Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Summary
- More Detail
- Typical Conditions
- Questions
- Links
EFT is a modern development from the ancient Chinese concept of our energy meridians and has been described as ‘psychological acupuncture, but without the needles’. Connecting mind, body and emotions via our life energy system, the technique has a wide range of applications and combines well with other therapies. By clearing disruptions in the body's energy system, encouraging results have been achieved in the EFT field when working with fears & phobias, addictions, weight loss, self-image, confidence, headaches & migraines, physical & emotional pain, and chronic illnesses.
The Theory of EFT: The Cause Of ALL Negative Emotions
Is A Disruption In The Body’s Energy System
A Thought Or Memory
Triggers
Disruption In Body’s Energy System
Experienced as
Physical Or Psychological Pain
While experiencing or focusing on a specific problem, and tapping on the meridians that carry the energy, disruptions are cleared and normal function can resume.
The Meridian (Energy) Points:
Emotional Freedom Therapy - EFT points shown on the face & body
-
EB – Eye Brow; end of brow on the bone of the eye socket.
-
SE – Side of Eye; the bone at the edge of the eye.
-
UE – Under Eye, the bone that forms the lower eye socket.
-
UN – Under Nose; the crease between nose and upper lip
-
UL – Under Lip; between the lower lip and chin
-
CB – Collar Bone; where the collarbone meets the sternum.
-
SS – Sore Spot; a tender spot 2-3 inches down and across from top of sternum.
-
UA – Under Arm; side of the body, in line with the nipple on a man or where the bra strap runs on a woman.
Points of the Hand
-
Emotional Freedom Therapy - EFT points shown on the hand
-
TN - Thumb Nail; the edge point at the base of the nail.
-
I F - Index Finger; the edge point at the base of the nail.
-
MF - Middle Finger; the edge point at the base of the nail.
-
GP - Gamut Point; between the little finger and ring finger.
-
LF - Little Finger; the edge point at the base of the nail.
-
KC - Karate Chop Point; side if the hand, where you would hit in a karate chop.
Areas in which success has been reported in the application of EFT include:
-
Addictive Cravings
-
Allergies
-
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
-
Anger
-
Compulsions and Obsessions
-
Concentration
-
Depression and Sadness
-
Dyslexia
-
Fears and Phobias
-
Grief and Loss
-
Guilt
-
Insomnia
-
Jealousy
-
Negative Memories
-
Nightmares
-
Pain Management
-
Physical Conditions and Healing
-
Peak Performance
-
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
-
Self Image
-
Sexual Abuse Issues
-
Shyness
-
Traumatic Memories
The Technique has often been found to work where nothing else would, and the results are generally permanent, so it is certainly worth including in the holistic approach to healing body and mind.