EFT Tapping
What is EFT tapping?
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and it's a revolutionary way to remedy whatever is ailing us. EFT Tapping is a fast and easy process that can help you reach authentic freedom from emotional and physical pain and create what it is you really desire in its place. EFT practitioners consider it so versatile that they recommend trying it on everything.
EFT has been used with phenomenal success by millions of people around the world with a vast range of symptoms. What is truly wonderful about tapping is that it often works in minutes with long-lasting results that usually create a domino effect of positive changes in our lives. Tapping is extremely easy to learn and once you have this tool, you'll have it for life.
EFT Tapping has been described as a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. By using our fingertips to tap on certain points on the face and the body, while talking out loud about the particular issue we are focusing on, we are re-wiring the brain to feel safe and detached around the issue. The memory remains but the emotional charge is gone. You can't undo a past event but you can change the way you feel about it.
One of the greatest aspects of Tapping, which makes it a well-rounded and complete technique, is that it allows you to release the old and reprogram in the new. When we first begin tapping, we start with what you are currently experiencing (the negative) and once you feel that the issue is cleared, we move onto tapping on what you do want to experience as its replacement (the positive).
By Tapping on the negative and the positive, we are effectively re-programming the brain to respond differently to the same circumstances. This has a cascade effect on the rest of our lives and ultimately has the potential to create what we truly desire for our selves. This gentle, but powerful, results-orientated approach often produces a phenomenal outcome.
EFT is a complete game changer in the world of health and wellness and psychology. Tapping is a complete and comprehensive, self-help healing tool that can work for everyone, putting the power of healing back into our own hands-or should I say fingertips!
Nick Ortner, creator of the Tapping Solution describes the benefits of tapping as "Tapping gets to the root of what's going on, balancing the mind and body and changing what we do, how we feel, and how we can experience the world."
The Basics of using EFT Tapping:
The basics of using EFT Tapping involves, remembering and bringing to mind the particular issue you would like to release. You gauge the intensity of the issue on a scale of zero to ten. Ten being highly intense and zero meaning that the issue is resolved completely. Then you begin gently tapping on a sequence of acupressure points on the face and body. Sometimes the issue is resolved in just a few minutes while other times secondary issues come up that need to be tapped on. Usually issues are resolved in much less than an hour. You just keep tapping until the issue is resolved. Sometimes difficult and complex issues may require the assistance of an experienced practitioner. In any case no harm is ever done by tapping on an issue.
How does EFT Tapping Work?
EFT tapping calms the down the limbic system, the part of the brain associated with making decisions, memory and emotions. The limbic system is home of the 'fight or flight response' and is linked with post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, worry, depression and other negative emotional states.
The Benefits of EFT Tapping:
Tapping can be used on any and all problems that you may be facing. From physical pain to emotional trauma and even something as seemingly small as hiccups, EFT has the potential to change your current circumstances in minutes.
· Anxiety and Panic attacks
· Stress
· Depression
· Insecurity and self-esteem issues
· Fears, like heights, flying, public speaking
· Phobias such as water, spiders, small and enclosed spaces
· Physical pain
· Trauma
· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
· Relationship issues with romantic partners and family members
· Workplace stress and problems
· Illness
· Addictions like smoking, drinking, food
· Insomnia
· Patterns, such as constantly being late, chronic injuries, attracting bad circumstances
· Negative state of mind
· Childhood issues
· Anger
· Concentration and motivation
The Origins of Tapping:
Dr. Roger Callahan was a psychologist who had been treating a patient named Mary for over a year, with little result. Mary suffered from an extreme phobia of water that had developed in childhood. Water in all forms, including bathing, seeing water on television terrified Mary. Now a woman in her 40's with two children, Mary decided to seek help, as her fear was effecting her life drastically as well as her ability to parent effectively.
Mary had gained a deep understanding of her fear of water through Dr. Callahan's talk therapy sessions, yet her consuming fear had yet to improve, a situation frustrating to both client and therapist.
One day, during a session Mary revealed that she felt this phobia of water in the pit of her stomach. Around the same time Dr. Callahan had been researching meridian points on the body. Meridians form the foundation of Chinese medicine and are defined as channels of energy through which flow the life force or 'Qi' to the organs and systems throughout the body. When a meridian is blocked or disrupted, it causes imbalances in the body. By inserting needles (acupuncture) or applying pressure (acupressure) to the meridian points, it allows the normal flow of Qi to be restored and the body becomes rebalanced.
