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NEW ENERGY THERAPIES: RAPID CHANGE TECHNIQUES FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

DR DAV ID LAKE & STEVE WELLSNew Energy Therapies

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NEW ENERGY THERAPIES:

RAPID CHANGE TECHNIQUESFOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

BYDR DAVID LAKE

ANDSTEVE WELLS

A MANUAL FOR HELPERS

www.eftdownunder.com



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NEW ENERGY THERAPIES:

RAPID CHANGE TECHNIQUESFOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

BYDR DAVID LAKE

ANDSTEVE WELLS

A MANUAL FOR HELPERS

www.eftdownunder.com

NEW ENERGY THERAPIES: RAPID CHANGE TECHNIQUES FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING2

D R DAV I D L A K E & S T E V E W E L L SNew Energy Therapies

Copyright 2003, 1999 by David Lake, MD and Steve WellsFourth Printing 2005

ISBN: 0 9579386 1 6

Published by: Waterford PublishingPO Box 54, Inglewood 6052, Western AustraliaTel: +61 (0)8 9271 9271 Fax: +61 (0)8 9271 2250

Cover Design by Watermark Designs



Copyright 2003, 1999 by David Lake, MD and Steve WellsFourth Printing 2005

ISBN: 0 9579386 1 6

Published by: Waterford PublishingPO Box 54, Inglewood 6052, Western AustraliaTel: +61 (0)8 9271 9271 Fax: +61 (0)8 9271 2250

Cover Design by Watermark Designs



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Contents

Preface to the Second Edition Page 5

1 Introduction Page 7What youll find ... Science versus observation ...Clinical picture ... A personal note ...Extensive use of EFT Forum examples ...Personal clinical experience.

2 Background Page 9Models of Energy treatment ... What is Qi? ...Acupuncture points on meridians ...Table of meridians and emotions ...Development of TFT/EFT ...Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) ... Research.

3 State of the Art Page 21Energy healing ... Intentional activation ...How does it work? ... Basic theory ...Outcomes of therapy ... Role of Intention ...Definition of terms.

4 The Framework Page 31Personal experience ... Rapport ... Modeling ...Creative input ... Your philosophy ... The therapy frame.

5 Technique Page 35Compendium of practice ... General considerations ...Introducing the technique ...Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) (p.35) ...Diagram of points ... The Basic Recipe ... Shortcut version ...Additional possibilities ... Additional points ... Creative setup ...Choices Method ... Going deeper ... Continual tapping ...Psychological reversal ... Aspects ... Generalizing effect ...Collarbone breathing ... Floor to Ceiling Eye-roll ...Be Set Free Fast ... Original version overview (p.54) ...Rationale of Larry Nims ... Order of treatment in emotions ...Testimonial ... Instant Energy Treatments (p.66) ...Tapas Acupressure Technique (p.72) ...Theory behind TAT ... TAT Procedure ... Larrys testimonial ...Negative Affect Erasing Technique (p.75).



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Contents

Preface to the Second Edition Page 5

1 Introduction Page 7What youll find ... Science versus observation ...Clinical picture ... A personal note ...Extensive use of EFT Forum examples ...Personal clinical experience.

2 Background Page 9Models of Energy treatment ... What is Qi? ...Acupuncture points on meridians ...Table of meridians and emotions ...Development of TFT/EFT ...Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) ... Research.

3 State of the Art Page 21Energy healing ... Intentional activation ...How does it work? ... Basic theory ...Outcomes of therapy ... Role of Intention ...Definition of terms.

4 The Framework Page 31Personal experience ... Rapport ... Modeling ...Creative input ... Your philosophy ... The therapy frame.

5 Technique Page 35Compendium of practice ... General considerations ...Introducing the technique ...Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) (p.35) ...Diagram of points ... The Basic Recipe ... Shortcut version ...Additional possibilities ... Additional points ... Creative setup ...Choices Method ... Going deeper ... Continual tapping ...Psychological reversal ... Aspects ... Generalizing effect ...Collarbone breathing ... Floor to Ceiling Eye-roll ...Be Set Free Fast ... Original version overview (p.54) ...Rationale of Larry Nims ... Order of treatment in emotions ...Testimonial ... Instant Energy Treatments (p.66) ...Tapas Acupressure Technique (p.72) ...Theory behind TAT ... TAT Procedure ... Larrys testimonial ...Negative Affect Erasing Technique (p.75).



6 Paradigms Page 81Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... Overview of treatment ...Protocols ... Gary Craigs Treatment Model ... Self help ...A personal experience ... Critical Incident Stress Debriefing ...Laser Treatment ... Panic Disorder ... Phobia Treatment ... Grief Issues ...Relationship Issues (p.101) ... Examples in Relationship ...Working with couples ... Sexual issues ... Performance anxiety...Sports Performance(p.115) ... Physical issues (p.117) ...Smoking Addictive Urge model (p.120) ... Compulsive eating ...Working with children (p.128)... Learning Issues/Dyslexia ...Groupwork ... Tearless Trauma Technique (p.131) ...Addressing Self-acceptance Issues (p132).

7 Questions and Answers Page 135For clients ... For therapists

8 Integrating With Other Therapies Page 141Clinical skills ... Teaching life skills ... Relationships ...Hypnotherapy (p.142) ... EMD/R (p.145) ... NLP ...Provocative Energy Techniques (p.149) ... TA ... TIR ...Psychodynamic therapy (p.156) ... Dreamwork ... Bodywork ...Dietary/Biochemical Therapies.

9 Case Histories Page 163

10 Problems and Suggestions Page 175Seeking complete freedom ... The Apex problem ...Not practising the technique ... Pregnancy ...Sometimes nothing happens ... The problem is too intense...The treatment stalls ... The problem recurs ... The problem gets worse ...Abreactions ... Misdiagnoses ... Energy toxins ...Difficulties: Pain ... The fragile client ... After the EFT workshop.

11 Inspirational Stuff Page 189

12 References Page 195People ... Publications ... Internet ... About the authors.



6 Paradigms Page 81Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... Overview of treatment ...Protocols ... Gary Craigs Treatment Model ... Self help ...A personal experience ... Critical Incident Stress Debriefing ...Laser Treatment ... Panic Disorder ... Phobia Treatment ... Grief Issues ...Relationship Issues (p.101) ... Examples in Relationship ...Working with couples ... Sexual issues ... Performance anxiety...Sports Performance(p.115) ... Physical issues (p.117) ...Smoking Addictive Urge model (p.120) ... Compulsive eating ...Working with children (p.128)... Learning Issues/Dyslexia ...Groupwork ... Tearless Trauma Technique (p.131) ...Addressing Self-acceptance Issues (p132).

7 Questions and Answers Page 135For clients ... For therapists

8 Integrating With Other Therapies Page 141Clinical skills ... Teaching life skills ... Relationships ...Hypnotherapy (p.142) ... EMD/R (p.145) ... NLP ...Provocative Energy Techniques (p.149) ... TA ... TIR ...Psychodynamic therapy (p.156) ... Dreamwork ... Bodywork ...Dietary/Biochemical Therapies.

9 Case Histories Page 163

10 Problems and Suggestions Page 175Seeking complete freedom ... The Apex problem ...Not practising the technique ... Pregnancy ...Sometimes nothing happens ... The problem is too intense...The treatment stalls ... The problem recurs ... The problem gets worse ...Abreactions ... Misdiagnoses ... Energy toxins ...Difficulties: Pain ... The fragile client ... After the EFT workshop.

11 Inspirational Stuff Page 189

12 References Page 195People ... Publications ... Internet ... About the authors.



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Preface to the Second Edition

When we began exploring Energy Therapies there were perhaps half a dozen techniques whichwere not widely known. Since then the field has expanded, and we have learned very much, alongwith thousands of practitioners, yet there are still only half a dozen main techniques, surrounded byseveral dozen lesser-known techniques. Like our own Provocative Energy Techniques (explained onpage 149) most of these later methods are either integrations of one or more of the more widelyknown Energy therapies with another therapeutic approach, or techniques drawn from several ofthe Energy therapies.

The therapies which we outlined in our first edition of this manual - primarily EFT, TAT, and BSFF,have all stood the test of time, and are three of the most widely known and used techniques in thisgrowing field. All of them have evolved and improved and we outline many of the improvements inthis edition of the manual. Although we do not provide teaching on most of the other innovativetechniques here, we do overview several key adaptations, and elegant refinements, with which weare familiar, and provide follow up details if you wish to explore further.

Gary Craig, in offering his insights and teaching, particularly through the enormously usefulresource www.emofree.com , continues to inspire and support all of us.

Apart from extensive revision and updating, we offer original contributions in the sections onProvocative Energy Techniques, self-acceptance, relationships, dreamwork, terrorist trauma work,physical issues, difficulties (with EFT application), and seeking ultimate freedom.

