From time to time, there is controversy about what constitutes EFT Tapping, EFT or Tapping, and what does not. It can be very confusing if you are looking to learn EFT or if you are thinking of using an EFT practitioner. With this in mind, here is some advice on what constitutes EFT, Tapping, or EFT Tapping (the distinction will be clear).
Each form of EFT has these elements in common:
It is an energy healing modality. Although it is often called “energy psychology”, it is as far removed from psychology as any other energy modality, such as Reiki, spiritual healing, and kinesiology, to name just three of many. In other words, when we do EFT, we don’t do much counseling, NLP, or psychotherapy. We do energy work to release blockages on our path to emotional and/or physical well-being.
Gently bring a specific energy interruption to the surface and then specifically direct the energy in such a way as to release this interruption. This is where Optimal EFT differs from other types. Other types use tapping on the end points of the meridians to achieve release. This includes Classical, Gold Standard, and Energy EFT, for example. Optimal EFT directs the energy as if channeling it through spiritual healing or Reiki instead of fingering the meridian endpoints, with the difference that it directs the energy very specifically to the exact problem being addressed. release.
It is very specific. For example, we can work on releasing that pain in our upper right shoulder near where it meets our neck, or the time we were flunked by a teacher when we were 9 years old, or the need to feel like we have more control when In front of a certain authority figure, we are as specific as we can, to root out the problem.
it’s soft. There’s no point in endlessly dwelling on the past, forcing ourselves to face our fears, learn to cope with tragic circumstances, accept living forever with a progressive illness and give in to a perceived fate, or anything of the sort. Rather, the user is hopeful and does not go anywhere where he feels uncomfortable.
It involves a willingness to let go peacefully and calmly, using a calming start or calming engagement as soon as the process begins.
It is not a method of mind control or even a method of mental persuasion, like hypnotherapy. And unlike hypnotherapy or hypnosis, you don’t need to believe in EFT for it to work.
It is a safe space where you can feel free to let go of the energy interruptions behind your challenges.
Hope this helps answer your questions. If you’re looking for a course or practitioner who can take you further on your EFT healing journey, now you have a better idea of what to look for.