Susan Johnson, Daniel A. Hughes – Attachment – Cradle to Grave: Intimate and Interactive Conversations with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Dan Hughes

Outline

1. Session 1-The Framework of EFT and Attachment – Part 1 Session 1-The Framework of EFT and Attachment – Part 1
   1. Understanding the Logic Behind LoveUnderstanding the Logic Behind Love
   2. The “EFT Tango”The “EFT Tango”
   3. Designed for LoveDesigned for Love
   4. Couples Therapy: A New EraCouples Therapy: A New Era
   5. The Importance of a Secure Emotional ConnectionThe Importance of a Secure Emotional Connection
   6. Using EFT to Understand the Nature of RelationshipsUsing EFT to Understand the Nature of Relationships
   7. A New Science of LoveA New Science of Love
2. Session 2-The Framework of EFT and Attachment – Part 2 Session 2-The Framework of EFT and Attachment – Part 2
   1. Changing the Responsiveness to Threat with EFTChanging the Responsiveness to Threat with EFT
   2. EFT is ExperientialEFT is Experiential
   3. Primary Affect – Exploring Pivotal MomentsPrimary Affect – Exploring Pivotal Moments
   4. The 6 Core EmotionsThe 6 Core Emotions
   5. Working within the Emotion and Affect RegulationWorking within the Emotion and Affect Regulation
   6. EFT Core AssumptionsEFT Core Assumptions
   7. Code of Attachment – Primary NeedsCode of Attachment – Primary Needs
   8. Attachment Theory – Map of the Landscape of LoveAttachment Theory – Map of the Landscape of Love
   9. EFT Stages & StepsEFT Stages & Steps
3. Session 3-Dyadic Development Psychotherapy – Part 1 Session 3-Dyadic Development Psychotherapy – Part 1
   1. Attunement & Rhythmic ExpressionAttunement & Rhythmic Expression
   2. The Importance of IntersubjectivityThe Importance of Intersubjectivity
   3. Using Curiosity to Develop a PerceptionUsing Curiosity to Develop a Perception
   4. Using Attachment to Understand Developmental TraumaUsing Attachment to Understand Developmental Trauma
   5. Research Supporting AttachmentResearch Supporting Attachment
   6. Self-Regulation – For the Therapist and for the ChildSelf-Regulation – For the Therapist and for the Child
   7. Discipline in Secure Attachments vs. Insecure AttachmentsDiscipline in Secure Attachments vs. Insecure Attachments
   8. 3 Major Relational Systems in Mammals3 Major Relational Systems in Mammals
4. Session 4-Dyadic Development Psychotherapy – Part 2 Session 4-Dyadic Development Psychotherapy – Part 2
   1. Speaking for the Child: Verbal and Non-Verbal ResponsesSpeaking for the Child: Verbal and Non-Verbal Responses
   2. Using PACE to Stay OpenUsing PACE to Stay Open
   3. PACE PACE
      1. PlayfulPlayful
      2. AcceptingAccepting
      3. CuriousCurious
      4. EmpatheticEmpathetic
5. First Panel Discussion with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Dan Hughes First Panel Discussion with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Dan Hughes
   1. How does EFT work with issues of rigid gender views, or a controlling dynamic? How does EFT work with issues of rigid gender views, or a controlling dynamic?
      1. Creating Safety with CouplesCreating Safety with Couples
      2. Creating Safety with ChildrenCreating Safety with Children
   2. What strategy does the therapist use to recognize their emotional response?What strategy does the therapist use to recognize their emotional response?
