Written by: Christine Michele Murray, Executive Contributor
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Emotional Freedom Technique (also known as EFT, or tapping) is not only a wonderful therapy method, but it is also amazing self-help and personal development tool for everybody, even children.
EFT is a gentle, non-invasive, and incredibly powerful way of working with just about any sort of physical pain, unwanted emotion, or mindset issue without re-traumatizing the client. It is commonly used for:
Panic attacks and anxiety
Trauma
Stress
Grief
Fears and phobias
Physical pain
Management of stress-related illnesses, such as hypertension
Food cravings
Lack of confidence
Procrastination
Addictions
CFS and fibromyalgia
Exam nerves
PTSD
Chronic illness
Sports performance
You can find a basic explanation of EFT in my video, and here, Nick Ortner (the NY Times best-selling author of ‘The Tapping Solution’) talks about how EFT rewires the brain.
EFT is an all-natural way to manage stress, anxiety, pain and intense emotions: it’s a great modality for self-care.
Did you know?
EFT is increasingly being welcomed into schools and is being used by health professionals and practitioners, such as coaches, counsellors and mental health professionals.
Scientific studies have shown the effectiveness of EFT. You can find research, published clinical trials and other evidence supporting its effectiveness here.
NHS England has recommended further research into EFT, comparing it to EMDR for post-traumatic stress. EFT also appears in The Cochrane Review, an independent body that publishes systematic reviews of research evidence and is regarded as the gold standard of high-quality health care information.
For results that are terrific, be specific
You will find many ‘tap along’ videos on YouTube, which can be useful: in times of stress and anxiety, even general tapping will help. However, to get the best results for more complex issues, the words and tapping phrases should be particular to the person they’re being used on. Through training, a practitioner such as myself can demonstrate how to select the most appropriate language, as well as how to implement tapping in various situations and for different people. There is a link below to Brad Yates's Youtube channel.
Train in Emotional Freedom Technique
These are the three levels of EFT training I provide:
EFT 1 – Foundation Course
The foundation course will give you the tapping skills needed to tackle physical pain, emotional distress and anxiety for yourself, as well as your family and your friends. It is also the first step to becoming an accredited practitioner!
What will we cover?
During this one-day interactive Zoom course, you will learn:
EFT history: how EFT was created, and its relationship with acupuncture points
All the tapping points
How to use EFT
Some of the uses of EFT are, including stress, anxiety, fears, phobias, cravings, and physical pain
How to quantify the severity of issues and how to use the set-up statement
How to use basic EFT with a partner
EFT2 – Intermediate Course
This will give you a deeper insight into using EFT. During the course, you will recap and consolidate the knowledge gained in Level 1.
This three-day course is delivered via Zoom and uses the EFT & Mindfulness Centre syllabus.
What will we cover?
What EFT is and how it originated
How to apply EFT to resolve unwanted emotions, physical pain, phobias and trauma
How beliefs are formed, why we hold those beliefs, and how to change them
Working with clients and managing issues that can arise
Working with children and animals
The emotions behind cravings and addictions and how to address them
How to set up an EFT practice and attract clients
Your own personal plan for using EFT
This is delivered using the EFT & Mindfulness Centre syllabus.
Once you have completed EFT2, you can then either progress and qualify as a practitioner or simply continue to use it as a self–help and development tool for yourself, family and friends.
Further requirements including case studies and an online open book examination are required to qualify as a practitioner.
(Level 1 and 2 can be booked as a package. You can then complete Level 1 and follow it up with Level 2 a couple of weeks later, or take a break and complete Level 2 at a later date.)
EFT3 – Advanced Practitioner Training
If you have qualified as an EFT Practitioner and have been practising for a while, you may decide you would like to increase your knowledge, and gain more confidence.
The Level 3 course is designed to consolidate everything you have learned at Levels 1 and 2 and to introduce new skills that will enhance your results. It is expected that you have had time to practice your Level 2 techniques and are now ready for something more challenging.
It is also recommended that you have worked on yourself with another practitioner before you begin Level 3.
What will we cover?
This two-day course is delivered via Zoom, and covers a wide array of information, including:
How to break down problems
How to reframe a question
How to overcome resistance
What do when your client shows little or no emotion
Working with serious diseases
How to market your practice
How to conduct an EFT session
This is delivered using the EFT & Mindfulness Centre syllabus.
On completion of the courses, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
EFT Practitioner in Education
This qualification equips staff to use EFT in a school setting. I am currently looking for schools who would be interested in using EFT with their staff and students and/or training their staff to use the technique.
Why Train with me
I am an Accredited Master Trainer and Supervisor with the EFT & Mindfulness Centre, who have introduced consistency, accountability and a structured way of teaching EFT under Helena Fone. You can find links to the centre at the end of this article.
My interactive sessions are delivered online, so location is no issue.
I only take a small group of people on each training course, so you will get to know the other students, and I can give you the best possible group teaching experience.
I am able to be flexible and run my courses at different times, so you can take part no matter what time zone you live in.
I will also provide you with ongoing support while you are training, and beyond.
If you are interested in EFT training, why not book a free call with me to find out more?
Book a FREE discovery call: https://calendly.com/eftcmm/discovery
Information about my other services and workshops can be found on my website: https://www.christinemichelemurray.com.
Useful links:
EFT & Mindfulness Worldwide Facebook.
Free sleep tips e-booklet.
Introduce EFT to your child workshop This workshop discusses the use of Emotional Freedom Technique with children, why it is useful and shows you how to introduce your child to EFT. using my Tools for Life Colour Calm pack. More details dates and bookings can be found here.
Christine Michele Murray, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Christine is an experienced Holistic Therapist, Healer and Trainer. As a Therapist she specialises in supporting Parents & Carers to address, manage & overcome their child's stress, anxiety & resulting challenging behaviours. Her Family Centred approach minimises further stress and anxiety to the family, providing tools, techniques and strategies that can be used thouighout life. As a Healer, she shows you how to get back in balance & overcome self-sabotaging patterns of behaviour. As a Trainer, she supports you throughout training and beyond in Emotional Freedom Technique and Reiki, for personal or professional use. Her goal is to train as many people as possible, in these amazing self-help tools
