EFT is a remarkable technique developed by Gary Craig, a remarkable man.
I use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) a great deal because it is supremely simple and very effective.
EFT is so effective because it has the ability move and dissolve emotion quickly. Unlocking it from the parts of the body and unconscious where it seems to sit.
The process involves the tapping of specific points (below) as one repeats certain phrases designed to unlock unresourceful emotions while also reprogramming new and more resourceful emotions and feelings.
The basic routine is as follows:
Step one: Calibration
Scale the intensity of the issue you are addressing from 0 - 10(0 = not an issue, or no discomfort & 10 = a major issue, or strong discomfort)
Step two: Set up Statement
Begin Tapping the ‘karate chop’ point on one hand while repeating the setup statement. This may go like, “Even though I feel angry, I deeply and completely accept myself” or “Even though I have this creativity block, I love and accept myself completely”.
Say the setup phrase just a few times while repeatedly tapping the karate point.
Step Three: Reminder Statement Tapping Sequence
At this point we begin to do what is called a ‘round’ of tapping. At this stage we are tapping the negative emotion and the negative emotion is a described by the ‘reminder phrase’. eg. “This feeling of anger” or “This creativity block”
Beginning at the eyebrow point we tap each point 7 to 10 times in the following order while repeating the reminder phrase.
1. Eyebrow “This feeling of anger”
2. Side of eye “This anger”
3. Under eye “This angry feeling inside”
4. Under nose “this anger”
5. Chin “feeling angry”
6. Collarbone “Angry”
7. Under arm “This feeling of anger”
8. Head “feelings of anger”
This completes the negative round.
Step Four:Positive Tapping Sequence
This is the point where we begin to tap for the positive programming. Positive feelings and thoughts, ideas and directions we wish to go instead of the negative direction.
Tapping the same points as in step three, we begin at the eyebrow...
1. Eyebrow “I choose to release this feeling now”
2. Side of eye “Self control”
3. Under eye “Taking control of my emotions”
4. Under nose “Listening to my intuition”
5. Chin “Happiness”
6. Collarbone “I choose to be calm”
7. Under arm “Inner peace”
8. Head “feelings of freedom"
The next round can be different again.
1.Eyebrow “Even though I used to feel angry”
2. Side of eye “I know I can take control now”
3. Under eye “I choose to feel happy ”
4. Under nose “I choose to be good to myself and others”
5. Chin “Happiness”
6. Collarbone “Inner calm”
7. Under arm “Inner peace”
8. Head “Feelings of happiness"
After two positive rounds it is time to re-calibrate how you are feeling about the original issue. Where on the scale of 0 - 10 does it sit now?
If the issue retains a degree of discomfort - continue to process. If the issue is stubborn then you may need to Chunk Down a bit. This means going a bit deeper into the issue or in some cases being more specific. Maybe, for example the anger is about something specific, or someone, or about a specific event or experience.
In this case we would run a specific ‘round’ with:
Setup Statement - “Even though I have this anger at my partner, I love and forgive myself completely” or “Even though I have this anger I love and accept myself completely”.
Reminder Statement - “Angry at Bob” “Frustrated with Bob’s attitude” etc
Positive Statement - “Calm and relaxed” “in control” “Communicating well with BOB” etc.
Please feel free to go to the EFT website www.emofree.com for all the information and free downloads not to mention a phenomenal resource of testimonials and articles.
