EFT Frequently Asked Questions

What is EFT?
EFT is a universal healing aid that is in use worldwide by those in the healing professions. The method is based on traditional Chinese medicine's energy system, the same system on which acupuncture is based. It rebalances the energy systems. EFT allows individuals to let go of such difficult feelings as fears, anxiety, depression, guilt, jealousy, and anger. It is also effective with core beliefs. It was developed by Gary Craig as an outgrowth of Thought Field Therapyª which was developed by Dr. Roger Callahan, Ph.D.

How is it practiced?
EFT is a psychological version of acupuncture, except that we don't use needles. Instead the body's energy system is balanced by tapping with our fingertips on selected points along the energy meridians. Do treatment effects last? When the problem feelings are no longer able to be accessed in the office, then the effectiveness of the treatment needs to be tested in the real world. Sometimes the client reports no more fear, sometimes a greatly reduced fear, and (very rarely) the same level of fear as before treatment. The treatment is never considered successful until the individual reports lasting effects in the real life situations.

How effective is EFT?
The effectiveness of EFT depends on the nature of the problem treated and the number of problems with which the person struggles. The highest rate of effectiveness seems to be with a single, uncomplicated phobia, such as fear of heights, snakes, or claustrophobia. It appears to be about 85% effective in just one or a few sessions. Other problems can also be very rapidly changed as well. As you might expect, some problems are more complicated to diagnose and treat. Individuals with a broad number of issues tend to require more complicated treatments.

Does EFT resolve all problems?
No. EFT is often highly effective in removing blocks in the system. It removes blockages. It does not add anything - knowledge, insight skills, emotional growth or anything else. However, the impact of removing blockages often results in startling changes in the person's ability to think clearly, act effectively, and feel differently so that it often looks as though the person's abilities, knowledge, and behavior have been transformed in certain ways or in certain areas.

Is EFT safe to use?
Yes. Unlike many other methods of treatment, EFT rarely has any unwanted side effects such as causing a temporary increase in emotional pain. Occasionally some individuals report uncomfortable sensations while doing the tapping and I will work in other ways with that individual. Unlike most treatments, it does not require toleration of the unwanted emotion for long periods of time. Only rarely is there any discomfort associated with the treatment itself, other than to bring up a thought and rate your feelings of it. Generally, the tapping begins to alleviate the feelings (or have no effect). The one way in which painful feelings can seem to increase through treatment is when the first layer of feelings is released and layers of feelings underneath are uncovered and emerge. EFT does not cause the loss of any memory, and will never remove anything you need. For example, EFT treatment will never remove a necessary fear. It only removes unrealistic and excessive fears which are interfering with the quality of life. EFT often offers rapid enduring relief for:

Abuse, Anxiety, Addictions, Allergies, Anger, Compulsions, Depression, Fear, Grief, Guilt, Jealousy, Loss, Memory Issues, Weight, Pain, Panic Attacks, Public Speaking, TTSD, Post Traumatic Stress, Prosperity, Stage Fright, Stress, Self Image, Shyness, Traumatic Memories.

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