Many of the distinctions we offer in this manual will apply whichever Energy therapy you adopt.They arise both from our experiences in our intensive clinical work and teaching workshops and that of leaders in the field in exploring ways to get the best results for clients from thesewonderful techniques.

As a result of formal and informal research we have confirmed our view of the extraordinaryeffectiveness of these methods. In this edition you will also discover our approach to the difficultiesand the limitations of energy work. For those who want to investigate more deeply we provide linksto other seekers of the truth.

Surely the goal here is to discover the simplest and most effective way to heal the suffering of thehuman condition. As a result of open-minded confidence in personal and professional results, manypeople are now using this treatment paradigm in just this way.

If you are new to Energy techniques, we hope the material in this manual will inspire you to jointhe Energy revolution. If you are experienced in Energy therapies and continuing your journey, wehope it will assist you on your path toward greater self-awareness, and ultimate freedom.

David Lake and Steve WellsFebruary 2003



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Preface to the Second Edition

When we began exploring Energy Therapies there were perhaps half a dozen techniques whichwere not widely known. Since then the field has expanded, and we have learned very much, alongwith thousands of practitioners, yet there are still only half a dozen main techniques, surrounded byseveral dozen lesser-known techniques. Like our own Provocative Energy Techniques (explained onpage 149) most of these later methods are either integrations of one or more of the more widelyknown Energy therapies with another therapeutic approach, or techniques drawn from several ofthe Energy therapies.

The therapies which we outlined in our first edition of this manual - primarily EFT, TAT, and BSFF,have all stood the test of time, and are three of the most widely known and used techniques in thisgrowing field. All of them have evolved and improved and we outline many of the improvements inthis edition of the manual. Although we do not provide teaching on most of the other innovativetechniques here, we do overview several key adaptations, and elegant refinements, with which weare familiar, and provide follow up details if you wish to explore further.

Gary Craig, in offering his insights and teaching, particularly through the enormously usefulresource www.emofree.com , continues to inspire and support all of us.

Apart from extensive revision and updating, we offer original contributions in the sections onProvocative Energy Techniques, self-acceptance, relationships, dreamwork, terrorist trauma work,physical issues, difficulties (with EFT application), and seeking ultimate freedom.

Many of the distinctions we offer in this manual will apply whichever Energy therapy you adopt.They arise both from our experiences in our intensive clinical work and teaching workshops and that of leaders in the field in exploring ways to get the best results for clients from thesewonderful techniques.

As a result of formal and informal research we have confirmed our view of the extraordinaryeffectiveness of these methods. In this edition you will also discover our approach to the difficultiesand the limitations of energy work. For those who want to investigate more deeply we provide linksto other seekers of the truth.

Surely the goal here is to discover the simplest and most effective way to heal the suffering of thehuman condition. As a result of open-minded confidence in personal and professional results, manypeople are now using this treatment paradigm in just this way.

If you are new to Energy techniques, we hope the material in this manual will inspire you to jointhe Energy revolution. If you are experienced in Energy therapies and continuing your journey, wehope it will assist you on your path toward greater self-awareness, and ultimate freedom.

David Lake and Steve WellsFebruary 2003



Dedication

Without the unique wish and energy of Gary Craigto bring healing to those in need, little of this

energy revolution would be so advanced.

Thank you for permission to use everything, givenso freely.



Dedication

Without the unique wish and energy of Gary Craigto bring healing to those in need, little of this

energy revolution would be so advanced.

Thank you for permission to use everything, givenso freely.



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Chapter 1 Introduction

In this manual you will find information about theory and practice of energy therapies. Thesetechniques, with such powerful results and applications, stem from ancient techniques andphilosophy of body energy, integrated with practical psychological knowledge. Energy work is not apsychological technique but can give huge psychological results. It can harmonise and minimise theeffects of toxic emotional issues. This is one of the greatest discoveries of healing ever made. In thefuture the role of the bodys energy system in healing, and in being well, will be widelyacknowledged and respected. It will lead to many new discoveries and paradigms, as the pastdecade has proved. Your study and application of these techniques forms part of a revolution wherewe now can offer those in need a gentle, natural means of becoming free of toxic feeling,constricting anxiety and limiting beliefs. While energy therapy doesnt supplant the essential aspectsof the helping professions, such as relational and empathic support, and teaching life-skills, itintegrates beautifully as a powerful healing force of change.

The scientific validation of energy therapies has lagged behind extraordinary results. In short, thesetherapies remain theoretical and largely unproven in the scientific paradigm. We urge you to keepthis in mind while you maintain a healthy scepticism; if you find that you cannot experience reliefyourself (or offer such healing to others) by using these methods, then no amount of exhortationwill help. On the other hand, if you find that you can confidently produce much emotionalfreedom, then the defect in understanding wont inhibit you. It may stimulate you intensely. It mayalso distress you at times, as you feel a shift in some of your deepest beliefs. Only those who cantolerate this uncertainty will contemplate embracing energy therapies. Nevertheless they do workwhether we believe or not. In intensive clinical work with these therapies, we have found that theirefficacy is of a very high order-far greater than placebo. They also invite healing and integration onmany levels as the body and mind work together. We havent found a single case where anyone wasadversely affected by being treated.

Like any therapy, energy therapy cannot answer every question or provide relief for every person.Yet the fact remains that for many common psychological conditions it represents the most rapid,complete and effective treatment possible. Any experienced clinician seeing this therapy in actionwill immediately want to know how the result happened, since such results (from the clients world)speak for themselves. Our beliefs about what is possible in treatment change! Can a phobia beeliminated in minutes? This is a subversive idea. Lets hope we dont become too comfortable withthe interface of our ignorance with future healing work.

On a personal note...

I (DL) lost a lifelong public speaking phobia in 30 minutes with a comprehensive EFT (EmotionalFreedom Technique) treatment. Despite other treatment techniques in the past, my fear hadremained until I experienced the acupressure technique. Regular practice of energy therapy hasproduced a great change in my attitude toward difficult clinical problems. Now I see them as acurious challenge rather than a trial - a kind of optimism prevails. As well, working days are nowlighter and much more in the moment. How these changes occurred I dont really know.



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Chapter 1 Introduction

In this manual you will find information about theory and practice of energy therapies. Thesetechniques, with such powerful results and applications, stem from ancient techniques andphilosophy of body energy, integrated with practical psychological knowledge. Energy work is not apsychological technique but can give huge psychological results. It can harmonise and minimise theeffects of toxic emotional issues. This is one of the greatest discoveries of healing ever made. In thefuture the role of the bodys energy system in healing, and in being well, will be widelyacknowledged and respected. It will lead to many new discoveries and paradigms, as the pastdecade has proved. Your study and application of these techniques forms part of a revolution wherewe now can offer those in need a gentle, natural means of becoming free of toxic feeling,constricting anxiety and limiting beliefs. While energy therapy doesnt supplant the essential aspectsof the helping professions, such as relational and empathic support, and teaching life-skills, itintegrates beautifully as a powerful healing force of change.

The scientific validation of energy therapies has lagged behind extraordinary results. In short, thesetherapies remain theoretical and largely unproven in the scientific paradigm. We urge you to keepthis in mind while you maintain a healthy scepticism; if you find that you cannot experience reliefyourself (or offer such healing to others) by using these methods, then no amount of exhortationwill help. On the other hand, if you find that you can confidently produce much emotionalfreedom, then the defect in understanding wont inhibit you. It may stimulate you intensely. It mayalso distress you at times, as you feel a shift in some of your deepest beliefs. Only those who cantolerate this uncertainty will contemplate embracing energy therapies. Nevertheless they do workwhether we believe or not. In intensive clinical work with these therapies, we have found that theirefficacy is of a very high order-far greater than placebo. They also invite healing and integration onmany levels as the body and mind work together. We havent found a single case where anyone wasadversely affected by being treated.

Like any therapy, energy therapy cannot answer every question or provide relief for every person.Yet the fact remains that for many common psychological conditions it represents the most rapid,complete and effective treatment possible. Any experienced clinician seeing this therapy in actionwill immediately want to know how the result happened, since such results (from the clients world)speak for themselves. Our beliefs about what is possible in treatment change! Can a phobia beeliminated in minutes? This is a subversive idea. Lets hope we dont become too comfortable withthe interface of our ignorance with future healing work.

On a personal note...

I (DL) lost a lifelong public speaking phobia in 30 minutes with a comprehensive EFT (EmotionalFreedom Technique) treatment. Despite other treatment techniques in the past, my fear hadremained until I experienced the acupressure technique. Regular practice of energy therapy hasproduced a great change in my attitude toward difficult clinical problems. Now I see them as acurious challenge rather than a trial - a kind of optimism prevails. As well, working days are nowlighter and much more in the moment. How these changes occurred I dont really know.



Note: Dave Lakes testimonial and Gary Craigs comments regarding this treatment is included atthe beginning of chapter 9. The entire treatment session is also available as part of the videotape setSteps Towards Becoming the Ultimate Therapist available from the EFT website atwww.emofree.com

EFT Forum Examples

For several years we have been active participants in a variety of email forums. During this time we,and other practitioners from all over the world, have grappled with learning how to achieveproficiency with these techniques. Many of our colleagues in other parts of the world have givenpermission for the use of their ideas in this manual - and we have done so extensively. From thethousands of posts we have read, we have selected those which illuminate various points, ordemonstrate treatment approaches, and inserted them throughout the manual. We are extremelygrateful to these therapists as their posts provide a depth to the manual which we would have beenunable to produce alone. They have said it better than we could. When you read these posts weask you to keep in mind that they were not written with publication in mind, but as part of adiscussion group, and realise that the grammar and tone used may reflect this. Most appearunedited. Where editing has occurred, this usually only constitutes a cutting away of personalmessages or material unrelated to the topic.



Note: Dave Lakes testimonial and Gary Craigs comments regarding this treatment is included atthe beginning of chapter 9. The entire treatment session is also available as part of the videotape setSteps Towards Becoming the Ultimate Therapist available from the EFT website atwww.emofree.com

EFT Forum Examples

For several years we have been active participants in a variety of email forums. During this time we,and other practitioners from all over the world, have grappled with learning how to achieveproficiency with these techniques. Many of our colleagues in other parts of the world have givenpermission for the use of their ideas in this manual - and we have done so extensively. From thethousands of posts we have read, we have selected those which illuminate various points, ordemonstrate treatment approaches, and inserted them throughout the manual. We are extremelygrateful to these therapists as their posts provide a depth to the manual which we would have beenunable to produce alone. They have said it better than we could. When you read these posts weask you to keep in mind that they were not written with publication in mind, but as part of adiscussion group, and realise that the grammar and tone used may reflect this. Most appearunedited. Where editing has occurred, this usually only constitutes a cutting away of personalmessages or material unrelated to the topic.



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Chapter 2 Background

Models of Energy Treatment

MentalThe intention of the healer or therapist is paramount. Such a wish for change usually promotes it.On a basic level we appreciate the effect of charisma and positive thinking in our life; a caringteacher may do much good for our self-esteem because of the relational energy transfer, and a nurseor doctor might inspire us to get better more quickly. We do influence the balance of our body andmind more than we realise. On a higher level, our habitual thoughts become our reality. Finally, noeffort for healing is ever wasted, as kindness and love have a force of their own to create impressionsthat last.

PhysicalThe energy of positive feelings can express itself in posture, and vice-versa. Exercise can cure someforms of depression. The expansion and liberation of positive energy brings new awareness if youexpand your posture too: open your arms to the sky! Is this new-age fuzzy thinking? No, becausethe Buddha was using sacred, healing mudras (gestures) centuries ago.

Practitioners of Yoga often use chin-mudra (thumb touching index finger) to preserve right energyflow while meditating. Laying on of hands is still conducted by the Christian Church. Babymassagea tradition in rural Indiais catching on in the West. Massage is the age-old way to helpovercome the instinctive body responses to fear and trauma.

EmotionalEFT, and Energy Therapies generally, change the nature of negative emotion. They disrupt it,weaken it and clear it over time. This occurs independently of conscious processing and opens thedoor to positive experience while not directly causing that.

Allied with the love and care of the therapist two great forces act together.

SpiritualThe experience of prayer and spiritual healing is not foreign to the Energy we discuss. Jesus healedby divine intention, by touch and with prayer. Those with the faith and belief in Him were healedeven accidentally, although a spiritual master can choose any kind of healing or initiation.

There is a spiritual dimension to meditation, therapy and healing that the Energy therapies can



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Chapter 2 Background

Models of Energy Treatment

MentalThe intention of the healer or therapist is paramount. Such a wish for change usually promotes it.On a basic level we appreciate the effect of charisma and positive thinking in our life; a caringteacher may do much good for our self-esteem because of the relational energy transfer, and a nurseor doctor might inspire us to get better more quickly. We do influence the balance of our body andmind more than we realise. On a higher level, our habitual thoughts become our reality. Finally, noeffort for healing is ever wasted, as kindness and love have a force of their own to create impressionsthat last.

PhysicalThe energy of positive feelings can express itself in posture, and vice-versa. Exercise can cure someforms of depression. The expansion and liberation of positive energy brings new awareness if youexpand your posture too: open your arms to the sky! Is this new-age fuzzy thinking? No, becausethe Buddha was using sacred, healing mudras (gestures) centuries ago.

Practitioners of Yoga often use chin-mudra (thumb touching index finger) to preserve right energyflow while meditating. Laying on of hands is still conducted by the Christian Church. Babymassagea tradition in rural Indiais catching on in the West. Massage is the age-old way to helpovercome the instinctive body responses to fear and trauma.

EmotionalEFT, and Energy Therapies generally, change the nature of negative emotion. They disrupt it,weaken it and clear it over time. This occurs independently of conscious processing and opens thedoor to positive experience while not directly causing that.

Allied with the love and care of the therapist two great forces act together.

SpiritualThe experience of prayer and spiritual healing is not foreign to the Energy we discuss. Jesus healedby divine intention, by touch and with prayer. Those with the faith and belief in Him were healedeven accidentally, although a spiritual master can choose any kind of healing or initiation.

There is a spiritual dimension to meditation, therapy and healing that the Energy therapies can



incorporate regardless of a particular belief system. It is there to be discovered by each seeker of theTruth at the right time.

Qi-What Is It?

Often translated as energy, Qi is not translatable into a single word; it is an abstract, fluidconcept, which has energetic and material aspects, as well as numinous and mystical ones. Thewords vital energy or breath or force do not begin to approach Chinese thinking about Qi. Theideogram has two parts: the first means vapours which rise from the ground and create cloudsabove ; the second signifies rice. Here is a list of the associated meanings of the ideogram:

Spirit (mind, heart, soul)Mind (intention, will, bent, interest)Mood (humour, frame of mind, temper)Nature (symptoms, indication, fate)Care (precaution, attention, suspicion)Air (atmosphere, gas, vapour)Ether (breath, essence, spirit, energy)Flavour (savour, smell, odour, taste, fume)Dynamic (touch, dash, shade, trace, spark, flash)

The implied meanings include movement of an invisible substance; the heavens have subtlespirits; breath of heaven and earth and finest matter influence. Because Qi has differentmanifestations in different situations, it also implies what is within shapes and matter withoutform. It is both substance and function, matter and energy (these are not dichotomous in theChinese conception) and is a dynamic force in constant flux.

[Ref: Dr Marcus Ferrera (acupuncturist). Paper for the Brazilian Medical Society of Acupuncture1996; translated Sergio Xemines.]

Natural Qi Gong

Actions:Rubbing your eyes when youre tiredHolding your hands over your stomach after eatingRubbing your forehead when you have a headacheStamping your feet when theyre cold

Levels of exchange:Being in a persons energy field (about one metre from the body)Touching (discharging and transmitting energy according to intention)Hugging (brings your major internal energy centres into alignment)Sex (deep level of exchange)

Ref: The Chinese Way to Health p.65 Dr Stephen Gascoigne (Hodder & Stoughton)

Martial Arts

The ability to control someones Qi (Qi disruption) for healing or self-defence-is considered oneof the highest levels of the martial arts

In most Asian countries, the ancient fighting arts utilise intrinsic energy in unique ways. They havebeen responsible for much of the Energy healing traditions (associated with injury!). As well, while



incorporate regardless of a particular belief system. It is there to be discovered by each seeker of theTruth at the right time.

Qi-What Is It?

Often translated as energy, Qi is not translatable into a single word; it is an abstract, fluidconcept, which has energetic and material aspects, as well as numinous and mystical ones. Thewords vital energy or breath or force do not begin to approach Chinese thinking about Qi. Theideogram has two parts: the first means vapours which rise from the ground and create cloudsabove ; the second signifies rice. Here is a list of the associated meanings of the ideogram:

Spirit (mind, heart, soul)Mind (intention, will, bent, interest)Mood (humour, frame of mind, temper)Nature (symptoms, indication, fate)Care (precaution, attention, suspicion)Air (atmosphere, gas, vapour)Ether (breath, essence, spirit, energy)Flavour (savour, smell, odour, taste, fume)Dynamic (touch, dash, shade, trace, spark, flash)

The implied meanings include movement of an invisible substance; the heavens have subtlespirits; breath of heaven and earth and finest matter influence. Because Qi has differentmanifestations in different situations, it also implies what is within shapes and matter withoutform. It is both substance and function, matter and energy (these are not dichotomous in theChinese conception) and is a dynamic force in constant flux.

[Ref: Dr Marcus Ferrera (acupuncturist). Paper for the Brazilian Medical Society of Acupuncture1996; translated Sergio Xemines.]

