From one of my most popular emails! When we launch into sharing information with our clients about how the brain works and what happens in our body when we get upset, our client’s eyes may glaze over, lost in the unfamiliar words we use: Amygdala, hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Frontal Cortex, […] Read more »
Ready, Willing and Able?
Roshane lost trust in his practitioner and stopped sessions. He indicated that the practitioner may have attempted to do “too much too fast” or “was pushing own agenda” when he wanted more time to process and was uncomfortable with the way the practitioner “pushed” him for finding a specific event. […] Read more »
The Most Under Utilized EFT Technique
Constricted Breathing: introducing EFT, calming, safety, assessment, back-up, and homework Often just “mentioned in passing” as part of a training course on EFT, this technique is gentle, powerful and useful in a variety of situations. What all can this underutilized method do? 1. Create a bridge – Just like pointing […] Read more »
Using EFT Effectively on your own
We often have challenges when using EFT on our own, for our own, issues. In the below interview with Gene Monterastelli I share some of my favorite ideas that can help you – and me! – tap on our own. You can listen here: Gene operates a successful practice out […] Read more »
On Being “too” Real
Charlie asks, “What do you like to do?” I smile and answer, “One of the things I like to do is to call a friend and meet at the park to take walk or go watch a game.” Couple of months later, Gene asks me the same question, “What do […] Read more »
Ask the “Right” Question to get the “Right” Words
Many tappers have asked, “What words do I use while tapping for …” EFT’s strength lies in getting to a specific event, scene or details that you focus on as you tap. Finding those words most often requires a few questions. It is in the answers to your questions that […] Read more »
Accept reality? Really? Do I HAVE to??
Reality Sucks! Or at least the reality as we may see it in the moment! I struggle with the reality that as humans we will always have “issues.” I don’t want to have “issues.” If I do happen to have an “issue” I certainly don’t want it to stick around! […] Read more »
“We”
Ever been to the doctor, surgery, or hospital where the staff comes in and asks, “How are ‘we’ this morning?” Ever had your practitioner/therapist etc. say something like, “Well, ‘we’ need to work on…”? As a practitioner have you ever made such a comment to your client like, “Let’s see […] Read more »
Using Reframes at the Beginning of a Session
Reframes can be used early on in a session to simply reinforce the fact that they have taken a step toward resolution as a way that gives them hope, a feeling of control, a feeling they are not alone – to add in just a chink of a more positive […] Read more »
Guidelines for Using EFT with Serious Mental Disorders
We were fortunate to have a few experienced practitioners who have contributed to parts of the EFT Level 3 Comprehensive Training Resource. One of those is Tracey Middleton, LCSW-C (TappingForPeace.com), who has been working in Baltimore, MD with people who have psychotic disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder (formally known as […] Read more »
