EFT tapping
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of energy psychology, literally tapping into meridian points in the body which helps to restore balance in the mind-body system.
If we get stuck in patterns of thought or meaning which disrupt our sense of calm, these blockages affect our ability to live peacefully within ourselves or live harmoniously with others.
EFT harnesses the restorative ability of our minds and bodies in a natural way without medication or more intrusive interventions.
EFT is non-invasive, available anywhere at any time, tackles anxiety and depression without medication necessarily, as well as reducing the impact of trauma or other upsetting situations.
The origin of EFT goes back thousands of years in oriental models of health (which are even now available as reflexology or kinesiology or acupuncture or acupressure). Each of these models draws upon theories of energy flow in the body, typically represented by meridian lines. Indeed, emotion is often seen as a flow of energy and information in the mind-body system, resulting in thoughts and body sensations, which in turn create patterns of belief and behaviour.
In recent decades, EFT was rediscovered as a model by Gary Craig in the USA, which also built on Albert Einstein’s theory of the world as comprising energy forces.
More scientifically, there are plenty of studies showing promising results from EFT. In the UK, EFT is recommended for further research into treating PTSD after initial findings showed merit in this approach.
EFT is simple – tapping on a series of points on the head and upper body while saying what’s going on for you. Some people think that repeating these things might embed difficulties. But it works the opposite way. Ironically, by naming what’s happening, this can unblock what’s become a stuck pattern. Clients tell me that by doing a few rounds of tapping, their anxiety or upset reduce substantially. We track the results during an EFT session to check what’s most effective in shifting deep-seated difficulties.