This
technique can be simply explained as being a form of acupuncture
without needles. It is an emotional transformation/healing technique
(for example for traumas, phobias, grief, anger, guilt, anxiety
etc.) that is also capable of relieving many physical symptoms
(aches, pain, migraines, asthma etc.). The theory is: “The cause of
all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.”
This discovery opposes many deeply anchored beliefs in conventional
psychology. This technique is so effective that one can almost
always obtain immediate and lasting results and it often brings
about relief where other techniques have failed.
Its
success rate is 80% or better, and its side effects are always
positive. The person gently taps on specific points along the
meridians as they focus on their problem. (See tapping points also
on this side). By tapping, they balance the meridians that are
disrupted when they think about a negative emotion. Once they are
balanced, the person is no longer disturbed by the event, even when
they try! The memory is still there, but the emotional charge is
gone. EFT is a very flexible and creative technique. Thousands of
therapists and clients all over the world trust it and use it with
great success, even with severe and complex cases.
Please note: Although Edeltraud is a Certified EFT
Practitioner and practices EFT according to the official
instructions, she is also an NLP-Master Practitioner
and
incorporates NLP into her EFT sessions.
(For a complete explanation about EFT and its wide uses go to
www.emofree.com
)
Edeltraud Grace is Australia's first EFT Level II Certified Practitioner.
Where did EFT come
from?
EFT has its roots in
ancient Chinese medicine and the modern science of applied
Kinesiology. EFT as we know it today was developed by Gary Graig
& Roger Callaghan in the mid 1990 s.
How does EFT
work?
The basic theory is that the cause of all
negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system. EFT
restores the body’s natural balance, removes the energy disruption
and thereby removes the problem. With remarkable consistency, EFT
relieves symptoms by an unusual (but scientific) routine of tapping
with the fingertips on specific points on the energy meridians,
which neutralizes disruptions in your body’s electrical system. It
is the subject of much speculation why pain and physical problems
respond to EFT in the same way as emotional problems. One clue may
come from the recent discovery that the same area of the brain is
used to deal with both anxiety and pain.
Fears of spiders, snakes etc.; Panic Attacks;
Trauma due to: disasters, floods, fires, plane crashes, war
experiences, car accidents, etc.; Post traumatic stress disorder
etc.
Addictions &
Compulsions
Coffee; Smoking; Alcohol; Cravings of
chocolate, etc; Unwanted habits; Fingernail biting;
Obsessions/Compulsions, etc.
Personal Performance
Improve sport performance; Improve Study/School performance;
Deal with School problems; Family problems; Work related problems;
Relationship problems; Psychological sex issues; Any problems
involving negative emotions. Eliminate what is blocking you from
achieving performance excellence, or stopping your progress in any
personal endeavors.
Physical Issues
It is undeniable that
negative emotions contribute to physical ailments.
To the extent that EFT
neutralizes those negative emotions, the physical symptoms appear to
subside. These are just some of the physical ailments that have been
addressed by EFT with either partial or complete
success:
Headaches; back pain; stiff
neck and shoulders; joint pains; chronic fatigue syndrome; lupus;
ulcerative colitis; psoriasis; asthma; allergies; itching eyes; body
sores; rashes; insomnia; constipation; irritable bowel syndrome;
muscle tightness; bee stings; urination problems; morning sickness;
PMS; sexual dysfunction’s; sweating; poor coordination; carpal
tunnel syndrome; arthritis; numbness in the fingers; stomach aches;
tooth aches; trembling; multiple sclerosis.
Eliminate what is blocking you
from achieving performance excellence, or stopping your progress in
any personal endeavors.
Are there any side effects?
The only side effects are good
ones, where treating one problem it may cause another problem to
heal spontaneously. EFT is gentle and is often combined with, or
used instead of other procedures. People often report feeling
energized after an EFT session.
How many sessions will I
need?
Unfortunately there are no set
rules which can be applied here, because every problem is different.
With amazing regularity I have seen issues subside in minutes and
the results are usually long lasting. Deeply rooted behaviors or
beliefs may take longer to eliminate than some more simple problems.
If there are a great number of energy disruptions to be treated, it
can take weeks or months of regular EFT treatments to heal the
problem. Usually I will give fun@ homework to my clients, so they
can use EFT between sessions. There are a minority of people who do
not respond to an EFT treatment.
Does EFT also work over the phone?
Emotional Freedom Techniques is equally as
effectively done by telephone. This makes it available to
those who are isolated for various reasons. Please call me for more
information.
Edeltraud currently specializes in following
areas:
All sorts of trauma/abuse/PTSD alleviation/bothering
memories
creativity/life goal awakening and success
Anger/
relationship issues
Spiritual
issues-Self image
General
EFT Practitioner
Although I use EFT as one of my primary tools I
am also a certified NLP Master, Dip. Life Coach and Logo therapist,
Dip. Counselor, Dip Bach Flower Therapist as well as a certified
Time-Line-Therapist.
In EFT sessions, my approach is deeply grounded in the
core principles of EFT, but I usually also use NLP in EFT sessions
as an addition. (10%) Please note if you want to know about EFT,
there is no substitute for getting all of the information from the
national site. To learn EFT thoroughly and become familiar with the
great resources available on the founder Gary Craig's site, please
go tohttp://www.emofree.com.
Certification details are available there, as well as vast
information.
Here is an interesting
article, which addresses the question if we need to heal the past to
move into the future:
