WHAT IS EFT (Emotional
Freedom Techniques)?
The Emotional Freedom Techniques
(EFT) is a group of powerful processes that can help just about anyone
to achieve genuine freedom from the emotions that have created problems
in their lives. These techniques have been described by some as one of
the most important breakthroughs in the area of psychology in this century. They have been used successfully with thousands of people with a broad range
of difficulties.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
is becoming known to many amazed
users as a "modern miracle." It can dramatically
relieve emotional disturbances along with many physical symptoms. It often
works in minutes, its results are usually long lasting, and side effects
are almost always positive.
EFT is versatile and has been used
confidently by hundreds of therapists on thousands of clients with successes
on even the most difficult problems, by relieving imbalances in their clients'
energy systems. Drs. Phillip and Jane Mountrose have been using it personally and
with clients and class participants for over decade, with consistent success.
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THE ENERGY SYSTEM
Understanding how emotional healing
with EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) works may require an open mind for many people. The effectiveness
of EFT only makes sense if it is related to the human energy system. Fortunately,
you don't have to believe any of this to receive the positive benefits
of using these techniques.
In addition to having a physical
body which is fueled by food, we humans also run on an intricate energy
system which is fueled by electrical impulses that run through the body.
This energy system holds the key to many of the disturbances we experience
in our daily lives. When it is out of balance, our emotional life could
be compared to a car that is in desperate need of a tune up. The result
may take the form of any type of emotional disturbance including phobias,
anger, depression, grief, guilt, anxiety, and a full range of fears, to
name a few. There may also be physical symptoms like pain, headaches, asthma
and tension that are related to the emotions. EFT
provides relief from the majority of these disturbances. What is even better
is that it often provides relief in minutes and the results are usually
long lasting. In fact, it frequently provides relief where other techniques
fail and has a high success rate, typically 80% or better.
HOW EFT WORKS
EFT is based on a revolutionary new
discovery that violates most of the beliefs within conventional psychology.
It contends that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in
the body's energy system. With remarkable consistency, EFT relieves symptoms
by an unusual (but scientific) routine of tapping with the fingertips on a short
series of points on the body that correspond to acupuncture points on
the energy meridians. Where there is an imbalance, there is a
corresponding blockage in the flow of energy through the meridian system.
The tapping serves to release the blockages that are created when a person
thinks about or becomes involved in an emotionally disturbing circumstance. When
this blockage is released, the emotions come into balance. Once balanced,
the person cannot get upset about the circumstance no matter how hard they
try. The memory remains but the charge is gone. Typically, the result is
lasting and the person's awareness usually changes in a positive way as
a natural result of the healing.
Most energetic imbalances may be
partially or completely relieved within a short time using this process.
Others may be relieved through repetition of the process. Some examples
of energetic patterns that have been successfully cleared using EFT:
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Fears related to performance like public
speaking, concentration, sports, etc.
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Phobias like the fear of heights, flying,
enclosed spaces, driving, etc.
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Emotional trauma from war experiences,
physical abuse, etc.
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Disturbing emotions like depression
and anger.
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Emotions related to addictive patterns
like eating and smoking
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Insomnia
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Emotions related to physical conditions.
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT EFT (EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES)
How long do the results last? EFT is generally long lasting.
Physical healings are often impressive and long lasting as well, but are
more likely to re-emerge than emotional issues.
Are EFT's results due to either
placebo effects or distraction? No. Placebo
effects require some belief in the process and this is rarely the case
for newcomers to EFT. Also, although EFT may appear to be distracting,
it will not work if the client is, in fact, distracted. That is why the
client continually repeats a phrase which "tunes in" to the problem.
Are there any negative side effects? By comparison to almost any other process,
EFT is quite gentle and rarely has any side effects. It is often used instead
of other procedures, because of its gentle nature.
How does EFT use kinesiology?
Kinesiology (muscle testing) is used to determine
negative belief systems one holds (sometimes unconsciously), which is called
"psychological reversal."
How can I learn EFT myself?
Drs. Phillip and
Jane Mountrose have written two books on the subject, along with demonstration
videos and audios that guide you through the deeper techniques. You can purchase
all of these materials at this website. To find out more about EFT books, DVDs and
CDs click here.
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WHY YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD OF EFT BEFORE
The use of this technique is relatively
new and may be a part of the beginning of a complete revolution in the
way we handle our emotions. In many cases, difficulties that have persisted
in spite of years of work using the methods of traditional psychology may
be relieved in minutes. If, not, relief is generally possible within days
or weeks rather than years.
EFT was developed earlier in the
1990's by Gary Craig, whose academic training includes a Stanford Engineering
Degree. While personal healing has been his passion for over 30 years,
Gary is neither a licensed therapist nor a trained psychologist. Many of
the concepts underlying EFT came from Gary's training in Thought Field
Therapy (TFT) under the tutorship of Dr. Roger Callahan. TFT involves the
use of 10 or 15 individualized tapping routines. EFT differs in that it
employs only one comprehensive tapping routine which is used for all emotional
and physical problems. Because of this, it is easy enough to be mastered
by most people.
Drs. Phillip and Jane Mountrose developed their Getting
Thru Techniques (GTT) to help people more quickly identify the source of
conflict and resolve deeper issues, and then apply EFT to clear the block.
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