Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a simplified but very effective variant of Thought Field Therapy (TFT), but it has routes in ancient Eastern phylosophy, QiGong, chi and sha. It is now widely recognised that, in addition to having a physical body fuelled by food, we have an intricate subtle energy system fuelled by electrical impulses running through our bodies. This knowledge is used in many healing practices from the ancient Accupuncture to the modern science of Kinesiology.

How EFT works

When we have a distressing memory or thought it disrupts the body's energy system causing a blockage. This disruption will usually cause a negative emotion that often producies a psychological disturbance, or results in physical pain. Based on the underlying principle that,"the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system," Gary Craig set about developing a simplified healing technique to correct these imbalances. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as it is now known uses the energy meridians (pathways) in our bodies to enable us release these negative emotions.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can relieve symptoms, addiction, fears and phobia, bereavement, etc by employing the unusual scientific routine of using the fingertips to tap on specific points on the body's energy meridians. In EFT, when gentle tapping or pressure is applied on a point, the neural receptors under the skin convert the pressure to electrical impulses that are transmitted to the brain. Focussing on a problem while carrying out this simple EFT procedure quickly neutralizes disruptions in the body's electrical system stopping undesired chemical chain reactions from taking place, thereby bringing about relief from emotional and physical discomforts.
In simple terms, as a person thinks about their problem or becomes involved in an emotionally disturbing circumstance, the tapping releases associated blockages thus enabling the emotions to come into balance.

Do I need to believe that it will work?

The Effectiveness of the Emotional Freedom Technique in no way depends upon a belief that it will work. This is probably important, as the unusual scientific yet incredibly simple techniques used in EFT often appear silly and too good to be true for many people.
Although Emotional Freedom Technique is relatively new and is still developing, results from the properly applied use of EFT have been impressive, with over 80% of clients achieving either noticeable improvement or complete cessation of the problem within only four treatments.
Results are often permanent and you will have EFT as a tool should you need it again on the issue addressed or on other issues you want to neutralise.

Do I need to do anything to prepare for a treatment?

When you arrive for an Emotional Freedom Technique treatment you will be asked to focus on the problem and asked to quantify your feelings towards it on a scale of 1 to 10, with a 10 representing maximum distress. A short discussion on the problem will bring about agreement on a suitable affirmation or declaration that you will say repeatedly during the process.
You will be asked to tap on your own body at several meridian energy points, in a specific order while saying your affirmation or problem reminder phrase to focus your mind. If you find this difficult, the therapist can do the tapping for you. You may also be asked to do a few exercises with your eyes, count and hum a simple tune. Do not worry, as you will be guided through the EFT process fully.
Following treatment you may be asked to think about your problem or issue and quantify the distress you feel. Dependant on progress, you may be asked to repeat the EFT process using a different applicable phrase. Often the distress is completely gone and the thought no longer has the emotional charge it had previously.

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