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Emotional Fr eedom T echnique  Those who are new to EFT have trouble believing that tapping on acupuncture points can interrupt,
diminish, or even destroy a craving, but it happens all the time. — Gary Craig  Copyright
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Contents  
Emotional Freedom T echnique
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Emotional Freedom
Technique...................................................................................................2
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................3 Table of
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...............4 Introduction  ..............................................................................................................................................................6
Module One
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What is EFT? ...........................................................................................................................
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Module One
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Self-Assessment T ask
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Module
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Emotions .............................................................................................................................................................16
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Self-Assessment T ask
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Module
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CoreProblems............................................................................................................
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Self-Assessment
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Module
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How EFT W orks
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Module
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Self-Study Assessments
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Module Five
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Tapping
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Module Five
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Self-Assessment
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Module
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Progressing in EFT
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Self-AssessmentTasks..............................................................................................................60  
Module Seven
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Emotions and T raumas
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Module Seven
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Self-Assessment
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Module Eight
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Heal the Body
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Module Eight
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Self-Assessment T ask
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Final Assessment Paper
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About  ...................................................................................................................................................................80 Emotional Freedom
Technique ........................................................................................ 82
Introduction
Welcome to this professional self-study course on EFT . Inside this course,
we will explore the history of Emotional Freedom Technique and its
potential as a healing therapy . This course provides a unique insight into the
benefits of EFT and how to set up as a practitioner carving out a satisfying
new career .Each module is carefully designed to maximise the learning potential,
leading through the complexities of EFT in a systematic way . At the end of
each module, there is a self-assessment paper which helps to consolidate the
information within. There is also a Final T est at the end of the course which
leads to the professional diploma. Although still not mainstream, EFT is the therapy that people often turn to
when other methods of therapeutic healing has failed but the mind-set and
public awareness of EFT is changing as more and more people are now
recognising the merits of having treatment. As such, there has never been a
better time to embark upon a career in this field. Many people struggle in life, shackled by pain, anger , regret, compulsion,
addictions or deeply buried traumas. Poor health and damaging emotional
baggage can af fect an individual’ s life substantially , many people are not
aware that there is a form of non-evasive therapeutic help available. EFT practitioners are assisting those who have become weighed down by
their physical or emotional problems and there is a high success rate as a
result. This therapy can help some avoid forming a dependence on
medication when struggling with pain management and certainly , coping
with the negative ef fects of prescription pills can often cause a whole new
set of problems. EFT uses ‘tapping’ as an answer for many of the issues experienced by
people on a worldwide basis and it provides a ‘light at the end of a tunnel’
solution for those who are suf fering. W ith the availability of EFT , there is no
reason why anyone should feel trapped in a circle of negativity or sickness
and depression. This powerful method is easy for most people to learn and to use in their
daily lives and the results aresignificant. It aids the body’ s own potential for
self-healing so works with and not against the natural elements of healing. This course can be used as a vital stepping stone towards a new career but it
can also be used as a voyage of self-discovery . The world is awakening to EFT and its uses and the fact that it is non-
evasive means it appeals to a far wider audience as a result.If you are ready to learn more, turn to Module One. Module One
What is EFT? The origins of Emotional Freedom T echnique date back to China around
5000 years ago. Over time, complex ener gy circuits were discovered within
the human body and these ener gy circuits are known as meridians. They
have become the basis of many Eastern health therapies including modern
day acupuncture. EFT is a universal healing tool with proven results. It can aid emotional,
physical and performance related issues. Irrespective of the type of healing
required, EFT considers that the core issues are often as a result of
unresolved emotional issues which have manifested into physical conditions. Often EFT can be used directly on any physical conditions without treating
any of the underlying issues but there is a growing awareness that emotional
stress has a far bigger impact on the body than was previously considered. The EFT premise is that by identifying and resolving those underlying
emotional issues, enhanced peace, harmony and emotional freedom can
occur . The Personal Peace Procedure (discussed later) is the tool you need to
get there so that limiting beliefs can vanish, personal performance can soar ,
relationships can thrive, and vibrant physical and emotional health can be
yours. If we’re being realistic, everyone on this planet has at least a few
emotional issues which prevents them from achieving pure, unlimited
happiness. With this in mind, EFT can be an ongoing therapy where we clear out the
old traumas, resetting both the mind and body . The individual is then able to
go forward in life, welcoming new challenges with a healthy , productive
attitude. The techniques within this course are suitable for anyone to use and it’ s
beneficial for you to try out the relevant techniques so you can understand
the processes fully while achieving the many benefits as a result. By helpingyourself, you will then learn how to help others through your own personal
experiences. The meridian ener gy lines run invisibly through the body – in a similar way ,
think about electricity as it courses through the electrical cables in your
home. Y ou can’ t detect electricity , but it exists. In the same way , EFT’ s
success is built upon tapping into these meridian lines. The main focus of the W estern world in medical terms has always been on
the chemical research bypassingany natural therapies for healing. There’ s
little understanding or consideration for the powerful ener gy that flows
naturally through the body , however , this is changing, mainly due to people
taking ownership for their own health and well-being, learning more about
alternative therapies that work for them. It is fair to say that EFT is a non-evasive form of acupuncture and yet it is a
mind and body therapy that aids healing in a way that many cannot imagine. Modern day EFT can be traced back to 1980 where a psychologist called
Roger Callahan was treating a patient suf fering with an extreme fear of
water; in fact, her fear controlled much of her life. She was unable to take
her children to the beach or even found it dif ficult to drive near to the ocean
– such was the extent of her fears. These fears only escalated so that she felt
anxious when it rained and could not even cope with the sight of water on
her television. More, she also experienced vivid and traumatic nightmares
involving water which would keep her awake on a nightly basis. Callahan worked on helping her to overcome her phobia for over a year ,
when finally , she was able to sit within sight of a pool of water . Although
considered a mini-breakthrough, this actually caused a great deal of stress
and the end result was severe emotional pain. This proved that the phobia
was not actually cured. The client also suffered from severe stomach pains which are sometimes
indicative of pain caused as a result of confronting a phobia. Dr Callahan
had been studying traditional Chinese medicines and decided to put his
research to the test remembering that there was a stomach ener gy point on
the cheek bone. He asked her to gently tap on this ener gy point in the hopethat it might solve her stomach problem. As she followed his instructions,
