Understanding and Using EFT

Introducing EFT and Its Benefits

Hi, I'm Elynn Light, Integrative Healer and Map Practitioner. I'm certified in a technique called EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique. It's such an awesome tool that sometimes I blend it with my primary tool of the map method.

Today, let's dive into how to use EFT and why you would use it. When we use EFT tapping, we can experience a change in mood, decrease or eliminate pain, and often gain a new perspective on the issue we're tapping on. We also return to a greater state of peace. Sounds good, right?

Preparation Before Tapping

Before we start tapping, it's beneficial to be hydrated. The body needs water for energy to move through it. Additionally, if you're highly stressed, your meridians might jam up and run backward. This improper flow can diminish results. So, cross-crawl is recommended to get your energy balanced and flowing.

Demonstrating the Cross Crawl

To do cross crawl, focus inwardly and shift your energy from your mind to your body sensations. Whether seated, standing, or lying down, the aim is to cross the midline with your hand. So, take your right hand to your left knee and vice versa. If standing, it looks like marching. Do this for about 30 counts.

Understanding Meridians and Tapping Points

Most of you might have heard about acupressure. The lines you might be familiar with represent the different meridians running through the body. We will be tapping on the endpoints of these meridians, discharging energy out of the body.

The tapping points, in order, are:

1. Side of the hand (karate chop point)
2. Inside the eyebrow
3. Outside the eyebrow
4. Under the eye
5. Under the nose
6. Chin
7. Collarbone (below, about an inch out)
8. Ribs (specifically the anger point)
9. Under the armpit, along the bra line
10. Top of the head

To remember these points, think in groups of threes, then the remaining points as 7, 8, and 9.

Addressing Chronic Pain Through Tapping

For this demonstration, the focus is on chronic pain. It's essential to measure your starting point on a scale from zero (no pain) to 10 (intense pain). After tapping, many return to a neutral state.

The aim is to address your relationship to the pain. Chronic pain often brings feelings of frustration, limitations, and emotions like anger and sadness. By tapping and voicing these feelings, you can help release them.

A Sample Tapping Session for Pain

Start by tapping on the side of the hand (karate chop point). An example statement can be, "Even though I'm frustrated with my hip pain, I totally love and accept myself." Replace "hip" with whatever part is causing you pain. As you tap through the points, voice your frustrations, feelings, and desires.

Concluding Remarks and Positive Affirmations

In tapping, while the aim is often to release negative feelings, it's perfectly fine to end on a positive note. After releasing frustrations and pain, affirm your desires to take actions, be with people, or any other positive aspirations you have.

Remember, everyone's tapping journey is personal. Use this method as a guide and tailor it to your experiences and emotions.