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We Heart Therapy EP 105: How to Work with Two Withdrawers in Emotionally Focused Therapy with EFT Trainer Dr. Tal PadehWelcome back to We Heart Therapy: The EFT Talk Series! 💕 In this powerful episode, host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, sits down with Dr. Tal Padeh, Certified EFT Trainer and Director of the Israeli Center for EFT, to discuss one of the most challenging and insightful topics in couples therapy — working with two withdrawers in session. If you’ve ever struggled with helping two withdrawn partners open up and engage emotionally, this conversation is for you. Dr. Padeh and Dr. Bugatti explore how EFT principles can guide therapists to create safety, connection, and movement, even when both par...

2025-10-2150 min

We Heart Therapy EP 104: Healing Addiction, Shame & Trauma with EFT | Dr. Belle & EFT Trainer Michael Barnett LPCEFT Talk: Your Guide to Emotionally Focused Therapy 🎙️ 💙 Featuring Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, Cert. EFT Supervisor & Therapist ✨ Healing Addictions, Shame & Trauma with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) | Dr. Belle & Michael Barnett LPC In this powerful conversation, I, Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, ICEEFT Certified EFT/EFIT/EFFT Supervisor/Therapist, sit down with Michael Barnett, LPC — EFT Trainer, Supervisor, and author of The Emotionally Focused Therapy Workbook for Addiction to explore how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can be a transformative path for healing addictions, shame, and trauma. 👉 Whether you're a therapist, mental health professional, or someone seeking healing, this discussion will provide valuable insights into: H...

2025-09-021h 07

We Heart Therapy EP 103: What to Do When Clients Say “I Don’t Know” EFT Tips with EFT Trainer Lieven MigerodeWhat to Do When Clients Say “I Don’t Know” EFT Tips with Lieven Migerode Welcome back to We Heart Therapy, the channel for Emotionally Focused Therapists seeking practical tools and insights! In this episode, host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT — Certified EFT/EFIT/EFFT Supervisor & Therapist — speaks with Lieven Migerode, Certified EFT Trainer from Belgium, about how to work effectively when clients frequently respond with “I don’t know” during emotional exploration. We discuss why this happens, how to understand it through an attachment lens, and what interventions can help clients access and express their deeper emotional experience. 🔗 Learn more about Emotionally Focus...

2025-08-1153 min

We Heart Therapy EP 102: How to Use EFT/EFIT in Group Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Andrea PaganiWelcome back to We Heart Therapy, the mental health podcast for Emotionally Focused Therapists! In this episode, Dr. Belle (PhD, LMFT) speaks with Dr. Andrea Pagani, Certified EFT Trainer based in Rome, Italy, about how to apply Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) in group therapy settings. Dr. Pagani shares insights into adapting EFT principles to group dynamics, helping therapists support individuals in a relational healing process even within a group format. This is an invaluable conversation for anyone working in EFIT or exploring the intersection of individual and...

2025-06-2846 min

We Heart Therapy EP 101: Working with View of Self in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Robin Williams Blake🎙️ Working with View of Self in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti-Duarte, PhD, LMFT) & Robin Williams Blake, EFT Trainer & Director of the Toronto Centre for EFT Welcome to another transformative episode of the We Heart Therapy podcast & YouTube series for EFT therapists! In this episode, Dr. Belle sits down with renowned EFT Trainer Robin Williams Blake to explore the important and powerful topic of working with View of Self and View of Other in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy. Learn how the way clients see themselves—shaped by attachment wounds, past emotion...

2025-05-2658 min

We Heart Therapy EP 100: Attachment Based Suicide Assessment in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Rachel ThomasIn this powerful episode of the We Heart Therapy Youtube Channel and podcast, on our series EFT Talk, host Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti aka Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT) is joined by certified AZ EFT Trainer Rachel Thomas, LMFT, to explore Attachment-Based Suicide Assessment within the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). 🎙️ Together we delve into: How attachment theory informs suicide risk assessment Differentiating emotional distress from suicide ideation The power of secure bonding in preventing suicidal crises Tools for EFT therapists to navigate high-risk moments with sensitivity and clarity If you're a mental health...

2025-05-0745 min

We Heart Therapy EP 99: How to Think Systemically in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Simona HerbIn this episode of *We Heart Therapy*, join host Dr. Belle, aka Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT (Certified EFT Supervisor/Therapist), as she welcomes special guest Dr. Simona Herb, EFT Trainer from Romania. Together, they explore how to think systemically in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) —a crucial perspective for therapists working with couples, families and relationships. 👉 Learn how systemic thinking enhances your EFT practice and deepens emotional connection in therapy. ✨ *Special Guest: Dr. Simona Herb, EFT Trainer in Romania* 🔗 [Visit Dr. Simona Herb’s Website] https://eftromania.ro/en/trainers/sim... ...

2025-03-1847 min

We Heart Therapy EP 98: The Importance of Playfulness with Emily NagoskiIn this enlightening episode of We Heart Therapy, host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, and author of *Using Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship*, engages in a compelling discussion with Sex Educator and best-selling author Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., on "The Importance of Playfulness." Together, they delve into how incorporating playfulness can enhance emotional connections and is essential to overall health and well-being. Emily Nagoski is an award-winning author and renowned sex educator with a Ph.D. in Health Behavior and a minor in Human Sexuality from Indiana University. She began her career...

2025-02-261h 28

We Heart Therapy EP 97: Using L'TEMPO to Track the Negative Cycle in EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. James Hawkins, aka Doc HawkWelcome to We Heart Therapy! In this episode, join Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, and special guest Dr. James Hawkins (aka "Doc Hawk"), PhD, LPC, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer, as they explore the acronym L'TEMPO—a practical tool for assembling elements of emotional experience to effectively track the negative cycle in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Whether you're a seasoned mental health professional or just starting your journey in EFT, this conversation offers actionable insights to refine your skills and deepen your understanding of the cycle-tracking process. Gain practical tools to enhance your effectiveness in...

2025-01-2959 min

We Heart Therapy EP 96: Attuning to High Reactivity using EFT - Featuring EFT Trainers George Faller & Giulia AlteraManaging heightened emotions and reactivity in couples therapy can be challenging, but this conversation provides essential strategies for maintaining attunement, de-escalating intense interactions, and fostering connection in the therapy room. Whether you're an experienced EFT practitioner or new to the model, this episode will enrich your skills in navigating these complex dynamics. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Video: Effective techniques for attuning to heightened reactivity Tools for managing escalated couples using EFT principles Insights on creating safety and connection in high-conflict sessions Dr. Giulia Altera shares her expertise in wo...

2024-12-3156 min

We Heart Therapy EP 95: Parts Work Using EFT-Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer "Doc Hawk" James HawkinsExploring Parts Work in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 🧠 Welcome to ‪@Wehearttherapy‬ ! In this episode, join Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT), a Certified EFT Supervisor/Therapist, and her special guest Dr. James Hawkins (Doc Hawk, PhD), an esteemed EFT Trainer from Arkansas, and host of Success in Vulnerability and The Leading Edge in EFT Podcast. Together, these EFT experts provide a concise and practical overview of how Emotionally Focused Therapy integrates Parts Work in therapy sessions. Discover how addressing and engaging with internal “parts” can deepen the healing process and enhance emotional connection using Sue J...

2024-11-2846 min

We Heart Therapy EP 94: Relapse & Addiction-Using EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy with The Real Imhoffs Chad & Angela ImhoffIn this episode of We Heart Therapy, host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, Certified EFT Supervisor and Therapist, sits down with EFT Supervisor Chad Imhoff "The EFT Guy" and his wife, Angela Imhoff (The Real Imhoffs), to discuss the role of relapse in addiction recovery. Specializing in addiction and using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Together, we discuss expert insights for therapists working with clients dealing with addictions, offering practical strategies for supporting couples and individuals. Tune in to learn more about how understanding relapse can enhance therapeutic outcomes for those struggling with addiction. Chad and Angela also share their experiences...

