An Attachment Based Approach for Anxiety and Depression

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) is formulated as a transdiagnostic treatment to treat depression and anxiety, adapted from the well-studied Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFIT has been formulated as an attachment-based alternative to current cognitive approaches (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). The strong evidence for insecure attachment as an underlying factor in psychopathology, especially depression and anxiety, positions this theory well as a foundational principle to support psychotherapy for these conditions.

Individuals in the Waitlist Control Group will receive access to MoodGym, a self-help online program that helps teach CBT interventions. This access will last 15 weeks and is self-driven, meaning participants proceed through the program at their own pace.