EFT - The SetupCorrecting Psychological Reversal

The emotional freedom technique works by tapping at the points that are at either end of the meridians or energy channels in the body, freeing blockages of energy and allowing the energy to flow freely again. You will find that emotional freedom tapping is normally very gentle, and quite often you can achieve substantial relief from a multitude of issues, with little or no pain.

There are a number of these meridians throughout the body, all of them important, but here I want to talk about two points in particular, either of which are used during the Setup Phase of the the Basic Recipe. These points are the "Sore Spot" and the "Karate Chop" point.

The Basic Recipe, a routine which was developed by Gary Craig, founder of EFT, consists of 4 steps (or processes), the first of which is the Setup. The Setup is a vital part of the whole process because it prepares the energy system before attempting to remove any disruptions so that the rest of the Basic Recipe can do what it is intended to do. The other three processes are (2) The Sequence, (3) The 9 Gamut Procedure, and (4) The Sequence (again).

The effectiveness of the last 3 processes of the Basic Recipe can actually be blocked by a form of electrical interference in your system, referred to as psychological reversal, and if this blockage is present it must be removed in order for the basic recipe to work. Applying the Setup first will remove this blockage, allowing the remainder of the process to do its job.

EFT - The Sore Spots

The Sore Spot is one of two points that can be used during the Setup of EFT. The Setup actually clears the way for the rest of the Basic Recipe to work, so this is a very important part of the routine.

The sore spots (we all have two of them) are situated in your upper chest and you can find them by first touching your fingers to your throat, and moving them down until you feel a u-shaped indentation.

Now move down another three inches or so towards your navel, and move three inches to either your left or right side (it doesn't matter which side). Press around in that area until you find a spot that is a little more sensitive to touch than its surrounding area - this is your sore spot.

Unlike the tapping technique used for other meridian points, you vigorously rub the sore spot in a circular motion as you repeat your affirmation sentence connected to whatever it is that you wish to change or relieve. The sore spot actually becomes sore because this is where lymphatic congestion occurs, and when you rub it, you are dispersing the congestion.

After a few episodes of rubbing the spot and dispersing of the congestion, the soreness will go away and the rubbing will not cause any further discomfort.

EFT - Karate Chop Point

The Karate Chop point is not quite as effective as the Sore Spot, but it can be used quite effectively if you have a problem that would prevent you from using it, such as having had surgery around that area of your chest. You will be vigorously tapping this point with the fingertips of your index finger and middle finger of your dominant hand, rather than rubbing like you do with the Sore Spot.

You can locate your Karate Chop point at the center of the fleshy part of the outside of either hand between the top of the wrist and the base of the little finger. If you were going to deliver a karate chop, this is the area of your hand that you would use. Using either hand to do the tapping is equally effective, but it is usually more convenient to use the fingers of the dominant hand to tap on the karate chop point of the nondominant hand.

The EFT Setup

The Setup consists of two parts including an affirmation that you will repeat 3 times while simultaneously either rubbing the Sore Spot, or tapping the Karate Chop point. The affirmation will be a brief description of the problem you want to address, inserted into a sentence similar to this:

Even though I have this__________, I deeply and completely accept myself.

The affirmation serves to acknowledge your problem, and to create self acceptance in spite of it. Whether you have a fear of flying, a headache, anger toward someone, a craving for cigarettes, or any other problem - just insert it in the blank and this will be the affirmation you repeat during the process. And it's interesting to note that you don't have to believe the affirmation, you just have to say it.

That's it for the EFT Setup phase. Create a short affirmation and repeat it 3 times while continuously tapping the Karate Chop point or rubbing the Sore Spot. Now you're ready to go on to the second phase, which is the Sequence, and we'll talk more about this in another article.

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Gary Craig, the founder of EFT, developed a routine for applying EFT that he calls the "Basic Recipe", and it consists of four different "ingredients", or processes - two of them identical. Once memorized, this whole process takes about one or two minutes to apply.

The EFT Processes:

1. The Setup
2. The Sequence
3. The 9 Gamut Procedure
4. The Sequence

Gary goes into great deal about each one of these processes in his free EFT manual, but we’ll touch on the basics of the techniques below.

