About this episode

The episode discusses eight targets and cues to guide therapists in Stage 2 of Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy, hosted by Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC—Renowned ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. We're thrilled to have you with us. We believe this podcast, a valuable resource, will empower you to push the boundaries in your work, helping individuals and couples connect more deeply with themselves and each other. We aim to equip therapists with practical tools and encouragement for addressing relational distress. We're also excited to be part of the team behind Success in Vulnerability (SV)—your premier online education platform. SV offers innovative instruction to enhance your therapeutic effectiveness through exclusive modules and in-depth clinical examples. 🔥 The “Crazy Eights” (Two Lists of 8) 1. 8 Stage 2 Targets (Where to Go) These are the deepest places where transformation happens: Individual trauma (moments of being overwhelmed without escape) Disowned parts of self (rejected to survive connection) Attachment injuries (relational “never again” moments) Significant loss (grief that reshapes attachment) Family-of-origin wounds (roles, neglect, triangulation) Early/formative…

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