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Before we begin, lets get the warnings out of the way. This is
from Gary Craig:-

The bottom line here is that we need to use common sense with EFT and NOT apply it to
people with serious issues UNLESS we have the appropriate experience todo so. While our
fascination with these procedures gives us much cause for enthusiasm, we must weigh that
enthusiasm against some common sense caveats. Let me explore both sides of this issue.
First, one of the delightful aspects of EFT (and its many cousins) is that, for the vast majority
of people, it can be applied with little or no pain. Its gentle nature has prompted numerous
psychologists to write books on the topic so that the lay public will have access to these
procedures. And why not? Why deny the public access to tools that are so often
transformative on so many issues...and...for most people is gentle and easy to apply? I don't
know for sure how many tapping enthusiasts
are now using these procedures in behalf of others but I would estimate that it exceeds
100,000 and it has probably been applied over 1 million times worldwide. This wouldn't
happen, of course, unless (1) substantial results were being received and (2) perceived
dangers, or negative side effects, were minimal. While no experienced EFT'er can deny
seeing substantial results, not everyone is aware that, infrequently, there CAN BE negative
side effects-- sometimes severe. Let me explain. Some people have been so badly
traumatized and/or abused in their lifetimes that they have developed severe psychological
problems.... such as multiple personalities, paranoia, schizophrenia and other serious mental
disorders. While EFT has been helpful even in such severe cases, IN THESE INSTANCES
IT SHOULD ONLY BE APPLIED BY A QUALIFIED
PROFESSIONAL WITH EXPERIENCE IN THESE DISORDERS. Why? Because some of
these patients experience "abreactions" whereby they go out of control. During abreactions
they can be harmful to themselves and others and may need to be sedated or hospitalized.
This, obviously, is no place for the novice....no matter how enthusiastic one might be with the
tapping procedures.
Incidentally, we don't know yet whether tapping actually causes such abreactions or if it is
just the memory of one's troublesome issues that precipitates such problems. Nonetheless,
if you have no experience in these areas, please don't go where you don't belong. How often
do these abreactions happen? In a psychiatric hospital they are common. In everyday
society they are rare. I recently called several proficient tappers that have dealt with a wide
variety of emotional problems and learned that less than 1 in 1,000 clients had experienced
such a severe abreaction. This minimal percentage is given for perspective only It is not to
suggest that EFT'ers should "play the odds" and "go where they don't belong". On the
contrary, a novice EFT'er should use common sense and NOT TRY TO ALLEVIATE
AILMENTS THAT ARE BEYOND THEIR CAPACITY OR TRAINING.
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I am well known for the phrase "Try it on everything!" This phrase appears in the EFT
manual,
The EFT Course and on our web site. Its purpose, of course, is to open up our minds to
EFT's possibilities. It is not meant as a license for irresponsible actions. Fortunately, people
interpret this within a reasonable context and do not, for example, use EFT to get someone
to fly off the Empire State Building. On some occasions, people undergoing EFT have
normal tears or other forms of distress that accompany the recalling of their troublesome
memories. On other occasions some physical pains "get worse" --at least temporarily. The
proficient and experienced professional will greet these responses as normal and
appropriately apply EFT for their resolution Again, when these responses occur, common
sense must prevail. If the EFT'er is in over their head, they should refer the client to
someone with more experience.
Accordingly:You are required to take complete responsibility for your own emotional and/or physical well
being both during and after reading this manual and when applying EFT
You are also required to instruct others whom you help with EFT, or to whom you teach EFT,
to take complete responsibility for their emotional and/or physical well being.
You are urged to use these techniques under the supervision of a qualified therapist or
physician.
Don't use these techniques to try to solve a problem where your common sense would tell
you it is not appropriate.
Hugs, Gary

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This manual has been produced to illustrate the tapping points and how you can use EFT.

It is only a brief introduction and is not a substitute for proper training, nor is it to be used
without reading the warning at the beginning of this manual. By using the technique in this
manual you take responsibility for your own health. If you are not getting the desired results,
you would be advised to seek the help of a professional EFT Practitioner who has
undergone professional training. A list of Practitioners around the world can be found at
www.eftregister.com.

