EFFT Family Therapy Resources
Here are trusted books, videos, and websites that support family bonding and secure attachment:
Books for Parents & Caregivers
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide
Adele Lafrance, Sue Johnson, & colleagues - Co-Regulation Parenting: Creating a Supportive Home (related to EFFT principles)
Adele Lafrance - Hold Me Tight for Parents (forthcoming work related to EFT principles in families)
- The Power of Showing Up
Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson — attachment security in action - Brain-Body Parenting
Mona Delahooke — trauma-aware regulation in families
Videos & Talks
- Sue Johnson on Attachment & Families — YouTube search:
“Sue Johnson Emotionally Focused Family Therapy”
The following videos are offered for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended to replace therapy, clinical assessment, or individualized mental health treatment. Viewing these resources does not establish a therapeutic relationship with TwoStory Therapy, Robyn Dye, LPC, or Joshua Dye, LCSW.
Some content may bring up emotional responses, particularly for parents, caregivers, or individuals reflecting on their own family experiences. We encourage you to engage with these materials at a pace that feels supportive and to seek professional support if strong emotions arise.
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please contact local emergency services or a trusted mental health professional. Parents and caregivers may find the Still Face Experiment particularly evocative; support is encouraged if difficult feelings emerge.
- The Still Face Experiment — powerful demonstration of emotional attunement
Dr. Edward Tronick Still Face - Brene Brown on Empathy vs Sympathy
Websites & Support for Families
- ICEEFT – International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
https://iceeft.com
| Information on EFFT and directory for trained therapists - Mental Health Foundations (EFFT training & caregiving tools)
https://mentalhealthfoundations.ca
| Caregiver strategies, emotion coaching, and resources - Attachment-based parenting guidance
https://circleofsecurityinternational.com
The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or therapy.
Reading content on this website, including descriptions of therapy approaches, resources, or tools, does not establish a therapist–client relationship with TwoStory Therapy, Robyn Dye, LPC, or Joshua Dye, LCSW.
Therapy services are only provided within the context of a formal therapeutic relationship, which begins after informed consent, appropriate assessment, and completion of required intake documentation.
If you are experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or believe you may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, please seek immediate assistance by calling 911, 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or your local emergency room.