2024-09-1447 min

We Heart Therapy EP 93: Understanding Stage 3 of EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Sarah McConnellJoin Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, Certified EFT Supervisor/Therapist, and British EFT Trainer Sarah McConnell in an in-depth discussion on the crucial Stage 3 of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as outlined by Dr. Sue Johnson. In this video, therapists will gain valuable insights into the importance of Stage 3, where couples solidify new patterns of interaction and integrate lasting change. Learn expert strategies and tips for guiding clients through this transformative stage to help them build stronger, more secure relationships. #EFT #TherapistTraining #Stage3EFT #CouplesTherapy #DrBelle #SarahMcConnell #SueJohnson #MentalHealth #attachmenttheory For more information on ICEEFT Certified EFT...

2024-08-2244 min

We Heart Therapy EP 92: Betrayal Trauma in EFT Featuring - EFT Trainer Dr. Lisa Palmer-OlsenJoin us on We Heart Therapy as host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, a Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, dives deep into the intricacies of working with betrayal trauma in couples therapy. In this insightful discussion, Dr. Belle is joined by the esteemed Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer from the San Diego Center for EFT. Together, they explore the transformative power of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in helping couples navigate and heal from the wounds of betrayal. Discover expert techniques and compassionate approaches that can pave the way for renewed trust and deeper connection. Don't miss this essential...

2024-07-221h 07

We Heart Therapy EP 91: Working with Triggers in Session with Trauma-Trauma Couples using EFT Trainer - Featuring Sandra Taylor, PhDIn this insightful video, join Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, a Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, and EFT Trainer Sandra Taylor, PhD, Director of the British Center for EFT, as they explore the nuanced terrain of working with triggers in trauma-trauma couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Drawing from their extensive clinical experience, Dr. Belle and Sandra offer practical strategies and interventions for identifying and navigating triggers within the context of trauma, fostering healing and connection in relationships. Whether you're a therapist seeking to deepen your understanding or a couple navigating these challenges yourselves, this video provides valuable insights into the...

2024-06-1058 min

We Heart Therapy EP 90: Ketamine Assisted EFT Psychotherapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Kathryn Rheem & Jennifer Olden, LMFTUnlock the transformative potential of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) using EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, pioneered by Dr. Sue Johnson, by diving into our comprehensive guide on training as a therapist in this groundbreaking approach. In this video, we'll delve into the invaluable benefits of mastering KAP techniques, from expanding your therapeutic toolkit to addressing treatment-resistant mental health conditions with efficacy and compassion. Discover how specialized training in KAP EFT Therapy empowers EFT therapists to facilitate profound healing and growth for their clients, while also enhancing their professional expertise and marketability in the rapidly evolving landscape of mental healthcare. Join...

2024-04-161h 07

We Heart Therapy EP 89: Doing a Couples Intensive or Retreat with EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring Jim ThomasMany EFT Therapists have become interested in doing Intensives for their couples but aren't sure how to dive in. In a more focused format, therapists can help their couples on a journey of connection, healing, and growth with our Couples Intensive Retreat featuring Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Many couples are longing to deepen their bond, communicate more effectively, and rediscover the love that brought them together. Join We Heart Therapy host Dr. Belle and special guest Jim Thomas, EFT Trainer Emeritus for a wonderful discussion where you'll delve into applying principles of EFT...

2024-03-1344 min

We Heart Therapy EP 88: What is Attunement? In Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Gretchen HarroAttunement is a pivotal clinical and social skill within Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), serving as a cornerstone of interpersonal connection. In the clinical realm, attunement embodies the therapist's ability to deeply tune into and understand as well as resonate with the emotional experiences of their clients, fostering a safe and empathetic environment wherein healing can flourish. Beyond therapy, attunement extends to social interactions, enhancing relational dynamics by fostering genuine understanding, empathy, and responsiveness. Join We Heart Therapy host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT and EFT Trainer Gretchen Harro (Chicago Center for EFT) as they discuss attunement, a transformative...

2024-02-1756 min

We Heart Therapy EP 87: Women in Leadership-Biographical Interview of Dr. Sue Johnson Pioneer of Emotionally Focused TherapyDr. Sue Johnson is an author, clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, popular presenter and speaker, and a leading innovator in the field of couple therapy and adult attachment. Sue is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 35 years of peer-reviewed clinical research. Sue is the founding Director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), a Distinguished Research Professor at Alliant University in San Diego, California, and Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Join We Heart Therapy Host Dr. Belle...

2024-01-161h 44

We Heart Therapy EP 86: How to Confront in Session the EFT Way - Featuring EFT Trainers Lieven Migerode & Jef SloothmaeckersWhen clinicians and therapists have clients that are more challenging than others because they present with more difficult dynamics, it can feel hard for the therapist to know how to confront and be direct about things in sessions with their clients in a way that is empathic and honors the truth, but doesn't shut down the client or activate their defenses. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti PhD, LMFT and special guests, Belgium EFT Trainers Lieven Migerode and Jef Slootmaeckers, specialists in working with couples who suffer from violence in their relationships, as we discuss how...

2023-11-281h 00

We Heart Therapy EP 85: Holding Two Truths Together Using Emotionally Focused Therapy - EFT Trainer Cindy Goodness ZaneWhenever two people come together, they each bring different experiences often around the same events or situations that have taken place. In couples therapy, being able to sit with both people within the relationship and make space for their experiences without taking sides or feeling like it has to be one truth or the other, can be a difficult challenge. Emotionally Focused Therapy is a model of couples counseling that really teaches therapists how to make space for both. Join We Heart Therapy host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, and special Guest Dr. Cindy Goodness Zane, PsyD, EFT...

2023-10-251h 10

We Heart Therapy EP 84: Taking the CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) out of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) - Featuring EFT Trainer Jim ThomasEmotionally Focused Therapy is an attachment-based model working in the zone of live emotions to help create second-order change. Join We Heart Therapy Host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT and Jim Thomas, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer & Therapist as they discuss how to get unstuck from intellectualizing emotions to going deeper into connecting to real live emotion in session. For more information on EFT and Sue Johnson, click below: http://drsuejohnson.com or http://www.iceeft.com Jim Thomas is one of the founders of the Colorado Center for EFT in Denver. Find more information on Jim...

2023-09-261h 11

We Heart Therapy EP 83: How to do EFT Couples Therapy Intensives - Featuring special guest EFT Supervisor, Kelly Bourque, LMFTMany Couples Therapists are interested in learning how to conduct intensive therapy sessions but are unsure how to go about switching from regular ongoing weekly sessions to 2 or 3 day couples intensives. Traditional Therapy is helpful for so many clients, however, many people don't have the schedule availability that permits regular sessions, and their relationship is suffering now. The good news is that couples intensives may be a great option for many of these couples! Attending a private couples therapy in an intensive therapy format helps couples get more traction in less time. Kelly Bourque, LMFT is a...

2023-09-0953 min

We Heart Therapy EP 82: Back to the Basics of EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy Featuring - EFT Trainer Teri Murphy, PhD, LMFTAs a therapist practicing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), understanding secure attachment is paramount to providing effective couples counseling. Secure attachment serves as the foundation for healthy and thriving relationships, and EFT utilizes this knowledge to help couples strengthen their emotional bonds. By understanding the importance of secure attachment, therapists can guide couples in identifying and reshaping negative interaction patterns, fostering emotional responsiveness, and promoting a sense of safety and trust. EFT, considered the gold standard of couples counseling, empowers therapists to create a supportive therapeutic environment where couples can explore and heal attachment wounds, ultimately leading to greater relationship...

