EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique

A Simple Tool to Help Transform such Experiences as Anxiety, Depression and Anger.

 Why do we use EFT Tapping? 

 EFT is the 'on the go tool/healer' that we can access any time, by ourselves, to empower ourselves to alleviate and transform intense emotional experiences. Though the emotional experience doesn't have to be intense for us to utilise this wonderful, simple but profoundly effective tool. 

All of the EFT points that are tapped are Acupuncture points that are thousands of years old. In Chinese Medicine we believe that there isn't any separation between mind, body and spirit. These three aspects connect, relate and influence each other. Therefore one way to help effect physical healing and transformation is by learning tools to be able to transform our emotional experience too. This is what EFT does so well. One of the important aspects of EFT is the intention that we hold in our minds as we tap these acupuncture points. In Chinese medicine it is said that 'energy (Qi) follows intention. By saying the words 'I deeply love and accept myself' is as much part of the transformational power of EFT as is the points that are tapped. By deeply loving and accepting ourselves when we are experiencing heighten emotions like anger, fear, anxiety and pain helps to lessen the intensity, not by repression, but by acceptance and this then leads to total transformation.

It doesn't cost any money to try it and it won't worsen anything you are experiencing. You have everything to gain by giving this self-transforming tool a shot. 

The Hand Point

1. KC ~ Karate Chop Point – The Karate Chop point is used for our EFT healing setup statement, we acknowledge our problem and tell our subconscious mind that we are accepting of it and we are working on transforming it.

While tapping this point, we say something like ” although I know I feel..., (name the problem) I deeply love and accept myself. We repeat three times.

The karate chop point is located on the soft fleshy part on the outer side of the hand, between the base of the little finger and the wrist. It helps us to release the block we feel that holds us back and is resistant to change, by tapping this point we become unstuck and able to move forward again.

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Back Ravine' (Hou xi) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to help bring vision and clarity to the sorting and decision process. It encourages us to release blockages that are stagnating us and to empower clarity of our vision and listening to bring authenticity to our experience.

2. TH ~ Top of Head Point – This point is located at the top of the head, the crown, it is a powerful point, our crown chakra or spiritual centre, the meeting point of all our energy meridians. Stimulating this area wakes up the entire energy system in the body allowing us to make big shifts. Be gentle with this point.

Releases: That annoying inner negative voice, the self doubt. It brings Spiritual connection, our truth, insight, intuition, focus, wisdom and clarity.

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Hundred Meetings' (Baihui) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to connect with our spiritual nature. It is the highest point on the body and helps us not to project blame outwards, but to trust each experience as a lesson for our highest growth and health. It releases feelings of persecution, depression, lack of faith and the inability to find a comfortable place in this world. It engenders us with enlightened perspective granted by wisdom. 

  

3.  EB ~ Eyebrow Point – This point is located at the inner corner of the eyebrow (the little dent between the bridge of the nose and the beginning of the eyebrow)

Releases: Trauma, hurt, sadness, (past and present) frustration, impatience, restlessness and fear. Bringing us Peace and emotional healing.

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Beginning Illumination' (Shi Guang) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to still the waters of Anxiety. It empowers the gathering of resources in a way that quiets anxiety. This can also help to stem fear and empower the virtue of reserve, along with helped to expand our awareness. 

 

4. SE ~ Side of Eye Point – Located on the outside edge of the eye.

Releases: Rage, anger, resentment, fear of change and confused thinking. Bringing us Clarity and compassion. 

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Before the Pass' (Qian Guan) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to empower clarity of vision. It helps to create alignment between our inner plan and our life events as mediated by accurate vision. It also helps to transform belligerence into benevolence, removing blocks, releases frustration, brings us back to an internal reference point so we can empower creative growth of our plans into the world. 

5. UE ~ Under Eye Point – Located on the bone underneath the eye, directly under the pupil.

Releases: Fear, anxiety, feelings of emptiness, worry, nervousness and disappointment. Bringing us Contentment, calmness, and a feeling of being safe.

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Four Whites' (Si bai) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to empower the processing of undigested emotional material and releases any form of emotional constraint. By helping to process the undigested the point enables us to feel our centre again, to feel whole and safe. 

6.  UN ~ Under Nose Point – Located under the nose, between the top lip and the nose.

Releases: Feelings of being powerless, shame, feelings of guilt and grief, fear of ridicule and fear of failure . Bringing us Self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and compassion for the our self and others.

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Man's Middle' (Ren Zhong) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to connect ourselves with our purpose in life and the nourishment that we require to fulfil it. The point calms the mind, calms anxiety and helps us reconnect with ourselves/our centre. 

 

7. CH ~ Chin Point – Located just under the bottom lip, in the depression between the lower lip and the chin.

Releases: Feelings of confusion, uncertainty and shame. Bringing us Clarity, certainty, confidence, and self-acceptance.

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Receiving Fluid' (Chengjiang) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to address issues of separation, especially from our mother and appropriate boundaries regarding nourishment in life.

8. CB ~ Collar Bone Point – Just below the inner edge of the collarbone. In the depression on the lower border of the collar bone.

Releases:  Feelings of being stuck, indecision, worry, and stress. Bringing us ease in moving forward, confidence, and clarity. Tapping on this point balances our adrenal gland function, bringing us hormonal balance!

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Storehouse' (Shufu) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to encourage reception of inspiration to conceive our true selves. The habitual reaction to fear can lead us to exhaustion from over expending our reserves. Storehouse provides a reserve to help quiet the spirit. In this way we may encourage ourselves to just breathe rather than react to anxiety and fear. 

 

9. UA ~ Under Arm Point – About six inches directly below the arm pit (on the bra strap for the women)

Releases: Guilt, worry, obsessing, hopelessness, insecurity, and low self esteem. Bringing us Clarity, confidence, relaxation, and compassion for self and others.

In Chinese Medicine this point is known as 'Great Enveloping' (Dabao) and is used in Acupuncture and Acupressure to enfold the person in motherly embrace. It empowers us to experience life as though we are surrounded by unconditional nourishment. It also helps us to embrace life, encouraging us to truly nourish destiny.

  

Tapping Away Trauma: 'Emotional Freedom' Techniques an article from Huffington by Serina Deen, M.D., MPH

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