   3. How do you deal with dissociation in children?How do you deal with dissociation in children?
6. Session 5-Applying EFT within an Attachment Framework Session 5-Applying EFT within an Attachment Framework
   1. The “Still Face Experiment”The “Still Face Experiment”
   2. How Couples React to Emotional DisconnectionHow Couples React to Emotional Disconnection
   3. EFT Stage1: De-escalationEFT Stage1: De-escalation
   4. EFT Stage 2: Restructuring the BondEFT Stage 2: Restructuring the Bond
   5. EFT Stage 3: ConsolidationEFT Stage 3: Consolidation
   6. Interventions in EFT Through ReflectionInterventions in EFT Through Reflection
   7. The Importance of Validation in Creating SafetyThe Importance of Validation in Creating Safety
   8. We are Designed to Co-Regulate with Other PeopleWe are Designed to Co-Regulate with Other People
   9. Evocative Responding – Process EnquiriesEvocative Responding – Process Enquiries
   10. Heightening, Expanding AwarenessHeightening, Expanding Awareness
7. Session 6-Dyadic Development Psychotherapy – Part 3 Session 6-Dyadic Development Psychotherapy – Part 3
   1. Attachment is ReciprocalAttachment is Reciprocal
   2. Using a Storytelling Rhythm to Engage Children with an Affective/Reflective ComponentUsing a Storytelling Rhythm to Engage Children with an Affective/Reflective Component
   3. Working with the Parents Before the SessionWorking with the Parents Before the Session
   4. Understanding the Situation, Bringing the Child InUnderstanding the Situation, Bringing the Child In
   5. Protecting the DialogueProtecting the Dialogue
   6. Continuing the Rhythm through the Hard PartsContinuing the Rhythm through the Hard Parts
   7. No Distinction Between Directive and Non-Directive TherapyNo Distinction Between Directive and Non-Directive Therapy
   8. Connect – Break – RepairConnect – Break – Repair
   9. Non-Verbal CommunicationNon-Verbal Communication
   10. Starting Experiential then Moving into ReflectionStarting Experiential then Moving into Reflection
8. Dialogue on Treatment Models with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Dan Hughes Dialogue on Treatment Models with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Dan Hughes
   1. Dr. Sue: On Leading People into their Story, and Making Sense of itDr. Sue: On Leading People into their Story, and Making Sense of it
   2. Dr. Dan: On Validating Both Parties on Having Confidence to go to the Heart of the MatterDr. Dan: On Validating Both Parties on Having Confidence to go to the Heart of the Matter
   3. Dr. Sue: On Asking “Why”Dr. Sue: On Asking “Why”
   4. Dr. Dan: Why he Uses “Why” (within the Context of PACE)Dr. Dan: Why he Uses “Why” (within the Context of PACE)
   5. Dr. Sue: Validating the Positive within an Attachment FrameworkDr. Sue: Validating the Positive within an Attachment Framework
   6. Dr. Dan: The Validation isn’t just Observational, but ExperientialDr. Dan: The Validation isn’t just Observational, but Experiential
   7. Dr. Sue: Both Practices Involve Emotional Presence with the ClientsDr. Sue: Both Practices Involve Emotional Presence with the Clients
   8. Dr. Sue: Intersubjective Mean both People Are AffectedDr. Sue: Intersubjective Mean both People Are Affected
   9. How do you deal with a parent of teen who puts up a wall?How do you deal with a parent of teen who puts up a wall?
   10. Dr. Sue: Take Care of the Relationship – The Bond – and the Content will Take Care of ItselfDr. Sue: Take Care of the Relationship – The Bond – and the Content will Take Care of Itself
9. Second Panel Discussion with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Dan Hughes Second Panel Discussion with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Dan Hughes
   1. How do you work with people where there is basic trust lacking?How do you work with people where there is basic trust lacking?
   2. How do you work with biological parents who may have caused the trauma?How do you work with biological parents who may have caused the trauma?
   3. Interventions take time, how do you manage the pressure to fix things quickly?Interventions take time, how do you manage the pressure to fix things quickly?
   4. How do you deal with labels or diagnoses?How do you deal with labels or diagnoses?
   5. Can you give an example of a disruption or break in connection? What were your repair strategies?Can you give an example of a disruption or break in connection? What were your repair strategies?