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Sue Johnson
Born(1947-12-19)19 December 1947
Chatham, Kent, England
Died23 April 2024(2024-04-23) (aged 76)
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of British Columbia
Academic work
Main interestsBonding, attachment, romantic relationships
Notable ideasEmotionally Focused Therapy

Susan Johnson CM (19 December 1947 – 23 April 2024) 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 human bonding, attachment theory and romantic relationships.[2]

Life and career

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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 was a Distinguished Research Professor at Alliant International University, a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, and 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 the 2016 Canadian honours, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada (CM).[4]

Johnson died from cancer in Victoria, British Columbia, on 23 April 2024, at the age of 76.[8]

Selected works

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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
  • Makinen, J. A., & Johnson, S. M. (2006). Resolving attachment injuries in couples using emotionally focused therapy: steps toward forgiveness and reconciliation. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 74(6), 1055–1064. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.74.6.1055
  • Johnson, S. M., Hunsley, J., Greenberg, L., & Schindler, D. (1999). Emotionally focused couples therapy: Status and challenges. Clinical psychology: Science and practice, 6(1), https://doi.org/67.10.1093/clipsy/6.1.67

References

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  1. ^ Fisher, Helen (7 February 2014). "Love in the Time of Neuroscience". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  2. ^ Pattee, Emma (20 November 2019). "How to Have Closer Friendships (and Why You Need Them)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Susan Johnson-Douglas". uOttawa. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Susan Johnson, C.M., PH.D." The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  5. ^ Fisher, Helen (7 February 2014). "Love in the Time of Neuroscience". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  6. ^ Bielski, Zosia (26 December 2013). "The power of monogamy: 10 surprising claims regarding modern love". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Dr Johnson's Books". International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  8. ^ "In Remembrance of Dr. Sue Johnson". Dr. Sue Johnson. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.