Why Learn How To Self-Regulate?
Most of us spend up to 70% of our waking life in a state of Fight or Flight (sympathetic nervous system activation). This high alert state not only starts to feel normal, we actually become addicted to the hormones of stress. Typically, we only pay attention this habitual condition when we become ill, unable to sleep, or experience a depleting lack of pleasure.
Or, you may find yourself over-reacting, being constantly moody, unable to focus, or make decisions.
Or, you might find yourself incapable of identifying what you need, or want, amidst all the demands vying for your attention.
ABOUT EFT TAPPING
The power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is that it shifts your nervous system into a parasympathetic state.
The power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is that it shifts your nervous system into a parasympathetic state. In common parlance, this state is referred to as Rest & Digest, or Rest & Restore. Meaning, you must be in this state in order to digest properly (digestive issues, anyone?), and to restore your energy and to heal! (Yes, read that again, it’s very important!) This is also the state where you experience mental clarity and build your capacity to respond effectively to life’s challenges.
EFT is not therapy in the conventional sense, but rather a self-regulation technique that calms the nervous system, facilitating access to your inner knowing, and aligning you with your deepest wants and needs. It’s akin to quieting the noise in and around you, so you can hear what you know to be true for you.
Over 120 peer reviewed studies confirm the effectiveness of EFT Tapping. Approved by the American Psychological Association as safe and effective, Tapping can be learned in sessions with a practitioner and the effects are greatly enhanced with regular practise. Even tapping for 2 minutes a day can help reset your nervous system to new levels of resilience. With daily practise we can effectively recover energy by stemming the drain of indecision, worry, unprocessed emotions and the effects of our hyper busy lifestyles.
According to ACEP (the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology) EFT is “an evidence-based, mind-body method that rapidly treats trauma and anxiety with results that last.”
Peta Stapleton’s Research Shows EFT Improves Multiple Physiological Markers of Health:
- Lowers Cortisol by 37%
- Increase Immune System Markers by 113%
- Reduces Pain by 57%
- Lowers Anxiety by 40%
- Reduces Depression by 35%
- Reduces PTSD Symptoms by 32%
- Lowers Resting Heart Rate by 8%
- Increase Happiness by 31%
- Reduces Blood Pressure by 8%
- Lowers Food Cravings by 74%
Additionally, ACEP lists studies showing significant findings for EFT effectiveness in
- Reducing Test Anxiety
- Improving Well-Being
- Reducing Unpleasant Emotions
- Aiding in Weight Loss
Furthermore, the American Psychological Association recognizes EFT Tapping as an Empirically Validated Therapy.
EFT is an evidence-based practice that has been recognized as an effective treatment for a range of physical and emotional conditions including PTSD, anxiety, anger, depression, stress, phobias, weight control, test anxiety, chronic pain, addiction, and other disruptive habits, behaviours, and limiting beliefs.
– Dr. Peta Stapleton
How does tapping work?
EFT uses acupressure, by gently tapping with your fingertips, on 9 meridian points on the face and body, while focused on an upsetting issue. The tapping communicates to the brain’s emotional centre of the limbic system that, even though triggered, you are safe, can let your guard down, and relax. The induced state of calm overrides and nullifies the previously disturbing association, and effectively rewires your brain. Depending on the severity of the issue, this dissociation may be quick, or take repeated sessions.
Tapping is a mind-body and trauma-informed approach valued for its ability to tone the Vagus nerve and discharge and resolve unprocessed trauma. This is how you free yourself from the emotional patterns arising from past experiences, that otherwise keep you locked into fear, limiting beliefs, and unwelcome physical symptoms, thoughts and feelings.
Why Work with a Certified EFT Practitioner?
There are ample videos on YouTube teaching people how to do EFT on their own, or to tap along with provided scripts. Indeed, many people are introduced to EFT via these videos.
So why work with a certified EFT Practitioner when you can access help for free?
The simple answer is that you get what you pay for.
On one hand, the psyche protects you from accessing material that it doesn’t feel ready to look at, or does not feel safe to access.
On the other hand, there is a risk tapping along with a video could cause upsetting feelings to arise that you don’t feel ready to address. We all possess a veritable pandora’s box of unprocessed emotions and it’s best to be situated in a safe and trusting relationship with a skilled practitioner, who can attenuate the flood of buried emotions, and help you integrate them at a measured pace.
As an EFT practitioner, my sacred mission is to hold a space of unconditional positive regard for my clients. My primary aim is to help you feel safe to share whatever lies heavy on your heart. There can be no healing without self-acceptance of what is, without judgement.
Shame, guilt, and self-criticism keep uncomfortable feelings hidden and inaccessible. Like Humpty Dumpty, we’re afraid if we fall off our defensive wall, no one will be able to put us back together again! And indeed, this unconscious reflex is necessary for self-preservation. The ever vigilant psyche continues this protection until it senses skillful help is at hand. And that when uncomfortable feelings arise, you have proven tools to calm yourself. This is where EFT shines as a tool you can use anywhere, any time, on your own.
EFT is ever respectful of your pace and need for safety. Meeting whatever arises with love and acceptance is the key to freeing yourself of limiting patterns.
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The aim of EFT and BT is to discharge unprocessed emotions using mind/body techniques that access the subconscious, conscious and super conscious mind. Both modalities are built upon Acupuncture and Meridians from the extensively researched field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While these Alternative and Complementary methods continue to be researched, their use is spreading rapidly because of their effectiveness and safety.
All new clients participate in an Intake Call, to understand their needs and ascertain whether EFT or BT is a good match.
If you are interested in exploring whether Tapping or Tuning are right for you, please feel free to request a 15 minute Discovery Call. If you’re still interested, we schedule a more in-depth Intake Call.
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