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| EFT ARTICLES: Resolving Issues For A Frantic, Hysterical Baby |
| "One of the most important things to learn and then remember, when dealing with a screaming baby, is to keep your own emotions from going into overdrive. Some people are seriously triggered by an inconsolably crying baby-- maybe the truth is that many people are-- and that emotion may take the form of intense anxiety, anger, frustration, panic, extreme sadness, and more. A few rounds of EFT can help you calm YOURSELF down, so that you can better soothe and respond to the baby. A wonderful side benefit is that it's very likely that if you do this routinely, soon you won't be triggered at all." Eileen Sullivan, EFT-ADV |
by Lenore Watts
EFT is such a wonderful tool to have 'at your fingertips' and I think for parents,
especially new ones, it can be invaluable! I was again reminded of this during a
recent visit with family.
Arriving looking totally tired and frustrated were relatives of mine with their 7
month old baby boy who was quite distressed. He had been up all night and
when the parents (and grandparents) tried to put him to sleep he became even
more hysterical. Basically everyone was tired, frustrated and anxious.
So I asked them if they would be willing to let me try EFT. I had noticed that
everyone was trying to soothe the baby & to get him to be quiet. So I let him lie
in his cot screaming & kicking while I gently tapped on him and myself at the
same time. While tapping I gently said "That's it, let it all out, it's so frustrating." I
also said for me "Even though he is distressed, I am ok.' Within 15 minutes he
was sound asleep. When he woke he was much happier and was able to sit
peacefully in my lap for 45 minutes - something he has not done in the past for
anyone.
Later on that day it was again time for him to have a sleep and everyone had
tried for an hour or so before I again offered to help. I lay on a recliner chair
with him, which allowed him to be free to scream and kick safely without me
holding him tightly. I then tapped on him and myself, all the time gently saying
"That's right, let it all out. It's so frustrating, no one understands me." Again
within 15 minutes he was sound asleep.
At this point his mother was really interested in the technique. I showed her the
points and I explained to her that by tapping on the baby and myself at the
same time he was able to process his rage and I was able to stay calm and
centered while he did. She rang me that evening to say that EFT worked
brilliantly when she tried it and that she was feeling very relieved after such a
stressful 24 hours, and looking forward to some much needed sleep!
EFT is such a wonderful tool to have 'at your fingertips' and I think for parents,
especially new ones, it can be invaluable! I was again reminded of this during a
recent visit with family.
Arriving looking totally tired and frustrated were relatives of mine with their 7
month old baby boy who was quite distressed. He had been up all night and
when the parents (and grandparents) tried to put him to sleep he became even
more hysterical. Basically everyone was tired, frustrated and anxious.
So I asked them if they would be willing to let me try EFT. I had noticed that
everyone was trying to soothe the baby & to get him to be quiet. So I let him lie
in his cot screaming & kicking while I gently tapped on him and myself at the
same time. While tapping I gently said "That's it, let it all out, it's so frustrating." I
also said for me "Even though he is distressed, I am ok.' Within 15 minutes he
was sound asleep. When he woke he was much happier and was able to sit
peacefully in my lap for 45 minutes - something he has not done in the past for
anyone.
Later on that day it was again time for him to have a sleep and everyone had
tried for an hour or so before I again offered to help. I lay on a recliner chair
with him, which allowed him to be free to scream and kick safely without me
holding him tightly. I then tapped on him and myself, all the time gently saying
"That's right, let it all out. It's so frustrating, no one understands me." Again
within 15 minutes he was sound asleep.
At this point his mother was really interested in the technique. I showed her the
points and I explained to her that by tapping on the baby and myself at the
same time he was able to process his rage and I was able to stay calm and
centered while he did. She rang me that evening to say that EFT worked
brilliantly when she tried it and that she was feeling very relieved after such a
stressful 24 hours, and looking forward to some much needed sleep!
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