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 assessment
• Differentiating emotional distress from suicide ideation
• The power of secure bonding in preventing suicidal crises
• Tools for EFT therapists to navigate high-risk moments with sensitivity and clarity

If you're a mental health clinician or therapist practicing EFT, this episode provides essential clinical insight into working with clients struggling with suicidal thoughts through an attachment-focused lens.

🧠 Learn how to stay connected, attuned, and effective—even in the most challenging moments.

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