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Tania A Prince

EFT Founding Master

EFT Level 1

Course Manual

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DISCLAIMER

While it has been reported that alternative health techniques have been quite effective in stress

management, the studies are yet at an experimental stage. Hence, the authors do not warrant the

performance, effectiveness or applicability of any of the techniques narrated in this e-book nor do they

guarantee or represent that your fitness or health will measurably improve as a result of practicing the ideas

contained therein.

The contents presented in this book are the views and opinions of the authors and are not prescriptions of a

medical doctor for treatment of mental or physical problems, hence, not intended to substitute for proper

medical advice. The intent of the authors is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your

quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. As always, the advice of a competent medical professional

should be sought. You take complete responsibility for the results, injury or other losses arising as a result of

any such personal injury after practicing the techniques suggested in this e-book and the authors are in no

way responsible for any consequences after trying out the ideas contained in the book. You also

acknowledge that you suffer from no medical ailment, mental or physical, that you might aggravate as a

result of practicing the ideas contained in the book. This e-book and program is solely for educational

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Contents

EFT Level 1 Training Course …………………..…………..……………………………………………………. 5

Chapter 1 – Introduction ....................................................................................................... 6 EFT …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Evolution of Energy Therapies .…………………………………………………………………………. 6 Evolution of EFT ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 The Use of EFT …………………..……………………………………………………………………………… 7 What is EFT? …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 How Does EFT Work ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Building Bridges: Introducing the Concept of EFT to Clients …………………………… 10 Chapter 2 – EFT Session …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Structure of an EFT Session ………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Structure of a Session Breakdown ……………………………………………………………………. 13 Chapter 3 – How to Do EFT? ……………..………………………………….…………………………………. 20 EFT – How to Do it? ..………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 Classic EFT .……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Structure of Classic EFT .………….…………………………………………………………………….. 20 Chapter 4 – Shortened EFT Protocol ……..………………………………………………………………… 25 Chapter 5 – Mind Tuning and Words Finding .………………………………………………………. 28 Tuning into the Problem …………………………………………………………………..………………. 28 Finding the Words in EFT ………………………………………………………………………………….. 28

Another Method For Finding the Words ……………..…………………………………………….. 30 Chapter 6 – Global to Specific Treatment of Issues .……………………………..………………. 32 Aspects ………………………….…………………………………………………………………..………………. 33

Shifting Aspects …………..…………………………………………………………………..……………… 34 Keys to Success ……………..…………………………………………………………..………………. …….. 34 Abreactions / Intense Emotional Reactions ……………………………………………………… 36 Dealing with Specific Issues ……………………………………………………………………………… 38

Chapter 7 – Associated and Dissociated Perspectives .……………………………..………….. 40

Associated Perspective ……………….……………………………………………………..………………. 40 Dissociated Perspective …………….……………………..………………………………..………………. 40 EFT and Associated and Dissociated Perspectives ……..…………………..………………. 40

Chapter 8 – Testing and Completing the Clearing …….……………………………..………….. 43 Option 1: Narrating the Story ……………….…………………………………………..………………. 43 Option 2: Sub Modalities …………….…………………..………………………………..………………. 43

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Chapter 9 – What to Do When EFT Does Not Work? …….………………………….………….. 44

Dehydration ……………………….……………….…………………………………………..………………. 44 Specific or too Global ………………….…………………..………………………………..………………. 44 Dealing With the Right Issue ………………….………………………….……………..………………. 44 Aspects Shifting ……….………………….…………………..………………………………..………………. 44 Another Aspect Blocking Progress ………………….……………….………………..………………. 44 Dealing with PR ……….………………….…………………..………………………………..………………. 45 Tuning in Enough …….………………….…………………..………………………………..………………. 45 Energy Toxins …………..………………….…………………..………………………………..………………. 45 Throwing Everything at it ………………….…………………..………………………..………………… 46

Chapter 10 – Personal Peace Procedure(PPP) ………….…….………………………….………….. 47

What is Personal Peace Procedure? ……………………….………………………..………………. 47 Working through your Issues Using the Personal Peace Procedure ..…..……………. 49

Extra Notes ………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 51 Contact Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52

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EFT Level 1 Training Course

The EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Level 1 course is an introductory EFT training. It is suitable for

those who would like to use EFT with their family and friends as a self-help tool. This course does not require

prior knowledge of EFT.

This is also the foundational course for EFT therapists. To practice as a therapist: satisfactory completion of

EFT Level 2 training course is required.

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

EFT

EFT, (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a form of Energy Psychology. It is often referred to as a

psychological form of acupressure in which no needles are involved. Energy psychology techniques work via

the body’s energy system. Other well-known energy therapies are acupuncture, acupressure, shiatsu,

reflexology, yoga etc.

Evolution of Energy Therapies

Energy techniques work via the body’s energy system. There is evidence that suggests that these types of

techniques were in use as far back as the Bronze Age. The oldest written records can be found in China, in

the book, "The Yellow Emperors, Inner Canon". Dates vary on when this book was written but it was at least

200 BCE. In 1991 a mummy was found in the Alps. This mummy has tattoos displayed on its body that

correspond to the meridians used in acupuncture and acupressure or the treatment of pain. This mummy

has been dated to 3000 BCE. India also has evidence of the use of energy therapies that date back thousands

of years.

The use of forms of energy therapies was not confined however to China, India and Europe, it is a worldwide

phenomenon.

Evolution of EFT

EFT was developed from TFT (Thought Field Therapy). TFT was created by the American psychologist Dr

Roger Callahan in the 1970s. Dr Callahan studied kinesiology and Eastern health practices; he applied this

knowledge to a client commonly referred to in subsequent literature as Mary. Mary had a severe phobia of

water for many years. Conventional forms of psychotherapy had done very little to help her. One day, Mary

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came to Dr Callahan’s clinic and complained of a nausea feeling in her stomach. Dr Callahan asked her to tap

directly under the eye, which is the stomach meridian in Chinese acupressure. He was astounded to find the

nausea cleared instantly and with it, Mary’s phobia. From this amazing discovery in 1979, Dr Callahan went

on to develop Thought Field Therapy (TFT).

One of Roger Callahan’s early students was the Stanford Engineer, Gary Craig. At that time, TFT was

relatively complex to use. It required the use of muscle testing to diagnosis which acupressure points

needed to be used during the process. Gary Craig suggested that since there were only fourteen main

meridians, it would simplify it to just tap on all the meridians, thus cutting out the need to diagnose and

making it easier to learn. With this simple suggestion Emotional Freedom Techniques was born.

Classic (the original) EFT uses 13 of the 14 main meridians (energy lines) that run through the body. The

fourteenth, the liver meridian is left out because of its sensitive location on the chest making it difficult to

access for many women. Leaving out the liver meridian was found to have little to no impact on the results.

