Summary
Sue Johnson CM was a British clinical psychologist, couples therapist and author who lived and worked in Canada.[1] She is known for her work in the field of psychology on bonding, attachment and adult romantic relationships.[2]
Sue Johnson | |
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| Born | December 19, 1947 |
| Died | April 23, 2024 (aged 76) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy |
| Main interests | Bonding, Attachment, Adult Romantic Relationships |
| Notable ideas | Emotionally Focused Therapy |
Career edit
Johnson earned a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Hull in 1968, and an Ed.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia in 1984.[3] At the time of her death, she held the title of Emeritus Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.[3] With Les Greenberg, she developed emotionally focused couples and family therapy (EFT), a psychotherapeutic approach for couples based on attachment theory.[4][5] She founded the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which offers training in EFT to mental health professionals.[6]
Johnson authored several books for therapists (including EFT treatment manuals) and general audiences.[7]
In 2016, Johnson was named Family Psychologist of the Year by the American Psychological Association's Society for Couple and Family Psychology. In 2017, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.[4]
Selected works edit
- Books
- Johnson, S.M. (2019) Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) With Individuals, Couples, and Families. New York: Guilford Press
- Johnson, S.M.; Sanderfer, K. (2016) Created for Connection: The "Hold Me Tight" Guide for Christian Couples. New York: Little Brown
- Johnson, S.M. (2013) Love Sense: The Revolutionary Science of Romantic Relationships. New York: Little Brown
- Johnson, S.M. (2008) Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. New York: Little Brown
- Johnson, S.M. (2007). Practica de la Terapia Matrimonial Concentrada Emocionalmente: Creando Conexiones New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group – Spanish Edition.
- Johnson, S.M., Bradley, B., Furrow, J., Lee, A., Palmer, G., Tilley, D. & Woolley, S.(2005) Becoming an Emotionally Focused Therapist: The Workbook. New York: Brunner /Routledge.
- Johnson, S.M. (2002) Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors: Strengthening Attachment Bonds. New York: Guilford Press.
- Johnson, S.M. (1996) (2004 -2nd edition). Creating Connection: The Practice of Emotionally Focused Marital Therapy. New York: Brunner/Mazel (now Brunner /Routledge).
- Saxe, B. J., Johnson, S.M. et al. (1994) From victim to survivor: A group treatment model for women survivors of incest. Government of Canada: Health Department. Distributed across Canada in French and English, pp. 1–188.
- Greenberg, L. & Johnson, S.M. (1988) Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. New York: Guilford Press.
- Articles
- Johnson, S.M. (2008). "My, How Couples Therapy Has Changed!: Attachment, Love and Science."
References edit
- ^ Fisher, Helen (2014-02-07). "Love in the Time of Neuroscience". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ Pattee, Emma (2019-11-20). "How to Have Closer Friendships (and Why You Need Them)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ a b "Susan Johnson-Douglas". uOttawa. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ a b "Susan Johnson, C.M., PH.D." The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ Fisher, Helen (2014-02-07). "Love in the Time of Neuroscience". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ Bielski, Zosia (2013-12-26). "The power of monogamy: 10 surprising claims regarding modern love". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ "Dr Johnson's Books". International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Retrieved 2019-11-23.