her stomach problems began to dissipate and then, disappeared. Importantly , this simple tapping motion also helped to cure the phobia. She
was able to run down to the pool and splash herself with water , something
that would have been impossible before. Dr Callahan immediately began a series of experiments determined to refine
this technique which he called Thought Field Therapy .This was then
followed up by a man called Gary Craig in the 90’ s who had trained under
Dr Callahan and had learned all the necessary procedures. During his training, he noticed flaws within TFT and focussed on how to
remove the techniques that were not beneficial. At this time, a practitioner would have to tap on a certain number of ener gy
points in a sequence for every dif ferent problem. A test was also done on the
patient’ s muscles to ascertain how strong each one was, and the patient
would explore various thoughts or statements while this was being done. Noticing that sometimes the order of tapping was incorrect, he came to the
conclusion that the order was not important because the patient was still
seeing positive results. This completely changed how the techniques were utilised leading to the
EFT of today . Acupuncture treatments still use the meridian ener gy lines and the non-
evasive EFT has gained some popularity with followers of acupuncture and
with those who try to avoid needles. In acupuncture, the focus is much more on the physical problems whereas
EFT concentrates on the emotional issues as well. Combining this physical
benefit with the cognitive benefits of emotional therapy helps to speed up the
resolution of many issues. EFT is the emotional version of acupuncture and without the use of needles. The basic tapping method of EFT is very simple to learn and even children
have managed to produce beginner ’s benefits with it. So an adult can quickly
learn to be very ef ficient with positive results being experienced. Becausethere is no specialist equipment needed, it can be done almost anywhere. Many people prefer the thought of tapping rather than the invasive treatment
of acupuncture and it is now used in a wider spectrum of issues. So how does it actually work? EFT works on the premise that a ll negative ener gy or emotions disrupt the
body’ s natural ener gy. All pain and disease are connected to deep negative
emotions and some of these deeply rooted emotional problems will at some
point, manifest themselves as physical problems. So it makes sense that health must be treated as whole. In EFT , it is not just a
case of treating the symptoms, the core issues and emotional or physical
conditions must also be treated as the same time. Balance must be restored. The most basic of the EFT techniques help you to focus on the negativity
that is causing the problem; this may be fear , anxieties or even an unresolved
problem that festers away . The idea is that you focus on the actual issue and
at the same time, tap the corresponding meridian ener gy points on the body
between 5 and 7 times. By tapping on these ener gy points, restoration of the body’ s ener gy can be
improved. Remember:  
Energy flows through your body and is accessed through points on meridian
lines. Acupuncture has hundreds of energy points and the principles of this therapy
can take many years to master . EFT and its non-evasive tapping is better , as
it is far quicker to learn. It can be applied to self, enabling the identification
of any personal issues, to alleviate symptoms and to build confidence in EFT
with a view to assisting others. It is highly empowering. EFT has had its share of critics but there are now a growing number of
people who have realised the true extent of healing power available to one
and all. In fact, EFT seems to be having success where many other more
conventional methods have failed. This success through tapping is
impossible to deny and belief continues to grow as research continues.It’s important to note that there is a real science behind these findings. As an
example, the brain has an almond shaped area called the amygdale which is
grey matter within the limbic system and it works to control stress and fear . Both acupuncture and EFT have shown measured changes when applied. So to recap, EFT or tapping is a non-evasive form of acupuncture that acts as
a healing tool that can provide wonderful results for emotional and physical
problems. The physical complaints often manifest due to unresolved issues
buried deep within. The fact that emotional stress can obstruct healing shows
the relevance of treating the body and mind together . That said, EFT can treat a physical problem without delving into the
emotional aspects but certainly , the success rate improves when both are
explored. The whole premise behind EFT is the understanding that when
unresolved emotional issues are treated and healed, the individual
experiences notable relief from any symptoms. This brings freedom to the
client and to their personal life. It’s worth noting that almost everyone has emotional traumas that can create
physical health conditions so from this we can see that EFT has the potential
to heal a great many people. Module One Self-Assessment Task
Task: 
Where does Emotional Freedom T echnique originate? Task: 
EFT is based upon and extended from which former therapy? Task: 
Explain how EFT works  
Task: What are the ener gy circuits called? This is a self-study assessment designed so you can check your pr ogress
throughout. If you have any difficulty completing any tasks, please go back
over the module content to ensur e complete compr ehension. Do not send the
completed tasks to The KEW T raining Academy .Module Two
Emotions
More and more people are coming to the conclusion that negative emotions
are linked directly to physical health and wellbeing. If you’re not sure about
the reality of this, consider your own health and emotions and whether you
have any niggling aches and pains or health concerns? If yes, when did they
begin? Quite often if you look back, you will find a distinctive link tying the
emotional events and the physical symptoms together . It’s important to understand that sometimes a situation may act as a trigger . Although an initial situation may have been traumatic (and even unresolved)
the feelings of that time can lie dormant and a simple, unrelated event or
trigger can cause the initial and often supressed feelings to come rising to the
surface. We all want to be emotionally healthy and to achieve this, it’ s important to
understand how the brain functions and specifically , how the brain is
connected to emotional events. It’ s impossible to go through life without
experiencing emotional disappointments, or traumas, and as painful as these
occurrences may be, it is worthwhile turning your attention inwards and
trying to discoverthese deeply buried emotions. Once you do so, you can then apply
Emotional Freedom Technique to help with your own personal blockages. What ar e emotions? Emotions are a complex series of chemical and electrical signals that your
brain will try to interpret so as to produce a feeling. The emotion that you
experience at any given time will naturally lead towards a moment of
contemplation about what to do thereafter . It’s worth noting that the very same situation if experienced by two people,
will conjure up dif ferent emotions. One person may have be able to see
positivity in an experience while another would be left unmoved or
unimpressed by the situation. So what makes the emotions dif ferent? We are
all driven by our own personal experiences, thoughts and behaviours and
often these are learned in those early formative years. Everyone’ s experience in life is dif ferent and because people are unique, the
rich tapestry of life’s experiences can be visualised and felt in multiple ways
depending on lessons learned, experiences lived and the individual’ s
perception in life. Y our emotions are split between your thoughts and your
feelings. Y our brain is not considering whether your thoughts are positive or
negative, it simply responds to them by releasing chemicals and hormones
that translate to a feeling. Therefore, the emotion becomes tangible. From this point, you may respond positively or negatively . Consider your five senses; they can be triggered by a sight, scent, by sound,
touch or taste. Imagine watching a film, one that is deeply emotive. Y ou may
feel your eyes well up and you fight back tears. You are connected to this
moment. In your conscious mind, try to feel the emotion and note
whereabouts in your body that the feeling exists. Perhaps your heart is
heavy , or, you feel anxiety , tension or sadness in the pit of your stomach?When you achieve professional status in EFT , you need to appreciate that
each of your client’ s will be very dif ferent. People react in a predictable and
unpredictable way to stimuli. There are lots of dif ferent techniques that can be used in EFT but the core
treatments are similar in terms of tapping. It’s important to take a holistic
approach to each client and individual problems and to help them to help
themselves. The Personal Peace Pr ocedur e
This is an excellent procedure useful to help clients’ make peace with any
difficulties experienced in life. It works by the client creating a list of all of
the irritating events that have happened (those that are regularly
remembered). Once the list is complete,it’ s easier to systematically work
through them, applying EFT to each individual item. Ask the clients whether:
x They provide the same level of ener gy to any of the problems now as
previously? x Whether they feel guilty or ashamed regarding any of the
events? x How might their thoughts around this event have af fected them at
the time? x Do they use food, alcohol, drugs etc. to provide escapism from
the event? Then, clients must assign an intensity level to each item on the list. They should do this regularly for one month and then assess their progress. The idea is for the negativity for any event to begin to dissipate so that bad
memories or feelings can disappear for good, but if some events remain
problematic, the techniques can be continued or increased. It’ s also possible
to break down an event into a series of small scenes, to name each scene and
then consider applying EFT separately . Therapists often use this technique to help transform the ener gy in