Natural Qi Gong

Actions:Rubbing your eyes when youre tiredHolding your hands over your stomach after eatingRubbing your forehead when you have a headacheStamping your feet when theyre cold

Levels of exchange:Being in a persons energy field (about one metre from the body)Touching (discharging and transmitting energy according to intention)Hugging (brings your major internal energy centres into alignment)Sex (deep level of exchange)

Ref: The Chinese Way to Health p.65 Dr Stephen Gascoigne (Hodder & Stoughton)

Martial Arts

The ability to control someones Qi (Qi disruption) for healing or self-defence-is considered oneof the highest levels of the martial arts

In most Asian countries, the ancient fighting arts utilise intrinsic energy in unique ways. They havebeen responsible for much of the Energy healing traditions (associated with injury!). As well, while



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one can practise such arts in a soft style, or as a moving meditation, it is the marshalling andharnessing of the bodys energy that transforms the body, and allows astounding feats by the adept.

There are certain human phenomena that (they) cannot explain using Western medicine...(whenone) has the ability to put in or take out adverse Qi, then certain combinations of strikes really willcause dramatic energy changes in the body, causing results anywhere from just feeling nauseous, toknockout, to dying!

Certain Qi-disruptive movements can weaken the body without even touching the skin

[Refefence: Earl Montaigue feature article 1997 Australian Fighting Arts magazine.]

Reflexology, Bodywork, and Reiki are all models of energy treatment which are useful and effectivein their own right and have features in common with energy therapies such as EFT and TFT.However, these approaches tap into the energy system in a different manner - though with similarintention - and typically dont report/produce as significant direct psychological results as we haveexperienced in using the meridian tapping procedures.

Tsubos (Acupuncture Points) on Meridians for TappingTechnique(Submitted by Mattie Brown, Windstream Zen Shiatsu and Yoga Centre, 5A Hallstrom Place, MonaVale, NSW Australia 2103, Phone: +61 2 9979 3934)

Words like unconsciousness, blurred vision, and myopia I take not only literally, but as ametaphor to mean asleep to what is and not seeing ones life clearly and not able to see the bigpicture. The English translation of the names for the points is very fascinating to me, such as Lightof Spirit for GB23 and so aptly describes the process of healing emotional pain with this technique.Ive only included the ones that have apparent double meanings.

1. Inner eyebrow Bl2 (Bladder 2) Chinese Holding the BambooFor: Blurred vision.N.B. Bladder is to do with support

2. Outer eyebrow TH23 (Triple Heater 23) Chinese Hollow BambooRegulates and harmonizes energy flow in TH meridian.N.B. Triple Heater is to do with sensitivities among other things.

3. Cheek St1 (Stomach 1) Chinese Vase of TearsFor: Myopia, etc.N.B. Stomach is to do with the mother principle and nourishment. Meridian has high energy andhigh blood flows.

4. Upper lip GV26 (Governor Vessel) Chinese Water DrainFor: Reviving from unconsciousness; Clearing the mind; Harmonising Yin and Yang energy flows.AND GV27Chinese Change of PointFor: Nose bleed and sore throat.N.B. Tapping the upper lip affects both these points. Governor vessel is to do with strength.

Middle of chin CV24 (Conception Vessel) Chinese: Containing the FluidFor: Facial paralysis; freeing energy obstruction in face and mouth; balancing energy flows of Yinand Yang meridians.N.B. Conception Vessel is to do with the ability to experience joy and fulfilment.



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one can practise such arts in a soft style, or as a moving meditation, it is the marshalling andharnessing of the bodys energy that transforms the body, and allows astounding feats by the adept.

There are certain human phenomena that (they) cannot explain using Western medicine...(whenone) has the ability to put in or take out adverse Qi, then certain combinations of strikes really willcause dramatic energy changes in the body, causing results anywhere from just feeling nauseous, toknockout, to dying!

Certain Qi-disruptive movements can weaken the body without even touching the skin

[Refefence: Earl Montaigue feature article 1997 Australian Fighting Arts magazine.]

Reflexology, Bodywork, and Reiki are all models of energy treatment which are useful and effectivein their own right and have features in common with energy therapies such as EFT and TFT.However, these approaches tap into the energy system in a different manner - though with similarintention - and typically dont report/produce as significant direct psychological results as we haveexperienced in using the meridian tapping procedures.

Tsubos (Acupuncture Points) on Meridians for TappingTechnique(Submitted by Mattie Brown, Windstream Zen Shiatsu and Yoga Centre, 5A Hallstrom Place, MonaVale, NSW Australia 2103, Phone: +61 2 9979 3934)

Words like unconsciousness, blurred vision, and myopia I take not only literally, but as ametaphor to mean asleep to what is and not seeing ones life clearly and not able to see the bigpicture. The English translation of the names for the points is very fascinating to me, such as Lightof Spirit for GB23 and so aptly describes the process of healing emotional pain with this technique.Ive only included the ones that have apparent double meanings.

1. Inner eyebrow Bl2 (Bladder 2) Chinese Holding the BambooFor: Blurred vision.N.B. Bladder is to do with support

2. Outer eyebrow TH23 (Triple Heater 23) Chinese Hollow BambooRegulates and harmonizes energy flow in TH meridian.N.B. Triple Heater is to do with sensitivities among other things.

3. Cheek St1 (Stomach 1) Chinese Vase of TearsFor: Myopia, etc.N.B. Stomach is to do with the mother principle and nourishment. Meridian has high energy andhigh blood flows.

4. Upper lip GV26 (Governor Vessel) Chinese Water DrainFor: Reviving from unconsciousness; Clearing the mind; Harmonising Yin and Yang energy flows.AND GV27Chinese Change of PointFor: Nose bleed and sore throat.N.B. Tapping the upper lip affects both these points. Governor vessel is to do with strength.

Middle of chin CV24 (Conception Vessel) Chinese: Containing the FluidFor: Facial paralysis; freeing energy obstruction in face and mouth; balancing energy flows of Yinand Yang meridians.N.B. Conception Vessel is to do with the ability to experience joy and fulfilment.



5. Under collarbone K27 (Kidney) Chinese: Shu Point of the PalaceN.B. Kidney is related to fear and also to our bones (support).

6. Side of ribs Sp18 (Spleen) Chinese: Rivulet of HeavenN.B. Spleen is to do with empathy / sympathy and thinking, meridian also has high energy andblood flows.

AND GB23 (Gall Bladder) Chinese: Light of SpiritFor: Dispelling gloom.N.B. Gall Bladder is to do with repressed anger. Both Sp18 and GB23 are affected when tapping sidepoints.

7. Thumb nail corner Lu11 (Lung)Revives from unconsciousness; clears energy obstructions in lungs; expels excess heat from 12 mainmeridians.N.B. Lung is to do with grieving / loss; ability to fully take in life and vitality.

8. Index finger LI1 (Large Intestine) Chinese: Merchant of YangFor: Clearing blood and energy congestion; inducing perspiration to reduce temperature.N.B. Large Intestine is to do with our ability to release the unwanted / not needed and thesubconscious mind.

9. Middle finger HC9 (Heart Constrictor - this point is in the centre of the tip)Opens the Gate of the Spirit; revives from unconsciousness; clears heart fire.N.B. Heart Constrictor is to do with feelings around being protected.

10. Little finger H9Opens Hearts gate; revives from unconsciousness.N.B. Heart is to do with joy and creativity.

11. Side of hand SI3 (Small Intestine - just below head of metacarpal bone)Creates quiet in the mind; strengthens Wei Chi (protective energy) against external attack.N.B. Small Intestine is to do with our ability to do things for ourself, self interest as opposed toliving for others. Also SI is to do with the unconscious mind.

Gamut point TH3 (Triple Heater) Chinese: Middle of the PondExpels excess heat in the Triple Heater.For: Blurred vision; deafness; dizziness, etc

Development of TFT/EFT

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) was discovered by Roger Callahan when working with a client Mary,who had an intense water phobia. Callahan had been working with Mary using traditionaldesensitisation methods and cognitive therapy for many months with limited success. Mary keptcomplaining that the feeling associated with the phobia was in her stomach. Callahan, who hadbeen studying a course which included some information on acupuncture or meridian therapy,knew that there was a meridian point under the eye which was linked to the stomach region andasked Mary to tap under her eye a couple of times, thus stimulating that meridian. She did so, andthen excitedly reported that the feeling was gone. They proceeded immediately to the poolwhereupon Mary was able to splash water on her face. The phobia appeared to have vanished, andhas not returned. (Callahan, Thought Field Therapy: The Case of Mary, The InternationalElectronic Journal of Innovations in the Study of the Traumatization Process, 1996, V. 3:1; Article 5)



5. Under collarbone K27 (Kidney) Chinese: Shu Point of the PalaceN.B. Kidney is related to fear and also to our bones (support).

