Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
What is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)?
Emotional Freedom Techniques (or EFT) is an emotional healing technique, which is based on a revolutionary discovery that violates most of the beliefs of conventional psychology. It contends that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system.
Essentially, EFT is a form of "psychological acupressure", which relieves symptoms by tapping on various body locations. This tapping is presumed to balance energy meridians that become disrupted when we think about or experience an emotionally disturbing circumstance. Once balanced, the upset is usually resolved - the memory stays but the emotional charge is gone. Typically the result is lasting and is also accompanied by positive changes in thinking. The technique is easy to learn and ideal for self-help.
Background:
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) evolved from Thought Field Therapy, which was created by US clinical psychologist Roger Callahan. Callahan discovered that stimulating acupressure / energy points lead to psychological relief for an anxious client, and through experimentation was able to discover a series of useful points.
Gary Craig, who studied with Callahan, identified a comprehensive set of "all purpose" energy points that could be applied to treat any emotional problem. He called this Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and achieved excellent results with this approach on a wide range of emotional as well as physical problems.
What can EFT treat?
EFT has been successfully applied to treat a wide range of emotional problems and issues, including anxiety, fears, phobias, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, anger, guilt, etc. It has also been applied to enhance performance and improve relationships. In relationships, EFT can help us by reducing the emotional upsets towards our partner, many of which have their origins in our past. Using EFT, couples can overcome many of the barriers to friendship and closeness.
Perhaps the most exciting thing about EFT is that anyone can learn this approach and use it to help themselves. While some problems require persistence with the technique over a period of time, and some will require the intervention of a skilled therapist, many ordinary people can learn EFT and apply it successfully to the general problems and stresses of living.
Note: Whilst EFT has achieved excellent results with many physical conditions the technique should not be seen as a substitute for appropriate medical care and should always be used in conjunction with medical consultation and intervention for such conditions.
How can I Learn EFT?
1. Read our Accessible Pocket Guide to EFT
One of the easiest ways to learn the basics of EFT is to purchase our Pocket Guide to Emotional Freedom. This is a quick, accessible guide to EFT which will give you an easy entree on how to get real results with this technique.
Packed with useful tips and strategies for using EFT to improve your life, this handy volume should fit in your pocket or purse for consultation when needed.
The Pocket Guide is an excellent self-help resource as well as a great introduction to EFT for clients and for those that want to learn this technique. It offers some important distinctions for effectively treating problems and aspects, as well as for dealing with the beliefs that can block treatment. There are useful guidelines for using EFT on relationship issues, physical issues, working with your own children, and achieving your ultimate goals of personal transformation.
By Steve Wells and Dr David Lake.
Published by Waterford Publishing, Inglewood, Western Australia
ISBN: 0 9579386 0 8
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Here's what people are saying about this guide:
"Every new movement has a few pioneers who become stars. Steve Wells and David Lake qualify in both regards with yet another superb educational tool to their credit. This "Pocket Guide" will competently guide you along your path to emotional freedom. Carry it with you and share it with your friends. You will be sharing a priceless gift of happiness and well being."
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Gary Craig, Founder, EFT, www.emofree.com
"Don't be fooled by its size! This powerful little book will show you how to use and benefit from unique mind-body strategies designed for gaining a new inner freedom. In fact, its techniques are totally in harmony with my methods which I teach in 'aligning your internal symmetries.' "
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Chin-Ning Chu, Mega-Bestselling author of Thick Face Black Heart.
"I read through the pocket book last Sunday and LOVED it - you have covered everything, and in such a succinct, wonderful way. CONGRATULATIONS - it is another excellent resource to help people in their healing."
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Jessica Gillies, Social Worker, Melbourne, Australia
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2. Learn by Video at Home
You can learn EFT in the comfort of your own home using Gary Craig's fantastic video-based learning programs on DVD and CD-Rom.
Gary Craig, the master and creator of these wonderful techniques has produced a number of very inexpensive and comprehensive video-based learning programs teaching EFT. You can learn EFT in the comfort of your own lounge room or living room. The videos available range from his introductory EFT Course which consists of 11 hours of video training, a comprehensive manual, and over 100 case examples showing how to apply EFT to a wide range of issues, through to more advanced and specialist training videos. We began with the Original 11-hour EFT Course and you can now purchase this on DVD for just US$60! For details of the very cost-effective video learning programs Gary has developed, click on the following link and scroll through for details of each program - You'll be glad you did!
Quality EFT video training
3. Attend a Live Workshop
Steve Wells, Psychologist and Dr. David Lake, medical practitioner and psychotherapist, regularly conduct workshops in EFT at both introductory and advanced level, throughout Australia and in the USA, Canada, Europe and Singapore. To view their current schedule of workshops, click here
Are you interested in more information about EFT products and resources?
We also have a comprehensive manual with detailed information about EFT and other exciting new energy therapies, as well as a children's book and a relationships manual. For information on these products, click on the following link: EFT Products Page
Still Unsure?
If you would like to know more about EFT you can read the many articles on this site and satisfy yourself regarding the legitimacy of the technique and claims made. You should also see the Practitioners and Resources Section where we have links to other internet resources, including information on research that has been conducted on these techniques, books and internet resources, and listings of EFT practitioners.
+ Disclaimer
While 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 in any individual. Both practitioners and members of the general public must therefore take complete responsibility for their own use of EFT.
EFT is not a therapy in itself and all of the descriptions of treatment and advice on this website that refer to self-help are not meant to imply that everyone will benefit in that way. A lack of result or progress may mean you need professional assistance.
Adverse effects are extremely rare, and, if any emotional intensity occurs in treatment, it is often the manifestation of a previous or underlying problem. If you consider that you have long-standing or severe problems you should consider treatment with a qualified therapist. A listing of professional therapists is provided in the practitioners and resources section.
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