Introduction to Emotional Freedom Technique

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Introduction to Emotional Introduction to Emotional Freedom TechniqueFreedom TechniqueTMTM

If EFT can If EFT can RESOLVERESOLVE Combat Trauma Combat Trauma

Better than anything else currently usedBetter than anything else currently used

What else can it do?What else can it do?

85% of the Veterans that came through the Veterans Stress Project research program experienced an average of 63% reduction is symptoms in just SIX hours.



About TomAbout TomLicensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC In private practice since 1997Using EFT since 1998 Vietnam Veteran & PTSD/Trauma Specialist Investigative coach for the Veterans Stress Project

Research Program Diplomat of Comprehensive Energy Psychology - DCEPPhD in the school of life and hard knocksWhat I do: I am a problem solver. I help people

resolve life issues and challenges with EFT


EFT EndorsementsEFT Endorsements

Association for Comprehensive Energy PsychologyAssociation for Comprehensive Energy Psychology

The Green CrossThe Green Cross 8 8

The Energy Medicine InstituteThe Energy Medicine Institute

EFT UniverseEFT Universe

The Institute for Integrative Health CareThe Institute for Integrative Health Care

EFT is endorsed and used by :EFT is endorsed and used by :

Bessel van der Kolk,

MD

DeepakChopra,

MD

Jack Canfield

Bob Proctor

Joe Vitale CherylRichardson

Norm Shealy,

PhD

Bruce Lipton,

PhD

Joseph Mercola,

MD


GoalsGoalsHow I Learned About EFT Define EFTBenefits of using EFTSuccesses w/EFTEffects: Observable & measurable Why EFT should be used for Everything and AnythingEFT Research resultsDemonstrate EFTQ & A as we go along



Questions of the Day:Questions of the Day:

Are you wil l ing to suspend what you think you know about healing?

Do you believe in the Mind Body Connection?

Do you know about EFT?


What is EFT?What is EFT?EFT is Acupuncture or

Acupressure for the emotions w/o needles

Tap on acupoints/meridian points instead of inserting needles

Looks strange when doing itMaybe Mona Lisa knew

something we didn’t know until the mid 1980’s

Introduction to Emotional Introduction to Emotional Freedom TechniqueFreedom Technique


Emotional Freedom Emotional Freedom TechniqueTechniqueTMTM

Premise:Premise:The cause of all exaggerated or abnormal emotional reactions is a disturbance or blockage in the body’s energy system (Involves subconscious mind and interpretation).

Distorted or blocked energy shows up in the body as some type of distress, disturbance or illness

The Chinese have been telling us this for thousands of years.



Traditional Psychology:Traditional Psychology:Change your thinking and your emotional response changes. This is difficult to do. (Emotional charge still present). It’s like talking to a pre-recorded tape; there is no mechanism to change it.

This is because neurons that fire together wire together and are not easy to unwire even though the brain exhibits Neuroplasticity. It takes 21 day to change a habit (conditioned response), maybe.



EFT Psychology:EFT Psychology:Change your emotional response by removing the excess emotional charge and your beliefs/thinking changes as well as behaviors. This is easy to do with EFT. Basically, we erase and reprogram the tape!

There is plenty of evidence that EFT unwires previously wired conditioned responses rapidly and easily.



Why Use EFT/MTT?Why Use EFT/MTT?Easy to use Can be self appliedCorrects Psychological ReversalAbility to create rapid, deep changes Accelerates healing of Mind, Body & Spirit Works when traditional methods have failed Discharges the emotional energy of the issueCreates counter conditioningReduces or eliminates the emotional intensity of the

file/tape/memory/issue



Psychological Reversals (PR):Psychological Reversals (PR):PR is like putting batteries into your electronic device

BACKWARDSPR Stops the healing processSimilar to a Chinese Finger Puzzle or tug of warNegative thoughts or beliefs about selfLots of PR w/PTSD - Guilt, Shame, WorthinessPR is always present with Depression, Addictions,

Degenerative Disease & Money Issues“If you think you are right, you are correct. If you

think you are wrong, you are also correct.” Henry Ford


Observable EffectsObservable Effects Users can measure the internal

intensity of the issue (0 – 10) We can see a person relax We can see breathing change Clients often sigh, yawn, cry,

laugh, and sometimes they imitate Joe Cocker

We can see their emotional intensity to the issue decrease

Case Study 1: Nurse Case Study 2: ‘Nam Veteran

Measurable EffectsMeasurable Effects Blood pressure drops Blood glucose levels drop Adrenaline levels drop Cortisol levels drop 25% in 1

hour Vs. 10% w/CBT or 11% with no treatment

PCL-M and SA-45 scores drop. 6 one hour sessions of EFT

63% reduction in PTSD symptoms

100% effectivitySustainable

How We Know EFT is How We Know EFT is WorkingWorking


EFT Can Help You:EFT Can Help You:Reduce StressStop self-sabotage Resolve grief & loss Erase limiting messages Eliminate limiting beliefs Improve relationship w/money Change negative self-talk & worry Improve relationship w/self and others Decrease or eliminate depressive symptoms Over come fears, phobias and anxiety of any type

What Can EFT do for What Can EFT do for YOU? YOU?


