Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) at Postpartum Mental Health
Becoming a mother – and becoming a parent in general – is a joyous occasion that can sometimes be spoiled due to the tension between the partners who expect the baby, as well as conflicts between the mother and the members of her extended family. Your emotional bonds are weakened at the time when they should become stronger, and it is not necessarily happening because of your fault or the fault of your loved ones.
Postpartum Mental Health specializes in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for women who recently gave birth or are about to become mothers – contact us now to sign up for a treatment program to figure out how to cope with your emotions without any detriment to your personal life.
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
Emotionally focused therapy is a form of psychotherapy that seeks to repair mental and emotional bonds in the relationship. Usually, EFT is supposed to help couples, but many EFT practices are also applied in individual counseling and in therapy that involves family members with attachment issues. The role of emotions cannot be underestimated – they often guide the new mom and people in her inner circle before the baby is born and after which puts an unnecessary strain on the relationship between all individuals involved.
What to Expect in an EFT Session?
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- Dedicate time to know the therapist you were matched with better - you can ask them about their credentials and their experience working with women who recently gave birth. You will also need to inform the counselor about the issues you are trying to handle at the moment and explain how your relationships with people around you have gotten worse ever since you got pregnant or gave birth.
- Emotionally focused therapy techniques depend on the approach of a particular therapist but typically mental health professionals try to help the mother and her partner identify the negative feelings that contribute to the negative interactions between them and replace them with a more positive outlook, promote compassion and empathy between the partners, and introduce the couple to the strategies that will improve their communication instead of increasing the distance between the two. The same techniques and practices, albeit adjusted, can be applied when a new mother attends a virtual therapy session with her parents or siblings in case they want to address their problems as well.
- Listen to the suggestions of your therapist when they offer you to combine this form of psychotherapy with other therapy modalities to help you accomplish your therapy objectives faster. For instance, attachment-based therapy will help you to get rid of unhealthy attachment patterns you have been holding onto since you were a child yourself, while dialectical behavior therapy will show you how to make peace with your emotions and change your attitude towards things you cannot change.
- Dedicate time to know the therapist you were matched with better - you can ask them about their credentials and their experience working with women who recently gave birth. You will also need to inform the counselor about the issues you are trying to handle at the moment and explain how your relationships with people around you have gotten worse ever since you got pregnant or gave birth.
- Emotionally focused therapy techniques depend on the approach of a particular therapist but typically mental health professionals try to help the mother and her partner identify the negative feelings that contribute to the negative interactions between them and replace them with a more positive outlook, promote compassion and empathy between the partners, and introduce the couple to the strategies that will improve their communication instead of increasing the distance between the two. The same techniques and practices, albeit adjusted, can be applied when a new mother attends a virtual therapy session with her parents or siblings in case they want to address their problems as well.
- Listen to the suggestions of your therapist when they offer you to combine this form of psychotherapy with other therapy modalities to help you accomplish your therapy objectives faster. For instance, attachment-based therapy will help you to get rid of unhealthy attachment patterns you have been holding onto since you were a child yourself, while dialectical behavior therapy will show you how to make peace with your emotions and change your attitude towards things you cannot change.
How Does EFT Help With Postpartum Mental Health?
Parenthood can be challenging for both partners – this is the time when your relationship is being tested, and many couples end up breaking up or divorcing because they cannot rekindle the love and warmth they have had prior to the birth of the child. EFT will allow you to discuss your concerns and get closer once again.
Emotionally focused therapy for individuals with mental health issues allows people who have been diagnosed with a certain mental illness to manage their symptoms successfully and fully recover. Whether you have been suffering from postpartum OCD, postpartum depression, or postpartum anxiety, there is an opportunity to heal.
You will be able to explore negative thought patterns that contributed to the tension in your household while you are working on self-improvement – as you figure out what mistakes you have made along the way in a safe and non-judgmental space, you regain a belief in your own ability to shape your motherhood journey.
It is well-known that if you opt to disregard a certain problem, it can grow and keep damaging your mental health in the future. Learn how to manage your emotional responses in your interactions with others and protect your mental well-being for years to come.
Parenthood can be challenging for both partners – this is the time when your relationship is being tested, and many couples end up breaking up or divorcing because they cannot rekindle the love and warmth they have had prior to the birth of the child. EFT will allow you to discuss your concerns and get closer once again.
