What actually happened to me Ok, I didn’t really have it badly. Just a minor dose. Other folk have had it so much worse than I. I feel so tired I don’t want contact with anyone What does that cough mean? I never get a fever My throat is scratchy, maybe it’s just a cold? […]
Read MoreArchive Category: EFT Tapping for Anxiety and Stress
Stories and tutorials by professional EFT practitioners about how they work with their clients and use EFT tapping to help with anxiety and stress.
What is EFT Tapping? Everything You Need To Know About This De-Stressing Method (HelloGiggles.com)
A well-written article demystifying EFT Tapping for a general audience during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. Congratulations to EFT International Accredited Practitioner Jackie Simek on this published article. Let’s all keep getting the word out about EFT.
Linked ArticleAn Echo Pandemic Of Mental Illness May Follow COVID — Here’s How To Prepare (Mind Body Green)
An article outlining a perceived potential for what is described as an “echo-pandemic”, described by the author as the possibility of a spike in mental health issues following the Covid-19 World Health Organisation-defined Pandemic. The article highlights a number of interventions that readers can use to support their own mental health, and EFT is listed as one of these. To read more related EFT research, see an interesting article by Bach et al highlighting recent research paper on effects of EFT on physical and psychological health.
Linked ArticleWorking with groups of students in college on their exam stress ( and the rest!!!)
The background For five years now, I have been invited into Okehampton College in Devon to work with groups of students on their exam stress. Four or five times throughout the school year I go in to teach the young adults stress relief techniques. The primary aim is to help them to cope with the […]
Read More“Age Of Rage” Getting To You?
Whether you are personally caught up in the rage, angry or outraged about the “Age of Rage”, understand that your anger is damaging not only to your well begin, but adds to the energy of the global rage. Some vigorous rant tapping will make a difference for you and the unfortunate epidemic.
Read MoreOutrage Fatigue
The phenomenon named “Outrage Fatigue Syndrome” is thought by many to have been coined recently and relate to the political climate. In truth it actually came about as something of a sarcastic way to poke fun at the people so affected.
I’d argue that it is very real, however, and has been around for as long as people have been continually mistreated or disrespected by other people, and relates to a lot more than politics. The real consequence of outrage fatigue is that many of us stop engaging with the issues at all in order to focus on just getting by.
Read MoreNatural Disasters – Tips & Scripts
The devastating emotional impact of ferocious storms, fires, floods and earthquakes can leave us in an indescribable state of despair. So where and how do we begin?
At times like these the idea of tapping may not seem appealing, even though we know it can help. So be gentle with yourself, and consider beginning with one of the two silent options suggested. Going through the process with eyes closed should improve the calming effect.
Read More“Age Of Rage” Getting To You?
Whether you are personally caught up in the rage, angry or outraged about the “Age of Rage”, understand that your anger is damaging not only to your well begin, but adds to the energy of the global rage. Some vigorous rant tapping will make a difference for you and the unfortunate epidemic.
Read MorePlaying with fire – Even though I’m afraid of striking matches…
Y was 11 years old. He was an enthusiastic member of the scouts who loved camping, but was very wary of striking matches. So he was keen to overcome his fear. Do you think it’s something that your tapping could help with? Well, the best way to find out is to give it a go. […]
Read MoreFrom Anxiety to Calm in Minutes: Lisa’s Story
“Lisa followed her thoughts. She started with ‘I’m anxious and overwhelmed’ to ‘I hate these feelings!’ to […etc.] This is a wonderful example of how easy EFT can be if we just tap on what is already in our minds and change our words as our thoughts and feelings change.”
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Tap For Weight Loss…Unless You Want To Stay Stuck
“I write a lot about my client’s experiences with weight loss and I have found that the weight is never the problem. The problem they are focused on isn’t the real ‘problem’ at all… We have to shoot the arrow at the right target to get results with a goal and especially with EFT.”
Read MoreMaking Your Intentions Count
“I love to use this concept of ‘allowing the possibility that I can be delighted,’ or ‘pleasantly surprised’ by a certain event we’re currently dreading. It’s light-hearted enough to avoid most ‘yeah-but’ reactions, and to lift our spirits as we set our intentions.
Read MoreThe Pain of “Not Belonging”
“The feeling of not belonging is often mixed with other emotions, like loneliness, deep sadness, feeling different, ‘what’s wrong with me,’ and abandonment and rejection. As we know, it is a basic need for children to belong, to have a safe place, to be at least validated if not cherished.”
Read MoreWorst Case Scenario Tapping
“The EFT Movie Technique is a technique used for neutralizing past trauma. Tapping while imagining a future event can be just as helpful in preventing future trauma, or any negative emotion, for that matter.”
Read MoreEFT to the Rescue in an Unexpected Situation
“At that point, I was about to burst into tears. I felt humiliated and utterly vulnerable. When I realized that the doctor could enter at any moment, I started to panic. Until I remembered that this was the perfect time to do EFT!”
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