About The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
The Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is the most successful health innovation in the last 100 years. EFT is a universal healing aid that is fast becoming the world's #1 self-healing technique.
This comprehensive introduction to EFT was created by Rod Sherwin, an Advanced EFT Practitioner, who runs the Tap4Health EFT Practice in Melbourne Australia. Rod helps people around the world achieve true emotional freedom from every emotional or physical issue you can name.
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Table of Contents
- Emotional Freedom Technique Introduction Video
- The Emotional Freedom Technique in more detail
- What does the Emotional Freedom Technique work for?
- Sample EFT Cases
- Explaining the Emotional Freedom Technique to Family and Friends
- EFT Tapping Points
- If EFT is so easy why do you need an EFT Practitioner?
- About Rod Sherwin, Energy Therapist
- How do I learn EFT or become an EFT Practitioner?
- Outstanding EFT Products
- Great Books on the Emotional Freedom Technique
- Advanced Articles for EFT Practitioners
- Scientific Research supporting the Emotional Freedom Techniques and Energy Psychology
- Tap4Health Blog on Zaadz
- Reader Feedback
Emotional Freedom Technique Introduction Video
Featuring the Founder of EFT, Gary Craig
This brief introduction video from Gary Craig, the founder of EFT, gives you the background of EFT, example case studies, and shows some of the direct effects EFT can have on your health.
The Emotional Freedom Technique in more detail
EFT is a form of emotional acupuncture, except you don't use needles, only gentle tapping with the finger tips.
EFT works on the body's subtle energy system to remove disruptions that we feel as negative emotions. Imagine a TV that is not tuned into a station. All we see and hear is static. When we have this static in our energy system we experience emotions such as stress, anxiety, anger, fear, etc
When you tune into a specific memory and emotion and then use the finger tips to tap on specific points on the body, you remove the static (tuning in the station) and clear that feeling.
EFT is easy to learn and can be self-applied usually achieving results in minutes. You can get started with EFT for free. Some problems however are more advanced and require the assistance of an EFT Practitioner.
EFT works on the body's subtle energy system to remove disruptions that we feel as negative emotions. Imagine a TV that is not tuned into a station. All we see and hear is static. When we have this static in our energy system we experience emotions such as stress, anxiety, anger, fear, etc
When you tune into a specific memory and emotion and then use the finger tips to tap on specific points on the body, you remove the static (tuning in the station) and clear that feeling.
EFT is easy to learn and can be self-applied usually achieving results in minutes. You can get started with EFT for free. Some problems however are more advanced and require the assistance of an EFT Practitioner.
What does the Emotional Freedom Technique work for?
EFT works for every emotional or physcial issue
Gary Craig, the Founder of EFT, answers the question, "Does EFT work for...? You can fill in the blank with almost any emotional issue or physical ailment. Examples have been....
Does EFT work on knee pain?
Does EFT work on snoring?
Does EFT work on Multiple Sclerosis?
Does EFT work on Reactive Attachment Disorder?
Does EFT work on animals?
Does EFT work on pre-verbal children?
Does EFT work on Alzheimer's Disease?
Does EFT work on Ritual Abuse?
And so on...with a list of thousands of ailments.
The answer to all these questions is...Yes! There is a high likelihood that, properly applied, EFT will either improve or completely eliminate the problem.
That does NOT mean, however, that EFT has been perfected to the point where it can cure everything. On the contrary, we still have a lot learn about its uses...AND...sometimes the results will depend on your "EFT sophistication."
It DOES mean that we have seen improvements in such a wide variety of ailments that it is no stretch to conclude that its uses are nearly universal.... although not yet perfect across the board.
This One-Procedure-Fits-All feature of EFT brings quizzical looks to the faces of most newcomers because they have been conditioned to think that, for each ailment, there is a specific remedy. Since there are thousands upon thousands of human ailments, providing such specific remedies is an impossible task.
One point of clarification: While the same mechanical EFT is used for all ailments, the APPROACHES to the various problems can differ widely. There is an "art of delivery" which is necessary for complicated cases and this involves finding core issues and aspects as well as appropriate reframing and other artistic uses of this flexible tool. This is what you pay an EFT Practitioner for."
Does EFT work on knee pain?
Does EFT work on snoring?
Does EFT work on Multiple Sclerosis?
Does EFT work on Reactive Attachment Disorder?
Does EFT work on animals?
Does EFT work on pre-verbal children?
Does EFT work on Alzheimer's Disease?