6. Side of ribs Sp18 (Spleen) Chinese: Rivulet of HeavenN.B. Spleen is to do with empathy / sympathy and thinking, meridian also has high energy andblood flows.

AND GB23 (Gall Bladder) Chinese: Light of SpiritFor: Dispelling gloom.N.B. Gall Bladder is to do with repressed anger. Both Sp18 and GB23 are affected when tapping sidepoints.

7. Thumb nail corner Lu11 (Lung)Revives from unconsciousness; clears energy obstructions in lungs; expels excess heat from 12 mainmeridians.N.B. Lung is to do with grieving / loss; ability to fully take in life and vitality.

8. Index finger LI1 (Large Intestine) Chinese: Merchant of YangFor: Clearing blood and energy congestion; inducing perspiration to reduce temperature.N.B. Large Intestine is to do with our ability to release the unwanted / not needed and thesubconscious mind.

9. Middle finger HC9 (Heart Constrictor - this point is in the centre of the tip)Opens the Gate of the Spirit; revives from unconsciousness; clears heart fire.N.B. Heart Constrictor is to do with feelings around being protected.

10. Little finger H9Opens Hearts gate; revives from unconsciousness.N.B. Heart is to do with joy and creativity.

11. Side of hand SI3 (Small Intestine - just below head of metacarpal bone)Creates quiet in the mind; strengthens Wei Chi (protective energy) against external attack.N.B. Small Intestine is to do with our ability to do things for ourself, self interest as opposed toliving for others. Also SI is to do with the unconscious mind.

Gamut point TH3 (Triple Heater) Chinese: Middle of the PondExpels excess heat in the Triple Heater.For: Blurred vision; deafness; dizziness, etc

Development of TFT/EFT

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) was discovered by Roger Callahan when working with a client Mary,who had an intense water phobia. Callahan had been working with Mary using traditionaldesensitisation methods and cognitive therapy for many months with limited success. Mary keptcomplaining that the feeling associated with the phobia was in her stomach. Callahan, who hadbeen studying a course which included some information on acupuncture or meridian therapy,knew that there was a meridian point under the eye which was linked to the stomach region andasked Mary to tap under her eye a couple of times, thus stimulating that meridian. She did so, andthen excitedly reported that the feeling was gone. They proceeded immediately to the poolwhereupon Mary was able to splash water on her face. The phobia appeared to have vanished, andhas not returned. (Callahan, Thought Field Therapy: The Case of Mary, The InternationalElectronic Journal of Innovations in the Study of the Traumatization Process, 1996, V. 3:1; Article 5)



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Callahans subsequent investigations revealed that tapping on certain of the meridian points, oftenin prescribed sequences, could frequently produce significant reductions in symptomatology formany emotional problems. Using insights gained from kinesiology (Goodheart; Diamond) and hisstudy of the Chinese energy meridian system, he developed a diagnostic system, as well as a set ofalgorithms (i.e. specific sets of points to be tapped) which had high frequencies of success withparticular problems. This approach he labelled Thought Field Therapy, based on his theory thatthoughts create their own fields, which can cause perturbations in the persons energy system,which perturbations are the primary cause of negative emotions. All negative emotions arepresumed to be the result of these disturbances in the bodys energy system.

Initial Research:

Callahan reported excellent clinical results with Thought Field Therapy, and also conducted someinitial research with phone-in clients to a radio station, whom he treated using TFT VoiceTechnology tm, reporting a 97% success rate as defined by a reduction in Subjective Units ofDistress (SUDS) of 3 or more. However, this was not a controlled study.

High rates of success with the approach reported by clinicians trained by Callahan attracted theattention of researchers at Florida State University. Charles Figley, PhD, a well-known researcher in

MERIDIANS & ASSOCIATED EMOTION(Adapted from Life Energy & The Emotions by Dr J. Diamond).

Meridian Negative Emotion Positive Emotion

Lung Contempt TolerancePrejudice Modesty

Liver Unhappiness Cheerfulness

Gall Bladder Rage LoveForgiveness

Spleen Anxiety Security

Kidney Sexual Indecision CalmSexual Assuredness

Large Intestine Guilt Self-worth

Circulation-Sex Regret Renunciation of PastJealousy Generosity

Heart Anger LoveForgiveness

Stomach Disappointment ContentmentBitterness Tranquillity

Triple-Heater Despair Hope(Thyroid) Loneliness

Small Intestine Sadness Joy

Bladder Frustration PeaceHarmony

Governing Embarrassment Healthy Pride

Central Shame Healthy Pride



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Callahans subsequent investigations revealed that tapping on certain of the meridian points, oftenin prescribed sequences, could frequently produce significant reductions in symptomatology formany emotional problems. Using insights gained from kinesiology (Goodheart; Diamond) and hisstudy of the Chinese energy meridian system, he developed a diagnostic system, as well as a set ofalgorithms (i.e. specific sets of points to be tapped) which had high frequencies of success withparticular problems. This approach he labelled Thought Field Therapy, based on his theory thatthoughts create their own fields, which can cause perturbations in the persons energy system,which perturbations are the primary cause of negative emotions. All negative emotions arepresumed to be the result of these disturbances in the bodys energy system.

Initial Research:

Callahan reported excellent clinical results with Thought Field Therapy, and also conducted someinitial research with phone-in clients to a radio station, whom he treated using TFT VoiceTechnology tm, reporting a 97% success rate as defined by a reduction in Subjective Units ofDistress (SUDS) of 3 or more. However, this was not a controlled study.

High rates of success with the approach reported by clinicians trained by Callahan attracted theattention of researchers at Florida State University. Charles Figley, PhD, a well-known researcher in

MERIDIANS & ASSOCIATED EMOTION(Adapted from Life Energy & The Emotions by Dr J. Diamond).

Meridian Negative Emotion Positive Emotion

Lung Contempt TolerancePrejudice Modesty

Liver Unhappiness Cheerfulness

Gall Bladder Rage LoveForgiveness

Spleen Anxiety Security

Kidney Sexual Indecision CalmSexual Assuredness

Large Intestine Guilt Self-worth

Circulation-Sex Regret Renunciation of PastJealousy Generosity

Heart Anger LoveForgiveness

Stomach Disappointment ContentmentBitterness Tranquillity

Triple-Heater Despair Hope(Thyroid) Loneliness

Small Intestine Sadness Joy

Bladder Frustration PeaceHarmony

Governing Embarrassment Healthy Pride

Central Shame Healthy Pride



the field of PTSD, invited Callahan to the university to participate in a clinical investigation ofEfficient Treatments of PTSD (Figley, 1995).

Four Therapies for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were subsequentlypresented at the Active Ingredients in Efficient Treatments of PTSD Conference at Florida StateUniversity, May 1995. The therapies investigated were Eye Movement Desensitisation andReprocessing (EMDR) (Shapiro 1995), Visual/Kinesthetic Dissociation (V/KD) (Bandler and Grinder,1979), Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) (Gerbode, 1989), and Thought Field Therapy (TFT)(Callahan, 1985).

51 subjects suffering from the aftermath of trauma, including phobic reactions were treated in theproject. Each subject was allocated a maximum of 4 sessions. 39 completed the course oftreatment. Early follow-up evaluations within the 4- to 6- month range indicated that all of theapproaches produced sustained reductions in subjective units of distress (SUD). Average pre-treatment SUD rating on a 0-10 scale was 8-9.

Mean group treatment times and post treatment follow-up SUD ratings:

Method Subjects Treatment time (min.) Follow-up SUDV/KD 11 113 3.30EMDR 6 172 2.64TIR 9 254 5.67TFT 14 63 3.60

Strict comparisons between the methods were not possible due to varying client selection criteriaacross methods and other variables, however results supported the contention that the methods areeffective in reducing distress associated with trauma, including nightmares, intrusive recollections,phobic responses, etc. (Fred Gallo in Energy Psychology, 1998, pp. 18-20)

In reviewing these results, Charles Figley, PhD from Florida State University concluded:

All four of the approaches generated impressive results. But TFT stood out from all otherapproaches of which I am aware because of five reasons:

1. It is extraordinarily powerful, in that clients receive nearly immediate relief from their sufferingand the treatment appears to be permanent.

2. It can be taught to nearly anyone so that clients can not only treat themselves, but treat othersaffected.

3. It appears to do no harm.4. It does not require the client to talk about their troubles, something that often causes more

emotional pain and discourages many from seeking treatment.5. It is extremely efficient (fast and long-lasting).

