The Science Behind EFT ​​​

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EFT Tapping is more than just a wellness trend—it’s a technique supported by research. Studies have shown that pressing on EFT Tapping points can reduce cortisol levels (the body’s stress hormone) and promote a sense of calm. It works by addressing the fight-or-flight response, a mechanism our bodies developed to deal with threats.

When we’re overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or negative emotions, this fight-or-flight response can get "stuck." EFT helps release these emotional and physical blocks, allowing you to reset and find balance.

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Traditional Therapy vs. The Emotional Freedom Techniques

 

With traditional talk psychotherapies you gain insights into the causes of your emotional difficulties and the new behaviours you would like to have.

However, you are left needing to use your will power to try to behave in these new healthier ways.

You still feel the internal urges in your "gut" to behave in the old ways.

The result is an ongoing internal struggle between your gut feelings and your will power. This is very hard and progress can be very slow, sometimes taking years or even never.

 

The EFT Advantage

 

EFT doesn't have this problem. After working through an issue using EFT, you come out feeling different and you actually are different.

Your gut is no longer telling you to behave in the old unhealthy ways.

New behaviors are now natural because there is no internal struggle–you have changed inside and are a different person around this issue.

The struggle is over.

 

EFT Research – More Effective and Much Faster

 

The first large-scale clinical trial of  EFT or Tapping Therapy is reported in some detail in Energy Psychology Interactive and summarized here.

Approximately 5,000 patients diagnosed at intake with an anxiety disorder were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EFT) or a control group (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with medication, which is traditionally considered the therapy of choice). Here are the results:

Outcome Comparisons with 5,000 Anxiety Patients at Close of Therapy

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Why Does EFT Work?

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The combination of tapping on acupressure points and focusing on specific thoughts or feelings creates a powerful synergy:

1. Physical Relaxation: Tapping on meridian points sends calming signals to the brain, specifically to the amygdala, the part responsible for processing fear and stress.

2. Emotional Awareness: By pairing tapping with affirmations or focused thoughts, you bring awareness to your emotions in a safe and structured way.

3. Rewiring Patterns: EFT helps you break free from limiting beliefs and habits that no longer serve you by rewiring the brain’s response to certain triggers.

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While EFT Tapping can be a simple tool to learn and use on your own for everyday stress or minor emotional discomfort, working with a trained practitioner is invaluable when it comes to addressing deeper, more rooted issues.

Here’s why:

• Guidance Through Complexity: Some emotional patterns or traumas are layered and complex. A practitioner can help you navigate these with care and expertise.

• Personalized Support: Every person is unique, and a practitioner tailors the tapping process to your specific needs and experiences.

• Safety and Comfort: Uncovering deeper emotions or past traumas can feel vulnerable. A skilled EFT practitioner ensures a safe and supportive environment for your healing journey.

• Enhanced Results: Working with a professional can help you experience breakthroughs faster and with greater clarity.