When Mary mentioned this pit in her stomach sensation, it gave Dr. Callahan an idea based on his new found knowledge of meridians. He instructed Mary to tap, using her fingertips, on the point that connects to the stomach, located just below the eye.
After a few minutes of this tapping Mary exclaimed "Its gone! That horrible feeling I get in the pit of my stomach when I think about water is completely gone!" To their shared surprise, Dr Callahan's suggestion had worked. Mary then went to the swimming pool at Dr. Callahan's house and felt no anxiety what so ever. She even felt calm enough to splash with the water. From that day on, Mary never experienced fear of water again. Even now, 30 years after this experience Mary still feels safe and calm around water.
Dr. Callahan was astounded by the results and went on to study, experiment and create the first system of Tapping. One of his students, a man named Gary Craig, furthered Callahan's research and created a simplified, but ultimately more powerful tool that he branded EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
My initial experience with EFT Tapping:
I was introduced to EFT tapping years ago while on a Christmas holiday, I wanted to go swimming with my family at the beach but I was experiencing dizziness and
light-headedness. Knowing this was an unsafe state to go into water, I had decided to stay home and lie in bed because I felt so sick. My dad really wanted me to go join him and the rest of the family at the beach, so he said "I know this is weird but just try it" and he guided me with the basics of Tapping and 10 minutes later I felt clear headed and energised. I was off to the beach without any further symptoms.
I have done extensive research on EFT Tapping and learnt several different methods. I believe that I have brought the best elements of Faster EFT, The Choices method and
The Tapping Solution Method, to create the most effective and enjoyable experience tapping can bring.
One of the best aspects of EFT Tapping is that it's a take home method, something you can do anywhere, with no resources other than the touch of your own fingertips!
Some people prefer to do EFT Tapping with another person to guide them through the experience and provide support. With years of experience with EFT and with the intention to write a book about this magnificent technique, I am confident that I can teach you this method for yourself and also help you through any issues you may feel stuck with.
To book an appointment with me, click on the 'Contact' page and we can discuss times and treatment that will work best for you.
You can check out my FREE EFT Tapping scripts here. Tap along and notice how you feel.
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and it's a revolutionary way to remedy whatever is ailing us. EFT Tapping is a fast and easy process that can help you reach authentic freedom from emotional and physical pain and create what it is you really desire in its place. EFT practitioners consider it so versatile that they recommend trying it on everything.
EFT has been used with phenomenal success by millions of people around the world with a vast range of symptoms. What is truly wonderful about tapping is that it often works in minutes with long-lasting results that usually create a domino effect of positive changes in our lives. Tapping is extremely easy to learn and once you have this tool, you'll have it for life.
EFT Tapping has been described as a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. By using our fingertips to tap on certain points on the face and the body, while talking out loud about the particular issue we are focusing on, we are re-wiring the brain to feel safe and detached around the issue. The memory remains but the emotional charge is gone. You can't undo a past event but you can change the way you feel about it.
One of the greatest aspects of Tapping, which makes it a well-rounded and complete technique, is that it allows you to release the old and reprogram in the new. When we first begin tapping, we start with what you are currently experiencing (the negative) and once you feel that the issue is cleared, we move onto tapping on what you do want to experience as its replacement (the positive).
By Tapping on the negative and the positive, we are effectively re-programming the brain to respond differently to the same circumstances. This has a cascade effect on the rest of our lives and ultimately has the potential to create what we truly desire for our selves. This gentle, but powerful, results-orientated approach often produces a phenomenal outcome.
EFT is a complete game changer in the world of health and wellness and psychology. Tapping is a complete and comprehensive, self-help healing tool that can work for everyone, putting the power of healing back into our own hands-or should I say fingertips!
Nick Ortner, creator of the Tapping Solution describes the benefits of tapping as "Tapping gets to the root of what's going on, balancing the mind and body and changing what we do, how we feel, and how we can experience the world."
The Basics of using EFT Tapping:
The basics of using EFT Tapping involves, remembering and bringing to mind the particular issue you would like to release. You gauge the intensity of the issue on a scale of zero to ten. Ten being highly intense and zero meaning that the issue is resolved completely. Then you begin gently tapping on a sequence of acupressure points on the face and body. Sometimes the issue is resolved in just a few minutes while other times secondary issues come up that need to be tapped on. Usually issues are resolved in much less than an hour. You just keep tapping until the issue is resolved. Sometimes difficult and complex issues may require the assistance of an experienced practitioner. In any case no harm is ever done by tapping on an issue.