Gary Craig added the liver meridian as an optional point later in the development of EFT.

As EFT developed, the sequence of tapping points was shortened to 8 points. This version was called the EFT

Shortened protocol. Many people who practice EFT add optional points depending upon their own

preferences.

In early 2010 Gary Craig retired only to re-emerge in 2012. EFT is still considered to be at a developmental

stage; new innovations are continually being added.

The Use of EFT

EFT is used in a broad range of issues that range from phobias to post traumatic stress disorder to serious

illnesses and pain. This list represents a small range of the problems treated with EFT. EFT targets the

underlying causes of problems, the energetic disturbance. Since this is the foundation for all issues, the

potential areas where EFT can be used is unlimited, not bound by the label given to any particular problem.

Most if not all problems are thought to have the same foundational structure, an underlying energetic

disturbance.

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What is EFT?

EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques is a therapeutic approach that works via the body’s energy system. EFT

involves applying gentle percussive tapping to points located on the energy channels, meridians that run

through the body. The points used for tapping are those where the meridian acupoint are near the skin

surface. Below is a picture of the meridians. These are also used in other forms of energy therapy, such as

acupuncture and acupressure.

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How does EFT work?

Discovery Statement

“The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy systems”.

It is thought that EFT works by balancing/eliminating the energy disruption within the body’s energy system

that is associated with the negative emotion.

Creating a Negative Emotion

Negative emotions are not created by the events that happen in our lives. They are thought instead to be

created by the energy disruption that occurs as a result of the events. The negative feeling is re-experienced

whenever you think of the event as represented below. EFT works by clearing the energetic disturbance.

When this happens the memory of the original event still exists, although it may be harder to retrieve. The

perception of the original event is different from the original perception. As a result of this perception

change it is quite common for clients to say, “It seems insignificant now”, or “it seems like such a long time

ago”. These types of statements reflect the change in cognitions that naturally occur as a result of clearing

and event using EFT.

Creation of a Negative Emotion: Diagram

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Building Bridges: Introducing the Concept of EFT to Clients

Some clients who attend for an EFT session are already familiar with the process and need little to no

introduction to it. Others however are new to EFT. Using the clients pre-existing belief structure and bridging

across to EFT is a powerful way of introducing EFT. By doing it this way, the process of therapy becomes

much easier as it can minimize potential resistance from the client. It can also make it easier to get results.

The reason for this is that EFT works more effectively when the client is tuned into their problem. Inner

doubt can interfere with tuning into the problem. Because you attach EFT to something they already accept

or are aware of, it is easier to accept EFT.

Identifying the Need for an Introduction

“How much do you know about what I do?

If they say, "Well I found you on the Internet and I know you do that tapping thing", or something similar you know they have some familiarity with EFT. Are you open to using that tapping thing?

If they say, "a friend advised me to come and see you." Or something similar to this, you do not need to give much of an introduction to EFT as "the friend" has given you credibility in the client’s mind by their referral.

If their answer is that they know very little about what you do, it is best to give a basic introduction to EFT.

The introduction I generally use is the one under the title, "Avoiding Logical Discussions". It is straight to the

point and focuses the client’s mind on what they should be focused on, the result.

Eliciting the Clients Belief Structure

Asking about previous therapies they have used or are familiar with will enable you to identify, how you

should introduce the concept of EFT.

For Clients Familiar with Acupressure or Acupuncture

For clients who believe in or are familiar with acupuncture or acupressure, EFT can be introduced as an

advanced form of these techniques, one that does not require needles; a form of psychological acupressure.

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“EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, but without needle”.

For clients, who are heavily accepting of the medical model and allopathic medicine, the introduction can be

refined to introduce the idea that the British NHS uses acupuncture to deal with pain management. There is

extensive scientific research that testifies to the effectiveness of acupuncture in pain management. EFT can

be introduced as another form of this type of treatment.

For Clients Familiar with Hypnotherapy

For clients familiar with hypnosis it can easily be pointed out that EFT has a hypnotic quality about it. (In fact

it can be used as a hypnotic deepener). Many things can be classed as having a hypnotic quality. Boring

lectures being one of them!

For Clients of a Scientific Orientation

EFT works on the body’s energy system and can in fact be explained by Albert Einstein’s theories. There is an

extremely excellent book by Professor William Tiller, Professor at Stanford University, which scientifically

explains how energy therapies work. It is not aimed at the lay public and is in fact a heavy-duty science

manual.

Another excellent book on the science behind energy therapies that can be recommended to clients is

Dawson Church’s, “The Genie in your Genes”.

Avoiding Logical Discussions

When introducing EFT, it is best to avoid logical discussions about therapy and techniques. The reason for

this is that it only serves to waste the clients’ time and if they are paying for the session their money as well.

A better way to introduce EFT is as follows:

"You have this problem (use whatever words represent their problem, such as phobia)?" Let the client answer your question. The answer should be yes :-) "You want to get rid of this problem?" Again, let the client answer this question, again it should be a yes. "Does it really matter how you do that?" Let them answer this, it should be no. "We are going to set up a feedback mechanism so that we know when we are getting the result and we know

if we need to modify what we are doing to get a result, but all that really matters is the result, would you

agree?"

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Beliefs – Do Clients Need to Believe in EFT?

No, but if they don’t believe or if they are not open to the possibility you might get doubt blocking their

ability to tune into the problem. When you use EFT, it is important to tune into the problem. If you don’t it

affects results. Extreme doubt therefore can interfere with the results.

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Chapter 2 - EFT Session

Structure of an EFT Session

1. Brief Overview of Problem

2. Establish the Problem and Set Up Feedback Mechanism

3. Set outcome for the session

4. EFT Intervention

5. Re-evaluate until you reach set outcome

Structure of a Session Breakdown

1. Brief Overview

Therapist: "Maybe you could tell me a little bit about the problem you have?"

This is the point in the session, where you take notes. You establish rapport. You introduce EFT.

2. Establish the Problem and Set Up Feedback Mechanism

Establish the problem by asking, “How do you know that you have this problem?”

A typical answer maybe:

“Because I feel this queasy feeling in my stomach when I think about what happened.”

This answer highlights how the person is physically experiencing the problem now. Therefore the

“queasy feeling” is their evidence for having the problem.

"Because I panic when I speak in public".

Get into the details

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"When I think about what happened I feel really jittery"

Therapist: "How intense is that jittery feeling and where exactly is it?"

"Because I panic when I speak in public".

Therapist: "So, when you think about that now, do you have a feeling about it?"

There are several answers the client may give you. For example:

Scenario 1

Client: "Yes, I have a nervous feeling in my stomach"

Therapist: "How intense is that nervous feeling and where exactly in your stomach is it?"

