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Emotional Freedom Techniques

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by mike last modified 2008-10-01 13:55

The name of this technique is often shortened to EFT and it is frequently described as a Meridian Therapy - its roots are in acupuncture and kinesiology. It was developed by Gary Craig following his training in a Meridian Therapy called TFT. Gary discovered a way to develop and simplify this and make it more accessible.

The dream Gary Craig had of spreading the healing word of EFT was enhanced by his making freely available a seventy nine page manual from his website www.emofree.com. Visitors to this site can also read case histories and treatment protocols which have been used on physical and emotional problems.

A description of EFT I frequently use is "similar to acupuncture but without using needles". Whilst the client is talking about their problem, acupoints points are stimulating by tapping on each meridian. The combination of tapping and being tuned to the problem helps to free individuals of fears, anger and sadness as well as physical pain.

I have had the opportunity to train with Gary many times and I find that I use EFT and teach my clients to use it more often than any other therapy I have learnt over the last 26 years. EFT is not just a technique but an impressive way to genuinely free us from trauma as well as create more harmony and peace of mind.

(My thanks to Mary Llewellyn for this introduction (ed.))

 

Life and Health Problems Helped

The life and health problems shown below have been noted as being helped by Emotional Freedom Techniques:-

Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Headache
Migraine
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Relationships
Self Harm

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Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner List

As the relationship between practitioner and the person consulted by them is a very personal one we would recommend that you check out their qualifications and, if possible, decide whether you have suitable empathy with them. This listing does not imply any special competence.

Practitioner lists for Emotional Freedom Techniques:-

Australia Canada Great Britain
India Ireland New Zealand
The United States of America    


 

How to Help your Practitioner

You will have certain questions that you want to ask your practitioner about the therapy or natural cure and your practitioner will have standard questions to ask you about yourself.

The "How to Help Your Practitioner" page for Emotional Freedom Techniques

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Emotional Freedom Techniques Blog

Add your contributions to the blog for this page. The button is at the bottom of the page or follow this link to the blog for this page. These can be absolutely anything related to this therapy or "natural cures" that needs an answer from other members of the community, or a space for you to complain about or comment on anything related to that topic.

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Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner Organisations

The qualifications and requirements for a practitioner to be registered may vary markedly from organisation to organisation. We would strongly recommend that you visit the organisation's website to ensure that your chosen practitioner is registered with an organisation which has requirements with which you approve.

The home country of the organisation is listed. Although their practitioner lists are likely to be limited to their own countries most will provide more information, advice, contacts and help wherever you live:-

Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Therapies Great Britain National
The Association of Meridian Energy Therapies Great Britain National

Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner Schools

Various schools and colleges will train people to be practitioners of Emotional Freedom Techniques. Although their courses may be limited to their own countries some may provide international distance learning. Please check them out carefully to ensure they meet your requirements

Emotional Freedom Techniques Schools


Please email editor(at)shared-care.com with the name and URL of your suggestions for additional organisations.

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Lists of Practitioners and Practices

Please access the list of practitioners listed by therapy from the Therapies Home page

The practitioners and practitioners' organisations lists for the following countries.

Australia Canada Great Britain
India Ireland New Zealand
United States of America    

The full searchable practice list for the following countries.

Australia Canada Great Britain
India Ireland New Zealand
United States of America    



   

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Surprisingly Gluten Free Gluten free cookbook; lots of good recipes
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The FISH Plan for IBS
 
Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet Necessary dietary reading for everyone
Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet
 
The Complete Guide to Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Cooking Great cookbook by Glenis Lucas. Introduction by me!
The Complete Guide to Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Cooking
 

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