SUFFOLK HOLISTIC THERAPY

What is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?

 

‘The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system’.

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EFT (also known as ‘tapping’) is a type of Energy Psychology, founded by Gary Craig in the 1990’s. When we experience a distressing memory, the flow of energy within the body becomes blocked, which leads to all kinds of physical and mental symptoms. EFT involves tapping on pressure points, the same points you would use with acupuncture, on the face and body, whilst focusing your mind on the distressing or limiting event/memory/thought. As the same meridian points that are used in EFT, are also used in acupuncture, it has been described as ‘emotional acupuncture’.

 

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What can EFT do for me?

EFT has a calming effect within the brain, so it can help with any symptoms of stress.  Aswell as its psychological benefits, it brings physiological effects too; it reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), reduces blood pressure and increases immunity, amongst other benefits. This means that EFT can be very effective for many issues, such as anxiety, pain, fears and phobias. It leaves the client free of their emotional and physical burdens. It brings a sense of peace and balance to mind, body and spirit.

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What happens during an EFT session?

In the first session, we will discuss the issue(s) that you would like to work on and how and when it started. I will then instruct you where to tap and when; you will be tapping along with me. At no point will I need to tap on you, unless you are unable to and consent for me to do so. There is much research into the possibility of mirror neurons in humans; and with EFT, you will experience a greater benefit of tapping if you are also watching me tap. This is a phenomena called Borrowing Benefits. To read the research on mirror neurons see this link here: The mind's mirror.

 

The whole tapping process takes minutes to complete, and results take place very quickly too. So fast that sometimes it can be hard to remember what the problem was in the first place!

As we are tapping, I will also be showing you what to do, and will give you instructions to then carry on tapping on yourself at home. 

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EFT can be carried out in person and online via video link.