Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a self-help tool developed by Gary Craig in the mid-1990s based on Thought Field Therapy. EFT involves tapping on acupuncture points while focusing on an issue to reduce its intensity. It can help with stress, pain, phobias, depression and other issues. EFT works through the body's energy system to release emotions and restore balance like rebooting a computer. The document provides instructions for doing EFT with examples and answers frequently asked questions.

1. EFT BasicsJoAnnSkyWatcher©JoAnn SkyWatcher

2. Emotional Freedom TechniquesEmotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) was developed by Gary Craig in the mid-90sGary was inspired by Dr. Roger Callahan’s Thought Field Therapy ©JoAnn SkyWatcher

3. Self-help Tool EFT is a self-help tool in which you focus on an issue you would like to clear while tapping with your fingertips on your acu-pressure points.©JoAnn SkyWatcher

4. EFT can be Helpful with: StressHeadaches (Migraines)Physical PainPhobiasDepressionFearPanicNegative ThoughtsTensionAnxietyWeight LossCravingsNervousnessInsomniaSocial AnxietyGriefPersonal DevelopmentTraumatic MemoriesImproving PerformanceRelationship Issues©JoAnnSkyWatcher

5. How does EFT work?EFT works with the body’s subtle energy system.It is the psychological version of acupressure.Scientific research is being done to show how it works.What we know for sure is that EFT gets amazing results.©JoAnn SkyWatcher

6. Doing EFT is Like Rebooting Your ComputerWhen we stuff emotions we’re afraid to fully feel, our system can get out of balance.Our body is telling us that something we are feeling , thinking, or believing needs attention.It’s like the way a computer might crash, or get stuck.Tapping is like rebooting our energy system.EFT helps us get unstuck so we can feel centered and relaxed. Got idea from eftfree.net©JoAnn SkyWatcher

7. EFT Simplified1) While Focusing on a negative emotion or physical sensation, assess its intensity on a scale of 0-10.2) Set-up Phrase: Say 3 times, “Even though I have (problem), I deeply and completely love and accept myself,” while tapping on your Karate Chop point on side of hand. (see chart on next page)3) Tap through a Sequence starting with Eyebrow (EB), saying the Reminder Phrase (a phrase you create to help you stay focused on the issue) while tapping 7 times on each point.Eyebrow (EB): “This problem” (be specific)

8. Side of Eye (SE): “This problem”

9. Under Eye (UE): “This problem”

10. Under Nose (UN): “This problem”

11. Under Lip (UL): “This problem” (continued on next page)©JoAnn SkyWatcher

12. EFT Simplified (continued) Collarbone (CB) “This problem”

13. Under Arm (UA) “This problem”

14. Liver Point (LP) “This problem”

15. Wrist Points(WP) “This problem”

16. Top of Head (TH) “This problem” The above Sequence is called a round.4) After a couple of rounds, check your intensity level. If it hasn’t come down, repeat the process.©JoAnn SkyWatcher