Emotional Freedom Technique

EFT Tapping through Grief and trauma.

If you have never heard of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and are struggling with your emotions as a result of a significant loss in your life, I would urge you to learn about the benefits of EFT, tapping as it is known. I have been using EFT for years now and can promise you that it really works. EFT is backed up by scientists and the medical profession over the years and is widely used now as a healing theraphy for trapped and surpressed emotions held in the mind and body.

What is EFT Tapping?

EFT although a relatively new discovery in the Western world, it is an Eastern discovery that has been around for over 5,000 years and is growing fast in the area of Energy Psychology. Albert Einstein’s conclusion that our bodies as with all things is composed of energy. EFT is the practice of releasing negative energy, it is practiced and endorsed by scientists, healers, counselors, spiritualists, medical and psychiatric as well as psychotherapies and many lay people who see the very real benefits.

EFT simply put is the process of tapping using the first two index fingers on specific energy meridian points which are located on the hand, top of the head, areas of the face and the side of the upper body. (Please see diagram below). By tapping the specific areas whilst concentrating on an emotion you are feeling at that time, you release the negative energy associated with that particular emotion. It is much like acupuncture without the needles.

How EFT Tapping impacts on our emotions

We all experience emotions every minute of every day, when we feel good emotions we feel good, we have energy, we are optimistic and happy. When we experience negative emotions we don’t feel good. When we experience the loss of a significant person in our lives the emotions we feel can be overwhelming, the excruciating pain of loss can leave us paralyzed, numb as well as: immense sorry and sadness, pain, loss, loneliness, guilt, anxiety, bitterness, abandonment, confusion, fear, betrayal, dismay, anguish and depression. Sometimes we can feel that we are stuck, unable to move forward, our emotions swirling around like a runaway rollercoaster that never stops.

The impact of our emotions

Our minds work 24/7 365 days and the thoughts we think impact on the emotions we feel every second of every day. When we are grieving those emotions seem to take over without our conscious thought, these emotions can manifest both mentally and physically in many ways including; crying, lack of interest in life, depression and a feeling of hopelessness, a deep feeling of profound sadness which are all normal and natural.

How tapping can help with grief and loss?

When we have these emotions in our bodies they can become blockages and can result in loss of appetite, fatigue, not being able to sleep, exhaustion and many more. When you tap the appropriate pressure points the body releases those blockages within the energy system and allows the natural flow of energy back in the body. By focusing the root causes of e.g. anger, sorrow, pain it helps remove the blockage. It is widely accepted that emotional disharmony is a key factor in physical symptoms of dis-ease and for this reason this technique is being used for physical issues with amazing results.

How to tap

Think about how you are feeling in this moment, do you feel immense sadness or anger etc… On a scale between 1-10 how badly do you feel?

Using your first two index fingers tap on the karate chop as per the above diagram saying the following:

Even though I feel this immense sadness, I completely love and respect myself. Tap on the karate chop saying this for a few rounds.

Then move to eyebrow, side of the eye, between the eyes, under the eye, under the nose, the chin, collarbone, under the arm repeating the same sentence as you go.

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Why choose this form of therapy for grief and loss?

It is a positive, proactive experience
Often works where nothing else seems to
Usually rapid, long lasting relief from symptoms
Can be self applied (some cases are more complex, however, and may require more detailed attention from an experienced EFT Practitioner)
No drugs or equipment needed

Gary Craig’s website, www.emofree.com offers a wealth of information, including a manual for you to download and read. This manual is available free of charge. You can also purchase DVD’s demonstrating EFT in action on this site.
Read books about EFT and related subjects, including why scientists are advocating for the advancement of energy therapies – see products for learning EFT
Attend one of our group sessions, offering you the opportunity to witness and experience EFT first hand.
Attend one of our training courses that offer varying levels of understanding, from beginners to practitioners.
Contact us to discuss your needs or to book one-to-one sessions, face-to-face or over the telephone .

If you have never heard of Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) and if you are in the depths of grief, I urge you to take the time to have a look at the wonderful work that Heather Ambler is doing in helping people through trauma and loss using the practice of Emotional Freedom Technique. I use it on a regular basis and from my personal experience can attest to the benefit it provides for a variety of emotional difficulties. There is no doubt that anyone who has experienced loss and trauma whatever the circumstance will find immediate benefit.

Here are some testimonials that Heather received from some of the people she has worked with;

“I first contacted Heather to heal from my deep grief over the death of my mother. I was

amazed at the result! I was able to work through my complicated grief and process many

deep emotions that I was unable to tap into alone. She made me feel very comfortable

and she was very professional. She changed my life!” ~ Tracy

“Heather is a natural healer. I felt like I could trust her to use her intuition to get to the

things that were bothering me. We worked together around my mom’s death, and she

helped me to find and release some painful feelings I had about the loss. She is a very

caring, empathetic person.” ~ Dennis C.

“Thank you so much for an incredibly healing EFT session last week. I am grateful that you create such a safe and non-judgmental space for your clients so that we can truly open up and heal from life’s challenges. You are my trauma guru go-to for myself and my clients, and I am looking forward to our next session!” ~ Jen

“I know I wept during the session with you, but I don’t remember crying about our dog’s death after that. I felt sadness, sure, but not hopeless and devastated. Thank you!” ~ Gina

Emotional Freedom Technique will help with all the emotions associated with loss and will certainly help you make sense of your feelings.

Heather also provides useful scripts that can be used immediately and for free. For more information you can contact Heather on; http://www.heatherambler.com/