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If you’ve ever struggled with helping two withdrawn partners open up and engage emotionally, this conversation is for you.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.

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