After 20 years of experience as a therapist—and with Candace’s 20 years of experience—we know at Peterson Family Therapy that Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment work is the most effective type of therapy available today, especially for couples. The question is: why does EFT work so well when other approaches fall short? Let me break it down into three key reasons.
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Family therapy is one of the most powerful and transformative experiences—both for therapists and for the families we serve. At Peterson Family Therapy in Salt Lake City, family counseling is a cornerstone of our practice, and I’m excited to share why this work is so meaningful and how it can help families move from crisis to connection.
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I’m really excited to talk about this topic, which is five ways therapy can transform your life. At Peterson Family Therapy, we provide individual therapy in Salt Lake City, and I’ve witnessed these transformations countless times in my practice.
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In this blog post, I want to comment on this idea of sharing with clients as a therapist—sharing some of the dilemmas, thoughts, and feelings that I’m having as we’re doing therapy together.
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Why Emotionally Focused Therapy Works: 3 Reasons EFT is So Effective
/by Peterson Family TherapyAfter 20 years of experience as a therapist—and with Candace’s 20 years of experience—we know at Peterson Family Therapy that Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment work is the most effective type of therapy available today, especially for couples. The question is: why does EFT work so well when other approaches fall short? Let me break it down into three key reasons.
Healing Family Dynamics: How Family Counseling Helps Resolve Conflicts
/by Peterson Family TherapyFamily therapy is one of the most powerful and transformative experiences—both for therapists and for the families we serve. At Peterson Family Therapy in Salt Lake City, family counseling is a cornerstone of our practice, and I’m excited to share why this work is so meaningful and how it can help families move from crisis to connection.
5 Ways Individual Therapy Can Transform Your Life
/by Ed PetersonI’m really excited to talk about this topic, which is five ways therapy can transform your life. At Peterson Family Therapy, we provide individual therapy in Salt Lake City, and I’ve witnessed these transformations countless times in my practice.
You Have More Power Over Your Anxiety Than You Think
/by Ed PetersonAnxiety is debilitating, but we have more power to self-soothe than we realize. Try this simple breathing technique…
A Simple Way to Lift Your Mood: The Power of Gratitude
/by Ed PetersonWhen you’re feeling sad, scared, or angry, consciously ask: ‘What am I grateful for right now?’ Start with your body and watch your mood rise.
The Power of Sharing Therapeutic Dilemmas with Clients
/by Ed PetersonIn this blog post, I want to comment on this idea of sharing with clients as a therapist—sharing some of the dilemmas, thoughts, and feelings that I’m having as we’re doing therapy together.