(Charles Figley, Psychosocial Stress Research Program and Clinical Laboratory, Florida StateUniversity, 27 June 1995: http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~dvb/tft.htm)

Joyce Carbonell, PhD, and Neta Mappa, conducted an experiment to supplement the clinicaldemonstration, utilising TFT to treat acrophobia (height phobia). 49 subjects who met the criteriaof the Cohen Acrophobia Questionnnaire for height phobia were randomly assigned to either TFTor placebo TFT groups, and given both a behavioural test of approaching and climbing a ladder,and in a second test asked to think about a situation related to heights that made them anxious andgive a SUD rating. All subjects were treated once, asked for a SUD rating, and then treated again ifthe SUD was not zero. After second treatment, post-testing began regardless of the SUD rating.



the field of PTSD, invited Callahan to the university to participate in a clinical investigation ofEfficient Treatments of PTSD (Figley, 1995).

Four Therapies for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were subsequentlypresented at the Active Ingredients in Efficient Treatments of PTSD Conference at Florida StateUniversity, May 1995. The therapies investigated were Eye Movement Desensitisation andReprocessing (EMDR) (Shapiro 1995), Visual/Kinesthetic Dissociation (V/KD) (Bandler and Grinder,1979), Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) (Gerbode, 1989), and Thought Field Therapy (TFT)(Callahan, 1985).

51 subjects suffering from the aftermath of trauma, including phobic reactions were treated in theproject. Each subject was allocated a maximum of 4 sessions. 39 completed the course oftreatment. Early follow-up evaluations within the 4- to 6- month range indicated that all of theapproaches produced sustained reductions in subjective units of distress (SUD). Average pre-treatment SUD rating on a 0-10 scale was 8-9.

Mean group treatment times and post treatment follow-up SUD ratings:

Method Subjects Treatment time (min.) Follow-up SUDV/KD 11 113 3.30EMDR 6 172 2.64TIR 9 254 5.67TFT 14 63 3.60

Strict comparisons between the methods were not possible due to varying client selection criteriaacross methods and other variables, however results supported the contention that the methods areeffective in reducing distress associated with trauma, including nightmares, intrusive recollections,phobic responses, etc. (Fred Gallo in Energy Psychology, 1998, pp. 18-20)

In reviewing these results, Charles Figley, PhD from Florida State University concluded:

All four of the approaches generated impressive results. But TFT stood out from all otherapproaches of which I am aware because of five reasons:

1. It is extraordinarily powerful, in that clients receive nearly immediate relief from their sufferingand the treatment appears to be permanent.

2. It can be taught to nearly anyone so that clients can not only treat themselves, but treat othersaffected.

3. It appears to do no harm.4. It does not require the client to talk about their troubles, something that often causes more

emotional pain and discourages many from seeking treatment.5. It is extremely efficient (fast and long-lasting).

(Charles Figley, Psychosocial Stress Research Program and Clinical Laboratory, Florida StateUniversity, 27 June 1995: http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~dvb/tft.htm)

Joyce Carbonell, PhD, and Neta Mappa, conducted an experiment to supplement the clinicaldemonstration, utilising TFT to treat acrophobia (height phobia). 49 subjects who met the criteriaof the Cohen Acrophobia Questionnnaire for height phobia were randomly assigned to either TFTor placebo TFT groups, and given both a behavioural test of approaching and climbing a ladder,and in a second test asked to think about a situation related to heights that made them anxious andgive a SUD rating. All subjects were treated once, asked for a SUD rating, and then treated again ifthe SUD was not zero. After second treatment, post-testing began regardless of the SUD rating.



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The experimenter who did the pre and post tests was unaware of which treatment the subjects hadreceived. It is also important to note that the groups were comparable at pre test as a result of therandom assignment to treatment condition. At post-test, subjects again approached / climbed theladder, giving a SUD rating at each step as in pre test.

Carbonell reports:

Although both groups got somewhat better there was a statistically significant difference betweenthose subjects who had received real TFT tm and those who had received placebo, with the TFT tmsubjects showing significantly more improvement. There was a significant difference when all theSUD scores were averaged for each subject and the difference was more pronounced whenexamining the SUD scores of the subjects while climbing the ladder. Thus, those who were treatedwith TFT tm had less anxiety than those who receive the placebo.

She concluded:

The clinical study and the experimental study, taken together, provide unique support for TFT.(Joyce Carbonell, PhD, Florida State University, An Experimental Study of TFT and Acrophobia:http://tftrx.com/expstudy.htm )

Wade (1990) studied the effects of TFT phobia treatment on self-concept, finding that TFTtreatment was not only effective as a treatment for phobias - concluding that TFT appeared to beeffective with treating phobias in 85-95% of cases - but was also effective in creating positivechanges in self-incongruence and self-acceptance for the treatment group.

Leonoff (1995) conducted a replication of Callahans study treating phobias of radio call-inrespondents and reported an incredible 97% success rate as defined by reductions in SubjectiveUnits of Distress (SUDS), parallelling Callahans earlier findings. Again, this was not a controlledstudy.

Emotional Freedom Techniques

Gary Craig developed EFT following extensive training in Callahans approach and intensiveinvestigation of his own. He describes the approach in the following way:

EFT is a universal healing aid that is in use worldwide by those in the healing professions. Thediscovery behind the method is that emotional upsets are the result of an imbalance in the bodysenergy system. In essence, EFT is a psychological version of acupuncture except that we dont useneedles. Instead, we balance the bodys energy system by tapping with our fingertips on selectedpoints along the energy meridians.

Gary Craig hypothesised that a comprehensive treatment which included essential elements ofCallahans method, and incorporated all of the key meridian points, might produce sound results,and would do away with the need for complex diagnostic procedures and remembering numerousalgorithms. Craig claimed his comprehensive algorithm to be effective approximately 80% of thetime (Craig and Fowley, 1995). Clinical reports from hundreds of therapists from around the worldwho are using this approach strongly support this hypothesis. Skilled practitioners of the approachreport much higher success rates.



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The experimenter who did the pre and post tests was unaware of which treatment the subjects hadreceived. It is also important to note that the groups were comparable at pre test as a result of therandom assignment to treatment condition. At post-test, subjects again approached / climbed theladder, giving a SUD rating at each step as in pre test.

Carbonell reports:

Although both groups got somewhat better there was a statistically significant difference betweenthose subjects who had received real TFT tm and those who had received placebo, with the TFT tmsubjects showing significantly more improvement. There was a significant difference when all theSUD scores were averaged for each subject and the difference was more pronounced whenexamining the SUD scores of the subjects while climbing the ladder. Thus, those who were treatedwith TFT tm had less anxiety than those who receive the placebo.

She concluded:

The clinical study and the experimental study, taken together, provide unique support for TFT.(Joyce Carbonell, PhD, Florida State University, An Experimental Study of TFT and Acrophobia:http://tftrx.com/expstudy.htm )

Wade (1990) studied the effects of TFT phobia treatment on self-concept, finding that TFTtreatment was not only effective as a treatment for phobias - concluding that TFT appeared to beeffective with treating phobias in 85-95% of cases - but was also effective in creating positivechanges in self-incongruence and self-acceptance for the treatment group.

Leonoff (1995) conducted a replication of Callahans study treating phobias of radio call-inrespondents and reported an incredible 97% success rate as defined by reductions in SubjectiveUnits of Distress (SUDS), parallelling Callahans earlier findings. Again, this was not a controlledstudy.

Emotional Freedom Techniques

Gary Craig developed EFT following extensive training in Callahans approach and intensiveinvestigation of his own. He describes the approach in the following way:

EFT is a universal healing aid that is in use worldwide by those in the healing professions. Thediscovery behind the method is that emotional upsets are the result of an imbalance in the bodysenergy system. In essence, EFT is a psychological version of acupuncture except that we dont useneedles. Instead, we balance the bodys energy system by tapping with our fingertips on selectedpoints along the energy meridians.

Gary Craig hypothesised that a comprehensive treatment which included essential elements ofCallahans method, and incorporated all of the key meridian points, might produce sound results,and would do away with the need for complex diagnostic procedures and remembering numerousalgorithms. Craig claimed his comprehensive algorithm to be effective approximately 80% of thetime (Craig and Fowley, 1995). Clinical reports from hundreds of therapists from around the worldwho are using this approach strongly support this hypothesis. Skilled practitioners of the approachreport much higher success rates.



Research on EFT:

There have now been several research studies conducted on EFT, with promising results. Asummary of the research completed to date follows:

Steve Wells and his associates in Australia and the United States have studied the effects of EFT onfears of small animals and insects. Randomly assigned participants were treated individually for 30minutes with EFT (n = 18), or a comparison condition, Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) (n = 17).ANOVAS revealed that EFT produced significantly greater improvement than DB behaviorally, andon 3 self-report measures, but not on pulse rate. The observed improvement was maintained at6 - 9 months follow-up but only in the case of the behavioral measure could this improvement beclearly ascribed to EFT. (This is a significant finding as behaviour is considered by many to be themost crucial variable to influence in phobia treatments). Group-administered EFT treatment(n = 11) also produced significant reductions in the fear measures. This study suggests that a singletreatment session using EFT to reduce specific phobias can apparently produce valid behavioral andsubjective effects.

