Welcome to. . .

E motional
F reedom
T echniques TM

An amazing
healing technique
that’s easy to learn
and has profound
effects
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• What is EFT?
• How does EFT work?
• The Roots of EFT
• When to use EFT
• The Process
• Getting Started
• The Basic Recipe
• Tips on using EFT
• Resources
• Try it on Everything!
• Contact Page
 EFT is simple enough to be learnt by anyone

What is EFT?
in a short period--and put to use immediately.

EFT is a simple, rapid and remarkably effective approach to healing emotional

disorders that is based on a synthesis of Chinese accupressure and Applied
Kinesiology.

While it may be difficult to believe, very often quite severe emotional upsets,
or any form of disorder that has an emotional component, can be relieved in
less than half an hour--sometimes literally in minutes-- using this simple
method. This applies equally to recent upsets as well as to longstanding
problems (phobias, compulsions and obsessions, negative self-beliefs etc).

EFT has a success rate of about 50% with beginners and 95% with practiced
users. While more complex cases should be referred to licensed practitioners,
the basic EFT technique is easily learnt by anyone and can be immediately
applied to relieving one's upsets. This presentation attempts to teach you just
how to do that.
 “The cause of every emotional or physical
upset is a disruption in the body’s energy

How does EFT work?

system.”

EFT is based on the premise that the body’s energy system is linked to energy
circuits, or meridians, that run throughout the body. The state of these
meridians is directly affected by your emotional and physical health. By
analogy, think of the meridians as rivers. Upsets in emotional or physical
health lead to the equivalent of blockages or overflows in the rivers.
By setting right the meridians-- i.e. restoring the body’s energy status--, the
emotional/physical disorder is righted, thus paving the way for natural growth.
How is this done? By tapping with the fingers on certain accupressure points
on the face, torso and hand, while “tuning in” to the problem in your mind.
Through these points we can access important meridians of the body and by
tapping on them, excess negative emotional energy is released.

A problem may have different aspects attached to it that surface in the course
of treatment. In such cases, it is important to persist in rooting out all these
aspects--much like peeling back the layers of an onion--and tap on them until
the issue is completely resolved.
 Both EFT and TFT are highly effective--the
differences between them are simply a matter

T he roots of EFT
of personal preference.

In the late 1970s, psychologist Dr Roger Callahan combined elements of

quantum theory, kinesiology and accupressure to begin healing patients with
phobias and traumatic stress disorders. He used a system of different
combinations of tapping points for different issues. This highly effective
therapy was termed Thought Field Therapy (TFT).

Gary Craig, a Stanford engineer who studied with Dr Callahan, extended the
concept by devising a set of all-purpose tapping points which was found to be
easier to learn and remember. He called his system Emotional Freedom
Techniques, or EFT. Since it’s inception, EFT has found favour with more and
more practitioners of the healing professions--more and more licensed healers
now use EFT as part of their repertoire. However, the basic technique has
been made freely available to all--the same technique you will learn in this
presentation.
 With a little imagination, many more uses can
be found for EFT than are listed here.One of

W hen to use EFT

EFT’ s basic tenets is--Try it on Everything!

EFT has been found to be effective in a variety of issues including:

• Addictive Cravings (food, cigarettes, • Grief and loss

alcohol, drugs)
• Guilt
• Allergies
• Insomnia
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Negative memories
• Anger
• Pain and symptom management
• Compulsions and obsessions
• Physical healing
• Depression and sadness
• Enhancing peak performance (sports,
• Dyslexia public speaking)
• Enhancing self-image • Post traumatic stress disorder
• Fears and phobias • Sexual abuse issues, etc
• Relief of pain, e.g. migraine, arthritis
etc
 A simple sequence that can be used to
address any number of issues.

T he Process
The Basic Recipe is the standard, basic procedure that is employed to treat
any emotional/physical disturbance. Once learnt, each round of the Basic
Recipe should take under a minute or two to perform. The Basic Recipe
comprises:
• The Set Up.
• The Sequence.
• The 9 Gamut Procedure.
• The Sequence (again).
• Adjustments for subsequent rounds.