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THE ORIGINS OF ENERGY MEDICINE

Acupuncture and meridians

Essentially all energy therapies can trace their earliest origins to acupressure and shiatsu,
which therapies developed independently but alongside each other in China and Japan
respectively. However, similar therapeutic concepts can be traced in many parts of the
world, which are equally as old or older than the Chinese / Japanese therapies.
French researcher Pierre de Vernejoul established the existence of the meridian system
when he injected radioactive isotopes into the acupoints of humans and tracked their
movement with a special gamma imaging camera. Scientific testing has validated ancient
wisdom and shown that the acupuncture meridians flow in one direction only - that which
was described by the original Nei Ching text. If for some reason there are blockages in the
meridian, the specific emotion is going to be blocked as well. This may result in a delayed
emotional process, or a specific emotion holding. A long-term emotional blockage may
cause related physical conditions such as slowed detoxification, blocked metabolism and
emotional disorders
According to acupuncture theory, qi circulates in the body along 12 major energy pathways,
or meridians, which are associated with specific internal organs and organ systems. When
special needles are inserted (just under the skin) into certain points along these meridians,
they help correct and balance the flow of chi. Eastern medicine purports that acupuncture
alleviates pain, increases immune function, and improves a wide variety of conditions by
balancing the flow of vital life energy throughout the body
According to traditional Chinese Five-Element theories, emotions are processed through
energy pathways, the meridians. Anger goes through the Liver meridian, joy through the
Heart meridian, pensiveness through the Spleen meridian, grief through the Lung meridian,
and fear through the Kidney meridian. Although the theory is preliminary, it is still the first
one that suggests a connection between emotions and physical body. Apparently there are
more emotions and more complicated energy pathways than the five listed above.
Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 3,000 years. Following a series of
controlled studies, the World Health Organization has cited acupuncture as an effective
form of treatment for over 100 health conditions, including, allergies, addictions, stroke,
ulcers, chronic pain, migraine. Evidence also suggests that acupuncture may be useful for
treating environmentally-induced diseases such as toxic chemicals/metals and other
environmental pollutants.. The FDA reclassified acupuncture needles as medical devices in
March 1996. In November 1997 NIH endorsed acupuncture as a 'real' field of medicine in the
United States. In 2009 acupuncture was accepted by NICE as a treatment for lower back
pain.
There is no scientific evidence for the existence of Qi or meridians. We only know that it
does work but we dont know how.

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Kinesiology
In the mid 1960s Chiropractor, Dr George Goodheart began to investigate the links between
apparent muscle strength, the bodys organs and meridians and he developed a diagnostic
therapy based on muscle testing. This work continued drawing on studies by Kendall &
Kendall on muscle testing, Chapman & Owens work on neuro-vascular reflexes and
research by Mann on acupuncture meridians. This work grew into the science of Applied
Kinesiology. John Thie, a colleague of Goodheart published a book, Touch of Health in
1974 which first brought this combination of ideas to the general public.
Also in the mid 1970s a psychiatrist, John Diamond, applied his studies of Applied
Kinesiology to his work in psychotherapy naming this new field Behavioural Kinesiology.

Thought Field Therapy

TFT began around the 1980s when Dr Roger Callahan (a psychologist) was becoming
dissatisfied with the therapeutic models available to him to help patients solve their
psychological problems. He had studied Kinesiology with Diamond and was also
investigating Eastern health practices, specifically, those that involved the acupuncture
meridian points
Dr Callahan experimented on a patient called Mary, who was suffering from a deep and
intractable water phobia and who had been receiving therapy without results for some years.
A number of stories have grown up about the incident that led to Marys cure some more
spectacular than others. However, it is recorded that tapping below her eye while she
focussed on her fear of water completely and rapidly removed that fear and the phobia never
returned. Callahan spent the next 10 years developing his therapy and named it Thought
Field Therapy (TFT). TFT differs slightly from EFT in that it focuses more on muscle
testing and uses a complicated set of algorithms (tapping sequences) for each different
emotion to be treated. At a higher level of TFT, practitioners are also taught a diagnostic
process for determining exactly where to tap and are also supposed to use Voice
Technology.
A number of therapists who studied with Callahan went on to develop further talk-and-touch
techniques from Callahans ideas. EFT is one of these.

TFT practitioner and Clinical Psychologist Fred Gallo reportedly tested the necessity for
specific sequences of points on over 500 of his private practice clients and concluded at the
end of this that sequence does not matter.

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Emotional Freedom Technique

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) was developed by Gary Craig who trained with
Callahan in the early years of Thought Field Therapy. Gary Craig streamlined and simplified
the complexity of the TFT process and turned it into a single algorithm thus reducing the
tapping points considerably. EFTs emphasis is on the language and linguistic reframing
patterns characteristic of NLP. Gary freely gave EFT to the world and encouraged its use by
all and to try it on everything but with the added caution of dont go where you dont
belong.