Does EFT work on Ritual Abuse?
And so on...with a list of thousands of ailments.
The answer to all these questions is...Yes! There is a high likelihood that, properly applied, EFT will either improve or completely eliminate the problem.
That does NOT mean, however, that EFT has been perfected to the point where it can cure everything. On the contrary, we still have a lot learn about its uses...AND...sometimes the results will depend on your "EFT sophistication."
It DOES mean that we have seen improvements in such a wide variety of ailments that it is no stretch to conclude that its uses are nearly universal.... although not yet perfect across the board.
This One-Procedure-Fits-All feature of EFT brings quizzical looks to the faces of most newcomers because they have been conditioned to think that, for each ailment, there is a specific remedy. Since there are thousands upon thousands of human ailments, providing such specific remedies is an impossible task.
One point of clarification: While the same mechanical EFT is used for all ailments, the APPROACHES to the various problems can differ widely. There is an "art of delivery" which is necessary for complicated cases and this involves finding core issues and aspects as well as appropriate reframing and other artistic uses of this flexible tool. This is what you pay an EFT Practitioner for."
Sample EFT Cases
- Releasing 14 years of pent up grief and trauma
- Relieving a client of long standing emotional anguish in two EFT sessions.
- A short woman no longer feels intimidated around tall people after one EFT session
- How to use EFT for limiting beliefs about ourselves. While this one has to do with "being short," the same idea can apply to many such personal beliefs.
- How to be a Silent Angel for Children
- Rod Sherwin from Australia emphasizes a very practical use of EFT, namely, calming children. Put this on your list of "Random Acts of Kindness to Perform."
- Progress with a "Social Phobic"
- Some solid detective work is needed to discover an important reason behind his client's social reluctance.
- World Center for EFT
- Thousands more case studies are described at the World Center for EFT hosted by the founder, Gary Craig. Cases cover topic such as: Pain Management, Addictions, Weight loss, Allergies, Children's Issues, Animals, Vision, Headaches, Panic/Anxiety, Asthma, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, Depression, Dyslexia, Carpal Tunnel, Anger, ADD-ADHD, Fears/phobias, Eating disorders, OCD, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Neuropathy, Fear of Flying, Claustrophobia, Agoraphobia, Anorexia/Bulimia, Sports and other Performance
Explaining the Emotional Freedom Technique to Family and Friends
You know someone who will benefit but how do you pitch EFT to them
Many of you have already experienced the benefits of EFT and then felt confused when trying to explain how EFT could help a loved one or friend. When we do it comes out something like:
"Well we tapped with the fingers... we cleared energy disruptions... we said some stuff... I don't know how it works... its kind of like...uh ahh.."
And by this time, the person your talking to thinks you're speaking a foreign language.
Because EFT is so far out of most peoples experiences, not having a simple way of explaining EFT makes it hard to recommend it to others; and even accept in ourselves that EFT was responsible for the amazing changes we experienced. This section gives you a number of ways of explaining EFT. The key idea is to relate EFT to something with which you are already familiar. For example:
"Well we tapped with the fingers... we cleared energy disruptions... we said some stuff... I don't know how it works... its kind of like...uh ahh.."
And by this time, the person your talking to thinks you're speaking a foreign language.
Because EFT is so far out of most peoples experiences, not having a simple way of explaining EFT makes it hard to recommend it to others; and even accept in ourselves that EFT was responsible for the amazing changes we experienced. This section gives you a number of ways of explaining EFT. The key idea is to relate EFT to something with which you are already familiar. For example:
- EFT is a kind of emotional acupuncture targeting specific feelings and using finger tapping rather than needles.
- EFT is like talk therapy with an additional physical component which allows us to get to the issues faster and resolve them more thoroughly.
- EFT is like hypnotherapy in that we're dealing with the mind and in addition working with the bodies subtle energies for more complete resolution of issues.
- EFT is like counselling with extra physical actions that more quickly give you true emotional freedom.
EFT Tapping Points
Learning where and how to tap is easy and you can handle a lot of things yourself. These EFT Tapping Tips may help. Remember, you pay an EFT Practitioner for their skill and art at getting to and healing core issues not just knowing where and how to tap.
EFT Karate Chop Poin...
EFT Top of Head Poin...
EFT Eyebrow Points -...
EFT Side of Eye Poin...
EFT Under Eye Points...
EFT Under Nose Point...
EFT Chin Point - www...
EFT Collarbone Point...