connection to former events and this can be a strong healing technique. Why not try this yourself? Buy a notebook and create your  own Personal Peace Procedure Journal. Module Two
Self-Assessment T ask 
Task:
Try to find a time when the same experience has been felt by two people. If
possible, discuss whether the outcomes were dif ferent and if the emotions
varied. This will help you to fully understand the complexities of human
nature. This is a self-study assessment designed so you can check your pr ogress
throughout. If you have any difficulty completing any tasks, please go back
over the module content to ensur e complete compr ehension. Do not send the
completed tasks to The KEW T raining Academy .Module Three
Core Problems
Many clients who come to see you will be hoping for fairly rapid results in
terms of issues being resolved. While it’ s impossible to predict how long
before positive results are felt, it is important to be able to manage aclient’ s
expectations. There may be underlying issues – ones which the client is not
really fully aware. This can increase the complexity of any situation and the
duration. The good news is that the client can learn the relevant EFT
techniques and be able to practice at home. So not every case will be straightforward especially if core issues are buried. Although a client may come to you with one problem, there are often
crossovers of symptoms and so even a diagnosis of sorts can be dif ficult. Some clients may be reacting to symptoms of stress and certainly , tapping
enables blocked ener gy to flow freely and this can be a great relief to the
individual. T apping will help the emotional and physical symptoms but it
will not change the individual’ s situation, so if the stress continues, EFT
becomes the prop rather than an actual solution. Stress and anxiety very common in this day and age. Feelings of anxiety can
be mild to extreme but inner turmoil is damaging and should be eradicated
as soon as possible. Accompanyingfeelings of anxiety will be nervousness, muscular tension, insomnia and even
fatigue. The use of tapping will allow ener gy to flow freely easing those
symptoms of anxiety . It does not eradicate the cause if it is a physical
problem – such as an unpleasant boss who continuously puts too much
pressure on the individual in the workplace. The term depression is often used even when feelings of sadness are
experienced. Real depression is totally dif ferent as it impacts the individual’ s
ability to cope in life, filling them with hopelessness and even a sense of
helplessness. Often depression lowers self-confidence and self-esteem and
sufferers may feel worthless too. In a time when antidepressants are handed
out frequently , it’s good to know that tapping can be beneficial in easing the
symptoms of depression. Y ou may have clients who feel depressed but the
individual should still seek medical support alongside EFT . Your client list is likely to be varied. You may have clients with eating
disorders as these are emotional habits and their reactions-often quite
extreme - can lead to binge eating, anorexia or overeating. When people put
on too much weight due to unhealthy emotions, they also suffer from
extreme feelings of body consciousness and in some cases, this can lead to
anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa. Extreme dieting can also lead to a number of
serious health conditions including diabetes and heart conditions. Because eating disorders relate to severe emotional issues, it is important to
support the individual, building rapport and trust and trying to identify core
issues. T apping is used alongside this to help ease the pressure of negative
emotions. T apping can also be used to maintain weight or for healthy weight
loss. Some clients will suffer from long-term pain and tapping can be used to help
alleviate the individual’ s suffering. If a client is attending chiropractic
treatments or even acupuncture as a prime example, tapping will also
support and maintain the benefits gained from within these sessions.Relationship issues  
Disharmony within relationships is common and conflicts will arise
irrespective of the bond between two people. Even when a couple is deeply
in love, it does not mean to say that there is no friction between the two, but
a lack of communication and where feelings of resentment exist, this can
fracture the foundations of even the healthiest of relationships. Because
these are emotional issues at the core, tapping can help to improve clarity , to
insert some stability to an otherwise fraught situation and to maintain or
improve health. Addictions
Many people succumb to addictions of sorts these days. When we talk of
addictions, we usually think of a dependency on alcohol or drugs, but
smoking is also an addiction and gambling can be too. There are many
compulsive disorders which are also out of control. It’ s important to note
that the underlying cause of any dependency is often feelings of anxiety . The
individual will feel weak and helpless, but an addiction does not mean this at
all. It’ s important to get rid of the root cause i.e. anxiety and tapping can do
this. When the root cause has been eradicated, the addiction will cease to be. This
will put the individual back in control and they will feel much healthier as a
result. Blood pr essur e
Problems with blood pressure is another health condition which may be
present in some of your clients and it is important to take this seriously . Some will not be aware of it but when possible, medical advice should be
sought. For those who are unaware, the damage can be done, as it can af fect
blood vessels, kidneys and the heart as well as other areas of the body . Tapping along with other de-stressing practices such as yoga and meditation
will help to keep positive energy flowing throughout the body , lowering
stress levels which will reduce or eliminate high blood pressure.PainMany people are in pain and symptoms can be mild to extreme. Medication
helps to alleviate the symptoms but often individuals are frightened, tired
and stressed out by continuous pain. Acupuncture, physio and prescribed
medications may help but tapping can help aid a natural release from the
confines of pain too. Tapping serves to alleviate or eradicate many of the issues that cause
suffering of sorts (a positive action in itself) tapping also provides additional
benefits because when ener gy is freeflowing throughout the body , it aids a
positive outlook, provides clarity of mind and emotional health. Without pain impeding life, the client can feel some happiness – which can
feel like a natural high. T apping, along with the relevant techniques of deep
breathing, will release endorphins and this will raise serotonin levels. So
from this you can see that it boosts mood and therefore, is a natural
antidepressant. It is not always easy to cope in life. Problems when they arise are usually in multiple numbers and interlinked. This is why it can be dif ficult when meeting clients for the first time and
trying to build a connection and to unveil thecrux of the matter . This is because symptoms quite often muddy the true
picture and clients can, knowingly or unknowingly , mask the core issues. Once deeply rooted issues are revealed, solutions can be sought. By ener gising the brain, there is obviously a greater sense of equilibrium and
moods will be enhanced which also impacts every area of life. When
someone is feeling overwhelmed with problems and often unwell as a result,
it can be dif ficult to improve mood and well-being as they are confined
within the stranglehold of stress. Tapping can lead to feelings of calmness and serenity . So the solution is to improve moods, enabling them to feel more positive
which will in turn, override negatives. Once improvements have started to
happen, the client will naturally have greater focus and be able to
concentrate more readily simply because their ener gy levels are free and
circulating. With improves concentration, they will be out to identify and deal with any
matters much more succinctly . In addition, when someone starts to obtain
feelings of inner peace, they lose their fears and become free from anxieties
and stress. Automatically , relationships improve and become more positive
as there is less tension and fear . When mood is enhanced in one person, it is
contagious and has a ripple ef fect on others. In fact, when the client starts to
feel better about themselves, the whole world takes on a rosy glow and
becomes a nicer place. Clients will start to experience an improved quality of life. They will fret less and will get things done without worrying. There will be a
natural increase in productivity because the way forward is clearer . This is
productivity at home and work. Thismay sound too good to be true even if you are a believer in EFT , but with
tapping, it is possible to eliminate the stress and anxiety experienced and
then, to help the client process new information, increasing their capacity to
make more informed decisions. When the brain is clearer , the increase in positivity and capability is
substantial. Negative emotions, anxieties and fears only serve to weaken the
individual, tiring them and putting obstacles in the way . EF T can help the
individual to see the true path in life and to make it a far more enjoyable
journey .Module Three
Self-Assessment T asks 
Task: How can tapping help with common problems? This is a self-study assessment designed so you can check your pr ogress
throughout. If you have any difficulty completing any tasks, please go back
over the module content to ensur e complete compr ehension. Do not send the
completed tasks to The KEW T raining Academy . Module Four
How EFT W orks
EFT works on the ethos that problems may be as a result of a disruption
within the body’ s ener gy system and this is the source of negative emotions. We all know that the human body is made up from electrical ener gy–
consider when you feel pain. The sensation is transmitted electronically and
relayed to your brain in an instant. Once the pain has been acknowledged, it
forms the reaction. It makes sense that electrical messages are consistently transmitting to the
brain and our senses are engaging all the time even if we don’ t have
conscious thoughts about a situation, it is an automatic response that our
senses are still analysing scents around us, we take in images of the view and
