Tapping (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), more commonly known as “tapping”, is a therapeutic modality used by thousands of people around the world to clear emotional blocks and physical ailments. The technique was developed by Gary Craig, a Stanford University engineer, after it was introduced to him by Dr. Roger Callahan, the trained psychologist who originally conceived of the method.
EFT integrates the meridian system of Chinese acupuncture into the modern psychology process by tapping on meridian points with your fingertips. If properly done, it may reduce the therapy process from many weeks, months, or even years into a much smaller time frame. There are many spin-offs of this method online. The official in-depth “gold standard” version is available at www.emofree.com.
Meridians, running up and down either side of the body, are associated with different organs and have a specific “endpoint” on the surface of the body where the energy channel may be accessed. These points can be manipulated using acupuncture needles or simple touch (acupressure) to balance or unblock the energy flow through any particular meridian. Our bodies hold emotions in organs and tissues that may be accessed by “tapping” on these endpoints as well, alleviating and clearing those emotions. The method has worked for thousands of people, and is endorsed by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, an expert in the field of trauma psychology and treatment.
Books to learn more:
The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner: An excellent reference book to learn everything you need to know about EFT and how to use it.
The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief by Nick Ortner: The best book I have read on using tapping to clear traumatic events and chronic pain.
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From the experts:
Tapping 101 – Getting Started With Tapping: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/tapping-101/
How to Tap Video by Nick Ortner: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/tappingvideo/
The Tapping Solution App (phone): https://www.thetappingsolution.com/blog/tapping-solution-app/
Dr. Peta Stapleton discusses the extraordinary features of Tapping and the research emerging to support its efficacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vu0Tibt1bQ
Tapping Resources for Veterans:
https://www.tappingsolutionfoundation.org/tapping-for-war-veterans/