Central Issue 6. Case Study: EFT De-escalation with Interracial couple with Chronic Pain 7. Case Study: EFT with One Spouse with Serious Depression 8. Case Study: EFT Withdrawer Re-engagement 9. Case Study: EFT Pursuer Softening 10. Summary Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with Cultural Humility