Emotional Freedom Techniques – EFT
EFT Shortcut Version – Tapping Points
EFT has been used by many individuals to release blockages which prevented them from attracting wealth, attracting life partners, attracting money etc…. As a tool for relief from phobia’s and trauma EFT has achieved remarkable results and continues to do so. This page will give you the information and training required for the shortened version of EFT
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EFT involves the realignment of the body’s energy system, by tapping on the body’s meridian points whilst stating the offending emotion or fear, and accepting yourself even with the problem. That’s it, Its no more complex then that.
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“The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s Energy System”
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The Shortcut (Shortened) EFT Version
The EFT Shortcut Version consists of the Setup and the Sequence.
EFT Shortcut – Step 1 – The Setup
The setup is used to get around some of the effects of Psychological Reversal. In 40% of all cases, Psychological Reversal will be present.
Whilst you may have a problem that requires resolving, your subconscious mind may not in fact want to overcome the problem, or negative defeating thinking may be preventing you from overcoming the problems. Some of which you will not even be aware of and will be out of your conscious control.
Fortunately this self sabotage can be overcome during this setup phase.
The setup is started by tapping on the Karate Chop Point or rubbing the Sore Spot whilst quoting the setup affirmation. The affirmation acknowledges the problem and then accepts the problem. You repeat the affirmation 3 times whilst tapping or rubbing.
Eft Setup – Typical Setup Statement: …..
Even though I have ___________, I deeply and completely accept myself Some Examples: Even though I have this craving for alcohol, I deeply and completely accept myself. Even though I have this war memory, I deeply and completely accept myself. Even though I am afraid to talk in front of people, I deeply and completely accept myself Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself.
Sore Spot
If you elect to use this meridian point, Use your fingers on one hand and rub the sore spot in a circular motion – Either side is ok – you will know when you are on the right spot as it will actually be sore to rub
Karate Chop: .
Alternatively you can tap on the Karate Chop Point. This is generally the easiest to perform and is my preferred method of use for the Setup. I rarely use the Sore Spot.
I still use the Sore Spot occasionally if I am experiencing difficulty with Psychological Reversal. That is to say, if I am having difficulty and I believe that is could be Psychological Reversal (because we cannot tell if it is psychological reversal, as we cant see it) .
The Sore Spot can prove to work a little stronger. Think of it like a mild cup of coffee (karate chop) or a strong cup of coffee (sore spot). Both points are fine, use what you feel is necessary (accept what your intuition is telling you). But as I said, I use the Karate Chop Point most of the time and I get fantastic results, I use the karate point about 99.9% of the time.
Note: When you tap it should not be too hard as to hurt yourself, but don’t tap like a feather either.
EFT Shortcut – Step 2 – The Sequence
This consists of tapping each meridian point, approx 7 times whilst repeating the subject to which release is being sort.
Example of an emotional issue::…….
Setup (step 1) = “Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself” Sequence (step 2) = .. “afraid of cats” …(lets call it the “setup insert”)
In the example above the subject to which release is being sort is the emotional concerns around being afraid of cats. So during the Sequence Phase of EFT you repeat that part of the statement at each meridian point.
You repeat the “setup insert”, at every point whilst tapping around 7 times.
You could in fact repeat the whole setup statement if you wish, but its not necessary and only drags the sequence out, all that is required is to restate the “setup insert” at each point. Also there is no need to count the number of times you tap on each point, maybe you will do 5 taps, maybe 7, maybe 9, who cares, just tap at a good pace and you will be fine.
You are able to be a little creative with the sequence if you wish, as you will see my Sample Transcript below. But for now just remember that Basic EFT states that you only need repeat the inserted portion at each point. So if you are going to try some of your own creations, then sticking to the basic’s is best.
Eft is also very forgiving, so if you are not exact with any of your tapping, who cares. Experience has shown me that results will be achieved even if you don’t tap enough times or tap exactly on the correct point. I guess its partly to do with the fact that your system is interlocked and if you don’t tap one point correctly and not enough the next point will make up for it.
Only use two fingers to tap on the front of the face as any more could get in the way, and you will probably end up poking yourself in the eye.. All the other spots are usually tapped by using the 4 fingers on the hand.
Meridian Points Used in the Sequence
You start tapping at the EB point and work down. EB, SE, UE, UN, Ch, CB, UA and back up to the H. (see diagram)
Which hand, which side of the face, who cares, you choose, it doesn’t matter
The face points are obvious, and are easily seen from on the diagram below.
The Collar Bone Point is just below the collar bone. Find the point where both your collar bones come together in the middle, go down about 1 inch and then 1 inch over to the left or right.
The Under Arm point is in line with the nipple on men and the middle of the bra strap for women, in line with the center of the arm pit, or there about’s.
The Top of Head point is roughly around the crown area. Pick about a 50mm circle at the rear of the head and tap in a circle. If you were to place a flat straight object on top of your head and press a flat straight object against the rear of your head pointing upwards, they would both meet each other at about the crown area. That becomes the center of the circle (the 50mm circle)… Roughly said, the crown area has numerous meridian points, so as long as you are tapping on top of you head towards the rear you are bound to hit some of these points…
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Here is the example of the Basic Shortened EFT
Setup: Whilst rubbing the sore spot or tapping the karate chop point say the following:
Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself
Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself
Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself
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Sequence:
Whilst tapping each point, approx 7 times repeat the following at each point. Two rounds of the sequence is my preferred min, so when I get to H, I return to EB and do it again.
EB: afraid of cats
SE: afraid of cats
UE: afraid of cats
UN: afraid of cats
Ch: afraid of cats
CB: afraid of cats
UA: afraid of cats
H: afraid of cats
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Here is the example of the Basic Shortened EFT with some Creativity
Setup: Whilst rubbing the sore spot or tapping the karate chop point say the following:
Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself
Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself
Even though I am afraid of cats, I love and accept myself
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Sequence: Whilst tapping each point, approx 7 times repeat the following:
EB: afraid of cats
SE: afraid of hairy cats
UE: afraid of being scratched by cats
UN: afraid of their claws
Ch: I am scared of cats
CB: I hate cats
UA: scared of being scratched
H: afraid of black cats
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