any sounds etc. The electrical impulses send the details directly to the brain
and, recognition occurs.There is no doubt that we are comprised of electrical ener gy and this is
backed up by medical science using electroencephalographs (EEG’ s) and
this records all electrical activity of the brain and also electrocardiographs
(EKG’ s) which record electrical activity of the heart. Until now , you may have not considered how we can use this energy so that
we can become more positive, happier and feel more balanced in life. Meridians  
If you’ve never heard of meridians, they are electrical circuits. Consider
them the routes around the body in which ener gy travels – making their way
to the brain as in the above image. Chinese health practitioners discovered
meridians 5000 years ago and they form the foundation for many therapies
of today including acupuncture, massage therapies and acupressure. Although many cultures around the world have long understood the prospect
of energy within the body , the Chinese were able to detail it in depth. EFT
works on blocked ener gy meridians. Those times when an individual feels
out of sorts, constricted, or if feeling that something is wrong. This occurs
when natural positive ener gy is unable to flow along the meridians of the
body to the relevant areas of the brain. There is an analogy in EFT which
describes the flow of ener gy that occurs between a magnet and the door of a
refrigerator . Consider that the magnet holds your daily schedule to the front of the
refrigerator , but if you place the non-magnetic side of the magnet to the
refrigerator , your schedule will fall to the floor . This means that it is
important to connect the positive side of the magnet to the negative side of
the refrigerator door so that it generates energy flow and, holds the schedule
in place for you. When your internal electrical circuits are opened, it allows
your body to function at optimal levels. Although it is not necessary to remember all of the meridians throughout the
body , just understand that when a disruption occurs in the energy system,
illnesses or emotional distress can occur . So, when it comes to treating
others, it’ s important to ensure that their ener gy power is open and working
sufficiently to allow positive ener gy flow . Tapping works and importantly , tapping works quite quickly . To some people, it may take just one session. For others, it may take several
sessions. Some people will find that the changes are gradual, others will feel
a slow but positive improvement. It is the consistency of tapping that really
matters. This is understandable when you consider that people tend to visit a doctor
or an alternative health therapist when they are in pain or worried about ahealth problem. Once they start to feel better , they for get the pain that they
were in and often miss out on their maintenance visits thereafter . But
maintenance sessions are extremely important, patients are booked in for a
reason and although by missing one, it does not mean that the person will
feel ill, it’s important to advise clients that these maintenance sessions help
to keep the body in harmony . Tapping is best done daily . It eliminates negative ener gy that is at the root
cause of the problem – whether mentally or physically . The intention is to
always clear any blockages of ener gy and by doing, so the ener gy afterwards
is allowed to flow uninhibited throughout the body and to the brain. Once positive ener gy is flowing throughout, negative forces will gradually
dissipate. Initially , you will want to see your clients a few times. Primarily to
determine the symptoms and the cause of any issues and then to begin the
healing tapping practice. Depending on the client’ s situation, it may be
possible to then teach them some basic tapping practices which they can use
every day at home. Advise clients that sometimes underlying problems may come to the surface. Module Four
Self-Study Assessments  
Task: 
What are meridians? Task: How long does it take for tapping to start working? This is a self-study assessment designed so you can check your pr ogress
throughout. If you have any difficulty completing any tasks, please go back
over the module content to ensur e complete compr ehension. Do not send the
completed tasks to The KEW T raining Academy . Module FiveTapping Routine  
EFT tapping r outine
There are four basic steps in the EFT tapping routine and these four steps
have to be carried out in a specific order . To become fully familiar with the
steps and to be able to utilise them in a proficient manner , it’s a good idea to
try out the routine on yourself. Y ou may need to do this quite a few times so
that it embeds in your conscious mind. It is not complicated but it is
important to be fully familiar with the location of the tapping points on the
body . During the EFT sessions you tap (or rub) certain meridian points and say a
phrase as you do so. Locating these points is of course important because
they are the end of the major meridians and the idea is that they begin to
stimulate ener gy around the body when tapped. It is also important to focus
on the intent so to have a clear goal while doing so and this can take the
form of the key phrase used. The sor e spot
The sore spot is an acupuncture meridian relative to the lymphatic system. It
is called the sore spot because it feels tender to the touch and this is because
lymphatic congestion occurs at this point. The sore spot can be found
between the collarbone and nipple and the sore spot should always be treated
gently (rubbing) as opposed to tapping upon it.The karate chop  
The karate chop is located in the midst of the fleshy part of the side of the
hand. Y ou can either tap both fleshy parts of the hands together or use the
fingers of the other hand to tap firmly in this area as in the example above.Eyebr ow (EB)  
The eyebrow tapping point can be located at the start of the eyebrow or , at
the point where the eyebrow meets the top of the nose  
Side of eye (SE)  
This tapping point can be located on the bony part alongside the eye but
slightly towards the temple. Under the eye (UE)  
This tapping point is located underneath the eye but in direct alignment with
the iris, you’ll find it on the bony part. Under the nose (UN)  This tapping point is located beneath the nose but above the top lip. Chin (CH)  
This tapping point can be located in the indented part of your chin so found
between the bottom lip and where the chin protrudes. Collarbone (CB)  
Tap just beneath the collar bone area. Under arm (UA)  This tapping point can be found approximately 4 inches below the armpit atthe side of the body . The finger points  
The finger points are on the outside edge of the finger and is located where
the nail meets the skin as depicted in the image. Thumbnail  (TH)-located on the outer edge of the thumbnail  Index finger (IF)-on the outer edge of the index finger nail  Middle finger (MF)-located on the outer edge of the middle fingernail  
Little finger  (LF)-located on the outer edge of the little finger nail. See
image below . Gamut point  (GP)-located in the crease between the little finger and thering finger (on the 
back of the hand). See above image. Working with EFT
Before learning anything else in EFT , it’s wise to practice awareness of these
points so that you can quickly locate them on yourself and one others. Take a
good look through the photos and consolidate the placement, commuting it
to memory , so to establish where the points are on each of the tapping points
listed above. Y ou can use either hand to do the tapping motion but most
people use their dominant hand. Use the index finger and middle finger for
tapping or , two fingers of choice. Alternatively , tap with the flat of your
hand. It is more important that the movement feels comfortable. Each point should be tapped rhythmically 7 or 8 times. Don’ t tap too fast or
too slow . It doesn’ t matter which side you use during the sequence. T o gain
the most benefits from an EFT session, it’s best to give yourself time to
practice (initially , you will be slower due to locating the correct points). Make sure that you have some time to yourself as you work through the
sequence and will not be disturbed. Make sure you are hydrated before
starting too. Y ou may find that during the session, you start to feel a little
lightheaded or even emotional but don’ t worry if you do, these feelings are
quite normal and if possible, you should just continue the sequence. As you tap, it’ s important to choose and say your desired phrase and this can
be anything that suits your state of mind at that time. Spend time considering
your phrase, it must be relevant and said with meaning. Use this tapping sequence every day . Before moving on to the basic steps, do spend time to become familiar with
these tapping points and once you have memorised the sequence and
identified the points, the process should take you proximally two minutes. This is even if you are a complete beginner to EFT . Once you’re ready , let’s
move o n to the setup.By setup, we mean that you have to identify the issue of concern and then
focus your intent as this disrupts the ener gy system. Y ou then rate the
intensity using the Subjective Units of Distress Scale. Then, create an
appropriate phrase for the issues experienced and start rubbing the sore spot
(remember to be gentle) or tap on the karate chop point all while repeating
your created phrase 3 times. This sequence will help to remove the
blockages. As previously stated, the best way to be able to teach others is to work
through any issues or problems of your own first bearing in mind that future
clients may have a multitude of problems which they need to deal with. Y ou
must feel confident in your approach and know the benefits of EFT through
personal experience. It can be dif ficult initially to ascertain the area of importance upon which
area to work or indeed, to be able to identify the core issue. Sometimes
issues may be relatively minor - you have a headache, but at other times
there may be lar ger issues which are af fecting you on an emotional or
physical level. So the headache might be the symptom but the core issue
may be hidden. When you think about the problem, it’s important to determine how it makes
