Tap your worries away?
But how does it work?
And can tapping your acupoints really make a noticeable difference in your mental and emotional state?
We turned to research and experts for answers.
History of EFT Tapping
People have been using acupoints to help treat diseases for thousands of years.
Were really building up an inventory of research on what this technique can do for the body.
Here are the nine acupoints associated with standard EFT tapping.
(Dr. Church has led research studying the effects of EFT tapping on PTSD and obesity.)
What Are the EFT Tapping Points?
For example: Even though Im overwhelmed with work, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Over time, clinical tapping sessions teach the brain to respond to stressful memories in a neutral way.
Types of EFT Tapping
EFT tapping comes in many forms.
Clinical EFT tapping can only be done with a certified clinical EFT professional.
Possible Benefits of EFT Tapping
EFT tapping offers several potential health benefits.
Clinical EFT should only be administered by a licensed therapist.
May Aid Weight Loss
Tapping may help people lose weight by reducing food cravings.
Tapping was also more effective at helping to treat depression than interventions such as diaphragmatic breathing or supportive interviews.
More research, including targeted studies examining each physiological benefit, is needed.
Those who performed tapping saw a significant reduction in their PTSD score from 65 to 34, on average.
Meanwhile, those who received only conventional treatment showed no significant change.
Other studies have found similar results, as outlined in the clinical guidelines.
That is, when EFT is done with a trained therapist, she adds.
The risks are emotional flooding and retraumatization, Church says.
The risks typically come with doing EFT tapping on your own, versus working with a trained professional.
However, we dont recommend that people who are traumatized try this on their own.
Its a simple method to learn, and self-administered standard EFT sessions take only a few minutes.
you’re free to find a clinical EFT practitioner throughEFT InternationalorEFT Universe.
Clinical EFT tapping is sometimes covered by insurance, so check with your insurance provider before undergoing this therapy.
There are countless online tapping tutorials and sessions you might try.
Both The Tapping Solution and EFT Universe offer many free resources to get you started.
If you want to use EFT tapping for PTSD or trauma, speak with your healthcare provider.
it’s possible for you to also find a clinical EFT practitioner through EFT International or EFT Universe.
From there, you’re able to continue using the app or try tapping without guidance.
When you start your tapping session, youll focus on negative emotions and unresolved issues.
The approach to using clinical EFT tapping for PTSD or other trauma looks a bit different.
For starters, youll be working with a certified clinical EFT practitioner.
While you share the statement, youll tap specific acupoints.
This statement is accompanied by a tap on the acupoint on the side of the hand.
As you tap, youll say a shortened version of your earlier statement.
Your therapist may ask you to rate the intensity of the traumatic event at various points during the session.
These ratings help your therapist determine the next step in your treatment.
How many sessions youll need may vary depending on the severity of your condition.
However, clinical guidelines recommend 10 sessions for people with PTSD.
There are online, app, and telemedicine options for clinical EFT.
The association provides anonline directory so you might find a certified EFT practitioner.
The website also has an extensive library of informational articles about EFT tapping.
The Tapping Solution Foundation
This is the charitable arm of The Tapping Solution.
EFT Universe
EFT Universe was founded in 2010 by Dawson Church.
It offers EFT tapping certifications for thetreatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and more.
Apps We Love
Get tapping with The Tapping Solution app.
The app allows you to connect with practitioners 24/7, so you could find support whenever you need it.
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