Wells, S., Polglase, K., Andrews, H.B., Carrington, P., & Baker, A.H. (2000). Evaluation of aMeridian Based Intervention, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), for Reducing SpecificPhobias of Small Animals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association forComprehensive Energy Psychology, Las Vegas, NV

Dr. Paul Swingle and his colleagues (Swingle, Pulos & Swingle, 2001), studied the effects of EFT onauto accident victims suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. These researchers found thatthree months after they had learned EFT (in two sessions) these auto accident victims showedsignificant positive changes in their brain waves and in self-reported symptoms of stress.

Swingle, P., Pulos, L., & Swingle, M. (May, 2000). Effects of a meridian-based therapy, EFT, onsymptoms of PTSD in auto accident victims. Paper presented at the annual meeting of theAssociation for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, Las Vegas, NV.

In another study, Dr. Swingle used EFT as a treatment for children diagnosed with epilepsy. Thechildren were administered EFT by their parents every time each day that the parents suspected aseizure might occur. Swingle found significant reductions in seizure frequency among these veryyoung children, as well as extensive clinical improvement in the childrens E.E.G. readings afterexposure to two weeks of daily in-home EFT treatment an impressive result.

Swingle, P. (May, 2000). Effects of the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) method on seizurefrequency in children diagnosed with epilepsy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of theAssociation for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, Las Vegas, NV.

Drs Harvey Baker and Linda Siegel conducted a replication of the Wells et al. study on the use ofEFT for fears of small animals. The researchers compared EFT to a form of counselling closelyrelated to nondirective counselling. This study, which at time of publication is nearing completion,shows results that were extremely significant in favour of EFT and strikingly similar to the Wellsstudy results.



Research on EFT:

There have now been several research studies conducted on EFT, with promising results. Asummary of the research completed to date follows:

Steve Wells and his associates in Australia and the United States have studied the effects of EFT onfears of small animals and insects. Randomly assigned participants were treated individually for 30minutes with EFT (n = 18), or a comparison condition, Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) (n = 17).ANOVAS revealed that EFT produced significantly greater improvement than DB behaviorally, andon 3 self-report measures, but not on pulse rate. The observed improvement was maintained at6 - 9 months follow-up but only in the case of the behavioral measure could this improvement beclearly ascribed to EFT. (This is a significant finding as behaviour is considered by many to be themost crucial variable to influence in phobia treatments). Group-administered EFT treatment(n = 11) also produced significant reductions in the fear measures. This study suggests that a singletreatment session using EFT to reduce specific phobias can apparently produce valid behavioral andsubjective effects.

Wells, S., Polglase, K., Andrews, H.B., Carrington, P., & Baker, A.H. (2000). Evaluation of aMeridian Based Intervention, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), for Reducing SpecificPhobias of Small Animals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association forComprehensive Energy Psychology, Las Vegas, NV

Dr. Paul Swingle and his colleagues (Swingle, Pulos & Swingle, 2001), studied the effects of EFT onauto accident victims suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. These researchers found thatthree months after they had learned EFT (in two sessions) these auto accident victims showedsignificant positive changes in their brain waves and in self-reported symptoms of stress.

Swingle, P., Pulos, L., & Swingle, M. (May, 2000). Effects of a meridian-based therapy, EFT, onsymptoms of PTSD in auto accident victims. Paper presented at the annual meeting of theAssociation for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, Las Vegas, NV.

In another study, Dr. Swingle used EFT as a treatment for children diagnosed with epilepsy. Thechildren were administered EFT by their parents every time each day that the parents suspected aseizure might occur. Swingle found significant reductions in seizure frequency among these veryyoung children, as well as extensive clinical improvement in the childrens E.E.G. readings afterexposure to two weeks of daily in-home EFT treatment an impressive result.

Swingle, P. (May, 2000). Effects of the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) method on seizurefrequency in children diagnosed with epilepsy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of theAssociation for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, Las Vegas, NV.

Drs Harvey Baker and Linda Siegel conducted a replication of the Wells et al. study on the use ofEFT for fears of small animals. The researchers compared EFT to a form of counselling closelyrelated to nondirective counselling. This study, which at time of publication is nearing completion,shows results that were extremely significant in favour of EFT and strikingly similar to the Wellsstudy results.



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Research Updates:

Dr Patricia Carrington maintains an excellent website with an up-to-date summary of currentresearch on EFT. For an up-to-date summary of current research on EFT, as well as research inprogress, see: www.eftsupport.com The site provides a summary of not only completed researchbut also research that is planned and in progress.

Preliminary Report of the First Large-Scale Study of Energy PsychologyBy David Feinstein

In preliminary clinical trials involving more than 29,000 patients from 11 allied treatment centers inSouth America during a 14-year period, a variety of randomized, double-blind pilot studies wereconducted. In one of these, approximately 5,000 patients diagnosed at intake with an anxietydisorder were randomly assigned to an experimental group (tapping) or a control group (CognitiveBehavior Therapy/medication) using standard randomization tables and, later, computerizedsoftware. Ratings were given by independent clinicians who interviewed each patient at the close oftherapy, at 1 month, at 3 months, at 6 months, and at 12 months. The raters made a determinationof complete remission of symptoms, partial remission of symptoms, or no clinical response. Theraters did not know if the patient received CBT/medication or tapping. They knew only the initialdiagnosis, the symptoms, and the severity, as judged by the intake staff. At the close of therapy:

63% of the control group were judged as having improved.90% of the experimental group were judged as having improved.

51% of the control group were judged as being symptom free.76% of the experimental group were judged as symptom free.

At one-year follow-up, the patients receiving tapping treatments were less prone to relapse or partialrelapse than those receiving CBT/medication, as indicated by the independent raters assessmentsand corroborated by brain imaging and neurotransmitter profiles. In a related pilot study by thesame team, the length of treatment was substantially shorter with energy therapy and relatedmethods than with CBT/medication (mean = 3 sessions vs. mean = 15 sessions).

If subsequent research corroborates these early findings, it will be a notable development since CBT/medication is currently the established standard of care for anxiety disorders and the greatereffectiveness of the energy approach suggested by this study would be highly significant. Thepreliminary nature of these findings must, however, be emphasized. The study was initiallyenvisioned as an in-house assessment of a new method and was not designed with publication inmind. Not all the variables that need to be controlled in robust research were tracked, not all criteriawere defined with rigorous precision, the record keeping was relatively informal, and source datawere not always maintained. Nonetheless, the studies all used randomized samples, control groups,and double blind assessment. The findings were so striking that the team decided to report them.Download from www.innersource.net/energy_psych/energy_psychology.htm

The principal investigator was Joaqun Andrade, M.D. The report was written by Dr. Andrade andDavid Feinstein, Ph.D. The paper will appear in Energy Psychology Interactive: An Integrated Bookand CD Program for Learning the Fundamentals of Energy Psychology (Ashland, OR: Innersource,in press, distributed by Norton Professional Books) by David Feinstein in consultation with Fred P.Gallo, Donna Eden, and the Energy Psychology Interactive Advisory Board. www.innersource.net



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Research Updates:

Dr Patricia Carrington maintains an excellent website with an up-to-date summary of currentresearch on EFT. For an up-to-date summary of current research on EFT, as well as research inprogress, see: www.eftsupport.com The site provides a summary of not only completed researchbut also research that is planned and in progress.

Preliminary Report of the First Large-Scale Study of Energy PsychologyBy David Feinstein

In preliminary clinical trials involving more than 29,000 patients from 11 allied treatment centers inSouth America during a 14-year period, a variety of randomized, double-blind pilot studies wereconducted. In one of these, approximately 5,000 patients diagnosed at intake with an anxietydisorder were randomly assigned to an experimental group (tapping) or a control group (CognitiveBehavior Therapy/medication) using standard randomization tables and, later, computerizedsoftware. Ratings were given by independent clinicians who interviewed each patient at the close oftherapy, at 1 month, at 3 months, at 6 months, and at 12 months. The raters made a determinationof complete remission of symptoms, partial remission of symptoms, or no clinical response. Theraters did not know if the patient received CBT/medication or tapping. They knew only the initialdiagnosis, the symptoms, and the severity, as judged by the intake staff. At the close of therapy:

63% of the control group were judged as having improved.90% of the experimental group were judged as having improved.

51% of the control group were judged as being symptom free.76% of the experimental group were judged as symptom free.

At one-year follow-up, the patients receiving tapping treatments were less prone to relapse or partialrelapse than those receiving CBT/medication, as indicated by the independent raters assessmentsand corroborated by brain imaging and neurotransmitter profiles. In a related pilot study by thesame team, the length of treatment was substantially shorter with energy therapy and relatedmethods than with CBT/medication (mean = 3 sessions vs. mean = 15 sessions).