EFT And Meridians

Meridians are pathways in the body, along which energy flows, and are normally associated with an organ of the body; the stomach, kidney, lung, liver, gall bladder, etc. Meridians were discovered over five thousand years ago by the ancient Chinese, who found an energy - invisible to our senses - that flows through everyone's body.

This energy flows along the meridians sort of like the copper wires on an electrical circuit board, carrying the energy to all parts of the body.

Physical and mental problems are likely caused by disturbances in this energy flow, and so, by working on the different meridian points, EFT works to free up these energy flows.

It is by really focusing your mind on, and at the same time "tapping" on, specific meridian points - points on which acupuncture and acupressure therapies also work - that you can rid yourself of many physical, emotional, and mental issues that may be holding you back and causing you distress.

EFT Meridian Points

EB = Beginning of the EyeBrow – Just above and to one side of the nose.

SE = Side of the Eye – On the bone bordering the outside corner of the eye.

UE = Under the Eye – On the bone under the eye and about 1 inch below the pupil.

UN = Under the Nose - On the small area between the bottom of your nose and the top of your upper lip.

Ch = Chin - Midway between the point of your chin and the bottom of your lower lip.

CB = Beginning of the CollarBone - The point where the sternum (breastbone), collarbone and the first rib meet.

UA = Under the Arm - On the side of the body, at a point even with the nipple (for men) or in the middle of the bra strap (for women).

BN = Below the Nipple - For men, one inch below the nipple. For ladies, where the underskin of the breast meets the chest wall.

Th = Thumb - On the outside edge of your thumb at a point even with the base of the thumbnail.

IF = Index Finger - On the side of your index finger (the side facing your thumb) at a point even with the base of the fingernail.

MF = Middle Finger - On the side of your middle finger (the side closest to your thumb) at a point even with the base of the fingernail.

BF = Baby Finger - On the inside of your little finger (the side closest to your thumb) at a point even with the base of the fingernail.

KC = Karate Chop - The last point is the karate chop point. It is located in the middle of the fleshy part on the outside of the hand between the top of the wrist bone and the base of the little finger.

The meridian points should all be tapped with your first two fingers, so you get the most coverage and control. You will need to tap each point, firmly but not painfully, about seven times each while you repeat your reminder phrase about what positive change you are going to make in yourself.

Most of the tapping points can be found on either side of your body, and it doesn't matter if you switch sides during your EFT tapping sequence. Your tapping sequence will be administered near one end of each of your meridians where the meridian is closest to the surface of the body and therefore more easily accessible.

What Is EFT?

EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique - also known as the Universal Healing Aid - and founded by Gary Craig - is a procedure that was originally designed to reduce the psychotherapy process from months and years - down to minutes and hours. EFT is described by Gary as "an emotional version of acupuncture, but without the needles".

EFT developed from Thought Field Therapy (TFT) during the 1990's through Gary’s work, and it works on a system of 'meridians' just like TFT does.

EFT does not require the use of needles, drugs, surgery, radiation or any other methods that are invasive to the body. Instead it relies on a gentle 'tapping' of these meridians that run throughout the body while repeating a predetermined "affirmation" and "reminder phrase" related to the particular problem you are addressing.

Early on, it was discovered that in addition to emotional healings, astonishing physical healings also occurred through the application of EFT. Symptoms were fading for everything from Migraine Headaches to Cancer.

Because there is a connection between emotional issues that eventually manifest themselves as physical ailments or diseases in our bodies, some EFT practitioners believe that if you can rid yourself of these emotional issues, there is a good chance that the physical ailments can be either prevented or even cured.

Many people have never even heard of EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique - much less know what it is. But, chances are if you knew how it could help you in virtually all aspects of your physical, emotional, and practical life, you would try it. EFT is simple to learn, and even simpler to do - and the potential benefits of its use are enormous.

You can find complete details and read about hundreds of actual cases, from everyday citizens to physicians and therapists, as well as download a free EFT manual by following that link. There - you’ll find tons of articles about the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques on just about any problem you can imagine, including:

• Weight Loss
  
• Pain Management
  
• Depression
  
• Asthma
  
• And many others!