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Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), joins Dr. Rick and Forrest to explore how insights from attachment theory can transform our relationships. They discuss how attachment theory provides a map for understanding relationships, the challenges of making skills learned in therapy stick, and the role of vulnerability in creating authentic and fulfilling relationships. In this episode you'll learn how to use insights from attachment theory and EFT to create secure and emotionally healthy relationships.\xa0\nAbout our Guest: Dr. Sue Johnson is a clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, and the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a widely used and respected approach to couples therapy. She is considered one of the foremost experts in the field of attachment, and hKey Topics:\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n2:00: Why Sue created Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)\n8:55: Relationships as bonds, not bargains\n12:20: Attachment theory as a \u201cmap,\u201d and getting skills to stick\n16:50: What it feels like to be in a bonding conversation\n26:15: Validating vulnerabilities and \u201cfinding the raw spot\u201d\n31:35: Changing the way you relate to yourself\n36:20: EFT vs. Internal Family Systems\n38:40: \u201cThe Amygdala Whisperer,\u201d and creating a new experience\xa0\n40:35: Inherent goodness, and naming helplessness\n45:40: Communicating how much you value others\n51:50: Individualism, and getting comfortable with vulnerability\n59:05: Recap\n\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nNEW Offering from Rick! Join Rick and 5 world-renowned teachers \u2013 including Dr. Gabor Mate, Tara Brach, and Thupten Jinpa \u2013 for The Heart of Compassion, a 5-week online program that will teach you how to access, grow, and apply compassion. Head to rickhanson.net/hoc to learn more, and use code BEINGWELL10 for 10% off.\xa0\nSponsors:\nZocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need, and deliver the type of experience you want. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.\nFinally get that project off the ground with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/beingwell for a free trial, and when you\u2019re ready to launch use coupon code BEINGWELL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website