Date of Paper
5-2018
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Mary Tinucci
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
This systematic review aimed to examine emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and its effectiveness as a treatment for couples suffering from symptoms of depression and anxiety. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were created and databases were searched for relevant literature. Five articles were used as data for this study. Based on the findings, five areas of focus were uncovered that support the claim that EFT may be an effective treatment for couples suffering from symptoms of depression and anxiety. More research must be done in order to assert this claim of effectiveness. Practitioners, clients, and researchers would benefit from further research in this area of EFT and its effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety symptoms among couples.
Recommended Citation
Reinitz, Courtney. (2018). Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples: A Treatment for Depression and Anxiety. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/838