"Traumatic stress has been with us for as long as we've been a species.
I believe EFT to be one of the biggest breakthroughs in psychology and medicine in a century."  
--  Dawson Church, PhD

  Updated 10/19/17
  
​ Be Aware of EFT Limitations; see CAUTION below* ​
EFT Quick Start


'How To' Video with Dawson Church:
https://youtu.be/4ZDjAhuo_6Y    (8 minutes)


DEMO of basic EFT meridian tapping points:
http://vimeo.com/69264403   (4 minutes)


TIPS: 

The specific order of meridian points tapped does not matter...

It does not matter which side of the body we tap on, or whether we tap on both sides
at the same time...(find what feels most natural for yourself).
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It also does not matter which words we use while tapping; we don't need to actually
​voice words.

What can make a big difference during EFT tapping, is how effectively we focus
on any and all negative emotions related to a specific event --
the more specific, the better -- breaking generalizations down into single events
to address separately seems to work best.

This type of focus signals to our reactive body chemistry how we do NOT want to feel
anymore about that particular event. 
Any uncomfortable negativity we might experience during such intense focusing will generally 
last only a few seconds / minutes before disappearing FOR GOOD.
  

Research indicates EFT helps us long term: 

If or when we happen to think about this stressful event later on, or experience something 
similar, those thoughts won't  automatically trigger the usual, related harmful 'fight or flight' 
stress chemicals;
our brain has been LITERALLY 'rewired' by EFT to process this situation in a positive,
healthier mode.


The next time you're upset, depressed, 
or feel like venting or stewing:

  • Focus on the event or person you think triggered or aggravated current feelings.

  • Tap all the suggested EFT points for a few rounds
    It does not matter how many times we tap on a meridian point --  3 to 7 is 'average';
    we can voice agitated feelings out loud, or silently to ourselves; tell a story about
    the incident from beginning to end....vent about each sore point over and over.....

  • Then, take a deep breath
    If still feeling out of sorts, tap out more EFT rounds while focusing on remaining
    negativity for this specific event.  Consider all the related, aggravating specifics
    and / or people, and keep     on venting while tapping this stress away...

You may be surprised at how fast EFT can give us back positive control over many,
very stressful and counterproductive emotions.   We still remember what happened,
but NOW we can rationally consider how to deal with it in the best possible way.....


Suggested Tips, if EFT isn't Working:  

Dawson Church recommendations:   http://vimeo.com/14299349   (4 minutes)

Also try.....
Drink some water first to ensure good hydration for meridian point activity.

Keep affirmative choices positive by excluding any 'not' logic... 
      Instead of, "I'm choosing not to feel stressed about this event....", 
      use, "I'm choosing to feel relaxed and positive about this event....."


A simple daily routine for relieving chronic stress:
The Personal Peace Procedure (Dawson Church):   http://vimeo.com/14299576   (3 minutes)
* CAUTION -- Be Aware of EFT Limitations 

Address serious symptoms such as PTSD with a certified EFT practitioner:
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Tapping Solution EFT Practitioner Directory
www.thetappingsolution.com/eft-practitioners

​EFT Universe Practitioner Directory
http://www.eftuniverse.com/certified-eft-practitioners/advanced-search/

"EFT can often provide substantial relief with little or no emotional pain. This is not true for everyone,
however.   Psychological trauma can be intense and emotionally painful to deal with."  

"If you have long-lasting or intense emotional or physical trauma it is essential that you consult your physician 
or licensed mental health practitioner before using EFT or any other stress-reduction method. EFT is not a 
substitute for medical or mental health treatment.  Please share your experiences with EFT with your healthcare 
providers."
http://www.eftuniverse.com/faqs/about-eft-tapping-and-this-site ​


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