2023-06-061h 09

We Heart Therapy EP 81: Back to the Basics of EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy Featuring - EFT Trainer Debi Scimeca Diaz, LMFTAs mental health clinicians and couples therapists, having an effective map to help clients navigate their emotional pain and problems is essential. As EFT Therapists, we all learn EFT at different paces, and sometimes, as we get more complex cases and our own development in the model grows, we can sometimes forget some of the basics. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D./LMFT/Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, and special guest EFT Trainer and LMFT Debi Scimeca-Diaz from the Center for EFT in New Jersey as we discuss going back to the basic fundamentals in...

2023-04-2557 min

We Heart Therapy EP 80: Working with Couples with Step Family Issues using EFT & EFFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Gail PalmerWhen people re-partner or remarry, bringing children with them from past relationships into their new relationship, sometimes the process of formulating a new family unit, or blending families into stepfamilies can present some unique challenges that couples have to face, not just within their couples relationship but within the new family unit as well. Join We Heart Therapy Host, Dr. Belle, Ph.D., LMFT, and EFT Trainer/ICEEFT Co-Founder, Gail Palmer, as they discuss how to use EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy and EFFT, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy strategies to help couples who are blending to find connection...

2023-03-181h 06

We Heart Therapy EP 79: Working with Grief using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Leanne CampbellIf you're a therapist or professional counselor, working with clients who have been through a loss and are grieving is an important area to be fully trained in to provide the best care. The mental health industry's current Gold Standard for therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT, whether for couples, families, or individuals, has been demonstrated through many outcome research to be one of the most effective models for helping people heal and connect. EFT is founded on attachment science and is offered by clinicians around the globe. Helping grieving clients go through the healing process using the attachment...

2023-02-2058 min

We Heart Therapy EP 78: Working with Withdrawers in Emotionally Focused Therapy (Part 2) - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Sam JinichIn relationships we often get into negative "cycles" or patterns of interaction, where miscommunication leads to anger, defenses, and disconnection. One of the most common relational patterns is the Pursuer-Withdrawer pattern. Pursuers often initiate discussions, want to talk things out right away, and move closer toward their partner to connect, whereas Withdrawers often shut down or get silent to avoid confrontation and may even leave the room to get "space" to manage difficult emotions. At the same time, everyone may do both a little of both at different times, whether you're a pursuer or a withdrawer boils down to...

2023-02-121h 08

We Heart Therapy EP 77: Using EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy with Individuals - Featuring Dr. Sue Johnson - Pioneer of EFTEmotionally Focused Therapy currently holds the APA Gold Standard of couples counseling because of its rigorous research and outcome studies on the efficacy of the model and its interventions. But many don't know that EFT is also perfect for working with Individuals and Families! Join We Heart Therapy Host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, and Dr. Sue Johnson, the Pioneer of Emotionally Focused Therapy, as they discuss why EFT is perfect for working with individual clients in counseling and therapy and how it can be applied to these sessions. For more information on EFT and Dr...

2023-01-011h 15

We Heart Therapy EP 76: Working with Spiritual & Religious Bypasses in Session Using EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer James HawkinsThe client's use of their spiritual values and religion in their therapy sessions can really be an asset to the client's mental health. However, sometimes, clients can use their religious values or spiritual beliefs as a block or an exit during sessions as a sort of bypass to avoid doing some of the deeper emotional work that's needed. Spirituality and Religion can be super helpful, and it can be very delicate to know what to do when you want to honor the client's beliefs but also recognize when it's coming up in session as a way to avoid doing...

2022-12-0637 min

We Heart Therapy EP 75: Working with Anger as Trauma using EFT - Featuring EFT Trainers Jef Slootmaeckers & Lieven MigerodeAnger can easily be one of the most misunderstood emotions. Anger tells us something important about a person's pain and fear and plays an important function in our survival. Sometimes anger can also show up as a response to trauma, and learning how to work with anger similarly to the way we work with Trauma can be helpful in working with angry clients. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti Ph.D., LMFT, and special guests, Belgium EFT Trainer Lieven Migerode and EFT Supervisor Jef Slootmaeckers as they discuss how to work with anger as a form...

2022-10-101h 02

We Heart Therapy EP 74: Grief and Relationship using EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Clare RosomanAs therapists, we often help couples rebuild their connection, but what happens when a couple doesn't stay together? There are many resources for grieving from someone's passing, but not a lot of resources to help someone who is going through the end of a relationship, heartbreak, or break up. Join We Heart Therapy host, Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, and special guest Dr. Clare Rosoman, Clinical Psychologist and ICEEFT certified EFT Trainer in Australia, as we discuss Grieving Relationship Loss using the attachment-based model of counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy. For more information on EFT...

2022-09-061h 02

We Heart Therapy EP 73: Working with Binge Drinking and Addictions using EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Jim ThomasAs therapists, we often have clients that come to therapy that engage in habits and behaviors that are consistent with addiction, but because their behaviors don't fit into the stereotypical societal definition of addiction, they may struggle to see the problem with their behavior or even recognize their behavior as a part of problematic substance use. Join We Heart Therapy Host Dr. Belle Ph.D., LMFT (Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist), and Jim Thomas, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer, Supervisor & Therapist, and Addiction Specialist as they discuss the EFT techniques and interventions to work with clients with problematic substance use.

2022-08-2052 min

We Heart Therapy EP 72: Working with Autism & Emotion in Couples Therapy using EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Scott Woolley, PhDThere are many reasons why a person may have had to learn to shut down emotion, avoid doing emotion or simply was never taught how to express their emotions outwardly, all of which have nothing to do with Autism. Yet, many therapists mistake a lack of emotional expression right off the bat for Autism, which can cause a therapist to jump to a pathological conclusion without really understanding the whole picture. And while lack of appropriate emotional expression or flat affect can be a diagnostic criteria for autism, there are also many people in the world who...

2022-06-0646 min

We Heart Therapy EP 71: Working with Anger Using Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer George FallerAnger is perhaps one of the more misunderstood emotions and is commonly more challenging dynamic therapists work directly with when it comes alive in therapy sessions. Join EFT Supervisor/Therapist Dr. Belle, Ph.D. LMFT and special guest ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer George Faller, LMFT, EFT Trainer/Supervisor and President of the NY Center for EFT as they discuss how to understand and work with Anger effectively using Emotionally Focused Therapy. To purchase a copy of Dr. Belle's Book, Using Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship, on Amazon: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin...

2022-03-2843 min

We Heart Therapy EP 70: Using Emotionally Focused Therapy to Repair Social Injuries - Featuring EFT Trainer James Hawkins PhDRight now in society, it has never been more important to learn how to have hard conversations that are effective and lead to understanding and healing the pain of social injustices and injuries that have taken place. The good news is, is that Emotionally Focused Therapy offers us a clear roadmap for having such challenging and important conversations. Using the EFT map around healing attachment injuries can help bring people within not just our families and friends, but also within our society into the conversation that can hopefully result in healing, understanding, repairing, and connection. Remember, a person doesn't...

2022-02-141h 01

We Heart Therapy EP 69: Using EFT for Individuals (EFIT) healing from Break Ups - Featuring EFT Trainer Helene IgwebuikeTherapy isn't always about restoring bonds and helping them heal and avoid breaking apart; sometimes bonds and relationships break apart, and our clients need a safe place to process the hurt and begin the journey towards healing. As a therapist learning to use the model and methods of EFT, it is valuable to know how to adapt the interventions specifically when working with individuals. This video will help you better understand how to adapt the interventions to work with Individuals using Emotionally Focused Therapy and apply the model when your client comes to therapy needing to heal...

