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Emotional Freedom
Technique (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)—also known as tapping—is a type of mental health therapy that you can use to control your thoughts, manage stress, and regulate emotions. When using EFT, you tap certain pressure points on your hand, wrists, head, and body. These points are similar to the points therapists use during acupressure.
The research on EFT is currently limited, but early studies show that this approach can be beneficial for your well-being whether you do it alone or with the support of a licensed mental health professional. That said, if you have a clinical diagnosis for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition, it may be best to utilize this therapy technique alongside other mental health therapies.
How Does It Work?
EFT helps you zero in on the negative thoughts, uncomfortable feelings, or disturbing memories. By tapping on the correct pressure points while recalling those feelings or emotions, you can relax. This approach also can make intrusive thoughts and feelings more manageable.
As a body-centric therapy (meaning, you use your physical body when trying to work through emotions), tapping combines elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and acupressure. The theory behind EFT is that if you stimulate your body in the appropriate areas, you can benefit psychologically.
When you are stressed, anxious, or recalling a trauma, you experience an array of thoughts and emotions. But you also experience physiological symptoms, too—like headaches, sweating, or body pain. These symptoms can occur because your nervous system is not properly regulated. But tapping allows you to rebalance your nervous system by stimulating pressure points.
Affiliates Who Are Trained
Looking for an affiliate who is trained in EFT? Choose from below!
Theresa Karn
Keghani Mardikian