EFT / tapping - How to do EFT
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The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a healing technique that combines modern psychology with acupuncture.
EFT is performed by tapping the tips of the fingers gently on specific acupressure points at the end points of energy meridians while thinking about and/or feeling a negative thought, limiting belief, or traumatic event. The technique releases blockages in the energy system, which are stored in the physical body due to high levels of emotional intensity and/or psychological discomfort. Energy blockages often go hand in hand with anxiety, depression, low self confidence or self esteem, stress, addictions, phobias, self-sabotage, abuse, and chronic illness. The combination of physical pressure on the body and conscious focus on the root causes of trauma and dis-ease lowers stress levels, re-engages inner knowing, and restores emotional and physical balance. EFT is simple to learn and can be tailored specifically to your intention for physical healing and spiritual growth. Change is often felt very quickly, even after only a few rounds of tapping the points. Once you learn the basic sequence, make it your own. EFT does not discredit or replace traditional medical and psychotherapeutic professions, but rather serves to contribute to a holistic healing process. Please do your own research and find the teachers and approaches that resonate most deeply with you. You will be guided to exactly what you need. |
Further Resources
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The field of EFT has grown and evolved considerably since its founding and there are now many excellent practitioners and researchers to explore.
We recommend the following: Gary Craig — the original founder of EFT, whose foundational framework remains a valuable starting point. His work can be found at the Palace of Possibilities: https://www.palaceofpossibilities.com Jessica Ortner — co-founder of The Tapping Solution, whose work focuses specifically on women’s wellbeing, body confidence, and stress relief. She brings a particularly warm and nurturing approach to the practice: https://www.thetappingsolution.com Silvia Hartmann — a pioneering figure in the energy healing world and one of the earliest women to develop and expand upon EFT, creating her own modality called Energy EFT. Her work is thoughtful, creative, and deeply expansive: https://www.silviahartmann.com Dawson Church — a leading researcher in the field whose scientific investigations have documented EFT’s measurable effects on stress hormones, PTSD, and trauma. His work bridges the spiritual and the scientific beautifully: https://www.dawsonchurch.com Brad Yates — whose generous and extensive video library on YouTube has introduced millions of people to tapping in a warm, practical, and often humorous way. Simply search his name on YouTube to find hundreds of free sessions on every topic imaginable. |
EFT / tapping points
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The EFT Points are as follows:
KC: The Karate Chop point (abbreviated KC) is located at the centre of the fleshy part of the outside of the hand (right or left) between the top of the wrist and the base of the baby finger. EB: At the beginning of the eyebrow, just above and to one side of the nose. This point is abbreviated EB for beginning of the EyeBrow. SE: On the bone bordering the outside corner of the eye. This point is abbreviated SE for Side of the Eye. UE: On the bone under the eye about 1 inch below your pupil. This point is abbreviated UE for Under the Eye. UN: On the small area between the bottom of your nose and the top of your upper lip. This point is abbreviated UN for Under the Nose. Ch: Midway between the point of your chin and the bottom of your lower lip. This point is abbreviated Ch for Chin. CB: The junction where the sternum (breastbone), collarbone and the first rib meet. To locate it, first place your forefinger on the U-shaped notch at the top of the breastbone. From the bottom of the U, move your forefinger down 1 inch and then go to the left (or right) 1 inch. This point is abbreviated CB for CollarBone. UA: On the side of the body, about 4 inches below the armpit. This point is abbreviated UA for Under the Arm. TOH: On the very top of the head. |
EFT / tapping - getting started
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The 5 Steps of EFT / Tapping:
1. Identify the Issue What do you want to clear? Examples might be: headache, feelings of lack, anxiety, etc. Use only one issue at a time in order to address that issue completely. 2. Test the Initial Intensity Assign a number to the level of intensity of your issue on a 0-10 scale where 10 is the worst and 0 is the best. This serves as a benchmark to compare ‘before and after’ progress. If you start out with an issue at a level eight, tap until you can get it down to around a 3 or a 4, and then continue to tap until it is a 0. Sometimes this happens very quickly, and other times it can take a few tapping sessions to reach a level zero. For emotional issues, recreate the memories or events in your mind and assess the level of intensity. For physical ailments, assess the existing pain or discomfort. 3. The Setup Statement The Setup Statement is used to begin a round of tapping. This is a simple phrase that is said, either out loud or in mind, while continuously tapping the Karate Chop (KC) point. This signals to your system that you are setting an intention to clear an issue. When choosing this phrase: 1) acknowledge the problem 2) accept yourself in spite of it Below are a few examples. Fill in the blank with your specific issue or practice using the example below. Remember to say this statement out loud or in mind while tapping on the Karate Chop (KC) point. “Even though I have this _______________, I deeply and completely love and accept myself”. This feeling of lack: “Even though I have this feeling of lack in relation to my finances,I deeply and completely love and accept myself.” This headache: “Even though I have this headache, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.” Choose the right set-up phrase that works for you. The set-up statement captures the essence of your feeling or emotion. It is best to use your own words and to make the phrase as specific as possible. Or, simply follow along with the EFT prompt in the Energy Transmission. While tapping on the Karate Chop (KC) point, say the complete set-up phrase three times. “Even though I have this feeling of lack in relation to my finances, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.” (Say this three times, while really feeling into the negativity of the statement.) 4. Tap through the Points Tap through the points in order while saying the complete phrase or an abbreviated version. An abbreviated version of the above phrase might be “feeling of lack” or “lack”. The important thing is that you stay with the intensity of the emotion. Beginning of the Eyebrow (EB) Side of the Eye (SE) Under the Eye (UE) Under the Nose (UN) Chin Point (CH) Beginning of the Collarbone (CB) Under the Arm (UA) Top of the Head (TOH) Be flexible with what is coming up for you as you tap. The lack in relation to your finances, is most likely related to a childhood memory or belief having to do with money. Tap on what comes up as you cycle through the points. You can tap with one hand on one side of the body or tap with both hands together on both sides of the body. Most people find it optimum to tap with their eyes closed, however, some situations call for having your eyes open. Use your best judgement. You will be guided to the most simple and meaningful practice. 5. Test Again Measure how you feel after you have completed a few rounds of tapping. Assign a number from one to ten that corresponds to the level of intensity. Repeat the tapping cycle until you have decreased the level of intensity to a 1 or a zero. Change the set-up statement if necessary to accommodate your new level of feeling. |
Other ways to tap:
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You can tap while replaying an experience in your mind.
You can tap while in the middle of something stressful like an argument or scary movie. You can tap on other energy meridians. You can tap on the third eye. You can tap and simply breathe. You can tap all over the body. Experiment and find out what works best for you. |
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