Let’s look at these in more detail.

• The Set Up: This sets the stage, so to speak, for EFT to do its work. In this
stage you will rub the accupressure point known as the Sore Spot while saying
your Set Up Phrase out loud three times. The Set Up Phrase is as accurate a
description of your issue as possible, in the following format:
T he Process ( continued )
“Even though I (insert problem here), I deeply and completely accept myself”.
Examples of Set Up Phrases might be:
– “Even though my back aches…
– “Even though I tend to lose my cool at work…
– “Even though I have this pain in my jaw…
– “Even though I have a fear of heights…
...I deeply and completely accept myself.”

• The Sequence: While continuing to hold the problem in mind, you’ll tap 7
times or so in succession on each of 13 points, 5 on the face, 2 on the torso,
5 on the hand and one on the back of the hand (the Gamut Point). To assist
you in keeping the problem in mind, you’ll repeat at each point a shortened
version of your Set Up Statement called the Reminder Statement. Reminder
Statements of the above examples might be:
 You can tap on either side of the body. Use
two fingers held together to tap.

T he Process ( continued )
– “This backache”
– “This irritability at work”
– “This jaw pain”
– “This fear of heights”

The 9 Gamut: The Gamut Point is located on the back of the hand, just behind
and in between the knuckles of the ring and little finger. While tapping
continuously on this point, you will execute a series of actions that-- while a
little bizarre-looking!--engage your brain and set your neurology to working on
the problem.

The Sequence (again): The Sequence is repeated exactly as before.

This constitutes one round of the Basic Recipe.

 If the problem is persistent, break it down
into as many aspects as suggest themselves

T he Process ( continued )
to you, and tap on those.

In many cases, you may get complete relief of your distress from just this
single round! However, if the upset is still felt to some degree, simply repeat
the Basic Recipe, with adjustments as follows:

Adjustments for subsequent rounds: Substitute the Set Up Phrase you used
with this one: “Even though I still have some of this (insert problem), I deeply
and completely accept myself”.For example, “Even though I still have some of
this fear of heights, I deeply and completely accept myself”.
And substitute the Reminder Phrase for this one: “This remaining (insert
problem) ”. For example: “This remaining fear of heights.”

Now we will go on to examine the actual Points that you will be tapping on.
 SUDs--Subjective Units of Distress.

T he Process ( continued )
There’s one more concept to learn before proceeding to the actual points.

Scaling the problem. At the beginning of an EFT session, take a rating of the
intensity of distress you feel on a subjective scale of 1 to 10. Thus a strong
upset might produce a rating of 8 or 9, while a relatively milder distress might
be a 3. (This is also known as taking a Subjective Units of Distress, or SUDS,
rating).

At the end of a round of the Basic Recipe, scale the problem again. Has it
reduced? Your goal is to have it down to a 1 or a 0 which would indicate
complete freedom from the distress you started out with.

Having your distress drop from a 7 or 8 to a 0 in a couple of rounds of EFT is

an amazing experience--and one that happens more often than you’d expect!
 Each round of the Basic Recipe will take just
around a minute or two to perform.

G etting started
Now you’re ready to learn the Points to tap on. The following screens will
show you exactly how to perform the Basic Recipe. Advance through the show
a couple of times to get the idea (using the navigation buttons to return to this
screen) , and then try it out while tapping yourself. It is best if you practice
with a real problem, as EFT is really experiential in nature and no amount of
explanation can take the place of actual doing.

Note: Once you learn EFT, you’ll be able to perform each round of the Basic
Recipe in just a minute or so.