EFT Under Arm Points...
EFT Inner Wrist Poin...
If EFT is so easy why do you need an EFT Practitioner?
Some issues are too big, too complex, or too scary to handle yourself. You attend an EFT Practitioner for the same things you would see a counselor or therapist about. Issues such as:
trauma or abuse, stress or anxiety, PTSD, fears or phobias, depression, addiction, allergies, ADD/ADHD, anger management, headaches, back pains, or breathing difficulties
An EFT Practitioner facilitates your healing. Working together they help you when things aren't working. They, like a good coach, will make you work through issues that you can't or don't want to handle yourself. They use questions, rapport, reframing, testing and many other skills to ensure that your healing journey is as safe, complete and tearless as possible.
This 'art of delivery' is what you pay the practitioner for, not just knowing where to tap.
trauma or abuse, stress or anxiety, PTSD, fears or phobias, depression, addiction, allergies, ADD/ADHD, anger management, headaches, back pains, or breathing difficulties
An EFT Practitioner facilitates your healing. Working together they help you when things aren't working. They, like a good coach, will make you work through issues that you can't or don't want to handle yourself. They use questions, rapport, reframing, testing and many other skills to ensure that your healing journey is as safe, complete and tearless as possible.
This 'art of delivery' is what you pay the practitioner for, not just knowing where to tap.
About Rod Sherwin, Energy Therapist
Tap4Health EFT Practice
Tap4Health was founded by Rod Sherwin, an Advanced EFT Practitioner with over 8 years experience helping people just like you create spectacular change in the quality of their lives. While Rod's primary technique is EFT, he also uses his experience with Energy Medicine, 6-Human Needs Psychology, Neuro-Associative Conditioning, Solutions-Focus Brief Therapy, Relationship Polarity, Personality Profiling, Imagestreaming, and more.With all these skills, Rod is more committed to your solution than the specific technique used.
Why continue to spend years in therapy when Tap4Health and EFT offer you the chance of real results in only a few sessions.
If you are not in Melbourne, Austalia you can work with Rod by phone or Skype. Alternatively, you can locate an EFT Practitioner near you.
How do I learn EFT or become an EFT Practitioner?
The EFT community has the goal that one person in every family know EFT. Imagine the difference to the world if emotional pain could be healed immediately rather than festering for years and being passed down generations.To make this possible, Gary Craig, the founder of EFT, has provided a FREE Getting Started Package. Gary also provides many DVD sets of recorded workshops at extremely affordable prices. You can buy them here. I recommend starting with The EFT Course and From EFT to the Palace of Possibilities.
If you're interested in becoming and EFT Practitioner the best course is to buy and study all the EFT DVDs. In addition, you can also attend EFT certification workshops which are hosted by the many EFT Practitioners around the world.
You can also experience the benefits of EFT straight away by exploring the links under More Great Lenses which are in the right-hand column back up next to the EFT Introduction Video heading.
Outstanding EFT Products
Tap into Abundance, Pain Relief, Making School Easier, and Money Beyond Belief
- Attracting Abundance with EFT
If you are tired of not having enough money, time, love or success, then this is the e-Book for you! In an easy to follow style, Attracting Abundance with EFT e-Book combines:
- the simplicity of EFT
- the fun of Abundance Games
- the power of the Law of Attraction
- tips to help you magnetize success
"A book has just been released by EFT Master practitioner Carol Look that I absolutely KNOW will provide you with the breakthroughs you're looking for. For anyone wishing to permanently eliminate every conceivable block to abundance, Attracting Abundance with EFT is the most complete step-by-step resource I have found anywhere..."
- Bob Doyle, "Wealth Beyond Reason"
Available in:- Pain Relief with EFT
Pain Relief with EFT is an empowering, comprehensive audio coaching program (with companion transcripts) designed to bring you relief in your body and mind by raising your vibration, teaching you to master your focus, and offering exercises to improve your quality of life using EFT, a cutting edge Energy Psychology technique.
In this generous membership site, you will have access to dozens of audio recordings using EFT with experts, Carol Look and Rick Wilkes. These uplifting recordings are designed to help you raise your vibration and feel better no matter what your physical challenge is.
For the initial fee of US$97 and a low monthly fee of US$19.97 (cancel anytime), you will have access to audio recordings and written transcripts of limiting beliefs, emotional states, and numerous educational topics about pain and what to do about it.
Pain Relief with EFT- School Made Much Easier
School Made Much Easier opens the door to all students, parents and teachers to experience and enjoy all that they can be.
