We Heart Therapy

EP 111: Working with Ambivalence in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy featuring EFT Trainer Dr. Ting Liu

May 25, 2026·39 min
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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, especially when partners feel stuck between connection and protection, longing and fear, or closeness and withdrawal, staying or leaving. In this conversation, Dr. Ting Liu shares clinical insight into: • Working with emotional ambivalence in EFT • Helping couples navigate uncertainty and emotional disconnection • EFT interventions for pursuer-withdrawer dynamics • Clinical applications of Emotionally Focused Therapy with Ambivalence Whether you are an EFT therapist, LMFT, psychologist, counseling student, or simply interested in attachment science and relationship healing, this video offers valuable insights into the EFT process and how to work with complex relational dynamics.   🔗 Learn more about EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy by Dr. Sue Johnson and Official EFT Training: https://www.iceeft.com   🔗 Learn more about Dr. Ting Liu: Website: https://centralpaeft.com/training https://asia-eft.com/   🔗 Learn more about Dr. Belle, PhD, LMFT: https://www.drbelle.com https://www.WeHeartTherapy.com https://www.LasVegasMarriageCounselin... 🔗 Southern Nevada Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SNVEFT): https://www.snveft.com   If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support more conversations on Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment science, couples therapy, and relationship healing.   #EmotionallyFocusedTherapy #EFT #CouplesTherapy #AttachmentTheory #DrTingLiu #SusanJohnson #RelationshipTherapy #Ma

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