Scenario 2

Client: "No, I don't have a feeling".

Therapist: "Do you have an image?"

Therapist: "How intense is the image?"

It is during this stage that you evaluate their problem thoroughly. This is important because at the

end of the session you need to use this evaluation to see how much progress has been made with

the presenting problem.

3. Establish the Client’s Outcome for Success

Therapist: “What needs to be different to let you know you no longer have this problem?”

Client: “I wouldn’t feel this queasy feeling in my stomach when I think about what happened.”

Therefore at the end of the tapping session you need to test if they can still get this “queasy feeling”.

Other Good Questions

“What is the first thing that needs to happen to let you know that you are clearing this?”

“What will you be seeing, hearing and feeling that is different from now when you have achieved

what you want from this session?”

“So, what would you be experiencing

instead?”

“I would be happy.”

“I would be able to speak confidently in front

of my boss.”

This question changes their focus from the

problem onto the solution state.

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Making Sure You Know the Client’s Goal

We can sometimes assume that we know the outcome the client wants. This can be erroneous. It

may seem plainly obvious to us as therapists, what our client should want. But this is putting our

outcome onto our client. What do they want? Make sure you know what this is before you start,

because this is how your client is going to evaluate the work you do!

4. EFT Intervention

❖ Setting Up for Success

❖ How to do EFT

❖ Tuning into Problems

❖ Keys to Success

❖ Setting Up for Success

The most effective therapists work using a feedback loop. They know when they are getting results.

They know when they are not. They adapt what they are doing until they get the result.

Rating the intensity of an issue - Why Do You Need Feedback?

Using a feedback mechanism whilst doing EFT allows you to modify what you are doing until you get

the result you want. If you don’t have a feedback mechanism in place you are working blindly. You

are not going to be as effective using EFT as someone who knows if they are getting a result, if they

are not getting a result. Having a feedback mechanism is essential when it comes to getting the best

results possible.

Feedback mechanisms also serve as a convincer to the client that EFT works. This is important. It

allows the client to follow the progress of the session. It brings professionalism into the session.

Therapists who work on a feedback loop come across as very professional. Also, EFT can be so

successful in eradicating problems that sometimes people forget they ever had a problem. In cases

like this, having a rating for the intensity of the original issue can be used as a reminder that there

was a problem.

EFT Feedback Loop

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Feedback Looping

1. Identify and evaluate the presenting problem

2. Identify and tap out to zero underlying issue

3. Re-evaluate the presenting problem, if zero intensity no longer need to tap. If it is still there

check further underlying issues and tap them out.

4. Re-evaluate the presenting issue after you clear each underlying issue.

5. Continue to do this until the presenting issue is no longer there.

The Structure of Feedback Looping

Diagram 1:

Below is the initial information gathered regarding the client’s presenting problem, Fear of Public

Speaking.

You identify that the client’s fear is related to feeling criticized by their parents. When you break this

problem down, there are specific events when they felt this way. Within these events there are

various aspects, such as, “feeling not good enough”, “hurt”, “sad”, maybe, “rejected” etc. Each one

of these needs to be cleared. Once cleared you need now to make sure the specific event is fully

dealt with and no longer affects the client. Once you are sure about that, you need to check on the

presenting issue. How has clearing the event and its aspects impacted the issue that the client has

identified as “the problem”.

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Diagram 2:

The EFT is targeted initially at the specific event that occurred at the age of four. Once this event is

cleared thoroughly then the Presenting Problem is re-evaluated. If the Presenting Problem is still

there, the therapist now moves on to deal with more underlying events related to the Presenting

Problem.

Feedback Mechanisms

There are two main types of feedback mechanisms used in EFT. The first is ongoing feedback. This is

the form of feedback whereby the therapist calibrates to the client’s problem state and then uses

this as a guide. For example, a person with a phobia may initially have a specific tonality of voice and

facial expression when talking about their problem. The therapist mentally notes this down. During

the session the therapist notes changes in the facial expression and tonality. At the end of the

session the initial tonality and facial expression linked to the problem should no longer be there. This

type of feedback also helps the therapist to become aware of when the client is talking or thinking

about the problem state, and therefore helps the therapist know the key thoughts that tune the

client into their problem.

The second type of feedback is accessing the problem generally using numerical scales before and

after using EFT.

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Emotion and Pain Feedback Scales

For Emotional or Physical or Pain Issues we use the Subjective Units of Distress/ Disturbance (SUD

scale)

The question to ask to set the scale is;

“On a scale from 0-10, where 10 is the worst this has ever been, where is it now?”

It is important to evaluate the current intensity rather than the intensity it was during the event

itself.

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Setting up a Beliefs Feedback Loop

Our beliefs can have a controlling effect on our life. They influence our behaviour. They influence

how we see our world.

For monitoring our progress when working with the client’s belief system we typically use the

Validation of Cognition Scale (VOC scale).

The question to ask to set the scale is;

a. “How true is this for you?”

Or

b. “On a scale from 0-10, where 10 is 100% belief in this and 0 is no belief at all, how much do you

believe this now?”

VOC Scale

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Chapter 3 – How to Do EFT?

EFT – How to do it?

EFT has gone through many transformations since it was conceived in the 1990s. Classic EFT is the original

version. This transformed into the EFT shortened protocol. Currently there are many different versions that

can be seen on the internet. Most are now based on the shortened protocol with optional elements added.

Classic EFT

Classic EFT is the original version of the technique. The reason this is included here is because it is a useful

tool to have if you are not getting results with the newer version of EFT. In cases like that you can revert to

this version to see if it helps you get a result.

Structure of Classic EFT

EFT consists of four different parts. When you have completed these four parts you have completed a round

of EFT. Depending upon your issue, you may only need one round, or you may need multiple rounds. This is

often called, The Basic Recipe.

Part 1: Set Up

Part 2: Sequence

Part 3: 9 Gamut Round of EFT

Part 4: Repeat Sequence

Part 1: The Set Up

This consists of a simple statement of the problem followed by a positive affirmation. This simple statement

is said out aloud. The reason is to keep your mind tuned into the problem. It is generally set up as below:

“Even though I have this problem, I completely and totally love and approve of myself”.

Format of Standardized Set Up Statement

Tunes into the Problem Deals with Psychological Reversal

“Even though I have this problem, I completely and totally love and approve of myself”

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Example:

“Even though I have this gripping headache, I completely and totally love and approve of myself”.

“This gripping headache” serves to target the problem, connecting with the energy disturbance related to the

issue.

“I completely and totally love and approve of myself”, is an affirmation.

