What is EFT Tapping ?
What Is EFT Tapping? An Introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or emotional pain and wished there was a simple tool to help you feel more grounded and calm? EFT Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques, may be just what you’re looking for.
What Is EFT Tapping?
EFT Tapping is a gentle and effective mind-body technique that involves tapping on specific points on the body—primarily on the head and upper body—while focusing on a problem or emotion. It’s often described as a form of “psychological acupuncture” without the needles.
The goal is to reduce emotional distress and restore balance to the body’s energy system. EFT blends elements of traditional Chinese acupressure with modern psychology. It’s used by people around the world to help with anxiety, trauma, phobias, chronic pain, cravings, and more.
How Does It Work?
At its core, EFT is based on the idea that negative emotions are linked to disruptions in the body’s energy system. When we experience stress or emotional pain, our energy can become “blocked” or out of balance. Tapping on specific acupuncture points sends calming signals to the brain and nervous system, helping to reduce stress hormones like cortisol and promote emotional healing.
A typical EFT session involves:
- Identifying the issue – This might be a specific emotion, memory, fear, or physical sensation.
- Rating the intensity – On a scale from 0 to 10, you assess how strong the feeling is.
- Creating a setup statement – For example, “Even though I feel anxious, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
- Tapping on the points – While repeating reminder phrases, you tap through a series of points (like the top of the head, eyebrows, side of the eye, under the eye, etc.).
By the end of a few rounds of tapping, many people report a significant decrease in emotional or physical intensity.
Why Do People Use EFT?
EFT is praised for being:
- Easy to learn and use anywhere
- Non-invasive and gentle
- Empowering – you can use it on your own
- Effective for a wide range of issues
It has been used in therapeutic settings, classrooms, hospitals, and even in the military for treating PTSD. Research is still evolving, but many studies have shown positive results in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
EFT Tapping is more than just a self-help tool—it’s a way of tuning into your body, understanding your emotional landscape, and releasing what no longer serves you. Whether you’re managing daily stress or working through deeper emotional challenges, EFT offers a practical, healing approach.
If you’re curious, give it a try. You don’t have to “believe” in it for it to work. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore—and let your fingers do the tapping.