EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques and it’s often called “tapping” because it involves gently tapping on a series of acupressure points around the face and upper body.
As a starting point, I often refer to EFT as an emotional first aid technique. If we’re in the midst of a challenging experience or emotion, EFT is a simple and effective method for acknowledging our emotions and releasing them, allowing energy to flow freely again. EFT also goes far beyond emotional first aid, as it is a powerful but gentle technique for revealing and releasing stuck emotional patterns that have built up over the course of our lives and are often limiting our present day capabilities.
EFT can help reduce “emotional inflammation” especially when used consistently over time to address the upheavals that arise throughout our lives. Over time, it can help build our own psychological resilience in the face of life’s challenges and support us in achieving our goals.
EFT is an empowering method because anyone can practice it on their own without extensive training. It’s also very potent when you work on it together with a certified EFT practitioner, who offers the support of a listening ear and helps guide you through the tapping process based on the goals you set.
EFT can work beautifully on:
- habits we’d like to let go of
- difficulties in relationships or at work
- sticky patterns of thought that hold us back from our goals
- fears about the future
If you’d like to learn more about EFT and how it might help you, make an appointment for a free consult.