An affirmation is a positive statement such as, “I love and approve of myself.” This serves several purposes;

firstly, it shuts up momentarily any negative internal dialogue that may be occurring within the mind. This

allows the mind to focus on what you want to target instead of the “yes, but” statements that are

sometimes there. The affirmation is also a powerful statement of acceptance, that momentarily by passes

any internal blocks (psychological reversal) that the person may have to letting go of the problem.

This statement is repeated 3 times, whilst rubbing the sore spot. The sore spot is located on the chest. It is

three inches below the midpoint between the collar bone and then three inches to the left. The Karate point

is more commonly used now for the set up.

Sore Spot Karate Chop Point

Part 2. The Sequence

After completing the set up, you now need to tap on different acupressure points, as listed on the next page.

It should be gentle tapping. Generally, two fingers are used to eliminate the need to be precise in placement

of your fingers. Whilst tapping approximately seven times on each point you need to repeat the statement

of the problem to keep your mind focused on the issue e.g. “This gripping headache.” This again is generally

spoken aloud). The frequency of tapping can be adjusted to suit you, as different people tend to have

different rhythms.

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The Full Tapping Points

1. EB: Inner edge of the eyebrow

2. SE: Side of the eye

3. UE: Under the eye

4. UN: Under the nose

5. CH: On the chin

6. CB: On the collar bone

7. UA: Under the arm

8. TH: Side of the thumb

9. IF: Side of index finger

10. MF: Side of middle finger

11. LF: Side of little finger

12. KC: Karate Chop point

Generally, most therapists tap in the order indicated by the numbering.

See Diagram 2

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Part 3: 9 Gamut

This consists of a series of eye movements and humming counting and humming, which are carried out

whilst gently tapping on the gamut spot. The position of the gamut spot can be found on the back of the

hand, 1 inch down from the midpoint between the two end knuckles farthest from the thumb.

The Eye Movements

By watching the position of the eyes, we can identify how a person is processing information. When a person

moves up with their eyes they are processing visually. When they go straight across, they are processing in

the auditory system. When they look down into one corner they are connecting with their feelings and down

to the other corner they are hearing self-talk. Although the exact positions can be different for right and

lefthanded people, taking them through the sequence causes an internal processing to take place, around

the issue you have focused on.

• Eyes open (if not already)

• Eyes closed

• Eyes open

• Eyes down hard right/ back up

• Eyes hard left/ back up

• Eyes fully around in a circle

• Eyes around in a circle in the opposite direction

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Humming, Counting and Humming sequence

This causes a shift between the different hemispheres of the brain, thus activating the whole brain by

actively engaging both the logical and creative parts.

• Counting activates the logical parts

• Humming activates the creative parts

How to

1. Hum for about 5 seconds (generally happy birthday is used)

2. Count 1,2,3,4,5

3. Repeat the hum for 5 seconds

After completing the 9 gamut, tap through the sequence again whilst repeating the reminder phrase.

You have now completed a round of EFT.

Part 4: Repeat Part 1 through 3 Until the Discomfort reduces to zero level

After completing the tapping sequence, re-assess your level of discomfort. If it is still present, adjust the

verbal statement of the problem to reflect this, as in: “Even though I still have this gripping headache, I

completely and totally love and approve of myself”. Repeat the set up using this phrase and then tap

through the sequence using the modified reminder phrase, “this remaining gripping headache”. Re-assess

the level of discomfort after each round and continue until zero discomfort.

Short reminder of How to use Classic EFT

• Scale the discomfort

• Create a statement, which includes the issue and a positive affirmation

• Whilst rubbing the sore spot, (Karate Chop Point) repeat the statement 3 times

• Tap on the points in diagrams 1 and 2 repeating a short reminder phrase

• Do the 9 Gamut eye positions and humming/ counting and humming sequence whilst gently tapping

the gamut point

• Tap through the full sequence again using the reminder phrase to keep the mind focused on the

issue

• Re-scale the discomfort

• Repeat set-up and tapping sequence if necessary, until all remaining discomfort is gone, modifying

the set up statement and reminder phrase by adding the word, remaining (problem)

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Chapter 4 – Shortened EFT Protocol

How to Do EFT Below is a shortened version of EFT.

Step 1. Set Up A Feedback System

In order to be very thorough in your use of EFT it is essential to have a way to evaluate your progress.

Evaluating the problem prior to commencing EFT and after each successive round (see below for definition)

enables you to be more effective in eliminating your issue.

Prior to commencing the technique, evaluate where you are now with the problem. When you think of your

problem on a scale from 0-10, ten is the maximum level of discomfort and zero is no discomfort. Where are

you now?

Step 2. Using EFT

EFT consists of two different parts. When you have completed these two parts you have completed a round

of EFT. Depending upon your issue, you may only need one round, or you may need multiple rounds.

Part 1. Set Up

Part 2. Sequence

❖ Part 1: The Set Up

This consists of a simple statement of the problem followed by a positive affirmation. This simple

statement is said aloud. The reason for this is to keep your mind focused on the problem. It is

generally set up as below:

Example

“Even though I have this gripping headache, I completely and totally love and approve of myself”

“This gripping headache” serves to target the problem, connecting with the energy disturbance

related to the issue

“I completely and totally love and approve of myself”, is an affirmation

An affirmation is a positive statement such as, “I love and approve of myself.” This serves several

purposes; firstly, it shuts up momentarily any negative internal dialogue that may be occurring

within the mind. This allows the mind to focus in on what you want to target instead of the “yes,

but” statements that are usually there. The affirmation is also a powerful statement of acceptance,

that momentarily by passes any internal blocks that the person may have to letting go of the

problem.

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This statement is repeated 3 times, whilst tapping on the karate point (Diagram 1). This should be

gentle tapping. The frequency of tapping can be adjusted to suit you, as different people tend to

have different rhythms. Around seven taps will suffice, although counting them is not necessary.

❖ Part 2. The Sequence

After completing the set up, you now need to tap on different acupressure points, as listed below.

As before, it should be gentle tapping. Whilst tapping approximately seven times on each point you

need to repeat the statement of the problem to keep your mind focused on the issue e.g. “This

blinding headache.” This again is generally spoken aloud.

The Tapping Points

• EB: inner edge of the eyebrow

• SE: side of the eye

• UE: under the eye

• UN: Under the nose

• C: On the chin

• CB: On the collar bone

• UA: Under the arm

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Step 3. Re-Assess the level of Discomfort

After completing the tapping sequence, re-access your level of discomfort. If it is still present, adjust the

verbal statement of the problem to reflect this, as in: “Even though I still have this gripping headache, I

completely and totally love and approve of myself”. Repeat the set up using this phrase and then tap through

the sequence using the modified reminder phrase, “this remaining gripping headache”. Re-access the level of

discomfort after each round and continue until zero discomfort.

