EFT Flashcards
(9 cards)
Where does EFT or “tapping” come from?
Modern psychology combined with ancient Chinese medicine
What are meridians?
The basis of acupuncture and described as energy channels that carry the vital life fore or qi to other points of the body.
Each meridian is associated with an
organ.
What is the “endpoint” used to describe in EFT?
The location on the body where you can access the energy channel.
Where is the stomach meridian endpoint?
Just below the eye.
What does EFT stand for?
Emotional Freedom Technique
EFT has been shown to do what to the amygdala?
Tapping can calm it down and saying stressful things while tapping seems to assist with rewiring.
How does tapping effect the limbic system?
retrains it as to what should be considered dangerous or stressful. Tapping as you trigger your flight or fight response sends a message to the amygdala that it can deactivate even though the stressful thought is still there.
EFT process
- What is the issue. get as specific as possible. 2. Rate your SUDS. 3. Craft your set up statement: even though __, I love and accept myself. Tap three times on karate chop point. 4. Tap through the 8 point sequence. Rerate, repeat as needed