Creating Connections

At the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute (OCFI) and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), we adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of human experience. Research indicates that emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and re-create supportive bonds among individuals. We are therefore dedicated to the understanding and enhancement of couple and family relationships through an emphasis on emotions and their interpersonal impact. We believe that all people can maximize their potential given a nurturing social environment, which we endeavour to foster in our work with clients.

At the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute we are studying how partners help each other respond to stress, and how they can improve their relationship through couple therapy. For a flyer with information on how to participate click here.

If you want to learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), you can link to the ICEEFT website by clicking here. This site provides information regarding research and therapist training as well as a database of EFT trained therapists.