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Resources and Research

Tapping in the moment can be a great way to help regulate your emotions. as things come up.

Tapping routinely in the morning and in the evening can be a great way to start and end your day with emotional calm.

The Tapping Points:
The side of the hand point is only used as you begin to tap.
The rest of the points are repeated.
Generally, 3 rounds of the tapping points allow for a calming effect.

You can tap silently or tap as you say how you feel.

One novel aspect of tapping is to say the negative, be truthful how you feel, as if talking to a good friend. Tapping helps the intensity of that feeling reduce naturally without trying to force it. More positive statements naturally occur once the intensity subsides.

If you are struggling with an specific issue it is advised to get in touch for further support or guidance. 

Disclaimer: Emotional Freedom Techniques are not a substitute for medical or mental health care for ongoing concerns. Individual adults are responsible for their own well-being. Parents are responsible for their child’s wellbeing. Please talk to your GP if you have mental health or medical concerns.

Research

​​The research base on Emotional Freedom Techniques keeps building year on year.

At the time of writing this there are over 300 peer-reviewed studies, including more than 200 clinical trials in EFT which show statistically significant improvements in health and emotional well-being.

Studies show up to 43% reduction in the stress hormone Cortisol – which can increase better mood, improved sleep, stronger immune function and great overall resilience. (1)           

 

Brain imaging suggests tapping reduces activity in areas related to fear and increases activity in prefrontal areas responsible for executive control and the management of emotions. (2)

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References:

  1. Stapleton, P., Crighton, G., Sabot, D., & O9Neill, H. (2020). Re-examining the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on stress biochemistry: A randomized controlled trial. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(8), 8693877.

  2. Church, D., Stapleton, P., Vasudevan, A., & O9Keefe, T. (2022). Clinical EFT as an evidence-based practice for the treatment of psychological and physiological conditions: A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 951451.

 

For further research please go to www.evidencebasedeft.com/research

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