Michael Preston meets with EFT Supervisor, Annabel Safinia, for the first episode of The Supervision Tapes.

In their discussion Michael presents Annabelle with questions submittied by the audience and the two discuss how they would approach them from an EFT Framework.

Annabelle shares her insights on handling challenging moments with confidence. She discusses how to recognize and slow down escalation, to prevent session derailment and turn crises into teaching moments.

You’ll discover how to interpret action tendencies like pursuit and withdrawal, and how to work empathically with client defenses rather than against them. Plus, learn the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion as a therapist, so you can stay grounded when everything feels like chaos.

Michael and Annabelle break down specific techniques for pausing and grounding during high-stakes moments, including a playful Western metaphor to help you see escalation as a runaway carriage that needs gently pulling over. They offer practical advice on managing your own internal reactions—whether it’s freeze, panic, or self-criticism—and turning these responses into opportunities for growth.

Annabel Safinia is an EFT supervisor based in London, known for her approach to foundational skills practice and her passion for helping clinicians master the ‘meat and potatoes’ of EFT. Her work emphasizes the crucial role of therapist self-awareness in transforming therapeutic challenges into opportunities for healing. Perfect for EFT clinicians seeking tools to manage session turbulence.
To learn more about working with Annabelle you can visit her website

www.calrelationshipclinic.com

www.annabellesafinia.com

To learn more about working with or training with Michael Barnett or Dr. Silvina Irwin visit their websites

www.michaelbarnettlpc.com

www.drsilvinairwin.com

www.eftcla.org

To learn more about working with Michael Preston for EFT Supervision visit Michael's website.

www.michaelprestonlpc.com

For more info on Michael's Tango Course visit

www.michaelprestonlpc.com/tango

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