How do you do the emotional freedom technique?

How to do EFT

1. Think of an issue that’s bothering you.
2. Measure how your issue makes you feel.
3. Create a statement that describes your issue, followed by a statement of self-acceptance.
4. Tap repeatedly on the edge of your palm, below your little finger.
5. Now tap on the rest of the points on your body, one at a time.

Is EFT scientifically proven?

When measured against the standards of the American Psychological Association’s Division 12 Task Force on Empirically Validated Treatments, EFT is found to be an “evidence-based” practice for anxiety, depression, phobias, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What are the 5 steps to tapping?

The ‘Tapping’ technique: Five steps in five minutes

1. Identify the issue. That being what the distress is about.
2. Rate the intensity. How strong is it on a scale from one to 10 — 10 being the most intense.
3. “Tap in” and repeat.
4. Tap through the sequence points.
5. Rate the intensity.

How many times a day should you do EFT tapping?

Lower intensity issues may only require four or five rounds to provide relief, while more intense issues may take 10 or 12 rounds. Intense or chronic issues are best addressed through consistent tapping over time. The benefits are cumulative, meaning you will get the best results by tapping everyday.

Is EFT harmful?

There are no known side effects or risks of acupressure or EFT tapping. It’s safe for almost anyone to try. If you have obsessive compulsive disorder, it’s possible that tapping can become a compulsive behavior.

What is tapping for stress relief?

Also known as the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), tapping is similar to acupuncture, where lightly tapping certain points on the face and upper body can help relieve tension and stress. Unlike with acupuncture though, you use your fingertips instead of needles. And best of all, you can do it yourself.

Can Tapping be harmful?

Are there any side effects or precautions? There are no known side effects or risks of acupressure or EFT tapping. It’s safe for almost anyone to try. If you have obsessive compulsive disorder, it’s possible that tapping can become a compulsive behavior.

Can you do EFT silently?

I started to explain that no, you can always do EFT silently, in your head, or even just tap without words on the feelings you feel, and it is still as effective.