Short reminder of How to use EFT

• Scale the discomfort

• Create a statement, which includes the issue and a positive affirmation

• Tap on the Karate chop point while repeating the statement 3 times

• Tap on the points from EB to UA repeating a short reminder phrase

• Re-scale the discomfort

• Repeat set-up and tapping sequence if necessary, until all remaining discomfort is gone

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Chapter 5 – Mind Tuning and Words Finding

Tuning into the Problem

In order for EFT to work, they need to be tuned into their problem. We generally do this by using words.

When you listen carefully to your client, you will hear the words that have a charge (emotion attached). They

are the ones that get the client into their problem.

Finding the Words in EFT Key Question to Elicit the Words

"How do you know you have this problem?"

Examples

1. Physical Problem

"I have a pain in my left shoulder".

The words, "pain in my left shoulder" can be used to tune the client into their problem.

2. Emotional Problem

"When I think of speaking with my boss, I feel really anxious".

The words, "When I think of speaking with my boss, I feel really anxious", can be used to tune the

client into their problem. You might go into more detail.

Therapist: "Where are you feeling that anxiety?"

Client: "In my stomach".

More detailed tuning in, "When I think of speaking with my boss, I have this anxious feeling in my

stomach".

EFT tends to get better results if you get more specific. The more detailed description above is more

specific. So, if you don't get the results with the more broad description, get more specific.

The Set Up

"Even though I have this tight band of pain across the front of the head, I completely and totally love and

approve of myself".

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The Reminder Phrase The reminder phrase is the words that you say as you tap on each acupoint. In this example the phrase

would be:

"This tight band of pain across the front of the head".

This phrase would be repeated as you tap on each point as follows;

Eyebrow Point: “This tight band of pain across the front of the head"

Side of the Eye Point: "This tight band of pain across the front of the head"

Under the Eye Point: "This tight band of pain across the front of the head" Etc

Another example:

A person who feels nervous at the thought of standing in front of an audience. They know they are nervous

because of a jittery, butterfly feeling in their stomach.

EFT could be set up as follows:

Karate Point: "So even though I have this nervous jittery feeling in my stomach when I think about standing

in front of an audience, I completely and totally love and approve of myself".

"This nervous jittery feeling in my stomach when I think about standing in front of an audience" would be the

reminder phrase.

Important tip: If you were working on the above issue, you would need to set up a method of gaining feedback. After each

round of tapping you would need to check where the intensity of the problem is now (a round of tapping

consists of the set up and sequence). To set the above example up you would ask:

"When you think of standing in front of an audience, how jittery and nervous does your stomach feel?"

The reason to be so precise in how you phrase it is because the problem may shift. If it does shift it may not

be obvious. For example, when the person thinks of being in front of an audience, they may no longer feel

the nervous jittery feeling in the stomach.

As you begin to gain experience using EFT you will probably switch to a more free- flowing way of stating the

problem. Free-flowing methods are highly effective, but there is an art and skill to using this type of method.

You need not veer too far away from what the problem is by introducing too many words. This is a common

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problem by newcomers to EFT. It can lead to pulling yourself out of being tuned into the issue, or if you are

working with someone else, creating a confused state within your client. Feeling confused can be distracting

and can lessen the effectiveness of the EFT (unless the problem is confusion).

An example of more free-flowing EFT (this is still a simplistic approach- there are more complex ways to free-

flow)

Using the example from above:

Set Up

"Even though I have this tight band of pain across the front of the head, I completely and totally love and

approve of myself".

"Even though I have this pain across the front of my head, I completely and totally love and approve of

myself".

"Even though I have this tight band across my head, I completely and totally love and approve of myself".

Reminder Phrase The reminder phrase is the words that you say as you tap on each acupoint. In this example the phrase

would be:

Eyebrow Point: "This tight band of head pain"

Side of the Eye Point: "This tight band of pain across the front of the head"

Under the Eye Point: "This tight pain across the front of the head"

With this form of free-flowing EFT, you are retaining the gist of the problem but just mixing up when and

where you say the words. The benefits of this approach are: it can keep the client, or yourself more

engaged/ tuned in to the problem. Also, it can be more interested and less robotic for the therapist.

Another Method for Finding the Words

The following process is one of my favourite methods for finding the words and quickly beginning to address

the problem.

For many people, knowing which words to tap on is a major block that can stop them in their tracks when

they think about using EFT.

One of the easiest ways to identify the words to tap on is to ask yourself: “how do I know that I have this problem?”

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Do I have a feeling attached to it? If so, what is it, where is it, what quality does it have? (For example is it heavy, light, moving, still etc.)

How intense is the feeling now? (This is important so that you can keep a check on the progress that you are

making)

What did I think to get that feeling?

Once you have this information you can set the EFT up as follows:

Tapping Sequence

Karate Point: “So even though I have this (describe the feeling) in my (location of feeling) when I think about (describe what you thought about), I completely and totally love and approve of myself”.

Karate Point: “So even though I have this (describe the feeling) in my (location of feeling) when I think about

(describe what you thought about), I completely and totally love and approve of myself”.

Karate Point: “So even though I have this (describe the feeling) in my (location of feeling) when I think about

(describe what you thought about) I completely and totally love and approve of myself”.

Eye Brow Point: “this (describe the feeling)”

Side of the Eye Point: “in my (location of feeling)”

Under the Eye Point: “when I think about (describe what you thought about)”

Under the Nose Point: “this (describe the feeling)”

Chin Point: “in my (location of feeling)”

Collar Bone Point: “when I think about (describe what you thought about)”

Under the Arm Point: “this (describe the feeling)”

Now check how intense the feeling is and keep tapping until the intensity goes to zero. You may need to

modify the words that you use to describe the feeling as you go along as these can change.

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Chapter 6 – Global to Specific Treatment of Issues

One of the most common mistakes people make when using EFT is tapping too globally. This leads generally

to poor results. Breaking an issue down into its component pieces and dealing with each piece thoroughly is

much more likely to gain excellent results.

For example:

The client attends for therapy complaining of a fear of public speaking. Beneath this fear are the specific

events that caused their current fear. Each event should be tapped through thoroughly. After a few of these

events have been cleared the generalization effect will occur and the mind will clear all other related events.

Diagram showing the breakdown of an issue

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Tap through each event until there is no longer any emotion connected to any aspect of it. Also tap until the

image fades or changes in a significant way, one that indicates a change in perception. For example the

visual image related to the memory may become more distant in your mind’s eye. This may now be

connected to the thought, “it seems so far away now”, or “it seems insignificant”, indicating a change in how

you think about the event.

Aspects

Aspects is the term used to describe the other pieces of the problem. Often problems have many aspects.

