Intro to EFT: Stress Reduction (and more) at Your Fingertips

What is EFT?

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, is a stress reduction technique that involves gently tapping on certain acupuncture points on the face and body (no needles required!!) while tuning in to what’s stressing you out.  This could be a problem, situation, emotion, body sensation, or trigger.

Tapping reduces the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body.  Check out these research findings from the American Psychological Association.

By tapping on acupressure points while focusing on a particular problem, you are associating calm with that problem. Essentially, you are training your body to respond more calmly the next time you face that problem/trigger. Relaxing like this can result in shifts in your thinking that help you move forward toward your goals and enjoy the journey along the way! EFT is a fascinating and effective combination of ancient Chinese acupressure (the tapping part) and modern psychology (the talking and tuning in to your concerns).

What can I use tapping for?

Tapping can help with a variety of issues.  EFT Universe is a tremendous resource for reading outcome studies and the effects of EFT on anxiety, athletic performance, depression, pain & physical symptoms, phobias, PTSD, serious illnesses, weight loss, cravings, and addiction.  Read those studies here.

I personally love using tapping to help to accomplish my goals by identifying and addressing what holds me back.  I’ve found it very helpful in clarifying my goals and letting go of negative self-talk and limiting beliefs.  Tapping is my go-to resource for dealing with anxiety and stress.  I can do it anywhere!  It’s easy and effective.

If you’d like to read some stories about how EFT has helped people overcome a wide variety of problems, check out the Stories of Healing from EFT Universe.

How can I learn more about EFT?

If you're curious to learn more about tapping, I recommend the following books:

The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body by Dr. Peta Stapleton

The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention by Dawson Church

The EFT Manual by Dawson Church

The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner

The best way to learn EFT is to do it!  If you’ve never tried EFT with me, schedule a free 30-minute virtual consultation.

You can also check out my EFT Basic Tapping Points Video.