EFT® stands for Emotional
Freedom Techniques®. EFT is a meridian based energy
shifting and re-balancing technique. The EFT process is
based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine's energy system.
Over 5000 years ago, the Chinese mapped out the subtle
energies that move throughout the body. The EFT process is
similar to acupuncture except the meridian points on the
body are stimulated by tapping with the fingertips instead
of using needles.
Gary Craig, the creator of the Emotional Freedom
Techniques, states in his EFT Manual, “EFT is based on the
discovery that imbalances in the body’s energy system have
profound effects on one’s personal psychology. Correcting
these imbalances, which is done by tapping on certain body
location, often leads to rapid remedies.”
EFT helps release and shifts
the energy imbalances that we have acquired throughout
our lifetime.
Our energy systems become
disrupted and imbalanced by strong negative emotions,
traumas and unresolved issues that leave
lasting impressions on our energy systems. Excessive fear,
anxiety and stress also disrupt our energy
systems.
EFT works exceedingly well to
release the negative emotions left over from past memories.
The technique also can be used to instill
beliefs that support us in moving forward. The downloads
available on this web site typically incorporate a
combination of releasing negative feelings or emotions, as
well as, instilling or activating positive feelings or
behaviors.
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EFT was developed by
Gary Craig, a Stanford Engineer out of his work with
Thought Field Therapy™ developed by Roger Callahan, Ph.D. Gary
Craig contends that the cause of all negative emotions is a
disruption in the body's energy system. He
learned that tapping on the body's energy system, while
focusing on the negative emotion or experience, would
relieve the disruption. As he worked with Dr. Callahan’s
information, he found it could be distilled down into an
easy to learn, simple to apply and effective technique. Gary
Craig offers a free 79 page downloadable e-book
that explains the EFT process in detail at
www.emofree.com.
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The effectiveness of EFT
depends on the specific issue being addressed and the
number of supporting aspects to that issue. Single issue
fears, such as, fear of heights, fear of flying, fear of
spiders, etc., frequently have only one or two triggering
events tied to that fear and may be eliminated quickly.
Broader issues such as money, weight and self esteem may
take patience and persistence to shift because our thoughts
and beliefs about them began forming at a very early age.
Broader issues may have layers of experiences,
events and patterns of behavior tied to the issue.
Frequently, our negative beliefs and patterns of behavior
are reinforced year after year. It can take patience and
persistence to address the many supporting aspects, one by
one, until the issue you are working on is collapsed or
shifted. Fortunately, the time it takes to shift an issue
with EFT is considerable shorter than with conventional
therapies and counseling.
EFT is a very self
empowering tool that anyone can use. Many people have
success using the technique on themselves with just a basic
knowledge of the process. If you do not experience a shift
in your perception or emotional intensity around a negative
experience using the technique, please contact me or consult
with a trained EFT practitioner to discuss your particular
situation. Be aware that complex issues involving severe
emotional or physical traumas and are best treated under the
guidance of a licensed professional.
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No process, technique or
treatment works for everyone. Look at how many diets are
out there. That being said, EFT has produced such
significant results, with such a large number of people,
it has become a very compelling technique to explore and
experiment with.
If an individual does not
experience results, there are some avenues to investigate.
Allergies and sensitivities can prevent the EFT process from
working. Excessive psychological resistance to letting go of
the issue at hand can result in no change also. Fortunately,
allergies, sensitivities and resistance can be addressed and
release with the EFT process. Sometimes it takes good
detective work to identify the underlying problem, but
with patience and persistence a remarkable number of people
achieve results with EFT.
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EFT is very safe to use.
Rarely are there any negative side effects. Sometimes
negative feelings and emotions are brought up and expressed.
Actually, acknowledging and releasing these feelings with
EFT may be the cornerstone of healing the particular issue
at hand. Unacknowledged feelings and emotions are often the
cause of the inner conflict one experiences. EFT makes it
easy to tap away any discomfort associated with any issue
being addressed.
EFT does not erase any
memory or cause memory loss. It allows you to recall
uncomfortable memories without the emotional upset.
EFT does not remove
necessary fear and common sense. If you have a fear of
water and use EFT to release that fear, you will not
automatically jump into the deep end of a pool without
knowing how to swim.
As with anything else, take
responsibility for your health and well-being. If you
have any concerns or questions about using EFT, please
contact me or consult with a trained professional to discuss
the appropriateness of using this process to treat your
issues.
Individuals with severe
psychological or serious health problems should not
use EFT without
consulting their personal
health care professionals.
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EFT downloads.com was created
out of the needs of my clients to have supporting material
to use between
and after our coaching sessions. My clients love the EFT
process and its effectiveness, but they would tell me
repeatedly how they struggled to come up with the proper
wording, so they were reluctant to use the process on their
own and "do it wrong".
Since I believe this is one of
the most amazing self-help tools available, I decided to
create EFT scripts and audios so clients could just relax
and go though the process without worrying about coming up
with the proper wording.
I then decided to make the
information available to anyone who is interested in
empowering
themselves with this
revolutionary tool for personal transformation. The
downloads are for
individuals interested in
taking responsibility for their own health and well-being.
Please be aware that the EFT
sessions on this web site are my creative use of EFT and
Meridian Tapping.
Complete understanding of EFT, and
the
EFT training videos, are available at
www.emofree.com.
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Do I need to
be familiar with EFT to benefits from the downloads?
I have included the
essential information about EFT with each EFT download
so anyone can use the material. As with anything new, there
is typically an adjustment period in order to get familiar
and comfortable, so expect the same with EFT. Tapping on
meridian points on your body may seem weird and awkward at
first, so you may need to use the process several times in
order to feel relaxed and comfortable with it.
Everyone new to EFT is
encouraged to educate themselves about the technique in
order to get the most value. Visit my
EFT Tips & Tricks Blog for the latest tips, tricks
and information to enhance your experience with EFT. You are
also invited to contact me if you have any questions, or
would like to set up a complimentary 30-minute conversation
to discuss your particular situation and answer your
questions.
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What
is included with the downloads?
Each written script
includes:
. Information about
the specific focus for the EFT session
·
Instructions
for setting a clear intention for your EFT session
·
A picture and
written description of the EFT tapping points
·
2 EFT
sequences - unless otherwise noted
·
A selection
of supporting affirmations
·
Coaching tips
and questions to help create new patterns of behavior
·
Two pages of
important information and tips to enhance your
experience with EFT
