ABSTRACT

In this chapter, written in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Greenberg, founder of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Genevieve Vrana, we present the theory and mechanics of working directly with emotion in psychotherapy. The description is written for researchers, clinicians, and clinical managers with or without a direct background in EFT, and covers key concepts such as emotional activation level, the clinician experience, chair work, and counter-indications.