1. DECIDE WHAT YOU'D LIKE TO WORK ON
Identify a current issue you wish to work on. The more specific you can be, the better. Instead of working
on, "Every time someone hurts my feelings," for example, choose one time that someone hurt your
feelings. It can be the first time it ever happened, or the time that hurt the most, or it can be the most
recent time you got your feelings hurt. It's often helpful to use the first thing that pops into your head
when you think about choosing an incident to work with. There is no need to vividly remember the
episode. Pain is not required for healing with EFT, so there is no benefit to reliving painful or traumatic
incidents! We just want to have a specific event to work with.
If it's a physical issue you're working with, it may help to describe the pain, discomfort or symptom.
"Pounding right-sided headache," for example. Or "raw, burning sting in the back of my throat."
2. GAUGE YOUR INTENSITY
How much does the issue bother you, or how painful is it? Rate it on a scale of 0 to 10, with zero being not
at all, and 10 being the worst possible. If you would become too upset if you thought about your issue
intently, DON'T. Just guess-- if you let yourself think about it and focus on it, what would your number be?
3. PICK A SET-UP PHRASE
The tapping procedure begins with a set-up phrase, which you repeat while tapping on a special point.
The standard EFT set-up phrase is:
"Even though I have this <problem>, I deeply and completely accept myself."
4. TAP ON THE KC POINT WHILE SAYING THE SET-UP PHRASE
The KC or "Karate Chop" point is the fleshy area on the side of your hand, right beneath your little finger
(see Tapping Points page). Tapping on this area while repeating the set-up phrase 3 times helps to clear
any energetic blocks that might contribute to self-sabotage. How many times have you wanted to get over
something, or start doing something better, or STOP doing something... and you really got excited about
it... but never quite followed through? This step can help you!
5. TAPPING SEQUENCE WITH REMINDER PHRASE
Now you tap through the series of tapping points. You can use either hand to tap with, or you can even
use both hands. There is only one set of tapping points with EFT, so it's easy to remember! This same
series of points is effective for both physical and emotional issues.
To help maintain focus on the issue you're working on, you repeat a reminder phrase as you tap on each
point. This helps your energetic system to shift and realign the disruption. You can use something as
simple as "this problem."
6. CHECK YOUR INTENSITY AGAIN
Has your number gone down?
7. REPEAT UNTIL INTENSITY IS ZERO
If this initial tapping round results in a significant change-- and it often does-- you can simply repeat the
process until the symptom or issue is relieved. Remember to change your set-up phrase and reminder
phrase for subsequent rounds. This helps your brain to continue to work on the issue, instead of quitting
on you because it's already done some work on it!
"Even though I STILL have some of this <problem>, I deeply and completely accept myself."
And for the reminder phrase, "remaining <problem>."
WHAT IF MY INTENSITY STAYS THE SAME?
If your intensity level doesn't go down and the symptom or issue stays the same, or if it returns after
improving, there is almost always a deeper emotional factor at work.
Advanced EFT application can enhance your results significantly in these instances. A skilled EFT
practitioner knows the techniques available for uncovering the core issues and approaching them with
minimal emotional pain.
CAN I USE EFT TO TREAT MY SERIOUS AND/OR CHRONIC ILLNESS?
In a word, yes. Even beginners have had wonderful successes using EFT for challenging and
multi-aspected illnesses. I would always encourage you to tap and to monitor yourself carefully, then
respond accordingly. You are your own health authority, and I recognize and respect this.
Applying EFT to serious diseases and chronic illnesses may sometimes require advanced experience.
Please consult a qualified health practitioner before discontinuing any treatment or medications for
serious or chronic conditions. If you choose to do otherwise, as is your right, please take responsibility for
your decisions regarding your health and your healthcare.
Identify a current issue you wish to work on. The more specific you can be, the better. Instead of working
on, "Every time someone hurts my feelings," for example, choose one time that someone hurt your
feelings. It can be the first time it ever happened, or the time that hurt the most, or it can be the most
recent time you got your feelings hurt. It's often helpful to use the first thing that pops into your head
when you think about choosing an incident to work with. There is no need to vividly remember the
episode. Pain is not required for healing with EFT, so there is no benefit to reliving painful or traumatic
incidents! We just want to have a specific event to work with.