you feel and whereabouts in the body the sensations are experienced. If the
situation is making you feel angry , you may feel it in the pit of your stomach
or even in the chest area. SUD
We have just mentioned SUD, it is an acronym standing for Subjective Units
of Distress. It was developed in 1969 by Professor Joseph Wolpe and is used
to measure the intensity of distress experienced while recalling a memory or
a situation. T o help others, you first will need to focus on the problem that
you wish to work with and then to measure the level of distress experienced
and consider the intensity of that feeling. Once you have done so, make a note of the feeling so that you will then be
able to judge the dif ference before using EFT and afterwards. Do remember
that when measuring intensity , itmust be recorded at that present moment, do not imagine it or guess. To be
able to recall the extent of an emotion, think about the situation that caused
any feelings of anxiety , bring forward any dark or deep emotions and this
should bring it all flooding back. Once the problem has been identified, it’ s
important that you create the setup phrase and this is used at the same time
as the tapping routine. Make sure that the phrase is meaningful and then
repeat this phrase 3 times while you are utilising the sore spot or the karate
chop point. When using the sore spot, rub the area very gently in a circular
motion and you can use the index, middle and ring fingers, just the tips in a
gentle fashion. Practitioners of EFT call the setup phrase - the affirmation but this is
different than it sounds because usually an af firmation is positive in nature. In EFT , the negative aspect is focused upon. This is done because it helps to
bring the issues back to the surface. A strong focus must be kept on the
negative throughout the whole routine because the destruction of energy
enables the techniques to begin to work. T ry to be as specific as possible
when describing the problem. Y ou can specify where the situation is taking
place and describe the physical location i.e. within the body , you can also
use an individual’ s name if it is relevant (perhaps a partner or a colleague is
causing distress) and this personalises it so that the benefits are positive
ones. It is of course best to make these types of personal af firmations in
private. So the first part of the setup phrase simply acknowledges that there is a
problem and also how you feel about it. The second part works on the
acceptance of your feelings and also how willing you are to be able to
resolve or let go of these issues. So you would begin the setup phrase with,
Although or Even though …. Then, follow up with the acceptance part of the phrase. These words are tried and tested and they do work and it is a very important
feature of EFT and should be followed accordingly . You or your clients may
find the acceptance phrase a little uncomfortable at the beginning, but that’ s
okay , this is all working towards recovery . Here are some examples:
Even though I feel bad about not passing my exams, I accept that I was
doing my best. Although I still feel guilty talking badly about my best friend, I accept that I am not a bad person. I really want to heal even though I know I am holding on to feelings of
resentment. By rubbing the sore spot or karate chop spot and saying your chosen phrase
out loud, it will remove any blockages ready to aid EFT treatment. EFT can be used to help alleviate many dif ferent ailments – health
conditions do not have to be substantial, consider the common headache as a
prime example. Headaches are painful and disruptive to daily life even
though they are not usually indicative of anything serious. Here’ s how to
treat a tension headache that is affecting the right eye. You simply need to
change the wording if you experience a headache over the over eye. Example : 
Rub either the sore spot or tap on the karate chop point and at the same time
say; 
Even though I have a bad headache over my eye, I car e for myself and
accept myself. (You canalso be more specific by stating where the headache is…i.e. overmy right or left eye)  
Do this 3 times. You then go over the remaining sequence– tapping on these meridian points
and shortening the phrase (now called the reminder phrase) saying…  
This headache or headache over the right eye. Tap approximately 7 times on each meridian point. Remember to try and
breathe evenly as you do so. Sequence r eminder :
EB – Eyebrow  
SE – Side of Eye  
UE– Under Eye  
UN – Under nose  
CH– Between Lip and Chin  
CB– Collarbone  
UA – Under Arm  
TH– Outside of Thumb  
IF– Outside of Index Finger MF- Outside edge of Middle Finger LF–
Outside edge of Little Finger
State your shortened (Reminder Phrase) as you do so. Now it’ s time for the Nine Gamut Pr ocedur e.
This is an excellent brain balancing exercise.This works to stimulate your imagination, memory and internal dialogue. You have to roll your eyes and need to ‘hum’ a tune which works with the
right brain activity and, then count. Counting engages the left brain. The gamut point is located on the back of the hand – look for the spot
between the knuckles of the right finger and little finger and approximately 1
centimetre up. Tap the Gamut point continuously while you complete the following steps:
1. Close your eyes for a moment  
2. Then open your eyes  
3. Without moving your head, look down to the right  
4. Without moving your head, look down to the left  
5. Now , roll your eyes in a clockwise direction (ensure you exaggerate the
eye-rolling movement)  
6. Roll your eyes in an anti-clockwise direction ensuring exaggerated
movements  
7. Hum. This could be any song. Continue for approximately 5 seconds. 8. Now count out loud… 1,2,3, 4..5  
9. Now move onto the following steps as shown previously . Repeat the sequence below – while tapping on the meridian points and
repeating the ‘remember shortened phrase’. EB – Eyebrow  
SE – Side of Eye  
UE– Under Eye  
UN – Under nose  
CH – Between Lip and Chin  
CB– CollarboneUA – Under Arm  
TH– Outside of Thumb  
IF– Outside of Index Finger MF- Outside edge of Middle Finger LF–
Outside edge of Little Finger
After each round of EFT , breathe gently in and out. It’ s time to evaluate. You can evaluate progress using the SUD (Subjective Units of Distress
Scale). Be honest as you do this, you are aiming for your distress levels to
come down to 0. Do another round of the above sequence and then check the
SUD again. Remember , don’ t let your mind wander as you do so. Stay
focussed and consider your phrase– meaning every word as you do so. Remaining Pr oblems
Sometimes, one round of EFT is suf ficient and at other times, you will need
additional rounds so to reduce the intensity of any problems. Y ou can repeat
the first steps of rubbing the sore spot or tapping on the Karate Chop point
and this time, amend your phrase to:
Even though I still have some headache left over my (left or right) eye, I
completely accept myself. Or…  Even though some of my headache is r emaining over my (left or right eye), I completely acceptmyself. Note when embarking upon the shortened phrase, remember to use STILL or
REMAINING in the adapted phrase. Now repeat through all the previous steps: EB– Eyebrow  
SE – Side of Eye  
UE– Under Eye  
UN – Under nose  
CH – Between Lip and Chin  
CB– Collarbone  
UA – Under Arm  
TH– Outside of Thumb  
IF– Outside of Index Finger MF- Outside edge of Middle Finger LF–
Outside edge of Little Finger
Then check out the SUD once more and see whether the headache has
reduced. If not, repeat steps 1 and 2 and using the remaining phrase. Note:
If you are tapping for your own benefits or , for others, please be aware that
you may find a sur ge of emotion rising up as a result of negative pain or
emotion. You can use this point to help release inner pain or emotion when
necessary . Here’ s a CHAR T to help you remember the whole process. Identify the problem  
Identify aspects of the problem  
Create the appropriate EFT setup phrase  
Using SUD scale – measure the intensity
Carry out EFT tapping routinePartial relief? Apply EFT again – using STILL or  
REMAINING Complete relief? T est using SUDNo relief? and re-apply when necessaryUse full routine. When dealing with a client, know that there are often underlying issues
which may not be revealed. This can make a big dif ference between success
and failure. Progress can be measured by the client realising that the
intensity of feeling is starting to reduce and that their pain in connection to
any circumstances has now lessened. Clients may report:
x Tightness and tension within the muscles begin to dissipate x There is
tingling around the mouth  
x They feel sleepy  
x They feel emotional  
x There is tightness in their chest or shoulder area x They feel relaxed
Symptoms of change will vary per individual, reassure your clients in that
these just highlight changes that are taking place and this is good news. Module Five
Self-Assessment T asks 
Task:
Try out the steps depicted in this module and practice until they are
completely familiar to you. You can also try them out on others so you are
used to talking your clients through these steps. Keep a note of your progress
as you do so.This is a self-study assessment designed so you can check your pr ogress
throughout. If you have any difficulty completing any tasks, please go back
over the module content to ensur e complete compr ehension. Do not send the
completed tasks to The KEW T raining Academy . Module Six
Progressing in EFT
The basic tapping routine as previously described works really well but there
will be occasions when clients might not respond as expected and you may
need to investigate a little further to fathom any deeply rooted issues. Although EFT is really successful, each client is unique and may have a
variety of issues or health problems and so it’ s impossible to apply a ‘one
therapy fits all’ type of approach. So in this case, it is paramount to drive
forward to the root of the problem through communicating openly with your
clients or , through asking a series of open questions which prompt your
client to reply . Use questions starting with….Who, Why , What, Where, When. These
prompt the client to respond rather than to say yes or no to general questions. Once you are able to eliminate many of the obstacles in place, you will find
