introduction to eft and how it can help you

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Introduction to Introduction to Emotional Freedom Emotional Freedom

TechniqueTechniqueTMTM

If EFT canIf EFT can RESOLVERESOLVE Combat TraumaCombat TraumaBetter than anything else currently usedBetter than anything else currently used

What else can it do?What else can it do?




About TomAbout Tom Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC 15 years in Private Practice 14 years using EFT Vietnam Veteran & PTSD/Trauma Specialist Research coach for the Iraq Stress Project Diplomate of Comprehensive Energy Psychology -

DCEP PhD in the school of life and hard knocks




Mission StatementMission StatementThe mission of Life Script Counseling Services is to compassionately assist people in reclaiming their lives from trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and nicotine addiction by expertly applying Emotional Freedom TechniqueTM to their issues.

EFT is endorsed by:EFT is endorsed by:

Bessel van der

Kolk, MD

DeepakChopra,

MD

Jack Canfield

Bob Proctor

Joe Vitale

CherylRichardso

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Norm Shealy,

PhD

Bruce Lipton,

PhD

Joseph Mercola

, MD

Kevin Trudea

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GoalsGoals How I Learned About EFT Define EFT Benefits of using EFT Successes w/EFT Effects: Observable & measurable Why EFT should be used for Everything and Anything EFT Research results Demonstrate EFT Q & A as we go along




What Do You Know?What Do You Know? How many of know about EFT? How many of you use EFT? Are you willing to suspend your beliefs about what

you think you know about healing? Western medicine – body is a machine. Research has proven there is a mind-body connection 85% - 95% of all illness has an emotional basis – ACE

Study proved this – www.acestudy.org The mind believes what it sees and sees what it

believes – mind/body connection




What is EFT?What is EFT? EFT is Acupuncture or

Acupressure for the emotions w/o needles

Tap on acupoints/meridian points instead of inserting needles

Looks strange when doing it


TechniqueTechnique

Maybe Mona Lisa knew something we did not know until the mid 1980’s


Emotional Freedom Emotional Freedom TechniqueTechniqueTMTM

Premise:Premise:The cause of all exaggerated or abnormal emotional reactions is a disturbance or blockage in the body’s energy system (Involves subconscious mind, beliefs and interpretation)

Traditional Psychology:Traditional Psychology: Change your thinking and your emotional response changes. This is difficult to do. (Emotional charge still present). It’s like talking to a pre-recorded tape; there is no mechanism to change it.

EFT Psychology:EFT Psychology:Change your emotional response by removing the excess emotional charge and your beliefs/thinking changes as well as behaviors. This is easy to do with EFT. Basically, we erase and reprogram the tape!



Psychological Reversals (PR):Psychological Reversals (PR): “If you think you are right, you are correct. If

you think you are wrong, you are also correct.” Henry Ford

PR is like putting batteries into your electronic device BACKWARDS

PR Stops the healing process Similar to a Chinese Finger Puzzle or tug of war Negative thoughts or beliefs about self Lots of PR w/PTSD - Guilt, Shame, Worthiness PR is always present with Depression, Addictions,

Degenerative Disease & Money Issues



The EFT/MTT ProcessThe EFT/MTT Process Measure intensity of issue Create a setup phrase to describe the issue – opens the file/plays

the tape The more specific the phrase, the better the result Creates mental and emotional focus on the issue Tap on “acupoints” while repeating statements about the issue Generates seratonin to reduce or totally eliminate emotional intensity Can also install positive choices in the process



Why Use EFT/MTT?Why Use EFT/MTT? Easy to use Can be self applied Corrects Psychological Reversal Ability to create rapid, deep changes Accelerates healing of Mind, Body & Spirit Works when traditional methods have failed Discharges the emotional energy of the issue Creates counter conditioning Reduces or eliminates the emotional intensity of

the file/tape/memory/issue



How EFT/MTT Works:How EFT/MTT Works: Specific phrasing activates the issue in the body/mind Tap on acupoints with our fingers Tapping creates biochemical process in the body’s

meridians Produces molecules of emotion (opioid neuropeptides)

and endorphins Produces excess Cortisol to down-regulate the alarm

response Produces “feel good” neurotransmitters like serotonin Releases emotional charge(s) connected to specific

issues (conditioned response/energetic disturbance)


EFT Can Help You:EFT Can Help You: Reduce Stress Stop self-sabotage Resolve grief & loss Erase limiting messages Eliminate limiting beliefs Improve relationship w/money Change negative self-talk & worry Improve relationship w/self and others Decrease or eliminate depressive symptoms Over come fears, phobias and anxiety of any type

What Can EFT do for What Can EFT do for YOU? YOU?