How does EFT Tapping Work?
EFT tapping calms the down the limbic system, the part of the brain associated with making decisions, memory and emotions. The limbic system is home of the 'fight or flight response' and is linked with post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, worry, depression and other negative emotional states.
The Benefits of EFT Tapping:
Tapping can be used on any and all problems that you may be facing. From physical pain to emotional trauma and even something as seemingly small as hiccups, EFT has the potential to change your current circumstances in minutes.
· Anxiety and Panic attacks
· Stress
· Depression
· Insecurity and self-esteem issues
· Fears, like heights, flying, public speaking
· Phobias such as water, spiders, small and enclosed spaces
· Physical pain
· Trauma
· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
· Relationship issues with romantic partners and family members
· Workplace stress and problems
· Illness
· Addictions like smoking, drinking, food
· Insomnia
· Patterns, such as constantly being late, chronic injuries, attracting bad circumstances
· Negative state of mind
· Childhood issues
· Anger
· Concentration and motivation
The Origins of Tapping:
Dr. Roger Callahan was a psychologist who had been treating a patient named Mary for over a year, with little result. Mary suffered from an extreme phobia of water that had developed in childhood. Water in all forms, including bathing, seeing water on television terrified Mary. Now a woman in her 40's with two children, Mary decided to seek help, as her fear was effecting her life drastically as well as her ability to parent effectively.
Mary had gained a deep understanding of her fear of water through Dr. Callahan's talk therapy sessions, yet her consuming fear had yet to improve, a situation frustrating to both client and therapist.
One day, during a session Mary revealed that she felt this phobia of water in the pit of her stomach. Around the same time Dr. Callahan had been researching meridian points on the body. Meridians form the foundation of Chinese medicine and are defined as channels of energy through which flow the life force or 'Qi' to the organs and systems throughout the body. When a meridian is blocked or disrupted, it causes imbalances in the body. By inserting needles (acupuncture) or applying pressure (acupressure) to the meridian points, it allows the normal flow of Qi to be restored and the body becomes rebalanced.
When Mary mentioned this pit in her stomach sensation, it gave Dr. Callahan an idea based on his new found knowledge of meridians. He instructed Mary to tap, using her fingertips, on the point that connects to the stomach, located just below the eye.
After a few minutes of this tapping Mary exclaimed "Its gone! That horrible feeling I get in the pit of my stomach when I think about water is completely gone!" To their shared surprise, Dr Callahan's suggestion had worked. Mary then went to the swimming pool at Dr. Callahan's house and felt no anxiety what so ever. She even felt calm enough to splash with the water. From that day on, Mary never experienced fear of water again. Even now, 30 years after this experience Mary still feels safe and calm around water.
Dr. Callahan was astounded by the results and went on to study, experiment and create the first system of Tapping. One of his students, a man named Gary Craig, furthered Callahan's research and created a simplified, but ultimately more powerful tool that he branded EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
My initial experience with EFT Tapping:
I was introduced to EFT tapping years ago while on a Christmas holiday, I wanted to go swimming with my family at the beach but I was experiencing dizziness and
light-headedness. Knowing this was an unsafe state to go into water, I had decided to stay home and lie in bed because I felt so sick. My dad really wanted me to go join him and the rest of the family at the beach, so he said "I know this is weird but just try it" and he guided me with the basics of Tapping and 10 minutes later I felt clear headed and energised. I was off to the beach without any further symptoms.
I have done extensive research on EFT Tapping and learnt several different methods. I believe that I have brought the best elements of Faster EFT, The Choices method and
The Tapping Solution Method, to create the most effective and enjoyable experience tapping can bring.
One of the best aspects of EFT Tapping is that it's a take home method, something you can do anywhere, with no resources other than the touch of your own fingertips!
Some people prefer to do EFT Tapping with another person to guide them through the experience and provide support. With years of experience with EFT and with the intention to write a book about this magnificent technique, I am confident that I can teach you this method for yourself and also help you through any issues you may feel stuck with.
To book an appointment with me, click on the 'Contact' page and we can discuss times and treatment that will work best for you.
You can check out my FREE EFT Tapping scripts here. Tap along and notice how you feel.