EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques, tapping on special energy points whilst tuning in to an emotional problem which needs to be released, is an energy technique. EFT is not hypnosis, it isn't witchcraft, it isn't psychology or a behavioural pattern interrupt, it isn't tissue massage or physiotherapy - EFT is an example of modern energy work.

Trying to deny this simple fact in order to gain "scientific acceptance" is not an option, as energy work is greatly influenced by intention and directed by conscious focus of attention.

Using EFT from the wrong mind set reduces its effectiveness; and conversely, when we apply EFT "with energy in mind," we put EFT in its rightful place in the treatment of the mind, body, spirit triad and we improve its effectiveness, power, ease of use immediately and noticeably.

When we combine tapping EFT with aromatherapy, we can create some very interesting experiences of healing and improving the flow of energy.

Here is the full content of a presentation given by Dr Silvia Hartmann at the 3rd European Energy Psychology Conference in 2010 on using the breakthrough insights from Events Psychology to expedite EFT treatments, and how to find the "magical opening statements" (set ups) which bring about the EFT miracle experiences.

Essential information for advanced EFT practitioners and trainers.

The big "hang  up" in EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques for beginners is to find the right EFT set up or EFT opening statement - what you say when you tap your round of EFT.

Once you've done EFT for a while and with a few other people as well (which gives a much better perspective than always tapping only on yourself or wondering about your own problems) finding EFT set ups is easy, logical and natural. Here is a tip how to speed up learning how to find the right set up phrase or opening statement for EFT self treatment for beginners.

X wrote: Hi. I know a little bit about EFT and I have used it on myself for various things. However I have a problem I am not sure how to deal with. My erections are starting to be a bit soft. I am no longer able to get a really hard erection.

The EFT Heart & Soul Protocol is an evolution of the Classic EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques Protocol which includes the Heart Healing Posture, the Top of the Head and the 3rd Eye point for an elegant, natural and less "mechanical feeling" treatment flow in energy work.

Also included is a printable EFT Heart & Soul Diagram. 

* The EFT Heart & Soul Protocol is used in the EFT Master Practitioner Training Course certified by TheAMT.

A visitor asked: Do you have any advice about EFT for sinus headaches? Tapping just seems to make the pain worse or bring on sickness, as the actual tapping points are tender.

Here are some tips for treating sinus headaches, headaches and migraines with EFT.

Ever wondered what it is with magic and noses? Why witches have such big noses, and TV witches twitch their noses to make magic happen? Or wondered what this might have to do with EFT tapping points, meridians, self-confidence destroying global reversals and all that jazz?

No? Well, my friend, don't worry any longer - here is a great tip to tap, based on the 8 mysterious "magic meridians" or Qi Jing Ba Mai, which are said to be the gateways to mystery and magic ...

Someone wrote in and asked, "I have tried EFT tapping for eczema which I have had since I was a child and I think its getting a bit better but I'm not sure, do you have an EFT script for long term tapping on a chronic problem such as eczema?"

Here are my suggestions.

The one EFT question I get asked over and over again is "How do I find the right set up phrase or opening statement to tap on?"

That is the million dollar question in EFT because the right set up phrase or opening statement is exactly what makes the "EFT miracle cure" happen in an instance. And to a large degree, how good an EFT practitioner is I would measure by how quickly and accurately they can identify the kinds of set up phrases or opening statements that would unlock that person's problems like the perfect key unlocks a door.

Here is an easy way to find perfect EFT set ups and opening statements you can do yourself when you are doing EFT in self help and without an experienced EFT practitioner to help you out.

X writes: My therapist has taught me EFT and I've been trying to use it when anxious. My problem is the starting phrase - "I totally and completely love and accept myself". I can't say that, I get stuck and can't go on. Can you help me?

Dear X,

You are not alone!

Lots and lots and lots of people, and probably even your therapist, although they might have forgotten this by now, baulk at the set up phrase "I deeply and profoundly love and accept myself."

Because they don't and they know they don't. And they don't want to do self help based on a lie. Totally understandable!

Here are 5 alternative approaches to choose from.

"I have also seen a number of clients who would express a negative emotion, decide to tap on it, raise their hand to the Sore Spot or reach over for the Karate Chop tap, stopped in mid movement and started to laugh as the whole thing had already happened, all by itself."

Useful EFT article for advanced EFTers from 2002, outlining how to get from normal or classic EFT to instant EFT IEFT step by step.

I just came across this article, originally written for the StarFields group, from 2004.

It contains a very interesting EFT pattern that can be used with all manner of unrealistic "feelings" and the example is that of "feeling poor".

Ladies & Gentlemen all, it is of the essence to keep it quite clear that EFT can help us - really help us, if we don't misuse it to the degree that it stops working properly and then we end up "all disappointed again ..."

Read this article so you can avoid the awful fate of spending "50 years in therapy ..."

When this article was written on ideas how to use EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques (by Gary Craig) to unstick stuck Project Sanctuary puzzles, EFT was still new and hardly anyone had heard of it. This is not now the case and as EFT can be really helpful even in the most esoteric of spaces and situations, here is a re-print of the original article on EFT & Project Sanctuary.

* What is Project Sanctuary?

On a scale of 10 - 0, 0 being just as dull as you can be, and 10 being a complete genius, where would you rank yourself?

That is your "Genius Factor" and you can improve upon it using EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques with this complete EFT Genius protocol.

Here are the EFT top ten tapping tips for self help users of EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques by the Author of the world's bestselling book on EFT in brief.

EFT FreeFlow is a protocol for advanced EFT users to evolve non-specific opening statements in real time towards a threshold shift in a single session.

A bit of good old fashioned wailing and whining, supported by EFT and its releasing, relaxing properties, can be just what the energy doctor ordered to keep our systems flowing sweetly and most importantly, to prevent the toxic build up of stress that leads to long term illness. Here's how to stay happy by venting your troubles with EFT .

Today, I saw a man who had been suffering from Seasonal Affected Disorder (seasonal affective disorder) or SAD as the fascinating acronym may be, and it turned out that the reason he got sad every October was nothing to do with our planet turning merrily through its seasons, as it does, but in fact with a severe trauma that had happened to him as a teenager and the date it happened was October 11th. That was the day when "the lights went out ".

Dr Silvia Hartmann writes: Here is a nice, simple method to help with calming down when tapping with EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques when stress is high.

Over time, this can also help you build up a better idea how your energy system works, so you can have a personal map you can work with in many different ways.

Dr Silvia Hartmann writes: I have noticed something which can make a big difference in the effectiveness of EFT treatments (and other treatments that rely on tapping or holding major meridian points).

This EFT tip is quite simple and a single instruction given at the right time by an experienced EFT practitioner will improve the speed at which the SUDs levels go down, and reduce the number of rounds needed to complete the treatment.

What I have noticed is this.

EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques for animals. Animals react strongly to energy based interventions, and the animal proxy protocols allow healing to take place without even touching the animal, thereby making Animal EFT an excellent choice not just for companion animals, but also wild animals, zoo animals, farm animals and more.