For example, a person may feel angry that a person treated them in a certain way, once this emotion is

cleared, they may begin to feel sad etc. The sad feeling is another aspect of the initial problem. When this

occurs, we simply tap on the new aspect until that has cleared. With EFT we continue to tap until there are

no aspects left to tap on and the problem has been completely cleared.

Diagram: Typical Breakdown of Aspects in Spider Issue

Sometimes simply tapping on the “fear of spiders” might clear the whole problem, however in some cases

each aspect may need to be tapped upon for the fear of spiders to clear completely.

The above is the typical type of aspects found in a fear of spiders. People can be different therefore it is

advisable to ask,

“What specifically is the problem with spiders for you?”

The above question can be modified to suit whatever issue you are dealing with.

Diagram: Typical Emotional Aspects

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It is important to know about aspects because often when a person begins to tap the issue is cleared

however their mind may move onto the next issue. Unless it is pointed out to the person, they may think

they are not making progress because they are still feeling discomfort. People do not always notice that the

new feeling they have is different from the initial feeling. This needs to be pointed out.

Shifting Aspects

When you work on an aspect, it is possible that, as it clears, your mind switches automatically to a related

scene or memory.

You may also switch to a new emotion around the original event.

If, when you test your SUD’s rating, it hasn’t changed, always check for shifting aspects.

Keys to Success

Try it on everything

EFT is still very much in a developmental stage. We do as yet not know its limitations. Thus the advice is to

try it on everything and see whether it works.

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The Generalization Effect If you visualize a problem as a forest of trees, each tree representing an aspect or piece of the problem, the

generalization effect refers to the fact that when you have dealt with 5-10 of the trees, the rest collapse or

generalize out eradicating the problem.

Thus, if a person has hundreds of events from their past where they have been mentally abused, eradicating

from 5/10 of these events will often result in clearing out the rest.

Persistence

Although people can have results using EFT, in some cases within minutes of using, this is not always the case. In some cases, people have to tap repeatedly. Persistence can be the difference between getting a result and not getting a result.

Warning!

This does not mean that you go where you don’t belong. You may choose to use EFT with

friends and family, but it would be advisable not to work with people with serious mental

illness, unless that is the field you already work in and you know you have back up. Just

use your common sense.

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Abreactions/ Intense Emotional Reactions

Intense emotional reactions can sometimes occur during therapy. Intense emotional reactions occur

because of past trauma (high emotional intensity experiences). The term used to refer to these reactions is,

abreaction. We are not always aware of the deep underlying emotions that the mind/ body system might be

holding around our issues; however even though we are not consciously aware of these emotions they are

still exacting a toll on our health, because a lot of energy is required to repress feelings. EFT does not create

these emotions however it can uncover them.

In EFT if the client begins to experience intense emotions we continue to tap. This is seen as a positive event

as clearing these emotions has been found to be extremely beneficial for the client and their health.

Tap on Client – With Permission

If you are working with a client and intense emotions come up, sometimes it is not possible for them to tap.

In cases like this the therapist needs to get permission from the client, and then can tap on the client for

them.

Surrogate Tap

If you do not have permission, tap on yourself, for the client. This is a form of surrogate tapping. It has been

found to get very good results. Safety of the client is always paramount. If you consider the client’s safety to

be threatened, take the appropriate action. Severe abreactions are rare.

It is important that the therapist supports the client whilst this occurs. This can be done by interspersing the

words, “it’s OK”, “You are doing fine” etc. amongst the other words you are saying.

Because the client is tuned into their issue due to the intensity of their emotions no words are needed for

tuning purposes.

Typically, the therapist may say:

Tap on the Karate Point: “Even though I have these emotions I completely and totally love and approve of myself” (three times)

• “this problem”

• “these emotions”

• “you are doing fine”

• “you are OK”

Continue to tap up and down the points; generally, this will clear the emotions.

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Notes

• If you are working on yourself and you experience extreme emotions, continue to tap up and down

until the emotions clear. Words are not required.

• Some events from the past may not seem as if they are still affecting you now, because when you

think about them there are no feelings evident. Generally, if at the time of the event a high

emotional state occurred, that emotion will still be present, but the mind can repress strong

emotions. If an event is still affecting you now, generally you can check with the imagery that you

have relating to the event. Imagery that is big, bright, clear and associated (you are looking at the

event as if you are still there) means that event is still affecting you now.

• The mind can block recall of events that were highly traumatic, so never assume that just because

you cannot remember an event it is not affecting you now, it could be.

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Dealing with Specific Issues

Physical Pain

There are two methods of dealing with physical pain, these are:

• Directly targeting the symptom

• Targeting the emotional roots of the issue

You can also work on how the client feels about having the pain. These are secondary emotions.

❖ Directly targeting the symptom

• “Even though I have this pain in my stomach,”

• “Even though my nose is itching” etc.

Working on pain is one of the few times that the SUDs may not go to zero. If the client needs a reminder not

to do further damage, it may stay at around 2.

Notes

❖ Do not promise to cure. It is illegal to claim to cure cancer or venereal diseases.

❖ Most, if not all physical issues have an emotional root, finding ways to deal with this is dealt with in

EFT Level 2 training.

❖ Pain is a normal process, one that could save your life. When functioning correctly it acts as an alert

to stop further damage of the body. Much of the pain we experience however is not serving this

purpose. It is “old emotional stuff” that has not been processed out.

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Cravings

Cravings and addictions always have an emotional cause, but it is possible to deal just with the craving.

Tune into your craving and just tap on it;

“Even though I really want to eat that chocolate, it smells wonderful, I love and approve of myself

anyway”.

Tap down to zero. Cravings may need on for a few days in order to get a more permanent result if the root

cause has not been dealt with. It will, however, allow you to cut down the chocolate or cigarettes or

whatever, more comfortably.

Dealing with Addictions

Dealing with the cravings would only be part of a much bigger strategy using EFT. The addictive substance

can be thought of as a crutch, one that supports the person in some way. It is generally better to deal with

the underlying drivers of a big addiction before trying to remove the crutch, the addictive substance. Often

when the emotional drivers are removed the addiction will naturally cease.

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Chapter 7 – Associated and Dissociated Perspectives

Associated Perspective

We are associated into a memory when we experience it as if it is happening now. We are looking through

our eyes as if we are in that moment, seeing what we saw, hearing what we heard, and feeling what we felt.

This can lead to us experiencing a high emotional intensity. People who have phobias often have associated

memories.

Dissociated Perspective

This is where we view a memory and see ourselves in it. When we recall a memory from a dissociated

perspective, the emotional intensity of the experience is less.

EFT and Associated and Dissociated Perspectives

Understanding about association and dissociation allows us to design the type of EFT intervention that

would be the most appropriate for the client.

