Dr. Sue Johnson EdD
Dr. Sue Johnson was a pioneering innovator in the field of couple therapy and adult attachment, and the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Her work established EFT as a widely taught and researched attachment-based approach to couple and family therapy. She was a Distinguished Research Professor at Alliant University in San Diego, California, and Professor Emeritus in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Johnson authored several books for therapists and general audiences, including the bestseller "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love." She founded the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), which trains mental health professionals worldwide in EFT. Dr. Johnson received numerous awards for her contributions to the field, including the Order of Canada.
Awards
['Order of Canada', 'Family Psychologist of the Year Award – American Psychological Association (APA), Division 43', 'Training Award, American Association of Marital & Family Therapy', 'Lifetime Achievement Award, Belgium Association for Couple and Family Therapy', 'Award for Research in Family Therapy, American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA)', 'Excellence in Education Award, University of Ottawa', 'Fellow, American Psychological Association (Family Psychology)', 'Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Marital and Family Therapy Award, American Association for Marital and Family Therapy', 'Psychotherapy Networker Lifetime Achievement Award', "American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research"]
Notable Works
['Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love', 'Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science in Romantic Relationships', 'The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Creating Connection', 'Attachment Processes in Couples Therapy', 'The Heart of the Matter', 'Emotionally Focused Family Therapy', 'Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors']