that your success rate starts to improve. Remember that people rarely have
just one issue and sometimes, easy to ascertain issues can mask the more
relevant ones. In EFT , practitioners call the various parts of problems ‘aspects’ and so, each
aspect has to be treated with EFT before full relief is experienced. Sometimes, only one aspect is needed to be resolved and the others begin to
fragment and dissipate, it depends how long since they occurred.Once you have found the core issue, this is the aspect that you work on. It’ s
also worth noting that some aspects may seem minor to you and you may
miss treating them because you feel that they cannot cause any real distress,
but just because they seem minor to you, does not mean that they will seem
minor to your client. Sometimes experiences can be traumatic but for the client to be able to move
forward, they must be able to talk with honestly and confidence. If they
can’t, you do need to know the right questions to ask so that you can get
results. Obviously , if you can build rapport and trust with the client, they will
in time be more likely to reveal these aspects to you. Sometimes you have to
go through the whole of the EFT experience, in order to be able to eliminate
aspects. Just remember that on the odd occasion where EFT is not working, it’ s
usually because you have not addressed the relevant aspects. Bear in mind
that when not treated fully , problems will return. Also aspects may not be a
physical problem or event, they can be emotional and linked to occasions
when your client was emotionally hurt through negligence or a throwaway
remark that was hurtful. It’s important that the client is specific when they want results. You can guide them through this process right from the start, reminding
them of the importance of saying what they mean as they break down
aspects of the problems. Ultimately , what you are looking for is the absolute
trigger that has caused the emotional intensity i.e. is connected with the
memory or of the actual event. When you can identify the core issue, it is
important to be able to find the key to unlock the problems that cause the
reaction. Y ou also need to listen to the words that are used when describing
the feelings of anxiety experienced, this is where you need to use your
intuition and where necessary , write these words down to build up a case
history . Sometimes by analysing the words, they can be very revealing and
help to identify core issues. There’ s no doubt that this identification process
is a fundamental part of EF T . Everyone’ s lives are made up out of layers,
and it’ s important to be to strip back those layers a little at a time until you
find the crux of the matter . You will find that you need to be good at
identifying these core issues to be a successful as an EFT practitioner .This is why it is so important that you practice using EFT on yourself and on
those friends and family members around you, so that you can become more
adept on picking up the essential messages within communication - not
necessarily verbal communications. Do remember that people will try to
push down bad or unpleasant memories and this will lead to those memories
becoming repressed. The last thing someone may wish to do is to bring
difficult emotions to the surface. Watch out for those who reveal very little
emotion when discussing their situation, it may seem as if they are
unaffected but their problems could be so deeply repressed that they can
relay the information as if a bystander . Try asking the following questions:
x How long have you had problems? x When was the first time that you experienced these feelings? x When was the last time that these feelings were experienced? x What is your biggest regret to date? x Do you feel that there is any positivity to your having this problem? x Turn your attention back to ‘that’ moment and try to recall any sounds,
sights or even
senses that will help to bring the feeling back  
x What was happening in your life at the time of the event? You can glean a lot about your client through body language if verbal
communications are stilted or non-forthcoming. It is also possible to gain an
idea of the depth of emotion or even inner angst through looking into their
eyes. There may be multiple layers of dif ficulties. Often the most dif ficult aspects
of EFT will be clients understanding how to create the right phrases. Most
EFT practitioners would say that the choice of the words is not as important
as the ability to tune into the negative emotions or, of being able to
understand the words or the meaning which relates to any negative emotions. Always remember t hat EFT is an ener gy therapy and with careful practice,
core issues, ‘deeply buried aspects’ will begin to bubble up to the surface
once you start to delve into the pot of emotions.Emotional chains
There is no doubt that some of your clients will find the intensity of emotion
very dif ficult. Until trust is fully formed, your clients may try to hold their
emotions back. For others, their issues might be traumatic and painful to
even consider . They may have ‘locked’ up their emotions and do anything
they can to avoid facing the true issues. In these types of circumstances, clients have to be treated gently , with
support but to be made aware that the sessions will take longer than
expected. It’ s important not to rush someone who has deeply rooted issues. Treat outer aspects instead and begin to work into those core levels. You can
work with the client to come up with the right setup phrase and reminder
phrase.The setup phrase and the reminder phrase must  be relative to the issue and be heartfelt. Through guiding your clients, you will start to identify any words that work
particularly well and through their repeating these words while they tap, they
can even emulate the expressions, posture, and body language or voice of the
person who has caused them problems and this can bring it to life even
more. They can also try to picture the person and this often brings up a sur ge
of intensity and EFT can then be applied to this situation. A client who is feeling particularly negative will often use weak words when
writing their setup or reminder statements. T ry to avoid words such as:  
Try, can’ t, but, don’ t, or if. Although these weak words may mirror the client’ s feelings, success is more
likely when using the following words:  
Will and want. The client should listen inwards and use the words best describing how they
are feeling. Importantly , EFT can be used to help resolve issues that have occurred
throughout life, not just in the present. When looking to resolve issues that have occurred in the present time, make
sure that the present tense is used in the acceptance phrase. This is very
important because the subconscious mind will take commands on a very
literal basis. Most problems (or at the lease the core of the problem) will have occurred in
the past, and you can use EFT successfully to tap on any emer ging negative
memories and to help lessen the intensity . You can also look to the future,
considering any previous issues of visualising how you might feel in the
future without these issues.Note : 
Sometimes abreactions can occur and symptoms include:
x Feeling upset,  
x Feeling angry  
x Shaking or trembling x Palpitations
If you find that any of your clients have suf fered from severe traumas or
even from abuse of sorts, their reactions can be far more extreme. If the
client does suf fer from an abreaction, keep calm at all times, tap on the hand
points and then on the body points. Ask the client to breathe slowly and
deeply and reassure the client throughout that these reactions are perfectly
safe. Once the client is feeling calm, ask the client to create a setup phrase
that covers this reaction and then go through the whole process again. Calibration
In EFT, calibration simply means having the ability to measure changes. You
will find that throughout the session, you’ll start to become aware of your
client’ s emotions and how they react to treatments within the session. These
changes can be both positive and negative. The client may announce that they are having dif ficulties focusing on their
problems, or that it now seems a distant memory or , even that their emotions
are no longer attached to it. Sometimes they will say , it’s as if it is happening
to someone else rather than it being something that actually happened to
them. These are developments or changes that need to be recorded. Here is an example chart that can be used for calibration:
Changes Fr om EFT  Negative
Breathing– shallow and fast  
Tense, irritable, fidgeting
Positive  
Breathing - slower Calm, more relaxed Note: This is just an example of the
type of information that can be captured in the calibration
form.EFT often works really quickly , so testing out results is paramount. It’ s
important to be able to assess whether EFT is actually working and if the
problems have been eradicated. Some people will continuously tap away and
just hope that the problem is being resolved, but this is not a practical way of
testing it out. The ultimate aim is for your clients to have reduced their
problems to 0 and so they should be to recall the unpleasant memory or
emotional trauma without feeling any level of intensity as before. If there is
any residual emotion remaining, they will have to use EFT again until any
difficult feelings or negative emotions are well and truly gone. How to test  
There are a variety of tests in EFT which can be used to measure the level of
discomfort experienced. SUD : 
The Subjective Units of Distress chart will highlight whether the problem
has been reduced or eradicated altogether . You can be sure if it is set to 0, the
problem has gone. Colour and shape :
Some people are visual and so using colour and shape to describe the feeling
can be really beneficial. For example: red, rectangular or a large rock. Improvement can be seen when the colour has changed to white or a rock
evolves into a pebble and so on.Senses : 
Some clients will prefer to use their five senses to bring back the emotion -
this can be through visualising or by using a photo or even a toy that
represents the fear (as in a fear of snakes or spiders). By watching or holding
onto the objects, you can test whether their levels of anxiety increase.
