The Use of Recursive Frame Analysis on an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Session

摘要: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is an evidenced-based therapy model. During the last three decades, researchers have divided EFT theory into a sequence of stages and steps to help therapists make leap from practice. This article begins by explaining model Recursive Frame Analysis (RFA). RFA here used as qualitative research method analyze selected session lead Sue Johnson, one originators EFT. Specifically, study focuses on interventions techniques while analyzing process perspective. was founded Greenberg Johnson in early 1980s based systemic theory, humanistic experiential therapy, attachment (Greenberg & 1985). First, views couple system which they affect each other's behaviors (Bateson, 1972). (2004) believed that couple's distress results their negative interactional cycle. Second, approach Rogers' client-centered (Rogers, 1951). The growth clients believes change happens present moment now-experience. Last, view needs emotional bonds within source healthy relationship. Couples' generated Bowlby's caregivers children (Bowlby, 1969). Researchers since expanded between understand couples' (Collins Read, 1990; Levy Davis, 1988). theories are combined conceptualize relationship integrated develop stages, interventions, for treatment (Moser 2008). In decades EFT's practice development, has been viewed "one most empirically supported models therapy" (Denton, Burleson, 2009, p. 226). It shows effective outcomes 70 73 percent recovery (Johnson, 2003). also empirical it lasting effects (Greenman 2013). According (2004), tasks: monitoring alliance; engaging, exploring, expanding responses context; reconstructing positive interactions. practice, she divides tasks nine steps. first stage four steps: creating alliance directing conflicts issues struggle, identifying cycle, assessing primary emotions underlying positions, reframing problem using needs. goal de-escalate interaction. second positions. promoting identification needs, then integrating interactions; acceptance experience validating new responses; facilitating expression wants bonding events. third consolidation integration. only two solutions consolidating positions cycle behavior. guided connect developed delivering effectively. theories: theory. For example, include tracking reflecting process, partners' interactions context Experiential empathic reflections/attunement, validation, evocative responding. …