Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy is considered to be an effective, evidence based practice when working with couples experiencing negative interaction cycles. After reviewing Chapter 9 of the text, please view the following video clip from “The Breakup,” which depicts the characters, Brooke and Gary, involved in a negative interaction cycle.
double spaced, essay addressing the following (5 points each)…
1.An overview of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and why this approach may be appropriate in working with Brooke and Gary.
2.Identify the potential primary and secondary emotions that each are experiencing.
3.Identify their negative interaction cycle.
4.Describe how you would reframe the problem to the couple and identify the new interaction you would be promoting.