Emotional Freedom Technique

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is an energy psychology and personal development tool that was developed by Gary Craig in USA in the 1990s. Its roots are in Chinese energy therapy and acupuncture.

If you've ever had a bad hair day where your hair appears to be electric, you'll know that your body contains a great deal of energy. When the energy flows smoothly, we feel good; when it gets blocked, we feel below par.

Negative emotions can become stored in the body due to difficult past experiences and thought patterns, and the fear of future events. EFT's basic premise is that 'the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system'. By tapping on specific energy points whilst focusing on the difficult thoughts and feelings the blockages are released and new useful behaviours and attitudes are created which enable a positive way forward.

We all have misgivings about growing older. That can cause a break in our energy system ­ much like a break in the Christmas tree lights' electrical circuit and a negative emotion is set up. If there is a severe break in our body's energy flow, it stops working and we can end up physically sick or emotionally out of sorts. If it's less severe, it goes on working like the lights: they're alright if you touch them but they can remain unpredictable unless the root problem is addressed.

EFT effective for many conditions including relationship and family issues, anxiety including those of being 50+, menopausal symptoms and stress.

A very useful free manual can be found on Gary Craig's website www.emofree.com where it can be downloaded.