So now the history is out of the way, lets move onto actually carrying out EFT.
THE SHORTCUT METHOD
What is being described here is a shortcut method of using EFT. It does not include
everything that is taught by certified EFT Trainers. It omits the process called the 9 Gamut
Procedure. This is because the shortcut method works very well almost all of the time for
EFT Practitioners and those who want to use EFT on themselves.
You can read more about how to carry out the original full version, plus learn what phrases
to use for each of the emotional issues plus case studies and much more in the best selling
book Emotional Freedom Technique for Dummies available in English, French, Dutch
and Slovenian.
Its recommended you measure the intensity of the emotion, belief or pain on the
S(ubjective) U(nits) of D(istress) scale before trying EFT so you can assess if youre finding
relief or not. Remember to assess how you feel now and not how you felt at the time.

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SUBJECTIVE UNITS OF DISTRESS

10
Extremely intense

9
8
Very intense

7
6
5

Moderately intense

4
3
2
1

Yipee gone!

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Below is an illustration of the points on the body that will be tapped on whilst using EFT.

ToH Top (or crown) of head

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CARRYING OUT THE EFT SHORTCUT ROUTINE

Follow the diagram above and tap on the following points in the order given before you begin
working on your problem so you can familiarise yourself with their location. Usually we use
any two fingers (left or right hand) but dont tap too hard, just enough to feel it.. How long
you tap on each point for is up to you but often the tapping lasts as long as it takes to say the
phrases which youll learn about later.

KC = Karate Chop. Fleshy part between the little finger and wrist on the side of the hand)
or you can tap on the..
SS = Sore Spot. Area between shoulder and collar bone. Where lapel on coat would be or
where a brooch would be worn. It usually feels tender when pressed on around that area.
ToH = Top of the Head. Note: Some acupuncture trained therapists have said that tapping
this point is not appropriate for those with high blood pressure.
EB = Beginning of the Eye Brow;
SE = On bone at Side of the Eye;
UE = On bone Under the Eye in line with the iris;
UN = Under the Nose;
CH = Between the lip and the Chin;
CB = Slightly beneath the Collar Bone; Approx 4 fingers left or right from where tie is
knotted.
UA = Under the Arm where bra strap would be;
NOW LETS BEGIN
The EFT shortcut routine consists of the following:
TUNING IN
First identify and tune into the problem. Gary Craig describes this as. In bowling, there
is a machine that sets up the pins by picking them up and arranging them in perfect order at
the end of the alley. Once this setup is done, all you need to do is roll the ball down the
alley to knock over the pins..
In a similar manner, the setting up of your energy system is like setting up those bowling
pins. This routine is vital to the whole process and prepares the energy system so that EFT
can do its job. Your energy system, of course, is not really a set of bowling pins. It is a set of
subtle electric circuits and the purpose of the Setup is to make sure your energy system is
properly oriented before attempting to remove its disruptions.
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PHRASING THE SET UP

Now youve tuned into the problem, you now create a Set up Phrase which is a
description of the problem followed by a self-acceptance. This usually follows a format
something likeeven though I have (this problem).I deeply accept myself
You repeat the above approximately 3 times whilst continuously either rubbing the Sore Spot
or tapping the Karate Chop point.
If youre not comfortable with saying that you love and accept yourself, you can say
Im OK or Im OK anyway or Im doing the best I can or I choose to show myself some
compassion.
The number and type of phrases you can use are infinite but below are some examples
where you can fill in the gap with the problem.
Even though [I have this anger].I deeply and profoundly accept myself. Or
Even though [I have this anger] I love and forgive myself.
You may get results with this simple phrasing but if you dont, you may need to be a bit more
specific and narrow the problem down. For instance instead of saying Even though Im
angry .for instance, try Even though Im angry with Joe for not being on time again."
Instead of saying Even though I have this pain.. try Even though I have this gnawing
pain in my left temple.
Repeat this 3 times before moving on to.
2. The Sequence ... Tap on each of the following energy points while naming a shortened
description of the problem (reminder phrase). Example:
Top of the Head (ToH)
Eyebrow (EB)
Side of eye (SE)
Under eye (UE)
Under nose (UN)
Between lip and chin (CH)
Collar bone (CB)
Under arm (UA)
Karate Chop (KC)

this anger
this anger
this anger
this anger
this anger
this anger
this anger
this anger
this anger

