The Emotional Freedom Techniques™ - EFTEFT is a body of energy techniques that has profound
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| THE EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES ™ (EFT) is a fast, powerful self-treatment for emotional and physical distress. EFT uses rubbing and tapping on specific spots on the body to jump-start and encourage the flow of energy through disturbed or blocked energy channels. If this sounds appealing, go to this EFT site for a wealth of wonderful information related to EFT and its applications. See also, my own book, Feeling Free!, described by Gary Craig, EFT's originator, as a "must read for clients and therapists alike." THEORY: The rationale underlying EFT is this simple discovery statement by its developer, Gary Craig: |
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| "The cause of all
negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system." |
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| THE MERIDIAN
SYSTEM . When we do EFT, we stimulate a system of energy channels
called the "meridian system." The meridian system is a network
of channels that transports energy or ch'i. It has been known, studied
and successfully treated in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over
5000 years. The meridian energy system has been imaged in the west by
infrared photography and other specialized technology. It is meridian
energy flow and balance that is treated by our local acupuncture and acupressure
practitioners. Now, we can treat energy disturbances in the meridian system
ourselves using EFT.
THE EFT ROUTINE. EFT is a simple
four-step self-treatment routine. Here are the four steps of EFT, what
each step involves, and the time each takes once you've practiced the
routine. |
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THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN EFT |
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| EFT Step | What's Involved in Each Step | Time Taken |
| The Setup | Massage a tender area of lymph nodes in your upper chest and repeat a specially-worded statement of your problem. | 10 sec |
| Tapping Sequence |
Tap with the pads of your fingers on a series of acupressure points to stimulate energy flow through the meridian system. | 20 sec |
| 9-Gamut Procedure | Tap one acupressure point on the back of your hand; do 9 brain-connecting actions with eye movements, humming and words. | 10 sec |
| Tapping Sequence |
Again, tap with pads of your fingers on the same acupressure points to stimulate energy flow through the meridian system. | 20 sec |
| Total EFT Treatment
Time = about 60 seconds |
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| Considering that EFT is a proven stress-reducer, a 60-second investment is a good bet! If your level of distress about your problem is not eliminated in one round of EFT self-treatment, it's quick and easy to do another round or two. | ||
| EFT is easy to learn and
apply by anyone, even children! EFT often works quickly and effectively. EFT often works where nothing else will. EFT's effects are usually gentle and long lasting. And there are no drugs or equipment involved. |
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| Information about learning EFT and locating an EFT practitioner is available on Gary Craig's EFT website . If you're curious and want to know more, my book, Feeling Free! A Guide to the Energetics of Self-Care, is a complete, easy-to-follow, color-illustrated resource.
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