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What is TFT?

TFT is a new natural form of healing which deals with the elimination of emotional distress.  It works by finger tapping the body's energy meridians at certain points on the upper body.  This stimulates it to release the feelings of distress felt by people with fears, phobias, addictions and the many other emotions which can cause deep upset.

It is non-invasive as no needles or chemicals are used and the results can be amazing as emotional problems frequently disappear in minutes.

How was TFT discovered?

TFT was discovered by Roger Callahan PHD of California - one of Americas most distinguished and experienced Clinical Psychologists.  After working for 30 years using the conventional tools of his trade he was becoming dissatisfied with the poor results being achieved.  He became interested in a complementary therapy called Applied Kinesiology ( A.K. ) which used the body's energy meridians and felt it could help him to be more effective in his work.  In 1980 Dr. Callahan was treating a patient called Mary who had an intense fear of water.  Knowing that she felt sick in her stomach and that the stomach meridian passed under the eyes he tapped her face under one of her eyes.  Instantly Mary's fear vanished and has stayed away to this day.

Dr Callahan knew he had found something very special and has spent all his time since then researching, developing, refining and eventually teaching the technique he calls -THOUGHT FIELD THERAPY ( The Callahan Techniques ).  He is still researching and improving TFT

How does TFT work? (As explained by Dr. Colin Barron)

'TFT is based on a new theory about the cause of negative emotions.  Conventional medicine assumes the mind and brain are the same and that emotional problems like anxiety and depression are caused by structural or chemical abnormalities in the brain which can only be corrected with drugs.

However for decades there has been an alternative view - that the mind and brain are separate.  Dr Callahan believes that the mind is contained in a field which surrounds the physical body in the same way that an electrical field envelops a live conductor.  According to his theory, when we think of a problem we tune into a part of this field, called a "thought field".  It is rather like tuning a radio into a radio station.  Furthermore Dr. Callahan believes unpleasant emotions are caused by negative information patterns which he terms "perturbations".  By tapping on the correct meridian points in the right order these perturbations are removed and the negative emotion disappears.'

In effect he has found the healing code to remove the negative information pattern or perturbation from that thought field or memory.  Dr Callahan has also found the 'code' for the phenomenon he calls Psychological Reversal.  This is the tendency for some people to unconsciously self-sabotage their own recovery, even though they outwardly wish to be free of their problem.

How successful is TFT?

TFT algorithms (tapping sequences) are successful with 80% of clients. By using TFT diagnostic techniques the success rate increases to 95%.  The highest success rate is achieved using  Voice Technology (V.T.) which is successful with 97% of clients.

Dr. Callahan defines cure as the "total absence of symptoms". 

If you are symptom free after a treatment session you are cured.  However, if your symptoms return afterwards it is always due to exposure to a toxin, and further work will then be required to identify the toxin before re-treatment.

How many treatments are needed?

Some fears and phobias can be treated in one session.  However, other more complex issues would need several sessions.

What will happen at your basic algorithm treatment session?

Working with your therapist you are asked to :-

1. Define your level of distress on a scale of 0 to 10.

2. Think and hold your distressing thought as clearly as possible in your mind. It is not necessary to talk about it.

3. Keeping you thought in your mind you will be led through a sequence of finger tapping on specific meridian points on the upper body and hands. (You do this to yourself.)

4. Re-evaluate your level of distress on the scale.

5. Repeat the tapping as necessary.

By doing this you are activating the Thought Field associated with the problem and releasing the disturbances or perturbations within that thought or memory.  This gradually diminishes the distress felt till it is no longer a problem.

You are able to remember the problem - but you have no remaining distress.

What sort of problems could TFT help with?

Fears and Phobias

• Heights

• Flying & Turbulence

• Claustrophobia / Agoraphobia

• Examination & Interview 'Nerves'

• Animals & Insects

• Public Speaking and Social Situations & Occasions

• Medical & Dental Treatment

• Hospitals

Addictions & Habits

• Smoking & Alcohol

• Drugs

• Over-Eating

• Nail Biting

• Obsessive Behaviour /OCD

Emotional Problems

• Depression and Anxiety

• Panic Attacks

• Grief

• Bereavement

• Guilt

• Anger & Rage

• Shame

• Self Sabotage / Negative Behavioural Patterns

• Embarrassment

• Trauma

• Lack of Confidence & Self Worth

Others

• Pain

• Jet Lag

• Reversal of concepts, words or behaviour

• Abnormal clumsiness or awkwardness

For More info check sites below

thoughtfieldtherapy.co.uk

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