Tapping on the remaining points whilst saying a shortened description of the problem keeps
you focused and tuned in. For instance, it wouldnt be a good idea to be thinking of what
youre having for dinner whilst tapping!
EFT can be very forgiving if you miss a point or tap in the wrong order and you will most
likely still get results, however, keeping tuned in whilst tapping is important.
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Do remember though to bring the SUD level down to zero to ensure the problem has been
completely neutralised.
When using EFT with children or if children are using it on themselves, they can omit the
Even though and just say I felt angry at being left out of the team but I know Im a good kid
anyway.
Children can use their arms or some other type of device to measure their feelings, beliefs or
pain instead of the SUD scale above.
The set up follows the same general format. an acknowledgement of the problem
followed by a form of acceptance of the self or the problem.
You can also vary the acceptance phrase by saying: I accept myself even though I have this
____________.
Negative emotions disrupt your energy system which have been triggered. To bring about
effective change, you may need to tap on all or some of the following:Senses: what you see, hear, or smell Example: Even though the smell of roses reminds
me of my mother, I truly and deeply accept myself. Even though the sound of that music
makes me sad..I want to let this sadness go
Emotions: anger, sadness, fear. Example: Even though Im angry because that driver
didnt stopI accept myself anyway.
Physical: heart racing, legs shaking. Example: Even though my legs shake when I go into
that meeting, I deeply accept who I am
Behaviour: want to run away, need to hide or jump out of the way Example: Even though I
want to run away when I see that man, I want to stay calm.
Belief: usually established in childhood. Example: Even though Im not good enough.I
want to accept myself one day.
Gesture: raised hand, sudden movement, certain look Example: Even though that
movement scares me..I want to remain calm

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If there is only partial relief after carrying out the routine, you may need to do more additional
rounds of tapping. If you still havent found complete relief then you may need to introduce
the full routine. Alternatively, there may be other interferences (such as psychological
reversal) that are explained in the book EFT for Dummies- or you may need the help of an
EFT Practitioner.

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If you are using EFT to heal yourself (and youve read the warning at the beginning of this
manual) you may want to write down (say) 10 emotional issues that are bothering you and
give them a number from the SUD scale. Start with the biggest number and work on that
then work your way down. In EFT we often find after working on the bigger issues that the
smaller ones no longer have the same impact or emotional intensity.

What do I do if its not working?

The term Psychological Reversal or PR was and still is widely used amongst Practitioners
and is assumed to relate to Psychological Reversal. Gary Craig tested for Psychological
Reversal in his videos using muscle testing. He has removed the use of PR from his
trainings but information on both concepts is given here for your information.

Polarity Reversal Concept

Polarity Reversal is a concept that originated from Kinesiology. Every movement and
thought involves electrical activity and it is postulated that every organ and cell in your body
is polarized (like a miniature battery) and a persons health is determined by the natural flow
of energy through the body. Polarity refers to the positive and negative charges of the
bodys electromagnetic energy field. It is said that EFT helps with this flow and thereby
induces restoration of the bodys energy system.
Psychological Reversal Concept
Callahan hypothesized that psychologically reversed individuals have subconscious blocks
to feeling happy. They therefore subconsciously resist letting go of their emotional distress
symptoms such as fears, depression, addictions or angers.
Although only present in a small number of cases, Roger Callaghan recognised that when a
negative force is introduced into the bodys energy system such as an unpleasant
experience, then it can disrupt this energy or put your polarity into reverse (similar to
batteries being put the wrong way into a device). This interfering blockage takes the form of
a polarity reversal within your energy system. This is different from the energy disruptions
that cause your negative emotions.
The term Psychological Reversal is gradually being replaced with the more familiar
phenomena of secondary gains which is self-defeating, negative thinking that can
sometimes be outside conscious awareness. It may be referred to as secondary gains.
Here are some examples:-

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Belief: I can't get over this

Worthiness: I don't deserve to get over this
Safety: It is not safe to get over this
Authority: My doctor told me I will always have this
Identity: I can't release this issue, it is part of who I am
Secondary gain or loss: I will lose...... if I get over this or, if I get over this I will have
to.....
Attention: I receive attention by having this problem
Loss: If I let go of this problem I will lose (benefit could be compensation for injury)

There are many more.

