#371: Remembering EFT Therapy Founder Dr. Sue Johnson

Tech's Dual Nature

Dr. Sue Johnson discusses the dual nature of technology in relationships. While it allows for convenient communication, she warns about its potential to disrupt face-to-face interactions. She shares a poignant observation of a family engrossed in their screens during a holiday meal, illustrating the negative impact on emotional connection 1.

I think we have to start looking at technology and using it well and not letting it use us.

--- Sue Johnson

Sue emphasizes the importance of being emotionally responsive and engaged in relationships, a core principle of her Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

   

Emotional Impact

Technology's influence extends to emotional responses within family and friend circles. Dr. Johnson recounts her childhood experiences, observing adults' emotional interactions, which she likens to 'emotional music' 2. This concept is central to her EFT approach, where understanding and addressing core emotions is crucial.

My clients taught me how to work with emotion and how to do EFT.

--- Sue Johnson

She notes that technology can alter these emotional dynamics, often silencing genuine emotional exchanges in favor of superficial interactions.