07/03/2025
It was such a pleasure to join Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti-Duarte, PhD, LMFT) on her show and spend time talking about something not only dear to my heart but essential for all clinicians to understand—the importance of uncovering and reshaping our clients’ View of Self. One might say this is at the very core of the Emotionally Focused Therapy process, especially when working in EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy).
In this episode, Dr. Belle and I dive into the powerful and essential topic of View of Self and View of Other in Emotionally Focused Therapy. We explore how the way clients see themselves—shaped by attachment injuries, emotional experiences, and relational patterns—impacts their emotional responses, connection struggles, and their path to healing.
In this episode, we cover:
What “View of Self” really means in the EFT model
How to identify and work with negative self-perceptions in session
Key interventions and markers for effective restructuring
Using the EFT Tango to access and shift internal self-view
How attachment and self-concept intertwine in therapy
This conversation is packed with clinical gems, theory-to-practice insights, and gentle reminders of the deep humanity behind our clients’ struggles.
Whether you’re just beginning your EFT journey or have years of experience, I hope this episode offers new clarity and inspiration for your work.
Watch or listen to the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuyFCgnXOQg
DrBelle Anabelle
🎙️ Working with View of Self in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)with Dr. Belle (Anabelle Bugatti-Duarte, PhD, LMFT) & Robin Williams Blake, EFT Trainer & D...