For example, the best intervention for a highly anxious client is dissociative techniques. This minimizes the

chance of experiencing emotion. For a client with little to no emotion, associative techniques might be a

good choice.

Associative Technique

This is a common way of working with EFT. In this method the client is directly tuned into their problem by

using the words that represent it.

For example:

"Even though she said you are useless, I completely and totally love and approve of myself".

For many clients this type of language is perfectly ok to use. The degree of discomfort experienced by the

client is often minimal and short lived. If however your client has potentially very high, emotional intensity

problems to deal with, it is best to err on the side of caution and switch to gentle dissociative approaches.

Movie Technique

The movie technique is a dissociative approach designed to minimize the client’s discomfort when working

on potentially high emotional intensity events. It is not necessary for the client to experience any emotional

intensity whilst using this approach.

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Benefits of this Technique

• Fast and easy to use.

• Can be used on highly emotional issues and allow the client to be emotionally safe.

• Forces the client to be specific, therefore eliminating the risk that the client may be too global in the statement of their problem, therefore increasing the techniques success rate.

• The Movie Technique can also be a faster way of applying EFT. The reason for this is that it can be applied to a problem without the need to know the client’s "story". It can be very rapidly set up by just asking key questions.

• It can be used in a way that affords the client privacy. Not all clients wish or want to talk in detail

about their life. This is a great approach if the client prefers to keep the details of what has

happened private. If you need to retain the client’s privacy, you also would need to drop the,

Narrate the Story, element and instead use, Sub modalities to monitor your progress.

Understanding the Movie Technique

A movie can be made up of many scenes. One very powerful way of setting up the "Movie Technique" is to

target the key scene in the movie. Sometimes when this collapses all the rest will too.

Targeting the Key Moment

Therapist: "In that event my guess is that you were happy, and then something happened and a big emotion

hit you. How long did that first big emotion occur over?"

Example of Key Moments

Bereavement A key moment is the when they found out, for example, being told on the phone. The phone rings, generally

at this point they are oblivious to the problem. They pick up the phone, they might suspect something

because of the tonality of the person’s voice, but the big emotion may not hit them until certain words are

said. This moment is the Key Moment, the point where a big crescendo of emotion hits them. This point can

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be set up in the movie technique. Although the repercussion of this moment may go on for weeks and

months, the first big emotional crescendo is generally not that long.

Key Points of the Movie Technique

1. Short duration

2. Identify a title to represent the event

3. Evaluate the intensity

Movie Technique Instructions You have identified a key event connected to the client’s problem.

1. Therapist,” How long did that event occur over?"

Ideally you are looking for a short duration, the shorter the better. Ideally the answer should be in

seconds or minutes. If the answer is longer than this break the event down into smaller chunks.

2. If that event was a movie, what would be the title of it?"

Please note you are looking for a specific event. If the client has difficulty coming up with a title,

switch the question around and re ask with the following words,

Therapist: "If that movie was a colour, what would that be?"

People sometimes have a problem coming up with a title, as it can feel as if they have been "put on

the spot". This sometimes indicates an underlying issue. It is best to just sidestep it by making it

easier to come up with an answer, thus the colour question.

3. Therapist: “If you were to run that movie through your mind, what would be the intensity of that movie?”

4. Do a round of EFT using the words:

“Even though I have this (whatever title they have given the event) movie problem, I completely and

totally love and approve of myself anyway”.

Example: Client gives the movie title as, "Last Chance".

“Even though I have this, Last Chance movie problem, I completely and totally love and approve of

myself anyway”.

5. Therapist: “If you were to run that movie through your mind, what would be the intensity of that movie now?”

6. Repeat rounds of EFT until the intensity when they run it through their mind is zero.

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Chapter 8 – Testing and Completing the Clearing

Option 1: Narrating the Story

• Next, ask the client to narrate the movie in detail. “I want you to tell me what happened in detail.

Stop if at any point you notice any emotional intensity. This isn’t about being brave, this is about you

100% clearing this, so let me know even if there is just a twinge”.

• Tap through on any aspect of the memory that has any remaining emotion. You can use more direct

language at this point as the intensity should have been reduced substantially by the Movie

Technique.

• After you have methodically gone through the whole movie and reduced any remain intensity to

zero, check by running the movie in your mind in vivid detail and note on any intensity that comes

up.

• Continue using the EFT until there is NO Remaining Intensity.

Option 2: Sub modalities

Therapist: "I want you now to brighten up the image, turn up the volume, feelings, smells, tastes etc and try

and make anything about that bother you".

If the client answers, "I can't"

Therapist: "Try harder, be ruthless, we want to make sure there is absolutely nothing left".

If they do find anything, tap it out until they can no longer access any element of the problem.

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Chapter 9 – What to do When EFT Does Not Work

❖ Dehydration

Although this is not universally accepted as possible cause of EFT not working, it is worthwhile to try

it out and see. Give the client a glass of water and then tap.

❖ Specific or too Global

Are you being specific enough? Become more specific in your work. For example, depression

Tapping on "Even though I am depressed" may get a result, but tapping on the specific events related to the depression are much more likely to work.

The questions to get into the specific details of the problem are:

"What specifically are you depressed about?" Then "What about that is a problem for you?"

❖ Dealing with the Right Issue

Are you targeting the right issue? Explore the issue more to make sure that you are working on the

right thing.

❖ Aspects Shifting

Are the aspects shifting? Sometimes EFT appears not to be working when in fact it is. This can

happen when the problem has moved from the original aspect to another aspect. An example is that

the client still feels bad when they think about a specific event from their past, however they are

now feeling a different emotion related to the event.

❖ Another Aspect Blocking Progress

Is "Psychological Reversal" a factor? Ask the question, “What would happen if you let this go?” Then

tap through any potential benefits associated with keeping the problem. Such as; “it isn’t safe to let

this go”, or “If I let this anger go, they will get off with it”.

Psychological reversal is the term used to describe a state in which it was thought that the

individual’s energy system blocks healing. It is commonly described as being akin to having the

body’s batteries inserted the wrong way around, or energy system reversed. This has now been

changed. It is now thought that PR is just other aspects of the problem that block progress.

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❖ Dealing with PR EFT was originally developed in such a way that PR was automatically assumed to be present, and

automatically factored into the process. The initial set-up statement and rubbing of the sore spot (or

Karate spot), will generally deal with PR long enough for EFT to work on whatever issue is being

targeted.

Dealing with the original causative event where the PR developed is also another way to counteract

PR.

Typical Psychological Reversals

• I don’t deserve to get better

• It is not safe to get better

• I don’t want to be free of this problem

• I am not a worthy person

• It is not OK to be over this problem

❖ Tuning in Enough

Are you saying the affirmation emphatically enough? Sometimes saying the affirmation more

emphatically is enough to cause EFT to begin to work.

