Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is considered the gold standard for healing attachment injuries — the deep breaks in trust and connection that betrayals create.
EFT research consistently shows that 70–75% of couples who complete therapy move from distress to secure connection (Johnson et al., 2013). However, research on infidelity is more nuanced. Rather than publishing a single “success rate,” studies focus on how well EFT helps couples repair attachment injuries and rebuild trust step by step.
Key findings highlight that:
- Healing comes from structured emotional conversations where the hurt partner can share their pain and the unfaithful partner responds with genuine empathy and accountability.
- Successful repair depends on creating felt emotional safety, not rushing forgiveness or bypassing the hurt.
- Even when couples stay together, true recovery is a process of rebuilding attachment, not just fixing behavior.
If you’re navigating betrayal, know that recovery is possible. EFT offers a clear, research-informed path to move from pain toward reconnection — one step, one conversation at a time.
Love, Jen 🪷
Reference: Johnson, S. M., Hunsley, J., Greenberg, L., & Schindler, D. (2013). Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 39(3), 281–305. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12010
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