The Set up Phrases for the above reversals might be something like:Even though I dont believe I will never overcome (this problem)..I want to accept myself
anyway
Even though I dont deserve to get over (this problem)..I deeply and profoundly forgive
myself
Even though Im scared to get over (this problem) as its not safe.I accept myself as I
am.
Even though the doctor told me I will always have (this problem) ..I allow my body to heal
naturally
Even though I cant let go of (this problem) because its part of who I am..I give
permission for that part to let go

Other reported impediments to EFT working :-

External
Dehydration (drink more water)

Toxicity (test yourself for allergies)

Electrical interferences (distance yourself from a mobile phone, computer etc)

You arent tapping on the correct aspect (see below). If youre tapping for fear of
mice then you need to identify what is it about the mouse that scares you. Is it the
tail or how fast they run? When youve finished a round of tapping and the SUD has
reduced below (say) a 3, then think of the mouses tail or imagine it moving for
example. This will truly test whether EFT has done its work.

You need to work with a professional Practitioner!

Note: You may not believe EFT will work for you or you may not even feel much effect as
you tap and you may not notice any difference immediately. As long as the SUD scale is
coming down then it doesnt matter. The effects of EFT may be delayed. Its not unusual for
people to report a few hours or days later that there has been a positive improvement.
Some describe it as a lightbulb moment and others report subtle improvements.
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Aspects
There are many parts to a problem and each one can trigger a negative response. If we
take fear of flying as an example, the trigger may be about being closed in, fear of crashing,
losing control etc. Rate which is your biggest fear and tap on that one. The wonderful thing
about EFT is that working through these different aspects can be quick and easy and
because EFT has a generalised effect, you may find after dealing with the biggest aspect
that the rest dont have the same intensity.
If the SUD levels go up during tapping, then thats an indication that another more important
aspect or problem has come into conscious awareness. If that happens either work on it
there and then or make a note and come back to it.
Whilst tapping for (say) the anger at your sonyou may find yourself thinking of a
childhood memory. When this happens, its usually an indication that the anger has been
neutralised and another memory is allowed to surface.

Specific
If youre not specific enough with describing the problem then you are tapping on a
generalised statement. For a quicker resolution, target the Set Up Phrase to suit the
problem more accurately. For example, instead of saying I have this anger describe why
you feel the anger.

Testing
How do you know if the problem has been cleared? Well testing is an important part of
working with EFT and should be carried out regularly to ensure nothing is being missed. To
test, go back to the problem and feel, hear, see, smell or touch what you did then and if
there is any emotional intensity left, no matter how small, then do another round of EFT.
Never test out your problem live unless you are absolutely convinced you will not have a
reaction. This is another reason why working with a professional is recommended.

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Trauma and complex problems

The beauty of EFT is that there is no need to be re-exposed to the pain and horror of the
traumatic memory. There are many gentle techniques designed to approach the memory in
a stepwise manner such as The Movie Technique, Tearless Trauma Technique, Tell the
Story Technique etc. Its also possible to skip words or names or just to Guess even how
intense the emotion might be if you were to think of it.
These instructions on these techniques are not included in this manual as they are not
designed for experiential learning (through observation).

Physical issues
Scientists have begun to recognise the connection between emotion and pain. Eastern
medicine has recognised this for centuries however. With EFT we are using an energetic
response which travels faster than the speed of light so is therefore quick and has no side
effects. Hypnotherapy and acupuncture are used for pain relief so why not EFT? So next
time you have that headache, just tap!
Warning! Do not substitute EFT for medical advice.

How to use EFT on Physical issues:

1.

Describe the pain Where exactly is it in your body? How does it feel (aching,
throbbing, piercing) How severe is it? When does it hurt most?

2. Origin When did the pain begin? What was happening in your life around that time?
Did something happen to cause you emotional pain?
3. Emotion If there were an emotion attached to this pain, what would it be? If you
dont know just guess. How does it make you feel? Aggitated, depressed, angry?
Now just tap for all of the above:

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Example:
Even though I have this throbbing ache in my left knee that makes me angry.I forgive
myself and anyone else who may have contributed to it.
If the SUD levels are not coming down, move onto the emotional event at the time of the
pain. It is not unusual to find that someone suffering from back pain years after their partner
left them unsupported for example. After working on the emotions surrounding that
memory, the physical symptoms often disappear.
EFT works extremely well on pain and produces some astounding results. However, there is
too much to cover in this manual unfortunately.
Remember that EFT:

Often works where nothing else will.

Uses no drugs or equipment.
Is safe and painless.
Is usually rapid, long lasting, and gentle.
Can be easily learned by anyone, even children.
Can be easily self-applied.
Can be used at anytime, anywhere.
You dont have to work on every issue to find relief
You dont have to believe in EFT for it to work

Well I hope you have found some benefit from reading this manual. If youre inspired to
book an appointment with an EFT Practitioner or wish to learn how to apply EFT on yourself
and others, you can search for a Trainer from the EFT Register (www.eftregister.com)

Thank you

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