2022-01-0352 min

We Heart Therapy EP 68: Having Relentless Empathy for Challenging Clients in EFT - Featuring EFT Trainers Jef Slootmaeckers & Lieven Migerode When clinicians and therapists have clients that are more challenging than others because they present with more difficult dynamics, or seem resistant to the necessary work needed to create the change they desire, therapists can easily get stuck in pathology, diagnosis, and even struggle to maintain the therapeutic alliance, especially in couples therapy sessions where the alliance must be built with 2 people simultaneously rather than just one. Challenging or difficult clients can present obstacles to empathy for therapists, yet empathy is the very tool that therapists need in order to help stay out of pathology and with the client's humanity...

2021-11-291h 01

We Heart Therapy EP 67: Working with Trauma using EFT for Individuals ”EFIT” - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Leanne CampbellIf you're a therapist or professional counselor, working with clients who have been through trauma is an important area to be fully trained in to provide the best care. The mental health industry's current Gold Standard for therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT, whether for couples, families, or individuals, has been demonstrated through many outcome research to be one of the most effective models for helping people heal and connect. EFT is founded on attachment science and is offered by clinicians around the globe. Often, people with trauma in their past have written out any possibility of having safe...

2021-10-1055 min

We Heart Therapy EP 66: How to work with Porn and Sex Addiction in EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Clare Rosoman, PhDAs a therapist, having a clear road map as to how to help your clients with Pornography and sex addiction using a model of counseling that is proven to be effective is essential. The good news is that there such a model of counseling available, Emotionally Focused Therapy pioneered by Dr. Sue Johnson. With EFT, there is literally not a clinical population or presenting issue that the model cannot help with. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D., LMFT, and Australian EFT Trainer, Clare Rosoman Ph.D., as they discuss how to use Emotionally Focused Therapy and...

2021-06-2746 min

We Heart Therapy EP 65: Working with Military Populations Using Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Greg CheneyAs a therapist, having a clear road map as to how to help your clients based on a model of counseling that is proven to be effective is essential. The good news is that there such a model of counseling available, Emotionally Focused Therapy pioneered by Dr. Sue Johnson. With EFT, there is literally not a clinical population or presenting issue that the model cannot help with. One of the populations that therapists work with that present unique dynamics and needs are Military and veterans. Having some specialized training in how to understand the uniqueness of the military career...

2021-05-021h 04

We Heart Therapy EP 64: Women & Sex - Featuring Dr. Belle & Sexpert Dr. Laurie Watson, host of Foreplay Radio Podcast Many women don't have the kind of sex life they enjoy or desire. Many have grown up in households where they were taught not to talk about sex or that it is shameful, making it difficult to have open conversations in their relationships so they can have meaningful dialogue and be able to explore their relationship to sex, have sexual experiences that they enjoy and create a sexual relationship with their partners that they look forward to and get something out of. Join We Heart Therapy host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT & Sexpert Dr. Laurie Watson (host of Foreplay Radio for c...

2021-03-2255 min

We Heart Therapy EP 63: Understanding Attachment Science, Bonding, Behavior & Emotions - Featuring EFT Trainer Andrea PaganiAttachment Theory and Science is widely understood as the science of love and bonding, yet Attachment Science is so much more. Attachment science is actually a science of human behavior, emotion regulation, as well as bonding and love. Understanding how these come together provides the key to understanding humanity, what motivates people and why they do the things that they do. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and Italian EFT Trainer Andrea Pagani, PhD, as they discuss the tenants of Attachment Science that govern humanity. For more information on special guest Dr. Andrea Pagani...

2021-02-151h 01

We Heart Therapy EP 62: Let's Talk About Sex! And Why talking about it is Uncomfortable! - Featuring Sexpert Laurie Watson, PhDWhile Hollywood may portray an openness about sex all the time, as therapists in clinical practice, we've learned that behind closed doors, many couples and individuals find talking about sex actually pretty uncomfortable. So what makes talking about sex so uncomfortable and how does this impact relationships and the quality of sex couples are able to have? Join We Heart Therapy host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT & Sexpert Dr. Laurie Watson (host of Foreplay Radio for couples) as we discuss what makes talking about sex uncomfortable and why it's important to be able to talk about sex as...

2021-01-1147 min

We Heart Therapy EP 61: How To Work in the Present Moment/Present Process using EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Nancy Gardner, PhDAs a licensed psychotherapist and supervisor of developing therapists, one of the challenges I find therapists struggle with are with recognizing the power of the present moment and being able to stay in the present process without dipping into the past, especially in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Join We Heart Therapy Host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D., LMFT, Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist and special guest, EFT Trainer Nancy Gardner, Ph.D., from the Los Angeles Center for EFT, as we discuss how to stay in the present process and work in the present with clients, using the attachment...

2020-11-2853 min

We Heart Therapy EP 60: EFT Talk: Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help with ADHD - Featuring EFT Trainer Alexine ThompsonHaving ADHD can present many challenges to everyday life. As a therapist, we are also not immune to the impact of ADHD as a many practicing mental health clinicians also suffer from ADHD. Those who have ADHD can be successful when they are able to work with their symptoms and harness the unique aspects of having ADHD. Emotionally Focused Therapy is an incredibly effective model of counseling that can help someone with ADHD learn how to slow down, how to control the speed of life and distraction and learn how to relax when they need it most. Join host...

2020-10-2643 min

We Heart Therapy EP 59: EFT Talk: Working with Pursuers-Pursuer Softening in EFT - Featuring North Italian EFT Trainer Dr. Giulia AlteraAs a therapist using the model Emotionally Focused Therapy, we know that one of the steps within this method as part of Stage 2 work, involves helping Pursuers soften. But what does that actually mean? What does pursuer softening look like? What is the main difference between a pursuer and a withdrawer? Join We Heart Therapy host, Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT (EFT Supervisor & Therapist) and special guest, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer Dr. Giulia Altera from the North Italian Center for EFT, as they discuss working with Pursuers and the ins and outs of pursuer softening within the model of couples...

2020-10-0452 min

We Heart Therapy EP 58: EFT Talk: Working with Withdrawers in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - Featuring EFT Trainer George FallerAs a therapist, Understanding the world of a client who shuts down and withdrawers and has a hard time opening up and sharing themselves can present unique challenges to therapists. Join your We Heart Therapy host ICEEFT certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D. LMFT, and special guest ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer George Faller, LMFT, EFT Trainer/Supervisor and President of the NY Center for EFT as they discuss how to understand and work with Withdrawers. For information and research on EFT pioneered by Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com https...

2020-09-0654 min

We Heart Therapy EP 57: EFT Talk: Shame & Honor Cultures in EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Kathryn De Bruin & Carmen MorrisonAs a therapist working in mental health, we often work with clients from backgrounds that are diverse and different than ours. Multicultural counseling, known as the fourth force in the counseling profession, is an important asset to any practicing clinician. Join host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT (Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist) and special Guests, EFT Trainer Kathryn De Bruin and Certified EFT Supervisor/Therapist Carmen Morrison, PhD, as they discuss apply the model of Emotionally Focused Therapy to understanding cultural diversity, particularly around cultures that have a heavy focus on Shame and Honor. For more information on the...

2020-08-1658 min

We Heart Therapy EP 56: EFT Talk: Seeding Attachment in Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Helene IgwebuikeIn Emotionally Focused Therapy, EFT therapists have a phrase called "Seeding attachment" that specifically refers to the strategy in EFT of continually planting and growing the importance of bonding and relevance to attachment that occurs in relationships. As a therapist learning to use the model and methods of EFT, this video will help you better understand what is meant by Seeding attachment, and how to do this in session to help couples harvest safe and secure bonding. Join We Heart Therapy host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT/Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapists and EFT Trainer/Supervisor/Therapist and one...

2020-07-0656 min

We Heart Therapy EP 55: EFT Talk: Men and Emotions - Featuring Evryman's Founder Owen Marcus & Relationship Expert George FallerMen have been one of the most neglected and under-taught groups of people when it comes to emotions. What makes understanding and acting productively on emotions instead of burying or redirecting them feel so challenging? Join We Heart Therapy host, Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, founder of Evryman, Owen Marcus, and former FDNY Firefighter now Relationship Expert & EFT Trainer, George Faller, LMFT as they discuss Men and Emotions. If you're a guy and you're interested in learning more about emotions, and how to get the information from them and use them for a more fulfilling...