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Emotional Fr eedom T echnique  Those who are new to EFT have trouble believing that tapping on acupuncture points can interrupt,
diminish, or even destroy a craving, but it happens all the time. — Gary Craig  Copyright
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registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. W e are not
associated with any product or vendor in this course. Table of Contents
Contents  
Emotional Freedom T echnique. 1  
Emotional Freedom
Technique. 2
Copyright. 3 Table of
Contents. 4 Introduction. 6
Module One. 8  
What is EFT. 8 
Module One. 14  
Self-Assessment T ask. 14  
Module
Two. 16  
Emotions. 16
Module
Two. 20  
Self-Assessment T ask. 20  
Module
Three. 21  
CoreProblems. 21  
Module
Three. 27  
Self-Assessment
Tasks. 27  
Module
Four. 28  
How EFT W orks. 28  
Module
Four. 32  
Self-Study Assessments. 32  
Module Five. 33  
Tapping
Routine. 33  
Module Five. 49  
Self-Assessment
Tasks. 49  
Module
Six. 50  
Progressing in EFT. 50  
Module
Six. 60  
Self-AssessmentTasks. 60  
Module Seven. 61  
Emotions and T raumas. 61  
Module Seven. 66  
Self-Assessment
Tasks. 66  
Module Eight. 68  
Heal the Body. 68 
Module Eight. 76  
Self-Assessment T ask. 76  
Final Assessment Paper. 78
About. 80 Emotional Freedom
Technique. 82
Introduction
Welcome to this professional self-study course on EFT. Inside this course,
we will explore the history of Emotional Freedom Technique and its
potential as a healing therapy. This course provides a unique insight into the
benefits of EFT and how to set up as a practitioner carving out a satisfying
new career. Each module is carefully designed to maximise the learning potential,
leading through the complexities of EFT in a systematic way. At the end of
each module, there is a self-assessment paper which helps to consolidate the
information within. There is also a Final T est at the end of the course which
leads to the professional diploma. Although still not mainstream, EFT is the therapy that people often turn to
when other methods of therapeutic healing has failed but the mind-set and
public awareness of EFT is changing as more and more people are now
recognising the merits of having treatment. As such, there has never been a
better time to embark upon a career in this field. Many people struggle in life, shackled by pain, anger, regret, compulsion,
addictions or deeply buried traumas. Poor health and damaging emotional
baggage can af fect an individual’ s life substantially, many people are not
aware that there is a form of non-evasive therapeutic help available. EFT practitioners are assisting those who have become weighed down by
their physical or emotional problems and there is a high success rate as a
result. This therapy can help some avoid forming a dependence on
medication when struggling with pain management and certainly, coping
with the negative ef fects of prescription pills can often cause a whole new
set of problems. EFT uses ‘tapping’ as an answer for many of the issues experienced by
people on a worldwide basis and it provides a ‘light at the end of a tunnel’
solution for those who are suf fering. W ith the availability of EFT, there is no
reason why anyone should feel trapped in a circle of negativity or sickness
and depression. This powerful method is easy for most people to learn and to use in their
daily lives and the results aresignificant. It aids the body’ s own potential for
self-healing so works with and not against the natural elements of healing. This course can be used as a vital stepping stone towards a new career but it
can also be used as a voyage of self-discovery. The world is awakening to EFT and its uses and the fact that it is non-
evasive means it appeals to a far wider audience as a result. If you are ready to learn more, turn to Module One. Module One
What is EFT. The origins of Emotional Freedom T echnique date back to China around
5000 years ago. Over time, complex ener gy circuits were discovered within
the human body and these ener gy circuits are known as meridians. They
have become the basis of many Eastern health therapies including modern
day acupuncture. EFT is a universal healing tool with proven results. It can aid emotional,
physical and performance related issues. Irrespective of the type of healing
required, EFT considers that the core issues are often as a result of
unresolved emotional issues which have manifested into physical conditions. Often EFT can be used directly on any physical conditions without treating
any of the underlying issues but there is a growing awareness that emotional
stress has a far bigger impact on the body than was previously considered. The EFT premise is that by identifying and resolving those underlying
emotional issues, enhanced peace, harmony and emotional freedom can
occur. The Personal Peace Procedure (discussed later) is the tool you need to
get there so that limiting beliefs can vanish, personal performance can soar,
relationships can thrive, and vibrant physical and emotional health can be
yours. If we’re being realistic, everyone on this planet has at least a few
emotional issues which prevents them from achieving pure, unlimited
happiness. With this in mind, EFT can be an ongoing therapy where we clear out the
old traumas, resetting both the mind and body. The individual is then able to
go forward in life, welcoming new challenges with a healthy, productive
attitude. The techniques within this course are suitable for anyone to use and it’ s
beneficial for you to try out the relevant techniques so you can understand
the processes fully while achieving the many benefits as a result. By helpingyourself, you will then learn how to help others through your own personal
experiences. The meridian ener gy lines run invisibly through the body – in a similar way,
think about electricity as it courses through the electrical cables in your
home. Y ou can’ t detect electricity, but it exists. In the same way, EFT’ s
success is built upon tapping into these meridian lines. The main focus of the W estern world in medical terms has always been on
the chemical research bypassingany natural therapies for healing. There’ s
little understanding or consideration for the powerful ener gy that flows
naturally through the body, however, this is changing, mainly due to people
taking ownership for their own health and well-being, learning more about
alternative therapies that work for them. It is fair to say that EFT is a non-evasive form of acupuncture and yet it is a
mind and body therapy that aids healing in a way that many cannot imagine. Modern day EFT can be traced back to 1980 where a psychologist called
Roger Callahan was treating a patient suf fering with an extreme fear of
water; in fact, her fear controlled much of her life. She was unable to take
her children to the beach or even found it dif ficult to drive near to the ocean
– such was the extent of her fears. These fears only escalated so that she felt
anxious when it rained and could not even cope with the sight of water on
her television. More, she also experienced vivid and traumatic nightmares
involving water which would keep her awake on a nightly basis. Callahan worked on helping her to overcome her phobia for over a year,
when finally, she was able to sit within sight of a pool of water. Although
considered a mini-breakthrough, this actually caused a great deal of stress
and the end result was severe emotional pain. This proved that the phobia
was not actually cured. The client also suffered from severe stomach pains which are sometimes
indicative of pain caused as a result of confronting a phobia. Dr Callahan
had been studying traditional Chinese medicines and decided to put his
research to the test remembering that there was a stomach ener gy point on
the cheek bone. He asked her to gently tap on this ener gy point in the hopethat it might solve her stomach problem. As she followed his instructions,
her stomach problems began to dissipate and then, disappeared. Importantly, this simple tapping motion also helped to cure the phobia. She
was able to run down to the pool and splash herself with water, something
that would have been impossible before. Dr Callahan immediately began a series of experiments determined to refine
this technique which he called Thought Field Therapy. This was then
followed up by a man called Gary Craig in the 90’ s who had trained under
Dr Callahan and had learned all the necessary procedures. During his training, he noticed flaws within TFT and focussed on how to
remove the techniques that were not beneficial. At this time, a practitioner would have to tap on a certain number of ener gy
points in a sequence for every dif ferent problem. A test was also done on the
patient’ s muscles to ascertain how strong each one was, and the patient
would explore various thoughts or statements while this was being done. Noticing that sometimes the order of tapping was incorrect, he came to the
conclusion that the order was not important because the patient was still
seeing positive results. This completely changed how the techniques were utilised leading to the
EFT of today. Acupuncture treatments still use the meridian ener gy lines and the non-
evasive EFT has gained some popularity with followers of acupuncture and
with those who try to avoid needles. In acupuncture, the focus is much more on the physical problems whereas
EFT concentrates on the emotional issues as well. Combining this physical
benefit with the cognitive benefits of emotional therapy helps to speed up the
resolution of many issues. EFT is the emotional version of acupuncture and without the use of needles. The basic tapping method of EFT is very simple to learn and even children
have managed to produce beginner ’s benefits with it. So an adult can quickly