The Effects of EFT/MTTThe Effects of EFT/MTTon Anxietyon Anxiety

Courtesy of:

David Feinstein, PhD.

Back of Brain: Visual Cortex

Front of Brain: Cerebral CortexMemory, Attention

Perceptual Awareness

Thought, Language

Consciousness


Weight Loss and Eating DisordersWeight Loss and Eating DisordersStop food cravingsEliminate food allergiesChange mental body image Improve exercise routinesHalt emotional eatingRemove emotional blocks to weigh loss

EFT Can Help YOU with -EFT Can Help YOU with -


Surgical & Health Issues – MC AccidentSurgical & Health Issues – MC AccidentPre/post surgery anxietyPost surgery depressionSurgical Trauma/PTSDTitanium/Surgical Stainless Steel allergies Improve ability to heal fasterHas the potential to heal illness of any typeEliminate other allergies or energy toxinsAble to ride my MC again w/o fear or anxiety.



Trauma & PTSD from any event(s)Trauma & PTSD from any event(s) Improve sleepReduce intrusive memoriesReduce flashbacksReduce irritabilityReduce hypervigilanceReduce physical and emotional pain Improve overall sense of well-beingReduce depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms



Smoking Cessation – 5 to 10 SessionsSmoking Cessation – 5 to 10 SessionsQuit smoking gradually and easilyCould experience 20% reduction in first sessionNO withdrawal symptomsMinimizes weight gain or switched addictionsDisconnects smoking from people, places and thingsOvercomes self-sabotageOvercomes psychological addictionOvercome need to self-medicate



Benefits:Benefits:Highly effectiveNO known side effects Easier to use than EMDRWorks on most issuesSafe, gentle, quick & simple Can be used on children & petsEasily Combined w/other therapeutic techniques, i.e.. TA,

Gestalt, Timeline, Experiential, etc.Compatible with ALL other forms of therapy and medicine

Benefits of EFT/MTTBenefits of EFT/MTT


Melissa Before TXMelissa Before TX


Melissa’s StoryMelissa’s Story

Raped at 8 years old - multiple ensuing rapesCruising Craig’s list for men to abuse her during sex In and out of talk therapy & psych wards; over 30 yearsCourse of ECT at age 29Multiple therapists SuicidalMultiple psych meds (7) & non-psych meds (6)Multiple high risk behaviorsOver weight, type II Diabetes, high cholesterol,

neglected her teethUp to 4 sessions/week w/me at times


Melissa’s Current StatusMelissa’s Current Status

Eliminated all psychiatric meds and most other medsNo longer suicidal; PTSD symptoms rarely presentStarted getting her teeth fixedLost over 120 poundsCeased high risk sexual behaviorReduced cigarette smokingEliminated daily pot usageHgA1C level dropped over 1.5%Starting a pet sitting business


Melissa’s Current PhotosMelissa’s Current Photos


Successes:Successes: Abuse of any type Reduction of depression &

anxiety Excessive Shame & Guilt Chocolate & Food Cravings Nicotine & Cocaine Cravings Grief & Unresolved Losses Claustrophobia Money Issues Anger Dysfunctional Belief Systems Crohns Disease - off all meds

and pain free

SuccessesSuccesses

More Successes:More Successes: Children - Behavioral Problems Animals Fear of heights Physical Pain

Emotional Roots Allergies & Energy Toxins Surgical Stainless Steel and

Titanium Pollens

Headaches PTSD of any type Anxieties Phobias


Contact Information:Contact Information:

Li f e Scri pt Ment al Heal t h Counsel i ng Servi ces PLLC

202 Dickinson Road

Webster, NY 146580

585-704-0376

Services in person, via phone or Skype

[email protected]

www.lifescriptcounseling.com


Suggested Reading:Suggested Reading:

The Promise of Energy Psychology by Feinstein, Craig and Eden

The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner

The EFT Manual by Dawson Church

Also check out the following web sites:Veterans Stress Project - www.stressproject.org

EFT web site - www.eftuniverse.comThe Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology -

www.energypsych.org


ResearchResearch

Research Information Available Here:Research Information Available Here: www.lifescriptcounseling.com/research/research_overview.pdf 1 www.lifescriptcounseling.com/research.htm www.stressproject.org/controlled-trials.htm http://energypsych.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=5 www.soulmedicineinstitute.org http://www.innersource.net/ep/ http://www.eftuniverse.com/index.php?

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