Fernie - B.C. - Canada
Tapping Points (Meridian Channels)
While EFT or tapping can address a range of complex emotional challenges, the basic protocol is quite straightforward & surprisingly, easy to learn.
1. Side of your Hand.
2. Inside your Eyebrow.
3. Side of your Eyes.
4. Under your Eyes.
5. Under your Nose.
6. Under your Mouth.
7. Collarbone.
8. Under your Arm (3.5 inches under your armpit)
9. Top of your Head.
Why do we Tap on Those Points?
When we tap on those 9 Tapping Points (Meridian Channels, from Chinese Medical System) while we focus on a problem or specific issue, we send a calming signal to the amygdala, letting our Nervous System know that even though we are seeing something as a threat, we are safe… Of course, if you need to run because a bear is chasing you, that is a threat! and you need to take action right away!
The Amygdala (the word comes from the Greek for “almond”) is one of the components of the Limbic System, or midbrain, and is the source of emotions and long - term memory, and it’s where negative experiences are stored!
The Amygdala has also been called the body’s smoke detector. “Oh! Something is threatening our safety.” This sends a signal to the brain and the Fight-Flight-Freeze response is activated! When this part of our brain is activated, we can't think, analize and plan what would be the right direction to take, instead, we are 'reacting' .
An early negative experience can program the amygdala to raise the alarm when something similar triggers in the present time... And many times, we are NOT even aware of this!
If we take that early negative experience and we tap on that memory, we send a calming signal to the brain letting it know that there are other options, and maybe even there are no threats/no dangers.
When to Tap?
Tapping is an EFFECTIVE TOOL that is used in the treatment of:
Stress
Anxiety
Physical Pain
Weight Loss
Cravings
Addictions
Grief
Phobias
Fears
PTSD
Trauma
Limiting Beliefs
Procrastination
It can be used for just about ANYTHING!
How to Do EFT Tapping
The EFT Tapping techniques involve a few basic steps that you can do whenever you feel anxious, stressed or upset:
Identify the issue that's bothering you. Focus on something that is bothering you, like a fear or anxiety, a physical ailment, a bad memory, or an unresolved problem.
Rate the intensity of the issue. Once you've identified your issue, rate how it makes you feel on a scale from 0 to 10. A score of 0 means you feel completely fine, while 10 means you feel as bad as possible. Write down your score.This scale helps measure the emotional or physical discomfort you're experiencing. It also serves as a benchmark to track your progress after completing an EFT sequence.
Acknowledging whatever is bothering you and causing you distress, while accepting yourself fully. Create a statement that describes the issue, followed by a statement of self-acceptance, such as “Even though I have this [insert problem or emotion], I deeply and completely accept myself.”For example: “Even though I feel anxious about giving my presentation tomorrow, I deeply and completely accept myself.”The statement should focus on your own feelings about the problem, not on someone else’s issue. For instance, instead of saying, “Even though my friend is upset, I deeply and completely accept myself” say, “Even though I feel helpless that my friend is upset, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
Start the EFT Tapping sequence. The EFT tapping sequence involves systematically tapping on the endpoints of 9 specific meridian points. Start tapping your fingertips on the 9 Tapping points along the body’s meridians while maintaining your mental focus on the issue at hand. While you tap, you may say statements that help you to first focus on and acknowledge what you are feeling (often called a reminder phrase). For example, you might say, “anxious about the presentation”.You can then move towards letting go of the distress, resolving your difficult emotions, and turning towards the positive. As you tap, you might also do visualizations or bring to mind certain thoughts or memories.
Rate the final intensity. Rate the intensity of the issue again on a scale from 0 to 10. This allows you to assess if anything has changed for you.
Repeat as needed. If the intensity is still higher than you'd like, start again! You can keep Tapping through the points until you find some relief.
You can also watch this short video where I demonstrate
Disclaimer
While the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) has produced excellent clinical results and is gaining in scientific support, it is not yet widely accepted as a formally-validated scientific technique and thus must be considered experimental in nature with no guaranteed outcome for any individual. Both practitioners and members of the general public must therefore take complete responsibility for their own use of EFT. Please note that I am not a medical doctor and do not treat physical issues or disease. I hold the Complete EFT Certification/ Accreditation issued by EFT International Organization. I always suggest you seek appropriate medical options for your physiological and psychological issues from qualified professionals. With EFT Techniques, I can help you to release the emotions and limiting beliefs that may be contributing to your issues and holding you back. I believe that emotional freedom quite often creates the conditions which allow the body to heal itself. If we decide to work together by Zoom, Skype, or in-person, I will send to you a Personal Information and Informed Consent Form which must be completed and returned to me before we utilize these techniques.