❖ Energy Toxins

In a small percentage of cases (thought to be about 3%) it is possible that energy toxins are

responsible for EFT not working. If you are only getting minimal success or no success at all using EFT

it would be worthwhile to check out whether any of the following protocols might help. It is

important to only consider this as a last option rather than jump to the conclusion that this is the

cause whenever you are not getting results with EFT.

Three Treatment Protocols

There are three protocols that can be used to deal with the toxins. They are as follows:

1. External Toxins: Avoidance

Examples of external toxins computers, electronic devices, freshly laid carpets, fumes,

ventilation systems are all possible external causes.

Solution: The best way to deal with these is to change location.

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2. External Toxins: On the Body: Avoidance

Some toxins that we are exposed to are on the body. For example, many of the modern

soaps, detergents that we use may in some cases be implicated as energy toxins as they are

laden with chemicals.

Solution: In cases like this it is best to avoid using these products. Scrub the body to free

yourself from them. Do EFT in the nude if necessary.

3. Ingested Toxins: Avoidance

It is possible that the toxin that is impacting the effectiveness of EFT has been ingested.

Solution: In cases where you suspect this, it is good practice to cut the potential toxin from

the diet for a week or more. You may need to simplify the diet and cut out all potential

toxins. Another way to work with ingested toxins is to use muscle testing to identify the

energy toxins that are responsible for the problem.

Most people are not affected to any large degree by their energy allergens, EFT still works. However,

if you want to dismiss this as a likely cause for the lack of results, you might consider excluding some

of the following substances from your diet and notice what the impact of that is. Foods to check out

are, sugar, caffeine, tea, alcohol, wheat, corn, nicotine, this is not a definitive list.

Solution: Another method of bypassing ingested toxins is persistence. By tapping persistently, you

may well tap during a toxin free moment and thus get the result during this window of opportunity.

❖ Throwing Everything at It

If EFT does not appear to be working and you have checked, you are being:

• Specific enough

• It is working, but the client isn’t aware because aspects are shifting

• Secondary gain from the problem, i.e., the mind thinks it isn’t safe to let it go etc.

Then you should use the full classic EFT protocol, rather than the shortened version.

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Chapter 10 – Personal Peace Procedure (PPP)

What is Personal Peace Procedure (PPP)?

This simple strategy of applying EFT can have profound impact on an individual’s inner peace and health. It

cuts out the need to identify the specific events causing your current problems. We can often be too close to

our own problems to identify the exact things that we need to work upon to get a result. With PPP you tap

out everything, so you are bound to deal with the events linked to your problem. It is an excellent self-help

strategy. It is recommended that all therapists use this approach to clear out their own underlying issues so

that they minimize any risk of being triggered by their client during sessions.

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PPP and Physical Problems

It is becoming more and more evident that many physical problems have emotional roots. Since emotional

roots are developed from specific events that occur, applying EFT to those specific events can in many cases

improve physical issues.

Instructions: The Personal Peace Procedure

1. Brainstorm and write down all the events in your life that were traumatic or uncomfortable from

your past (Note: generally, this figure will run into the 100’s)

2. Give each of these events a brief title describing them, as if it is a mini movie. For example: “Car

crash on the M6”

3. Choose the most traumatic event. Tap through that event until it has absolutely no emotional

attachment to you now (If whilst working on the event other aspects come to mind, write them

down and treat them separately). Clearing the most traumatic events first is a powerful way of

working. It can lead to dramatic improvement very quickly.

4. Continue applying the Personal Peace Procedure on 1-3 events or more if you wish per day for a

period of 3 months or more. Adding more events to your list as you remember them.

Working through Your Issues Using the Personal Peace Procedure

Step 1: Set up a feedback mechanism

Evaluate the Current State of Your Emotional Health

Example:

I get extremely angry when other motorists cut me up in traffic.

I have an anxious butterfly feeling in my stomach whenever I talk to the manager at work.

Evaluate the Current State of Your Physical Health

Use the space below to describe any physical problems you have?

Example:

Pain in the left shoulder of a fluctuating intensity 3-7 on the personal evaluation pain scale.

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Step 2: The Personal Peace Procedure

Instructions

Brainstorm all the uncomfortable or highly traumatic events that have happened in your life, and

write down a brief description/ title of the event, in no particular order. It is important to list all the

vents you remember even if when you think of them now you don't think they are important. The

mind does not tend to remember insignificant events.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Extra Techniques and Information

Apex Affect The Apex Affect is the term used by Dr Roger Callahan the developer of Thought Field Therapy (TFT) to describe the phenomenon of people dismissing or not remembering the effectiveness of tapping therapies. It is not uncommon for people to say, “it wasn’t that bad” after clearing their problem when initially they may have described it as being severe. This might be linked to the fact that tapping therapy is so effective that when they bring memories to mind of their problem, they seem entirely different to them. I have also had people say, “talking really helped”. It is important to clarify it wasn’t the talking that worked otherwise they will not think to use EFT in their future if they experience a problem. I have pointed out to clients, “I bet you know people who have problems, who talk endlessly about it”. They generally answer, “yes”. “Did talking help them?” Rather than tell them it is the tapping that worked, I help them come to that conclusion as it helps it stick more in their mind. This helps them realise the key component that helped them get their result was the tapping. One-Point Tapping In EFT we use a standardised tapping sequence that is generally consists of either eight, nine, thirteen or fourteen acupoints. By tapping on all the acupoints it ensures that we tap on the relevant ones. Often however it is only one point that is needed. People often say, “when I tap on this point, I feel things shift”. If you do identify the key tapping point you can then focus more on this point, shortening the time required to do EFT even further. Touch and Breathe (TAB) TAB was developed by psychologist Dr. John Diepold. In TAB, you touch the acupoints instead of tapping. Some clients are uncomfortable with tapping, they prefer this gentler approach which can be equally as effective. This is also a good approach for insomnia. Touch the point indicated with the tips of your fingers and breathe as you either think or speak the words out aloud. Side of the Hand Point: “Even though I have (this problem), I completely and totally love and approve of myself. Repeat three times Then touch and breathe on each point in the EFT Sequence either silently thinking the Reminder Phrase (words that represent the problem) or say them out aloud.

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Contact Information

To contact Tania A Prince BSc, EFT Founding Master and Creator of Mindfulness Based Inner RePatterning™:

Telephone: 01625 520016/ 07792 500881

Email: tania@eft-courses.co.uk

Postal Address: Life Beyond Limits Ltd, Head Office 29, Vale Head, Handforth, Cheshire, England, SK9 3BP

Further Training Courses run by Tania A Prince include:

• EFT Level 2

• EFT Level 3

• Mindfulness Based Inner RePatterning™ Practitioner

• Confident Public Speaking