If subsequent research corroborates these early findings, it will be a notable development since CBT/medication is currently the established standard of care for anxiety disorders and the greatereffectiveness of the energy approach suggested by this study would be highly significant. Thepreliminary nature of these findings must, however, be emphasized. The study was initiallyenvisioned as an in-house assessment of a new method and was not designed with publication inmind. Not all the variables that need to be controlled in robust research were tracked, not all criteriawere defined with rigorous precision, the record keeping was relatively informal, and source datawere not always maintained. Nonetheless, the studies all used randomized samples, control groups,and double blind assessment. The findings were so striking that the team decided to report them.Download from www.innersource.net/energy_psych/energy_psychology.htm

The principal investigator was Joaqun Andrade, M.D. The report was written by Dr. Andrade andDavid Feinstein, Ph.D. The paper will appear in Energy Psychology Interactive: An Integrated Bookand CD Program for Learning the Fundamentals of Energy Psychology (Ashland, OR: Innersource,in press, distributed by Norton Professional Books) by David Feinstein in consultation with Fred P.Gallo, Donna Eden, and the Energy Psychology Interactive Advisory Board. www.innersource.net



EFT: Notes from a discussion on Dr Phil Friedmans EFHPT list[Gary Craig commenting]

OPENING REMARKS: First, I am convinced that we are on the ground floor of a Healing High Risehere and, as far as Im concerned, we have far more questions at this stage than we have answers. AsDr. William Tiller said at my recent advanced seminars, We are babes crawling on the floor of theUniverse.

I read with interest the a-z list that Phil put forward in question #1 and reproduce it, and hiscompanion question, below. My answer follows.

1. Are any of the following necessary ingredients in doing the PATs (psychological acupressuretechniques i.e TFT, EFT, BSFF, MATT, TAT etc.)?

a) sequence in general b) specific acupressure meridian points (acu-points) c) number of pointstapped (alone or together) d) phrases or affirmations used e) algorithms f) attunements e)psychological reversals (massive, specific, deep level, mini or criterion) f) set-ups g) 9 gamutsequence h) knowledge of meridians i) connection between meridian and specific emotions j) corebeliefs k) giving explanations of the PAT technique used to the client l) client tapping on acu-pointson themselves m) clinician tapping on acu-points on the client n) client holding acu-points onthemselves o) clinician holding acu-points on the client p) additional techniques such as collarbonebreathing, cross crawl, over energy correction, unswitching etc.. q) intention r) expectations s)rapport t) love and compassion u) self-esteem, self-image and forgiveness v) aspects w) muscletesting x) use of neurolymphatic reflex (sore point) y) floor to ceiling eye roll z) apex problemAppended to this list are forgiveness, visualization, breath, repetition, permission and emphaticvoice (e.g. when using affirmations)

Which if any of this alphabet from A to Z is essential in the success of the PAT used?

ANSWER: It used to be that I thought certain ingredients were absolutely essential to the success ofEFT or, for that matter, any of the energy-based techniques. But then I stood back and observed thetechniques of others and had to let go of many of my previous musts. Dr. Fred Gallo and Dr. LarryNims, for example, are among the masters of this craft and yet their protocols are widely differentfrom each others. (Editors note: At this time, Dr Larry Nims was using a tapping protocol as part ofhis treatment procedure) They are also widely different from mine and quite different from Dr.Roger Callahans TFT. Each of us ignores seemingly critical parts of our colleagues protocols and yetall of us report, and demonstrate, impressive results. Tapas Fleming also reports superb results andshe doesnt even tap. Instead she holds a pose, thereby ignoring much of what tappers deem to beimportant. Marilyn Gordon adjusts both EFT and BSFF and combines them with hypnotherapy andthus takes hypnotherapy to a new level. Many people on the EFT list mix and match the variousprotocols and report what, to them, are improved results. Go figure.

As I look down the a-z list, a few things stand out to me as important. Intention and attunementto the problem are two of those. Also, although these procedures can be done mechanically withgood results, I think rapport and love are very important if, as practitioners, we want to maximizehealing.

One item, however, was not on the list which I think merits attention. That is the art of delivery.These various tapping procedures are tools of the trade. They are like the paintbrush and canvaswith which the artist creates a masterpiece. Each client is different and the masterful practitionerapplies his/her tapping protocols in a manner which allows individual healing to evolve naturally.The artistic practitioner is constantly looking for aspects, core issues, secondary gains/losses andrelated issues. The artisan learns to ask the right questions and zero in on the critical problems.Nowadays, this can be done much faster and much more elegantly with these new tools. In our



EFT: Notes from a discussion on Dr Phil Friedmans EFHPT list[Gary Craig commenting]

OPENING REMARKS: First, I am convinced that we are on the ground floor of a Healing High Risehere and, as far as Im concerned, we have far more questions at this stage than we have answers. AsDr. William Tiller said at my recent advanced seminars, We are babes crawling on the floor of theUniverse.

I read with interest the a-z list that Phil put forward in question #1 and reproduce it, and hiscompanion question, below. My answer follows.

1. Are any of the following necessary ingredients in doing the PATs (psychological acupressuretechniques i.e TFT, EFT, BSFF, MATT, TAT etc.)?

a) sequence in general b) specific acupressure meridian points (acu-points) c) number of pointstapped (alone or together) d) phrases or affirmations used e) algorithms f) attunements e)psychological reversals (massive, specific, deep level, mini or criterion) f) set-ups g) 9 gamutsequence h) knowledge of meridians i) connection between meridian and specific emotions j) corebeliefs k) giving explanations of the PAT technique used to the client l) client tapping on acu-pointson themselves m) clinician tapping on acu-points on the client n) client holding acu-points onthemselves o) clinician holding acu-points on the client p) additional techniques such as collarbonebreathing, cross crawl, over energy correction, unswitching etc.. q) intention r) expectations s)rapport t) love and compassion u) self-esteem, self-image and forgiveness v) aspects w) muscletesting x) use of neurolymphatic reflex (sore point) y) floor to ceiling eye roll z) apex problemAppended to this list are forgiveness, visualization, breath, repetition, permission and emphaticvoice (e.g. when using affirmations)

Which if any of this alphabet from A to Z is essential in the success of the PAT used?

ANSWER: It used to be that I thought certain ingredients were absolutely essential to the success ofEFT or, for that matter, any of the energy-based techniques. But then I stood back and observed thetechniques of others and had to let go of many of my previous musts. Dr. Fred Gallo and Dr. LarryNims, for example, are among the masters of this craft and yet their protocols are widely differentfrom each others. (Editors note: At this time, Dr Larry Nims was using a tapping protocol as part ofhis treatment procedure) They are also widely different from mine and quite different from Dr.Roger Callahans TFT. Each of us ignores seemingly critical parts of our colleagues protocols and yetall of us report, and demonstrate, impressive results. Tapas Fleming also reports superb results andshe doesnt even tap. Instead she holds a pose, thereby ignoring much of what tappers deem to beimportant. Marilyn Gordon adjusts both EFT and BSFF and combines them with hypnotherapy andthus takes hypnotherapy to a new level. Many people on the EFT list mix and match the variousprotocols and report what, to them, are improved results. Go figure.

As I look down the a-z list, a few things stand out to me as important. Intention and attunementto the problem are two of those. Also, although these procedures can be done mechanically withgood results, I think rapport and love are very important if, as practitioners, we want to maximizehealing.

One item, however, was not on the list which I think merits attention. That is the art of delivery.These various tapping procedures are tools of the trade. They are like the paintbrush and canvaswith which the artist creates a masterpiece. Each client is different and the masterful practitionerapplies his/her tapping protocols in a manner which allows individual healing to evolve naturally.The artistic practitioner is constantly looking for aspects, core issues, secondary gains/losses andrelated issues. The artisan learns to ask the right questions and zero in on the critical problems.Nowadays, this can be done much faster and much more elegantly with these new tools. In our



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advanced seminars, we filmed Fred (Gallo), Larry (Nims), Tapas (Fleming), Marilyn (Gordon), AlanHandelsman and myself as we successfully worked live with clients. To me, this was a magnificentdisplay of the artistic use of these procedures. We all got first class results even though we usedwidely different protocols, tapping point combinations, affirmations, etc. I think the differencebetween superb results and mediocre performance has much more to do with the art of deliverythan with the details of the protocol being used.

Phils second question was, Is an energy explanation even necessary to explain the results of thePATs. What reasonable alternatives could explain the results as well, if any?

ANSWER: The only other explanation I have heard is that tapping may release some of the bodysnatural healing chemicals into the system and THAT is what is doing the job. I know of no studieson this.

Phils third question was, Where do you see the energy healing field and the PATs 5 or 10 yearsfrom now?

ANSWER: I think it will be a mainstream item. I believe a majority of the psychotherapists will beusing it as will many of the practitioners in related fields (chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, Reiki,et al). I suspect that the medical profession will be the last to adopt it and that there will be a majordebate as the scientific community kicks and screams about the use of this unfindable Qi whilemost pract

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