What to expect in an EFT Tapping session.
Emotional Freedom Techniques
An EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) session typically runs in a structured yet flexible manner, guided by the clients specific needs and goals.
An EFT session will generally be structured like this :
Introduction and Goal Setting: The session begins with the practitioner and client discussing the client's reasons for seeking EFT and identifying specific goals or issues they want to address. This could include anything from managing stress or anxiety to overcoming past traumas or changing limiting beliefs. The practitioner will encourage the client to focus on one area of concern per session.
Assessment and Exploration: The practitioner works with the client to explore the underlying emotions, beliefs, or memories associated with the identified issue. The practitioner will ask questions, listen, and create a safe and supportive space for the client to share their experiences. This aspect of the EFT session also involves the practitioner asking the client to tune into their body to further explore the issue at hand and may ask additional questions to guide the client.
Establishing a Baseline: Before beginning the tapping sequence, the practitioner may ask the client to rate the intensity of their emotional or physical discomfort on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the most intense. This allows the practitioner and client to have an understanding of their emotional baseline so the client can remains safe.
Tapping Sequence: After the above steps, the practitioner guides the client through a series of tapping points on the body, typically starting with the karate chop point on the side of the hand and then moving through points such as the top of the head, between eyebrows, side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, and under the arm. As they tap on each point, the client repeats specific statements or affirmations related to the issue being addressed.
Reassessment: After completing one to two rounds of tapping, the practitioner checks in with the client to assess any shifts in their emotional or physical state. The client may be asked to rate the intensity of their discomfort again to gauge progress. Usually the client will notice an energetic, emotional or physical shift in their body.
Iterative Process: The tapping sequence is repeated multiple times, with the practitioner and client addressing different aspects of the issue or exploring related emotions or memories as they arise. The process is iterative, allowing the client to gradually release layers of emotional and energetic blockages.
Closure and Integration: Once the client feels a significant shift in their emotional state or experiences a reduction in discomfort, the session comes to a close. The practitioner may offer grounding techniques or self-care strategies to help the client integrate their experience and continue their healing journey outside of the session.
Throughout the session, the practitioner maintains a compassionate and non-judgmental presence, providing guidance and support as the client navigates their inner landscape. EFT sessions are often collaborative and empowering, empowering individuals to take an active role in their own healing process.