learn to be very ef ficient with positive results being experienced. Becausethere is no specialist equipment needed, it can be done almost anywhere. Many people prefer the thought of tapping rather than the invasive treatment
of acupuncture and it is now used in a wider spectrum of issues. So how does it actually work. EFT works on the premise that a ll negative ener gy or emotions disrupt the
body’ s natural ener gy. All pain and disease are connected to deep negative
emotions and some of these deeply rooted emotional problems will at some
point, manifest themselves as physical problems. So it makes sense that health must be treated as whole. In EFT, it is not just a
case of treating the symptoms, the core issues and emotional or physical
conditions must also be treated as the same time. Balance must be restored. The most basic of the EFT techniques help you to focus on the negativity
that is causing the problem; this may be fear, anxieties or even an unresolved
problem that festers away. The idea is that you focus on the actual issue and
at the same time, tap the corresponding meridian ener gy points on the body
between 5 and 7 times. By tapping on these ener gy points, restoration of the body’ s ener gy can be
improved. Remember:  
Energy flows through your body and is accessed through points on meridian
lines. Acupuncture has hundreds of energy points and the principles of this therapy
can take many years to master. EFT and its non-evasive tapping is better, as
it is far quicker to learn. It can be applied to self, enabling the identification
of any personal issues, to alleviate symptoms and to build confidence in EFT
with a view to assisting others. It is highly empowering. EFT has had its share of critics but there are now a growing number of
people who have realised the true extent of healing power available to one
and all. In fact, EFT seems to be having success where many other more
conventional methods have failed. This success through tapping is
impossible to deny and belief continues to grow as research continues. It’s important to note that there is a real science behind these findings. As an
example, the brain has an almond shaped area called the amygdale which is
grey matter within the limbic system and it works to control stress and fear. Both acupuncture and EFT have shown measured changes when applied. So to recap, EFT or tapping is a non-evasive form of acupuncture that acts as
a healing tool that can provide wonderful results for emotional and physical
problems. The physical complaints often manifest due to unresolved issues
buried deep within. The fact that emotional stress can obstruct healing shows
the relevance of treating the body and mind together. That said, EFT can treat a physical problem without delving into the
emotional aspects but certainly, the success rate improves when both are
explored. The whole premise behind EFT is the understanding that when
unresolved emotional issues are treated and healed, the individual
experiences notable relief from any symptoms. This brings freedom to the
client and to their personal life. It’s worth noting that almost everyone has emotional traumas that can create
physical health conditions so from this we can see that EFT has the potential
to heal a great many people. Module One Self-Assessment Task
Task: 
Where does Emotional Freedom T echnique originate. Task: 
EFT is based upon and extended from which former therapy. Task: 
Explain how EFT works  
Task: What are the ener gy circuits called. This is a self-study assessment designed so you can check your pr ogress
throughout. If you have any difficulty completing any tasks, please go back
over the module content to ensur e complete compr ehension. Do not send the
completed tasks to The KEW T raining Academy. Module Two
Emotions
More and more people are coming to the conclusion that negative emotions
are linked directly to physical health and wellbeing. If you’re not sure about
the reality of this, consider your own health and emotions and whether you
have any niggling aches and pains or health concerns. If yes, when did they
begin. Quite often if you look back, you will find a distinctive link tying the
emotional events and the physical symptoms together. It’s important to understand that sometimes a situation may act as a trigger. Although an initial situation may have been traumatic (and even unresolved)
the feelings of that time can lie dormant and a simple, unrelated event or
trigger can cause the initial and often supressed feelings to come rising to the
surface. We all want to be emotionally healthy and to achieve this, it’ s important to
understand how the brain functions and specifically, how the brain is
connected to emotional events. It’ s impossible to go through life without
experiencing emotional disappointments, or traumas, and as painful as these
occurrences may be, it is worthwhile turning your attention inwards and
trying to discoverthese deeply buried emotions. Once you do so, you can then apply
Emotional Freedom Technique to help with your own personal blockages. What ar e emotions. Emotions are a complex series of chemical and electrical signals that your
brain will try to interpret so as to produce a feeling. The emotion that you
experience at any given time will naturally lead towards a moment of
contemplation about what to do thereafter. It’s worth noting that the very same situation if experienced by two people,
will conjure up dif ferent emotions. One person may have be able to see
positivity in an experience while another would be left unmoved or
unimpressed by the situation. So what makes the emotions dif ferent. We are
all driven by our own personal experiences, thoughts and behaviours and
often these are learned in those early formative years. Everyone’ s experience in life is dif ferent and because people are unique, the
rich tapestry of life’s experiences can be visualised and felt in multiple ways
depending on lessons learned, experiences lived and the individual’ s
perception in life. Y our emotions are split between your thoughts and your
feelings. Y our brain is not considering whether your thoughts are positive or
negative, it simply responds to them by releasing chemicals and hormones
that translate to a feeling. Therefore, the emotion becomes tangible. From this point, you may respond positively or negatively. Consider your five senses; they can be triggered by a sight, scent, by sound,
touch or taste. Imagine watching a film, one that is deeply emotive. Y ou may
feel your eyes well up and you fight back tears. You are connected to this
moment. In your conscious mind, try to feel the emotion and note
whereabouts in your body that the feeling exists. Perhaps your heart is
heavy, or, you feel anxiety, tension or sadness in the pit of your stomach. When you achieve professional status in EFT, you need to appreciate that
each of your client’ s will be very dif ferent. People react in a predictable and
unpredictable way to stimuli. There are lots of dif ferent techniques that can be used in EFT but the core
treatments are similar in terms of tapping. It’s important to take a holistic
approach to each client and individual problems and to help them to help
themselves. The Personal Peace Pr ocedur e
This is an excellent procedure useful to help clients’ make peace with any
difficulties experienced in life. It works by the client creating a list of all of
the irritating events that have happened (those that are regularly
remembered). Once the list is complete,it’ s easier to systematically work
through them, applying EFT to each individual item. Ask the clients whether:
x They provide the same level of ener gy to any of the problems now as
previously. x Whether they feel guilty or ashamed regarding any of the
events. x How might their thoughts around this event have af fected them at
the time. x Do they use food, alcohol, drugs etc. to provide escapism from
the event. Then, clients must assign an intensity level to each item on the list. They should do this regularly for one month and then assess their progress. The idea is for the negativity for any event to begin to dissipate so that bad
memories or feelings can disappear for good, but if some events remain
problematic, the techniques can be continued or increased. It’ s also possible
to break down an event into a series of small scenes, to name each scene and
then consider applying EFT separately. Therapists often use this technique to help transform the ener gy in
connection to former events and this can be a strong healing technique. Why not try this yourself. Buy a notebook and create your  own Personal Peace Procedure Journal. Module Two
Self-Assessment T ask 
Task:
Try to find a time when the same experience has been felt by two people. If
possible, discuss whether the outcomes were dif ferent and if the emotions
varied. This will help you to fully understand the complexities of human
nature.
The text does not specify where Emotional Freedom Technique originates from, but it mentions that the concept of meridians was discovered 5000 years ago in China.
Where does Emotional Freedom Technique originate from?
The goal of EFT is to identify and resolve underlying emotional issues, which can lead to physical and emotional problems.
What is the goal of EFT?
The purpose of the Personal Peace Procedure is to help clients make peace with difficult events in their life and eliminate negative emotions.
What is the purpose of the Personal Peace Procedure?
The text does not explicitly state the difference between the sore spot and the karate chop point, but it does mention that the sore spot should be treated gently.
What is the difference between the sore spot and the karate chop point?
The text does not explicitly state the purpose of the gamut point, but it does mention that it is a brain balancing exercise and is used to stimulate the imagination and memory.
What is the purpose of the gamut point in the EFT process?