2020-06-241h 07

We Heart Therapy EP 54: EFT Talk: Working towards Forgiveness in Attachment Injuries with EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Sam JinichWhen couples come to therapy for an affair or some other type of attachment injury, forgiveness can be challenging for the injured/betrayed partner to reach. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D., LMFT, and Certified EFT Trainer Sam Jinich, PhD as they discuss how therapists can help their couples heal and reach a place where they can forgive. They'll also discuss common myths people have around forgiveness. For information on Emotionally Focused Therapy, visit: http://www.ICEEFT.com http://www.drsuejohnson.com Sam Jinich, Ph.D. is a...

2020-05-2756 min

We Heart Therapy EP 53: EFT Talk: The Importance of an Attachment History-Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Ryan RanaAs an Emotionally Focused Therapist, getting a client's attachment history and connect the dots between the past and the present can provide a lot of revelations for your clients. But many therapists struggle with what to ask and how to reflect it in a way that is revelational. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, & Certified EFT Trainer Ryan Rana, PhD as they discuss the importance of a good attachment history in Emotionally Focused Therapy. For more information on ICEEFT & EFT, visit: http://www.iceeft.com http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more information...

2020-05-0651 min

We Heart Therapy EP 52: EFT Talk: Keeping your Focus in Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Sharon Chatkupt LeeLearning how to do Emotionally Focused Therapy well with clients is both exciting and challenging. One of the main area therapists struggles within the session is in being able to keep their focus. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D., LMFT, and EFT Trainer Sharon Chatkupt Lee, PsyD as they discuss how to define and keep your focus in session. For more information on EFT, please visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For information on EFT Trainer Sharon Chatkupt Lee, PsyD please visit: http://www.pceft.com ...

2020-04-3045 min

We Heart Therapy EP 51: EFT Talk: Catching Bullets in Session with EFT - Featuring EFT Trainer Zoya SimakhodskayaAs a couples counselor or marriage therapist, it can be difficult to effectively intervene in session when your couple starts to escalate and one partner/spouse starts to turn and criticize, poke, jab, or verbally attack the other. In EFT, we call intervening on these moments as "catching a bullet". Join your host Anabelle Bugatti Ph.D., LMFT for another episode of EFT Talk, with special guest Zoya Simakhodskaya, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and EFT Trainer/Supervisor in NYC as they discuss how to intervene successfully in the moments. For more information on EFT...

2020-04-1347 min

We Heart Therapy EP 50: EFT Talk: EFT with Chronic Illness - Featuring EFT Trainer Paul GreenmanMany of our clients and couples come into therapy and suffer from a chronic or terminal illness that creates limitations that can become barriers to connection for clients. Join certified EFT Supervisor/Therapist and We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D., LMFT and Certified EFT Trainer Dr. Paul Greenman (Ottowa Center for EFT) as they discuss how medical issues can create distress in relationships, and how to use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help clients get the love, comfort, and support that they need. For more information on EFT, visit: http://www.iceeft.com For...

2020-03-2343 min

We Heart Therapy EP 49: EFT Talk: Becoming an EFT Therapist (Special Edition) - Featuring Wesley Little & Ed PetersonEmotionally Focused Therapy is the current Gold Standard of couples therapy, and really enriches the lives of not only people who participate in EFT Therapy, but enriches the lives of the therapists who practice it. Learning the model of Emotionally Focused Therapy is fun and exciting, but can have some stuck spots as therapists reach growing edges in their own skills and understanding of the model. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and EFT Therapists Ed Peterson (Utah EFT) and EFT blog writer Wesley Little (North Carolina EFT), as they discuss what it is i...

2020-03-111h 01

We Heart Therapy EP 48: EFT Talk: Learning EFT & The Developing EFT Therapist - Featuring EFT Trainer Elana KatzLearning Emotionally Focused Therapy is exciting, life-changing and practice revolutionizing. Learning the model can seem simple, but as many therapists learn, it's a lot more complex than it first seems. Staying on the journey and becoming a certified EFT Therapist is well worth it, and is one of the best ways to become an amazing therapist. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, Ph.D., LMFT, and EFT Trainer Elana Katz as they discuss learning EFT and the developing EFT Therapist. For more information on learning EFT, visit: https://www.ICEEFT.com and https://www.d...

2020-02-2050 min

We Heart Therapy EP 47: EFT Talk: Helping Couples Who Want to Break Up, Using Emotionally Focused Therapy - Featuring EFT Trainer Ting LiuNot all clients that come to counseling want to save or fix their relationships. Being able to help these couples break up with dignity, and have a sense of clarity and acceptance as they move through that process is also very important. This video will help therapists practicing Emotionally Focused Therapy help guide couples through this process in a way that helps them break up in a healthy and civil way. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and special guest Ting Liu, PhD, EFT Trainer/Supervisor and director of the Philadelphia Center for EFT...

2020-01-2943 min

We Heart Therapy EP 46: EFT Talk: Working with Domestic Violence & IPV with EFT - Featuring Lieven Migerode and Jef SlootmaeckersIt's formerly been thought that couples with domestic violence or inter-partner violence are not appropriate candidates for couples therapy. This is no longer the case. In fact, couples therapy can help these couples directly confront violence in relationships in a safe environment and work towards reducing violent behavior and helping these couples de-escalate. Additionally, recent research has shown the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Therapy in helping couples with violence in their relationships experience healing. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti PhD, LMFT and special guests, Belgium EFT Trainer Lieven Migerode and EFT Supervisor Jef Slootmaeckers as...

2020-01-0251 min

We Heart Therapy EP 45: EFT Talk: Explaining Emotional & Attachment Needs in EFT -- Featuring EFT Trainer Kenny SanderferAs a therapist using Emotionally Focused Therapy, sometimes it can be hard to explain things to clients in a way that really reaches them. Explaining emotional needs and attachment needs, especially to clients that are withdrawers can be one of those hard to explain concepts. Join We Heart Therapy host EFT Certified Supervisor and Therapist Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and EFT Trainer Kenny Sanderfer, also known as the "withdrawer whisperer" as they discuss how to explain emotional and attachment needs to clients. For more information on EFT, visit: http://www.ICEEFT.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com

2019-12-1247 min

We Heart Therapy EP 44: EFT Talk: Blocks in the EFT Tango (Emotionally Focused Therapy) -- Featuring EFT Trainer Ali BarbosaAs a therapist learning Sue Johnson's attachment-based model of counseling, EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy, there are many times where we can get stuck in the model and become unsure of where to go next. Join Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and Certified EFT Trainer and director of the EFT Center in Mèrida Mexico, Ali Barbosa, as they discuss blocks that come up in the EFT Tango and how to figure out where to go next. For more information on EFT, visit: https://www.ICEEFT.com or https://drsuejohnson.com

2019-12-0558 min

We Heart Therapy EP 43: EFT Talk: [EFT Tool Tips] How To Get Your Clients To Agree to Recording Sessions -- Featuring Teri Murphy, PhD & Anabelle Bugatti, PhDWelcome to EFT Tool Tips! Are you a practicing mental health therapist working with Emotionally Focused Therapy and struggle with how to talk to your clients about recording sessions? Join your certified EFT Supervisor's Dr. Teri Murphy, LMFT and Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT, as we discuss how to talk to your clients about recording sessions! For more information on EFT, visit http://www.ICEEFT.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com Visit http://www.DrTeriMurphy.com or http://www.lasvegasmarriagecounseling...

