We Heart Therapy

Welcome to We Heart Therapy, your destination for training, clinical conversations, and inspiration for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists around the world. In this episode, Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, ICEEFT Certified EFT/EFIT/EFFT Supervisor & Therapist and EFT Community Leader for Southern NV EFT, sits down with Kathryn DeBruin, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer, originally with the San Dieg...

In this powerful EFT training discussion, We Heart Therapy host (Anabelle Bugatti) Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT/EFT Supervisor/Therapist sits down with Emotionally Focused Therapy trainer Dr. Ting Liu and explores how therapists can effectively work with ambivalence in couples therapy and attachment-based healing. Ambivalence is one of the most common challenges therapists encounter in EFT sessions, espec...

EFT Talk: Your Guide to Emotionally Focused Therapy 🎙️💙 Featuring Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT, Cert. EFT Supervisor & Therapist   Most therapists are gathering attachment history… but not using it effectively. In this episode, Host EFT Supervisor & Therapist Dr. Belle & EFT Trainer Dr. Ryan Rana break down how to turn attachment history into real clinical insight.   In this conversation, I s...

Welcome back to We Heart Therapy — your go-to channel for deep, experiential learning in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).   In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT — ICEEFT Certified EFT/EFIT/EFFT Supervisor & Therapist and EFT Community Leader for Southern NV EFT — sits down with Ali Barbosa, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer from the Mexico Center for EFT, to explore...

Welcome back to We Heart Therapy 💛 — your home for high-level Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) training and clinical insight.   In this episode, host Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT — ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist and EFT Community Leader for Southern NV EFT — sits down with Dr. Sandra Taylor, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer and founder of the British Center for EFT, to explore an essential...

Welcome to We Heart Therapy – The EFT Talk Series, where we explore the heart of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through meaningful conversations with leaders in the field. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Senem Zeytinoğlu, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer and Founder of the Turkey Center for EFT in Istanbul, for a rich and thoughtful discussion on Self of the Therapist (SOT) issues in EFT Supervi...

EFT Certification Updates with Gail Palmer | EFT Talk with Dr. Belle Curious about how to become certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy? In this episode of We Heart Therapy, Dr. Belle—PhD, LMFT, ICEEFT Certified Supervisor/Therapist and President of Southern NV EFT—welcomes Gail Palmer, ICEEFT Co-Founder and global leader in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to discuss updates in the Cer...

Welcome 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...

EFT 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...

What 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 client...

Welcome 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 g...

🎙️ 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 Blak...

In 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 as...

In 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...

In 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...

Welcome 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). Wheth...

Managing 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'...

Exploring 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...

In 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 cl...

Join 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...

Join 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 Emotio...

In 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 an...

Unlock 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-resis...

Many 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 lov...

Attunement 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 th...