A Moment in History and a Launch Forward for the Treatment of Trauma
- Author
- ICEEFT
- Issue
- 68
- Date
- January 2026
- Page
- 2
On January 8, 2026, with a full house in Victoris British Columbia, and over a thousand online registrants, we gathered for the launch of Emotionally Focuses Theraoy for Trauma, Sue Johnson’s final professional book, co-authored with Leanne Campbell. The positive energy was palpable and uplifting.
The hybrid event brought together members if the EFT community from around the globe for an evening of reflection and discussions on trauma and attachment, and how EFT has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of trauma.
In-person contributions from George Faller, David Fairweather, Robin Williams Blake, Jim Furrow, Gail Palmer, and Leanne Campbell were interspersed with video clips of Sue and
world-renowned attachment specialist Mario Mikulincer. Speakers were gathered around a kitchen table with teacups and sticky notes strewn about—an ode to the setting in which
the book had been written—flanked by a screen to feature the words and wisdom of Sue and Mario.
The tone of the conversations struck a beautiful balance—honouring Sue and her extraordinary contributions to the field, while also looking ahead with inspiration and momentum. There was a shared feeling of hope about the difference this work can make as the EFT model continues to expand by formally addressing and outlining an EFT approach to treating chronic, cumulative, and acute trauma.
CLICK HERE to watch a recording of the event.
CLICK HERE to purchase a copy of the book.