EP 105: How to Work with Two Withdrawers in Emotionally Focused Therapy with EFT Trainer Dr. Tal Padeh
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 If you’ve ever struggled with helping two withdrawn partners open up and engage emotionally, this conversation is for you.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 partners retreat from vulnerability. 💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why working with two withdrawers can feel especially tricky in EFT sessions How to identify withdrawal dynamics and attachment fears Key strategies to help each partner re-engage emotionally Real clinical insights from Dr. Padeh’s experience in the Israeli EFT community How to stay attuned and grounded as a therapist when both partners pull away 🎓 Perfect for: Therapists, counselors, psychologists, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based approaches to couples therapy. 📚 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED 🔹 Get Dr. Anabelle Bugatti’s Book: 📖 Using Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship: Connecting with Challenging and Resistant Clients 👉 https://a.co/d/22xAUpl 🔹 Learn More About EFT Training: Visit the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) to explore training opportunities: 🌐 https://iceeft.com 🔹 Connect with Dr. Tal Padeh: 🌐 https://www.eftisrael.com 📧 Email: tal@eftisrael.com 🔹 Visit Dr. Anabelle Bugatti’s Website: https://www.DrBelle.com https://www.snveft.com 🌐 https://www.wehearttherapy.com