Tapping Techniques

Welcome to our guide on tapping techniques! Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your practice, we're here to help you every step of the way.

What is Tapping?

Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a transformative self-help method that blends ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology. By gently tapping on specific points on your body while focusing on your emotional challenges, you can release blockages and restore balance to your energy system.

Tapping can help with a range of issues, including:

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD
• Chronic pain
• Weight loss
• Phobias and fears
• Overall emotional well-being

How to Tap

Getting started with tapping is simple and anyone can do it. Follow these steps to begin your tapping journey:

• Identify the Issue: Focus on a specific problem or emotion you want to address.
• Set Up: While tapping the side of your hand (formerly named the karate chop point), repeat a setup statement three times. For example, "Even though I have this anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself."
• Sequence: Tap through the following points while repeating a reminder phrase (e.g., "this anxiety"):
  • Eyebrow (EB): At the beginning of your eyebrow
  • Side of the Eye (SE): On the bone at the outer corner of your eye
  • Under the Eye (UE): On the bone under your eye
  • Under the Nose (UN): Between your nose and upper lip
  • Chin (CH): Midway between the point of your chin and lower lip
  • Collarbone (CB): Just below the hard ridge of your collarbone
  • Under the Arm (UA): About four inches below your armpit
  • Top of the Head (TH): Directly on the crown of your head

For a more detailed explanation of each tapping point, please visit our EFT Tapping Points post.

• Evaluate: After completing a round of tapping, take a deep breath and assess the intensity of your issue. Repeat the process until you feel a significant reduction in intensity.

Learn more about how to do EFT tapping

Advanced Tapping Methods

Once you're comfortable with the basics, you can explore advanced tapping methods to take your practice to the next level:

• Tapping on Specific Events: Focus on specific past events that may be contributing to your current emotional state. Tap through the details of these events to release their emotional charge.

• Chasing the Pain: If you're addressing physical pain, pay attention to how the pain shifts in your body. Follow the pain with your tapping, addressing new areas as they arise.

• The Movie Technique: Imagine watching a movie of a distressing memory. Pause the movie at key moments and tap through the emotions that come up. This method can help neutralize traumatic memories.

• The Tell the Story Technique: Narrate a troubling event out loud, tapping on each emotional peak as you describe it. This technique helps process and release intense emotions associated with specific memories.

• Using Positive Affirmations: After clearing negative emotions, reinforce positive beliefs and feelings by tapping while stating positive affirmations. For example, "I am calm and confident."

• Surrogate Tapping: Tap on behalf of someone else. Focus on their issue as if it were your own and perform the tapping sequence. This method can be especially helpful for children or pets who may not be able to tap for themselves.

By incorporating these advanced techniques, you can deepen your healing and enhance the benefits of your tapping practice. Remember, the key to effective tapping is consistency and tuning into your emotional and physical responses.