2019-12-0516 min

We Heart Therapy EP 42: EFT Talk: De-escalation in Emotionally Focused Therapy -- Featuring EFT Trainer Jim Thomas LMFTWhen learning EFT, knowing when your couple has de-escalated and is ready for stage 2 can be a bit of a grey area. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and Jim Thomas, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer & Therapist as they discuss the EFT techniques to help you know when your couples have de-escalated. Jim Thomas is the Executive Director of the Colorado Center for EFT in the Denver area. Find more information on Jim Thomas, visit his website: https://jimthomas.care/ or https://www.coloradoeft.com/ For more information on your host visit: http...

2019-12-0550 min

We Heart Therapy EP 41: EFT Talk: Lost in Content in EFT -- Featuring EFT Trainer Debi Scimeca DiazWhen working in session in EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, sometimes it's easy to get distracted and lost in content. Join We Heart Therapy host, Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, PhD/LMFT and EFT Trainer Debi Scimeca Diaz as they discuss getting lost in content. For more information on EFT, visit: http://www.ICEEFT.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more information on EFT Trainer Debi Scimeca-Diaz, or the Center for EFT in NJ, click below: http://www.CouplesTherapyNJ.com or http://www.EFTCNJ.com For more information on your host, Anabelle Bugatti, PhD/LMFT, click...

2019-12-0551 min

We Heart Therapy EP 40: EFT Talk: Working with OCD using Emotionally Focused Therapy -- Featuring EFT Trainer Jenny Fitzgerald, PhDDo you wonder how to conceptualize OCD through the lens of attachment? Do you work with couples and individuals and use Emotionally Focused Therapy, but are unsure how to integrate OCD into the cycle? Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and Australian EFT Trainer Jenny Fitzgerald, PhD for another informative episode on working with OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder using Emotionally Focused Therapy. To Become an ICEEFT Member, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or visit http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more information on EFT Trainer Jennny Fitzgerald, Clinical Psychologist & Founding Co-Director...

2019-12-0559 min

We Heart Therapy EP 39: EFT Talk: [EFT Tool Tips] The Art of Going Slow in EFT -- Featuring Teri Murphy, PhD & Anabelle Bugatti, PhDLearning EFT? Do you get you get stuck sometimes when working with clients using EFT? Then tune into EFT Tool Tips! This week we discuss the art of going slow in EFT! Join your hosts Certified EFT Supervisors & Therapists Dr. Teri Murphy and Dr. Anabelle Bugatti as they share Tool Tips to help you on your EFT Journey! For more information on EFT and Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more information on Dr. Teri Murphy visit: http://www.terimurphycounseling.com/ For more information on Dr. Anabelle Bugatti...

2019-12-0510 min

We Heart Therapy EP 38: EFT Talk: The Steps of the EFT Tango -- Featuring EFT Trainer Sharon Chatkupt Lee, PsyDLearning how to do Emotionally Focused Therapy well with clients is both exciting and challenging. One of the main strategies in EFT is integrating the steps and stages through enactments in session using the EFT Tango. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and EFT Trainer Sharon Chatkupt Lee, PsyD as they discuss the steps of the EFT Tango. For more information on EFT, please visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For information on EFT Trainer Sharon Chatkupt Lee, PsyD please visit: http://www.pceft.com For m...

2019-09-3055 min

We Heart Therapy EP 37: EFT Talk: Applying EFT To your Life Personally & Professionally -- Featuring EFT Trainer Jim ThomasThe values of attachment and EFT teach us how to make sense of human behavior and how to understand the people around us. But our human need for safety and connection doesn't end just because we're not in session. Even as we interact socially with friends and peers, and other therapists personally and professionally, we are still looking for signs up safety and connection. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and Jim Thomas, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer & Therapist as they discuss how to apply EFT to your life both personally and professionally. Jim Thomas i...

2019-09-3057 min

We Heart Therapy EP 36: EFT Talk: EFFT Emotionally Focused Family Therapy -- Featuring EFT Trainer Gail PalmerDid you know that EFT is effective for helping not only couples but families connect also? Join special guest Gail Palmer (EFT Trainer/Supervisor and Co-Director of ICEEFT) and We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti (LMFT, certified EFT Therapist) as they discuss how to use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help families in your therapy practice. For more information on Gail, contact her at: Gail Palmer53@hotmail.com, OCFI office: 613-722-5122 The Ottowa Couples & Family Institute For more information about EFT and pioneer For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http...

2019-09-3048 min

We Heart Therapy EP 35: EFT Talk: Competing Attachment in Romantic Relationships -- Featuring Scott Woolley & Rebecca JorgensenJoin your host Anabelle Bugatti PhD, LMFT and EFT Trainers Scott Woolley, PhD and Rebecca Jorgensen, PhD for this very special edition of EFT Talk discussing competing attachment in romantic relationships. Competing attachment is anything a partner turns to outside of the relationship for comfort/soothing/escape or to meet their emotional or attachment needs that is not their partner. This happens to the degree that the other partner in the relationship feels like they are competing with this "other" for their partners time/attention/affection, etc. For more information on trainings with Rebecca Jorgensen, find her...

2019-09-3049 min

We Heart Therapy EP 34: EFT Talk: Working with Personality Disorders using EFT -- Featuring EFT Trainer Karin WagenaarJoin We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti PhD, LMFT and EFT Trainer Karin Wagenaar as they discuss how to help clients with personality disorders using Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence based model of counseling, and the gold standard of couples counseling. EFT Trainer Karin Wagenaar is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, couple and family therapist in the Netherlands. She is a certified EFT therapist, supervisor and is an EFT trainer in the Netherlands. She has been the clinical director of an inpatient clinic for clients with personality disorders. She is on the faculty of a Dutch Psychotherapy Training Institute, to...

2019-09-0451 min

We Heart Therapy EP 33: EFT Talk: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) -- Featuring EFT Trainer Lorrie BrubacherEmotionally Focused Therapy is the gold standard of couples counseling, and the same interventions and methods are just as effective in helping individual clients as well. Many EFT therapists that are used to working with couples may forget that they already know how to work with individuals to a degree, and they already use the principles and interventions when working with a particular partner within the coupleship. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle LMFT, Certified EFT Therapist and EFT Trainer/Supervisor Lorrie Brubacher LMFT as they discuss how to use EFT with Individual clients. For more information...

2019-09-0349 min

We Heart Therapy EP 32: EFT Talk: Self of the Therapist in EFT -- Featuring EFT Trainer Kathryn DeBruinWhen practicing Emotionally Focused Therapy, sometimes therapists experience their own blocks and triggers as their own vulnerabilities and humanness get triggered by what comes alive in the room. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle Bugatti PhD, LMFT & EFT Trainer Kathryn De Bruin as they discuss how to address self of the therapist issues in Emotionally Focused Therapy. For more information on EFT Trainer Kathryn De Bruin visit https://www.Kathryndebruin.com For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more i...

2019-09-0248 min

We Heart Therapy EP 31: EFT Talk: Understanding Stage 2 Emotionally Focused Therapy -- Featuring Scott Woolley PhDIn Emotionally Focused Therapy, many therapists learning the model struggle to know the markers for de-escalation and the start of Stage 2, and how to help couples learn how to bond with each other more deeply during Stage 2. Stage 2 can be very diverse, and it's more than just about having clients discuss their needs. Join We Heart Therapy host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti and EFT Trainer Dr. Scott Woolley as they discuss the ins and outs of Stage 2. For more information on Scott Woolley, PhD, or to book a Healing Affairs workshop near you, contact Scott at http://www.D...

2019-09-0151 min

We Heart Therapy EP 30: EFT Talk: Re-Engaging Shut Down Sexual Desire/Sexual Withdrawers in EFT -- Featuring Michael MoranAs a therapist, What do you do when one partner in a couple's relationship has a shut down sexual desire or never learned to view sex as important? Learn about how to help re-engaging the sexual withdrawer, or partner's who don't see sex as important, especially when their attachment needs are being met, lack sexual desire, or never learned to view sex as a necessary element of maintaining a deeply connected secure attachment bond. This special episode features Certified EFT Supervisor/AASECT certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor, Expert Michael Moran and We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD...