Weight Loss and Eating DisordersWeight Loss and Eating Disorders Stop food cravings Halt emotional eating Eliminate food allergies Eliminate the need for Bariatric Surgery Change mental body image Improve exercise routines Remove emotional blocks to weigh loss Candida overgrowth can contribute to inability to

lose weight – sugar cravings

EFT Can Help YOU EFT Can Help YOU with -with -


Surgical & Health Issues – MC AccidentSurgical & Health Issues – MC Accident Pre/post surgery anxiety Post surgery depression Surgical Trauma/PTSD Titanium/Surgical Stainless Steel allergies/pain Improve ability to heal faster Has the potential to heal illness of any type Eliminate other allergies or energy toxins Physical pain management/elimination - fibromyalgia

EFT Can Help YOU with EFT Can Help YOU with --


Trauma & PTSD from any event(s)Trauma & PTSD from any event(s) Improve sleep Reduce intrusive memories Reduce flashbacks Reduce irritability Reduce hypervigilance Reduce physical and emotional pain Improve overall sense of well-being Reduce depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms Trauma can come from many threatening experiences 63% reduction in symptoms in 6 hours – combat vets 2



Smoking Cessation – 5 to 10 SessionsSmoking Cessation – 5 to 10 Sessions Quit smoking gradually and easily Could experience 20% reduction in first session NO withdrawal symptoms Minimizes weight gain or switched addictions Disconnects smoking from people, places and things Overcomes self-sabotage Overcomes psychological addiction Overcome need to self-medicate



Observable EffectsObservable Effects Users can measure the intensity (SUDS) of the

issue We can see a person relax We can see breathing change Clients often sigh, yawn, cry, laugh, and

sometimes they imitate Joe Cocker We can see their emotional intensity to the issue

decrease Case Study 1: Nurse Case Study 2: ‘Nam Veteran

How We Know EFT is How We Know EFT is WorkingWorking


Measurable EffectsMeasurable Effects 22

Blood pressure & glucose levels drops Adrenaline levels drop Cortisol levels drop 25% in 1 hour Vs. 10% w/CBT or

11% with no treatment PCL-M and SA-45 scores drop EEG Changes EEG Changes 33

Overall brain energy drops – improved operation Brain symmetry improves Decrease of Beta 1 and Beta 2 Energies – emotional

intensity, etc Alpha waves bridging to Theta waves – internal focus Brain function begins to resemble the “Awakened Mind” HRV & Heart Coherence improve – reduction of stress

How We Know EFT is How We Know EFT is WorkingWorking


The Effects of EFT/MTTThe Effects of EFT/MTTon Anxietyon Anxiety

Courtesy of: David Feinstein,

PhD.

Back of Brain: Visual Cortex

Front of Brain: Cerebral CortexMemory, AttentionPerceptual AwarenessThought, LanguageConsciousness

See page 25Reference 1, 3research_overview.pdf


Blood clumping observed under a dark field microscope.Poor oxygen transportation.

Blood cells after the application of EFTImproved oxygen transportation

The Effects of EFT/MTTThe Effects of EFT/MTT on Bloodon Blood

RouleauxRouleauxThe stacking up of red blood cells, caused by extra or abnormal proteins in the blood that decrease the normal distance red cells maintain between each other.

Elapsed Elapsed Time:Time:

12 Minutes12 Minutes


Benefits:Benefits: Highly effective NO known side effects Easier to use than EMDR Works on most issues Safe, gentle, quick & simple Can be used on children & pets Easily Combined w/other therapeutic techniques,

i.e.. TA, Gestalt, Timeline, Experiential, etc. Compatible with ALL other forms of therapy and

medicine

Benefits of EFT/MTTBenefits of EFT/MTT


Successes:Successes: Abuse of any type Reduction of depression &

anxiety Excessive Shame & Guilt Chocolate & Food Cravings Nicotine & Cocaine Cravings Grief & Unresolved Losses Claustrophobia Money Issues Anger Dysfunctional Belief

Systems Crohns Disease - off all

meds and pain free

SuccessesSuccesses

More Successes:More Successes: Children - Behavioral

Problems Animals Fear of heights Physical Pain

Emotional Roots Allergies & Energy Toxins

Surgical Stainless Steel and Titanium

Pollens Headaches PTSD of any type Anxieties Phobias


EFT Work ShopsEFT Work Shops

The following workshops are available:The following workshops are available: Tapping the Healer Within - Basic EFT Training Creating Prosperity and Abundance w/EFT PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)/ Trauma is NOT

Forever I Wanna Quit, BUTT…... Why Weight? - When Exercise and Diet aren’t Enough Does Your Mirror Lie? - Creating a Healthy Body Image De-Stressing - It’s an Inside Job Custom Topics All classes contain Basic EFT Theory, and the Choices Method

and are about 6 - 8 hours long


Contact Information:Contact Information:

Life Script Counseling Services500 Helendale Road, Suite 110Rochester, NY 14609585-704-0376info@lifescriptcounseling.comwww.lifescriptcounseling.com

Also check out the following web sites:Veterans Stress Project - www.stressproject.orgEFT web site - www.eftuniverse.com

Suggested Reading: The Promise of Energy Psychology by Feinstein, Craig and Eden


ResearchResearch

Research Information Available Here:Research Information Available Here: 1.

www.lifescriptcounseling.com/research/research_overview.pdf 1

2. www.stressproject.org/controlled-trials.htm 3. http://www.3earthfriends.com/eftandbrainwaves.html 4.

http://www.lifescriptcounseling.com/research/epresearch.pdf www.lifescriptcounseling.com/research.htm http://energypsych.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=5 www.soulmedicineinstitute.org http://www.innersource.net/ep/ http://www.innersource.net/ep/resourceslinksstudygroups/

research-links.html http://www.eftuniverse.com/index.php?

option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=11