Welcome to EFT!
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a simple yet powerful process to shift our internal energy by tapping on acupuncture points. EFT combines mental focus and accupressure. When you tap while focusing on an emotion or internal block, you smooth out your energy and release the intensity of the negative emotion. You can also “tap in” a positive vision.
It’s best to start by learning the tapping points and the basic process. You’ll find these in my two videos. You can also scroll down and go directly to the written version below the videos.
Video One: The EFT Tapping Points
Video Two: The EFT Process
Like most practitioners, I have my own style. My preferred version of EFT is explained below. Feel free to print out my “How To Do EFT” page. For more complete information on EFT, I invite you to pick up your free EFT manual at EFTinternational.org. I’m honored to be one of the co-authors! 🙂
How To Do EFTPREPARATION: THE SET-UP: While continuously tapping the Karate Chop point (side of hand – see diagram), say the Set-Up Phrase three “Even though I have this [state the problem], I deeply and completely accept myself.” You can vary the set-up phrase: “I accept myself anyway”… “I’m still a good person”…”I’m still okay.” NOTE: Instead of tapping the KC point, you can rub the Sore Spot for the Set-Up – see below.. THE SEQUENCE: Tap at least 7-10 times on the following points. Tap firmly enough to feel a little bounce. As you tap each point, say, “this problem” [you don’t have to say the “even though” part]. For example: “this anger”, “this craving”, “feeling so sad”. You are “tuning in” to the problem by stating it over and over as you tap. This is called the Reminder Phrase. Tapping points:
Beginning of eyebrow Under eye Under nose Chin spot Under arm (about 4″ down) Top of head (crown area) STOP HERE for short version, for the LONGER VERSION, include these HAND POINTS Extra points:Inside wrist (tap lightly across area) Top of hand, called the “gamut spot” (see diagram) Print Betty’s “How To Do EFT” page. Original EFT also included the Finger Points, and they can be added to the process. However, the Inside Wrist stimulates many of the same meridians. Please NoteThe “Sore Spot” is an alternative to the Karate Chop Spot that can be used for the Setup. While repeating the Setup Phrase, “Even though….” you gently rub the sore spot instead of tapping on the KC. To find the sore spot, place a finger in the indentation at the top of the breastbone. Slide down about 3 inches and to the left or right about 3 inches. Feel around for a “sore spot” between the upper ribs. You may find more than one. |