2019-08-301h 05

We Heart Therapy EP 29: EFT Talk: How to Attune to the Attachment Dilemma & Emotional Pain in EFT-- Featuring EFT Trainer Ryan RanaAs an Emotionally Focused therapist, learning how to attune to client's attachment dilemma's and their emotional pain can be more complex than it sounds. Especially if there is a lot of reactive emotion in the session or a total lack of emotion. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, & Certified EFT Trainer Ryan Rana, PhD as they discuss how to attune to your clients in session. For more information on Arkansas EFT Trainer Ryan Rana, PhD, LMFT, LPC, find him at: www.arkansaseft.com For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue...

2019-08-2952 min

We Heart Therapy EP 28: EFT Talk: Working with Emotion in Session using EFT -- Featuring EFT Trainer George Faller LMFTAttachment Science and Emotionally Focused Therapy teach therapists how to understand emotion and work with emotion live in the therapy room to help create second order change. Some therapists may find themselves triggered by the amount of emotion alive in the therapy sessions, especially coming from highly escalated couples. Join your We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT and special guest ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer George Faller, LMFT, EFT Trainer/Supervisor and President of the NY Center for EFT as they discuss how to work with emotions in session. For more information on special guest George Faller...

2019-08-2857 min

We Heart Therapy EP 27: EFT Talk: Silence and Micro-expressions in Emotionally Focused Therapy featuring Dr. Ting LiuWe all have clients that have a variety of ways of expression emotions, even when they don't appear to be emoting outwardly. Silence can become a little but of a shaky area for therapists to understand what do with the silence, how long to allow the silence to continue, and how to delve into it. Similarly, some cultures and people emote much less obviously than others. Understanding micro-expressions, especially as they pertain to diverse cultural expressions for emotions can be extremely helpful for therapists. Dr. Ting Liu specializes in bringing EFT to diverse cultures, the discussions in this video...

2019-08-2743 min

We Heart Therapy EP 26: EFT Talk: Healing Trauma with Emotionally Focused Therapy, Featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Silvina IrwinHelping clients heal from Trauma can be both challenging and rewarding. Mastering competencies on pacing, skills and interventions and empathy is something that requires continuous education and growth. Watch We Heart Therapy Host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, PhD LMFT and EFT Trainer Dr. Silvina Irwin, PhD, LP as they discuss how to effectively work with trauma using Emotionally Focused Therapy, a model of counseling pioneered by Dr. Sue Johnson. For more information on Dr. Silvina Irwin, the LA Center for EFT, and the EFT Resource Center, please visit: http://www.drsilvinairwin.com http://www.eftresourcecenter.com/ https://laceft...

2019-08-2646 min

We Heart Therapy EP 25: EFT Talk: Working with Addictions & Shame in EFT Featuring EFT Trainer Michael BarnettIf you've helped a client struggling with an addiction, you've probably discovered that often times shame is at the heart of their struggles. Emotionally Focused Therapy can be very effective for helping clients struggling with addictions and who are caught in a shame spiral. Join your host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD/LMFT, and Certified EFT Trainer Michael Barnett, LPC as they discuss how to use Emotionally Focused Therapy to effectively help couples that struggle with addiction. For more information on EFT Trainer Michael Barnett LPC, click below: http://www.eftatlanta.com/ http://www.pineriverpsychotherapy.com... https://www.michaelbarnettlpc...

2019-08-2554 min

We Heart Therapy EP 24: EFT Talk: Healing Shame with Emotionally Focused Therapy featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Rebecca JorgensenShame can be one of the most blocking emotions in therapy, and presents a variety of challenges for the therapist in trying to help their clients and couples heal. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and EFT Trainer Rebecca Jorgensen PhD as we discuss how to work with shame in Emotionally Focused Therapy. For more information on trainings with Rebecca Jorgensen, find her at: http://www.DrRebeccaJorgensen.com, and additional resources and training at TRIEFT.org For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or h...

2019-08-241h 10

We Heart Therapy EP 23: EFT Talk: Stuck Spots & Curve Balls in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy-Featuring EFT Trainer Debi Scimeca DiazLearning how to do EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy can be exciting and challenging. And let's face it, sometimes we get lost in session, clients throw us curve balls, and we get stuck as we're trying to help a couple work through their cycle. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD/LMFT/Certified EFT Therapist and EFT Trainer and LMFT Debi Scimeca-Diaz from the Center for EFT in New Jersey as they discuss common stuck places and curve balls, what to do and how to handle them. For more information on EFT Trainer Debi Scimeca-Diaz, or the...

2019-08-231h 13

We Heart Therapy EP 22: EFT Talk: Treating Addictions with EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy featuring EFT Trainer Michael BarnettTreating clients with addictions using Emotionally Focused Therapy can be very effective. However, many therapists have questions as to contraindications and whether or not a couple with addictions is ready for couples therapy. Join your host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD/LMFT, and Certified EFT Trainer Michael Barnett, LPC as they discuss how to use Emotionally Focused Therapy to effectively help couples that struggle with addiction. For more information on EFT Trainer Michael Barnett LPC, click below: http://www.eftatlanta.com/ http://www.pineriverpsychotherapy.com... https://www.michaelbarnettlpc.com/abo... For more information about EFT and pioneer...

2019-08-2245 min

We Heart Therapy EP 21: EFT Talk: EFT In Agency Settings and with High Risk Populations-featuring Jim Thomas Emotionally Focused Therapy is well known among couples therapists in private practice, but many aren't aware of its applicability and efficacy in agency settings and with high risk populations. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and Jim Thomas, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer & Therapist as they discuss how to use EFT in agency settings or with High Risk Populations. For more information on EFT Trainer Jim Thomas, click here: http://www.coloradoeft.com or https://jimthomas.care For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com ...

2019-08-2155 min

We Heart Therapy EP 20: EFT Talk: EFT With Diverse Cultures & Communities; EFT With the Asian Community We all have clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Understanding differences in cultural expressions of emotion and attachment needs is extremely important if we are to be effective therapists. While Dr. Ting Liu specializes in bringing EFT to the Asian culture, the discussions in this video are applicable to a variety of cultures and clients, especially when it comes to being able to pick up on and attune to micro expressions of emotion. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and special guest Ting Liu, PhD EFT Trainer/Supervisor and director of the Philadelphia Center for EFT as...

2019-08-2045 min

We Heart Therapy EP 19: EFT Talk: EFT with Diverse Cultures: Clients from (Former) Communist Cultures Featuring Simona Herb, PhDUnderstanding how to work with culturally diverse clients is an important part of creating an alliance and providing effective and ethical services for clients. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT/Cert. EFT Therapist and special guest EFT Trainer Dr. Simona Herb, founder of the EFT center in Romania, The Psiris Center. Dr. Simona is a pioneer of attachment and therapeutic practice in a former communist country where the study of psychology was previously forbidden. Hear more about her story and her insight into helping to understand and work with clients that come from diverse cultures where therapy...

2019-08-1931 min

We Heart Therapy EP 18: EFT Talk: Treating Depression with Emotionally Focused Therapy featuring EFT Trainer Ting Liu, PhDDo your clients and couples suffer from Depression? Ever wonder how to put their depression into the cycle or how to create and access a secure attachment frame to help treat the depression? Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and special guest Ting Liu, PhD EFT Trainer/Supervisor and director of the Philadelphia Center for EFT as well as the Asia Center for EFT as we discuss how to treat depression using Emotionally Focused Therapy. For more information about our special guest or to contact EFT Trainer Ting Liu PhD, click: http://www.philadelphiacenterforeft.o...

