EFT Learning Mechanics
The Short-Cut Version
The tapping mechanics of EFT learning are simple. I am only presenting a sample of EFT called the Short-Cut to introduce you to the tapping routine and give you a small taste of what it can do for you.
EFT Learning Step I: Gauge the intensity of the problem. How strong/intense is the emotion/sensation? You will need to give it a number on a scale from 0-10, before you start tapping. 10 being the worst/strongest it could be, zero being gone/nothing is there. After each round of tapping(sequence 1-9), you will need to stop a minute and reevaluate the intensity. The intensity should be coming down by at least 1-2 points each round. The goal is to bring the intensity down to 0.
EFT Learning Step II: Each round (points 1-9) of tapping begins with a "set-up" phrase like this:
"Even though I have this____________, I deeply and completely accept myself."
You fill in the blank with words that label or describe the problem as you see it or feel it. The more specific you can be, the better. For example you can say "Even though I have this 'fear of spiders,'" but if the fear can be narrowed further "fear of spiders biting me" would be better because it is more specific. Here are some more examples of what to put in the blank: "anger towards my mother," "craving for alcohol," "headache on the front of my head," "stiffness in my neck and shoulders," "difficulty falling asleep," etc.
Tapping Points and Sequence
EFT Learning Short-Cut
As we tap point 1 continuously, we repeat the "set-up" phrase three times, out loud. Then, we move to tapping the other points while saying a few words at each point. These words need to remind us (help us focus) on what we are working on. The idea is to keep the sensation, feeling, or specific memory present while we tap. For example, say: "this fear," "this stiffness," "this craving," "this anger at my mother," etc.
You can modify your "set-up" phrase each round, recognizing the lower intensity now present with words like: "Even though I have this remaining fear..." or "Even though I have this remaining stiffness..." The reminder phrase needs to change in a similar way: "remaining fear" or "remaining stiffness". When the intensity is even lower you can insert words like "little bit," or "small amount". You get the idea.
EFT Learning Step III: Gently tap on the following
acupuncture meridians
, about 7 times on each tapping point. Use at least two fingers and follow the order shown below and on the diagram above. This is considered one round.
1. Karate Chop (side of the hand in the middle)
2. Top of Head (in line with the center of your ears)
3. Beginning of Eyebrow (either eyebrow)
4. Side of Eye (ending of eyebrow, either side)
5. Under the Eye (below center, either eye)
6. Under Nose (between nose and upper lip)
7. Chin (center,in between lower lip and chin)
8. Collarbone (1" from the chest center,
directly below the collar bone, on either side)
9. Under Arm (4" below underarm on the side of body)
-This sequence, 1-9, is one round-
Now Try It!
Find something that is bothering you right now. Notice how your body feels. Any tightness in your body? Any worry on your mind? Locate the specific problem/sensation on your body or mind (memory/emotion). Give it a label or describe it and give it an intensity rating 0-10. Now start tapping point 1 while you say, "Even though I have this____________(fill in with your description), I deeply and completely accept myself." Say it two more times while you keep tapping the side of the hand.Continue to point 2, repeating your reminder phrase, and so on with the next points until you come back to point 1. Focus on the problem again and rate the intensity now. If your number is lower, do a second round saying, "Even though I have this remaining__________(fill in the same description), I deeply and completely accept myself". Repeat this two more times while tapping on the side of the hand. Continue to the other points, tapping and saying the reminder phrase. After the second round, focus on the intensity level again, and give it a number. The number should be even lower now, maybe a 2. Do a third round saying, "Even though I have a little bit of this__________(fill in), I deeply and completely accept myself." Repeat it two more times and continue with the other points. At the end of the third round, again, re-evaluate the intensity of the problem. Most of you should be at 0. If your intensity rating is not a 0, but the numbers have been coming down, keep tapping until you get to 0. If you get stuck at a certain number or did not make any progress at all, please go to the
psychological reversal,
page, titled Self-Sabotage. You will find an explanation of what may be getting in the way of healing, and suggestions on how to clear these blocks.
I offered you a small taste of EFT learning. While 1-3 rounds can often clear many problems, sometimes clearing a surface issue can bring other issues to your awareness. You may have noticed this as you were tapping. The emotion you started with may have changed to a different emotion. The pain may have changed in quality or location. Flashes of past events may have crossed your mind. This can be a normal part of the process.
These changes mean the problem you selected to work on has more than one aspect to it. Each of these aspects will need its own set of tapping rounds directed specifically to that specific issue, after bringing the current problem to 0. Making a written note of the aspects showing up will help you stay focused on bringing what you are currently working on to 0. Each aspect will then need to be cleared using the same process described above.
The best time to apply the EFT learning techniques is when you are experiencing the problem because you are already "tuned" into it. However, that is not always possible-- so, just set aside a few minutes of quiet alone time, bring the issue to mind, and tap.
While the mechanics of EFT learning are simple and can clear many problems immediately, some problems have many subtleties and will need the longer version of EFT and/or more experience and training to clear completely. If you would prefer to work with someone already trained, I do EFT by phone and in person.
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