School Made Much Easier provides the tools and allows you and your children's path to education to be a pleasant one. Simple tools unblock the natural flow of the body's subtle energies to unleash talents, release inhibitions and allow students, parents, and teachers to thrive in any educational environment.
Use EFT to release the fears that hold you back and keep you from being your personal best. Learn more about it by reading the free manual.- Money Beyond Belief - Brad Yates
- Brad Yates has created an outstanding audio program called Money Beyond Belief. Brad takes you though clearing all your existing limiting beliefs about money, even if you don't know what they are, and then helps you raise your level of vibration to attract wealth and abundance into your life. He also offers programs on Success Beyond Belief, Body Beyond Belief, and Love Beyond Belief. Subscribing to Brad's newsletter is definitely worthwhile.
While the web site is heavy on marketing hype, the product does live up to it and is still at an amazing price of US$49 and a 100% money back guarantee.
Money Beyond Belief
Great Books on the Emotional Freedom Technique
Here are some great EFT books to get you started on the path to Emotional Freedom. Do you want to add a book to this list? Let me know about it in the comments.
The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic Personal Change
Read my review of The Promise of Energy Psychology.
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 08/29/2008)
Freedom at Your Fingertips: Get Rapid Physical and Emotional Relief with the Breakthrough System of Tapping
This book is by 20 world-class EFT practitioners and has over 50 cases explained in detail. The book has it's own website with lots of info about the contents and authors.
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 08/29/2008)
Attracting Abundance with EFT*: *Emotional Freedom Techniques
Apply the tapping in the book diligently and persistently and your life will change. I tapped through everything in this book daily and kept getting new insights into what was blocking my abundance. The results showed up more quickly I would have thought possible. Visit the Carol Look's Attracting Abundance website for a cheaper price than Amazon.
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 08/29/2008)
Improve Your Eyesight with EFT*: *Emotional Freedom Techniques
Amazon Price: $22.45 (as of 08/29/2008)
Getting Thru to Your Emotions with EFT: Tap into Your Hidden Potential with the Emotional Freedom Techniques
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 08/29/2008)
Advanced Articles for EFT Practitioners
- An even more tearless trauma technique
- An advanced technique combining EFT and pattern interrupts
- An answer as to why some clients do not tap even when they know EFT will help them.
- Why some clients (including those with serious diseases) don't continue to tap even when they have already experienced quality results with EFT. He studied some of the human behavior concepts put forward by Anthony Robbins and found a useful model for understanding this problem. He then gives us some helpful tapping approaches.
- What to do when time is short in your EFT session
- A useful idea for leaving a client in a peaceful state. This is particularly helpful when time is running short and you aren't able to wrap up an important issue.
- Panic Attacks: Getting behind the thought process
- Panic attacks can be frightening experiences and often seem to appear without any apparent cause. A cause does exist, of course, but it often takes solid detective work to find it. Listen in as Rod Sherwin from Australia uses some insightful methods to uncover the thought patterns underlying his client's panic attacks.
- Surrogate tapping on an "Entity"
- This article may be a stretch for some readers, especially for those who have no experience with "entities." Whether or not they really exist, thery are very real to those experiencing them. It's best to meet the client right where they are rather than let our beliefs get in the way. A little creativity in this regard can go a long way.
Scientific Research supporting the Emotional Freedom Techniques and Energy Psychology
- Energy Psychology: A Review of the Preliminary Evidence by David Feinstein, Ph.D
- This is a detailed research paper currently being
reviewed by a top clinical psych journal by one of the pioneers in the field.
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awakeningwellness
Hi Rod, you have done a great job of explaining the EFT basics, a definite 5 stars! Posted August 25, 2008 |
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AshleyBretting-M.S.
Interesting Posted August 22, 2008 |
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TheWicker
Interesting lens and nice layout! Thanks for sharing this info. Urban, lensmaster of Anxiety Disorder Treatment Posted July 28, 2008 |
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seeker117
I'm so glad you created this lens, a wonderful introduction to EFT. I just created a lens with several EFT tapping tips I'd love for you to check it out. Posted July 13, 2008 |
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jacquelinestone
Hi, Rod. This is the most clear and complete lens I've seen on EFT. Great job! Thanks for taking the time to share this information. I invite you to join Empowerment & Enlightenment. You would be a blessing to our group of lenses committed to helping people heal and grow. Posted March 24, 2008 |