Emotionally focused therapy for individuals with mental health issues allows people who have been diagnosed with a certain mental illness to manage their symptoms successfully and fully recover. Whether you have been suffering from postpartum OCD, postpartum depression, or postpartum anxiety, there is an opportunity to heal.
You will be able to explore negative thought patterns that contributed to the tension in your household while you are working on self-improvement – as you figure out what mistakes you have made along the way in a safe and non-judgmental space, you regain a belief in your own ability to shape your motherhood journey.
It is well-known that if you opt to disregard a certain problem, it can grow and keep damaging your mental health in the future. Learn how to manage your emotional responses in your interactions with others and protect your mental well-being for years to come.
Benefits of EFT at Postpartum Mental Health
The interests of our patients are our main priority which is why we will prepare a tailored treatment plan for every new mom who requires our psychological assistance. When you work with an EFT practitioner, you will be able to focus on psychological challenges relevant to you and no one else.
Our team has extensive experience working with mothers of all ages and backgrounds, as well as helping out people with diverse mood disorders and mental health issues. If your problems started long before the pregnancy or only manifested after you gave birth, we will be able to adjust our treatment approach to suit your needs and preferences.
One of our main principles is holistic care – physical and mental health are interconnected, and when your mental health troubles take a toll on your psyche, you may feel it in your body and mind simultaneously. We will help you navigate the ups and downs of the postpartum experience and sign you up for wellness classes so that you learn to unwind and take a break.
It is challenging for a new mother to find time to take care of herself which is why our facility offers high-quality virtual therapy – whether you want to undergo individual therapy or deal with your emotional issues alongside your loved ones in family therapy, you can do it online from your home.
EFT Therapy Near Me
Unfortunately, many new moms in need of emotionally focused therapy or another form of therapy do not start looking for treatment – they are worried there is no facility close enough to their homes which prevents them from seeking psychological assistance in the first place.
Unfortunately, many new moms in need of emotionally focused therapy or another form of therapy do not start looking for treatment – they are worried there is no facility close enough to their homes which prevents them from seeking psychological assistance in the first place.
At Postpartum Mental Health we offer virtual therapy – you can communicate with a counselor remotely which is just as effective as in-person therapy. Make sure you take care of your mental health in the last days of your pregnancy and during the postpartum period – there is an opportunity for you to deal with emotional avoidance and foster self-awareness at such a vulnerable time.
Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
The practice of emotionally focused therapy has been widely used by therapists who offer postpartum treatment for years. Forget about the societal misconceptions regarding mental health therapy – new mothers need it more than most people.
Emotionally focused therapy can become the solution you have been looking for if parenting and relationship struggles make you feel like you are no longer in control of your life. Reach out to Postpartum Mental Health now and sign up for EFT with your partner or family members – you can regain a sense of focus you have been missing and cultivate more satisfying relationships with the people who surround you.
- (949) 603-1766
- admisions@postpartummh.com
- Unit 200, 129 W Wilson, St Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
EFT FAQs
Pregnancy takes a toll on many relationships – a woman who is anxious and exhausted after giving birth does not have to deal with relationship difficulties on top of stress and emotional burnout. A therapist will direct and coach you as you and your partner restore positive relationship dynamics and learn how to interact with respect and compassion you might have been lacking lately.
The main purpose of EFT is to address the emotional disconnection between the partners and resolve attachment issues that may have manifested during the late stages of pregnancy and postpartum. Instead of undergoing traditional couples therapy, you might need a deeper dive into your relationship now that you are parents and want to avoid the accumulation of other complications that will contribute to your and your child’s distress.
You can undergo emotionally focused therapy and any other type of therapy you need remotely – our facility specializes in virtual postpartum mental health care. Virtual therapy will be just as effective as in-person treatment – establish a rapport with a counselor and heal without leaving your house.
One of the key advantages of EFT is its versatility – many postpartum issues stem from poor communication between the new mom and the people around her which is why it can help with birth trauma and PTSD, postpartum rage, and panic attacks.
We accept most insurance plans at Postpartum Mental Health – it is our mission to accommodate you and take your financial standing into account. If your insurance provider does not cover EFT, let us know about it, and we will discuss alternative methods of payment you can use instead.
