This book is part of APAs, Theories of Psychotherapy Series, a focused resource for understanding the major theoretical models practiced by psychotherapists today. Each book presents a concentrated review of the history, key concepts, and application of a particular theoretical approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients. The series emphasizes solid theory and evidence-based practice, illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients.

Leslie Greenberg's work on emotion focused therapy is arguably one of the most important contributions to psychotherapy in recent years. This volume describes and illustrates the clinical use of emotion-focused experiential interventions within the context of an accepting and affirming relationship. In addition to a description of how emotion-focused therapy can be used in clinical practice, the process-outcome research findings that support its efficacy are reviewed, making the book relevant to clinicians and researchers alike.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to:

• Detail the history of emotion-focused therapy (EFT).
• Identify the core concepts of emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and describe theoretical developments and an EFT view of human nature.
• Describe the empirically supported principles of emotional change.
• Understand the process-outcome research findings that support the efficacy of emotion-focused therapy.
• Integrate emotion-focused experiential interventions into clinical practice.
• Describe suggested future directions for EFT, including areas for further exploration, training, and EFT as a preventive approach.

Syllabus / Course Instructions

• This course is suitable for CE for beginning, intermediate and advanced level clinicians.
• The Course consists of reading the selected book, successfully completing an online posttest and filling out a course evaluation.
• The printed book or ebook is not included. It must be purchased separately. We have supplied a link to Amazon.com for your convenience.
• Purchasing your course will give you access to both a printable copy of the test and an online version of the test. Print the test to use as a companion as you read the book and answer the questions.
• You cannot exit the online test once you begin, so have your answers available.

Additional Resources On This Site for CE

• The Gift of Therapy
  by Irvin Yalom: 10 CE Credits
• Getting Over OCD: A 10-Step Workbook for Taking Back Your Life
  Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD: 12 CE Credits
• The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know (2nd Edition)
  David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D.: 15 CE Credits
• Flourish: A New Understanding of Well-being
  by Martin E.P. Seligman: 13 CE Credits
• ACT Made Simple: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  by Russ Harris, MD: 11 CE Credits
• The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice (Fifth Edition)......................[This Course is not available for CE for psychologists]
  by Dennis Saleebey: 8 CE Credits
• The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors
  by Rebecca Williams, PhD and Julie Kraft MA, LMFT: 7 CE Credits
• On Becoming a Better Therapist: Evidence-Based Practice One Client at a Time (2nd Edition)
  by Barry L. Duncan: 10 CE Credits

Additional Resources Not On This Site

• American Psychological Association
• Association of Social Work Boards
• National Association of Certified Counselors
• National Association of Addiction Professionals

Bio: Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD

Leslie Greenberg, PhD, is distinguished research professor of psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada, and director of the York University Psychotherapy Research Clinic. He is the developer of emotion focused therapy and has authored or co-authored the major texts on this treatment approach, including Emotion Focused Therapy for Depression; Emotion Focused Therapy: Coaching Clients to Work Through Their Feelings; Facilitating Emotional Change: The Moment-by-Moment Process; Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy: The Dynamics of Emotion, Love, and Power.

He has authored the major texts on emotion-focused approaches to treatment. Dr. Greenberg is a past president of the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR), and he is a recipient of the SPR Distinguished Research Career Award and the Carl Rogers Award of the American Psychological Association. He conducts a private practice for individuals and couples and offers training in Emotion-focused approaches.