If you’re working on an actual problem, remember to scale your problem

before you start, and to scale it again at the end of each round!
T he Basic Recipe
• Rub the Sore Spot (where you’d pin a medal
on your chest) while saying the Set Up
Phrase 3 times

• While saying the Reminder Phrase once, tap 7

times or so…on the Beginning of the Eyebrow

• …on the Side of the Eye

• …on the bone just Under the Eye

• …Under the Nose

• …just Above the Chin

• …at the Start of the Collarbone

• …about 4 inches Under the Armpit

T he Basic Recipe
• ...While saying the Reminder Phrase once, tap 7 times or
so…on the Side of the Thumb, next to the nail
• …on the Side of the Index Finger, next to the nail
• …on the Side of the Middle Finger, next to the nail
• …on the Side of the Little Finger, next to the nail
• …on the Karate Chop Point, where you’d deliver a
Karate Chop, in line with the Life Line
T he Basic Recipe
• …Now while continuously tapping the Gamut Point (situated
on the back of the hand just behind and between the
knuckles of the ring and fourth fingers), do the following...
T he Basic Recipe
• …tap with eyes open…(say the
reminder phrase just once, at this
point)
T he Basic Recipe
• …tap with eyes closed...
T he Basic Recipe
• …look hard left and down...
T he Basic Recipe
• …look hard right and down...
T he Basic Recipe
• ...Move your eyes in a full
clockwise circle...
T he Basic Recipe
• ...Move your eyes in a full
anticlockwise circle...
T he Basic Recipe
• …hum about 5 notes of a song...
T he Basic Recipe
• …count...

1-2-3-4-5
T he Basic Recipe
• …hum about 5 notes of a song...
T he Basic Recipe

• Now repeat the Sequence...

T he Basic Recipe
• Rub the Sore Spot (where you’d pin a medal
on your chest) while saying the Set Up
Phrase 3 times

• While saying the Reminder Phrase once, tap 7

times or so…on the Beginning of the Eyebrow

• …on the Side of the Eye

• …on the bone just Under the Eye

• …Under the Nose

• …just Above the Chin

• …at the Start of the Collarbone

• …about 4 inches Under the Armpit

T he Basic Recipe
• ...While saying the Reminder Phrase once, tap 7 times or
so…on the Side of the Thumb, next to the nail
• …on the Side of the Index Finger, next to the nail
• …on the Side of the Middle Finger, next to the nail
• …on the Side of the Little Finger, next to the nail
• …on the Karate Chop Point, where you’d deliver a
Karate Chop, in line with the Life Line

Congratulations! You’ve just learnt how to perform the

EFT Basic Recipe!
 Teach your kids EFT--it will be a most
valuable, lifelong asset for them.

T ips on using EFT

• Memorize the Basic Recipe. Customize it to your problem with an appropriate
Set Up Phrase and Reminder Phrase. Do as many rounds as it takes to clear
out the problem. If necessary be persistent--some issues may take longer.
• Try to be as specific as possible while naming the problem.
• Stubborn problems usually have different aspects attached to them. Break
down each problem into its aspects and clear them one by one.
• You may not have to treat each aspect! Often just attending to a few of them
leads to complete relief from the problem…like a few released logs will
suddenly clear a logjam.
• Relief is usually permanent but should the problem return…just tap on it
again!
• You can even tap for someone else (proxy tapping) e.g. small children …use
the format “Even though X (insert problem), s/he deeply and completely
accepts himself”. This one will really amaze you...!
• After some experience using EFT, experiment with using the process without
the 9 Gamut (just the Sequence).Many cases will respond well even to this
shortcut! You’ll sense when the 9 Gamut is necessary.
• Proxy tapping on animals is also possible and generally works well.
 Videotaped courses, workshops and books are

R esources
available to help you learn more about EFT.

While you can immediately start applying what you have learnt to any
problems with an emotional component that you may have, there is much
more to EFT than can be covered in a presentation of this nature. For
comprehensive details about EFT, Hypnosis and NLP; Individual Sessions and
Workshops, visit:

www.corkhypnosis.ie

For more information call:

021 455 1111800 In Ireland
or 0800 849 5026 in the United Kingdom.

For further details e-mail:

info@corkhypnosis.ie
T ry it on everything!
EFT is a tool that can help you in many, many areas of your life. Each person’s
situation is unique and many are finding uses for EFT that were not thought of
before. You are encouraged to experiment! Even if you don’t think EFT is
applicable for your particular need--give it a try. You might be pleasantly
surprised!

As we say in EFT: TRY IT ON EVERYTHING!

Contact Page
Mark Casey
Cork Hypnosis Centre
MacCurtain Street
Cork City
Ireland