Yüksek çatışmalı çiftlerle çalışan duygu odaklı çift terapistlerinde duygu düzenleme

Therapist emotion regulation is an important factor in the therapy process and cited among the common factors that explain change in effective therapy models. This study was conducted to explore emotional experiences and emotion regulation strategies of emotionally focused therapists who use primary emotions as a change mechanism while working with high-conflict couples. 21 psychotherapists who use emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and have experience working with the high-conflict couple(s) were recruited and interviewed. Thematic analysis was conducted to understand the common themes and patterns of EFT therapists working with high conflict couples. The results indicated five main themes: "Different Compelling Emotional Experiences of the Therapists", "Relief After Sessions as a Positive Emotion", "Triggers of Therapists' Emotions", "Perceived Adaptive Emotion Regulation Strategies", and "Positive Impact of the Therapist's Regulation Strategies on the Therapy Process". Results from the current study are discussed based on the literature on emotion regulation and the person-of-the therapist training model. Strengths, limitations, possible future research, and clinical implication are presented.