If it's a physical issue you're working with, it may help to describe the pain, discomfort or symptom.
"Pounding right-sided headache," for example. Or "raw, burning sting in the back of my throat."
2. GAUGE YOUR INTENSITY
How much does the issue bother you, or how painful is it? Rate it on a scale of 0 to 10, with zero being not
at all, and 10 being the worst possible. If you would become too upset if you thought about your issue
intently, DON'T. Just guess-- if you let yourself think about it and focus on it, what would your number be?
3. PICK A SET-UP PHRASE
The tapping procedure begins with a set-up phrase, which you repeat while tapping on a special point.
The standard EFT set-up phrase is:
"Even though I have this <problem>, I deeply and completely accept myself."
4. TAP ON THE KC POINT WHILE SAYING THE SET-UP PHRASE
The KC or "Karate Chop" point is the fleshy area on the side of your hand, right beneath your little finger
(see Tapping Points page). Tapping on this area while repeating the set-up phrase 3 times helps to clear
any energetic blocks that might contribute to self-sabotage. How many times have you wanted to get over
something, or start doing something better, or STOP doing something... and you really got excited about
it... but never quite followed through? This step can help you!
5. TAPPING SEQUENCE WITH REMINDER PHRASE
Now you tap through the series of tapping points. You can use either hand to tap with, or you can even
use both hands. There is only one set of tapping points with EFT, so it's easy to remember! This same
series of points is effective for both physical and emotional issues.
To help maintain focus on the issue you're working on, you repeat a reminder phrase as you tap on each
point. This helps your energetic system to shift and realign the disruption. You can use something as
simple as "this problem."
6. CHECK YOUR INTENSITY AGAIN
Has your number gone down?
7. REPEAT UNTIL INTENSITY IS ZERO
If this initial tapping round results in a significant change-- and it often does-- you can simply repeat the
process until the symptom or issue is relieved. Remember to change your set-up phrase and reminder
phrase for subsequent rounds. This helps your brain to continue to work on the issue, instead of quitting
on you because it's already done some work on it!
"Even though I STILL have some of this <problem>, I deeply and completely accept myself."
And for the reminder phrase, "remaining <problem>."
WHAT IF MY INTENSITY STAYS THE SAME?
If your intensity level doesn't go down and the symptom or issue stays the same, or if it returns after
improving, there is almost always a deeper emotional factor at work.
Advanced EFT application can enhance your results significantly in these instances. A skilled EFT
practitioner knows the techniques available for uncovering the core issues and approaching them with
minimal emotional pain.
CAN I USE EFT TO TREAT MY SERIOUS AND/OR CHRONIC ILLNESS?
In a word, yes. Even beginners have had wonderful successes using EFT for challenging and
multi-aspected illnesses. I would always encourage you to tap and to monitor yourself carefully, then
respond accordingly. You are your own health authority, and I recognize and respect this.
Applying EFT to serious diseases and chronic illnesses may sometimes require advanced experience.
Please consult a qualified health practitioner before discontinuing any treatment or medications for
serious or chronic conditions. If you choose to do otherwise, as is your right, please take responsibility for
your decisions regarding your health and your healthcare.
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| Einstein discovered decades ago that physical matter (including the human body) is made of energy. Thus, even though the human body may appear to be solid, its foundation is energetic at its core. This simple fact is one of the most universally agreed upon findings in the scientific world but, to date, it has not been well integrated into Western healing procedures. Gary Craig, Founder of EFT |
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EFT. It is VITAL to note that you should not stop taking any prescribed medications, nor alter your dosage, without the advice of the prescribing physician.
use of EFT. Eileen Sullivan is not a licensed health professional. She offers EFT as a certified EFT practitioner, ordained interfaith minister, and certified holistic doula. Where appropriate, please consult your healthcare practitioners regarding your use of
EFT. It is VITAL to note that you should not stop taking any prescribed medications, nor alter your dosage, without the advice of the prescribing physician.
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