2019-08-1839 min

We Heart Therapy EP 17: EFT Talk: Attachment Injury Repair with Shame & Grief in EFT featuring ICEEFT EFT Trainer Leanne Campbell, PhDThe art of repairing attachment injuries in session can be difficult if not done carefully. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) has a mini model specifically for healing attachment injuries. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti PhD, LMFT and EFT Trainer Leanne Campbell, PhD (Vancouver Island EFT) as they discuss how to heal attachment injuries, also including elements of shame and grief. For more information on EFT Trainer Leanne Campbell, PhD, or to attend or schedule a training with her, click on the link below: http://www.eftvancouverisland.com For more information about EFT and pioneer D...

2019-08-1739 min

We Heart Therapy EP 16: EFT Talk: Repairing Attachment Injuries Stage 1 & 2 EFT--Featuring EFT Trainer Lorrie BrubacherMany times couples present for therapy with a sense of urgency because of an attachment injury, or an injurious event in their relationship. Learning how and when is the most effective point in therapy to address this injury is important. Luckily in Emotionally Focused Therapy, EFT, there is a process for repairing these moments. A meta model within EFT, designed specifically around addressing these hurtful events and how to put them into the cycle. Join We Heart Therapy Host, your EFT Guru Anabelle Bugatti PhD/LMFT, and EFT Trainer Lorrie Brubacher as they discuss repairing attachment injuries. ...

2019-08-1623 min

We Heart Therapy EP 15: EFT Talk: Rebuilding Trust with EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy Featuring EFT Trainer Lorrie Brubacher LMFTBroken Trust is one of the most common reasons couples enter couples therapy. It can also present many challenges for the therapist as they work with the couple on the healing process. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle LMFT, Certified EFT Therapist and EFT Trainer/Supervisor Lorrie Brubacher LMFT as they discuss how to use EFT to help couples repair trust. For more information on Emotionally Focused Therapy visit: http://www.iceeft.com For more information on Lorrie Brubacher, go to: http://www.lbrubacher.com and http://www.carolinaeft.com To purchase a copy of...

2019-08-1553 min

We Heart Therapy EP 14: EFT Talk: Curiosity & Empathy in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy; Featuring EFT Trainer Jim ThomasWhen learning EFT, it's not uncommon to hear the phrase "get curious" with your client, and sometimes it can be challenging to fully understand what "getting curious" actually means. Join We Heart Therapy Host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT and Jim Thomas, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer & Therapist as they discuss the EFT techniques and use of curiosity and empathy to align with clients. Jim Thomas is the Executive Director of the Colorado Center for EFT in the Denver area. Find more information on Jim Thomas, visit his website: https://jimthomas.care/ or https://www.coloradoeft.com/ ...

2019-08-1458 min

We Heart Therapy EP 13: EFT Talk: Sexual Assessment in EFT-Discrepancies in Desire & Sexual Scripts with Michael MoranDo you get stuck when your couples report a discrepancy in sexual desire? Learn about what to ask in a sexual assessment with your clients with Certified EFT Supervisor/AASECT certified Sex Therapist Expert Michael Moran and We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT, certified EFT Couples Therapist. For more information or to schedule a workshop on sexuality in your area, contact Michael Moran on his website, http://www.fulfilledcouples.com For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more...

2019-08-1332 min

We Heart Therapy EP 12: EFT Talk: EFT For Affairs Part 2---Featuring EFT Trainer Scott Woolley, PhDHelping couples struggling to heal from an affair can be a daunting task. Furthermore, it can be difficult to have empathy for the straying partner. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle LMFT/Certified EFT Couples Therapist and EFT Trainer/Co Founder of TRI EFT in San Diego Dr. Scott Woolley, as they discuss how to understand the role the affair had in the relationship, how to remain neutral and have empathy for both partners, and how to effectively help couples navigate this rough terrain. For more information on Scott Woolley, PhD, or to book a Healing Affairs...

2019-08-1248 min

We Heart Therapy EP 11: EFT Talk: Working with Affairs in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy featuring EFT Trainer Scott Woolley, PhDHelping couples struggling to heal from an affair can be a daunting task. Furthermore, it can be difficult to have empathy for the straying partner. Join We Heart Therapy host Anabelle LMFT/Certified EFT Couples Therapist and EFT Trainer/Co Founder of TRI EFT in San Diego Dr. Scott Woolley, as they discuss how to understand the role the affair had in the relationship, how to remain neutral and have empathy for both partners, and how to effectively help couples navigate this rough terrain. For more information on Scott Woolley, PhD, or to book a Healing Affairs...

2019-08-1148 min

We Heart Therapy EP 10: EFT Talk: Working with Withdrawers EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy, featuring EFT Trainer Kathryn Rheem, PhDWithdrawer Re-engagement is a key change event in the beginning of Stage 2 EFT. Understanding the emotional inner workings of withdrawers can also be challenging. If you're a therapist learning the model of EFT, don't miss this discussion with special guest ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer Kathryn Rheem, PhD, LMFT EFT Trainer and Supervisor. Dr. Kathryn Rheem is an EFT Trainer & Supervisor at the Washington Baltimore Center for EFT. She recently released a video training series on Withdrawer Re-Engagement showing real sessions with one of her couples. To learn more and to access her video series, click here: http...

2019-08-1043 min

We Heart Therapy EP 9: EFT Talk: Sexuality with High Escalated Couples in Stage 1 EFT Join We Heart Therapy host and certified EFT therapist Anabelle Bugatti and EFT Trainer/Supervisor from NYC, Zoya Simakhodskaya, PhD as they discuss Zoya's workshop on Sexuality in Stage 1 EFT. For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more information about your host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, visit: https://www.lasvegasmarriagecounseling.com or https://www.wehearttherapy.com

2019-08-0933 min

We Heart Therapy EP 8: EFT Talk: Working with Anger & Highly Escalated Couples in EFT, featuring EFT Trainer George Faller LMFTWorking with couples where one partner is a highly escalated pursuer can present unique challenges to therapists. Some therapists may find themselves more triggered by the amount of anger alive in the therapy sessions coming from highly escalated pursuers. Join your We Heart Therapy host Anabelle Bugatti , LMFT and special guest ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer George Faller, LMFT, EFT Trainer/Supervisor and President of the NY Center for EFT as they discuss self of the therapist issues related to highly escalated pursuers in couples therapy and EFT. For more information on special guest George Faller, visit http...

2019-08-0842 min

We Heart Therapy EP 7: EFT Talk: Understanding Withdrawers & Pursuers in (EFT) featuring EFT Trainer Zoya Simakhodskaya, PhDUnderstanding the difference between withdrawers and pursuers is an important part of Emotionally Focused Therapy. Join your host Anabelle Bugatti for another episode of EFT Talk, with special guest Zoya Simakhodskaya, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and EFT Trainer and Supervisor in NYC. For more information on EFT Trainer Dr. Zoya Simakhodskaya, PhD, visit: http:www.drzoya.com or http://www.nyceft.com For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more information about your host Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, visit...

2019-08-0729 min

We Heart Therapy EP 6: EFT Talk: Enactments in Stage 1 & 2 EFT-Anabelle Bugatti & Aviva RizelMany therapists learning the steps and stages of Emotionally Focused Therapy, EFT, may struggle knowing the difference between what Enactments in Stage 1 and 2 look like and how they are different. Stay tuned as host Anabelle Bugatti, LMFT and Certified EFT Therapist discusses Enactments with special Guest Aviva Rizel, LMFT and Certified EFT Supervisor on Long Island, NY. Check out Aviva Rizel's EFT Series on Youtube, EFT Appetizers For more information about EFT and pioneer Dr. Sue Johnson, visit: http://www.iceeft.com or http://www.drsuejohnson.com For more information about your host Anabelle Bugatti...

2019-08-0632 min