How to Train for Emotional Freedom Techniques

Founded by Gary Craig, Emotional Freedom Techniques -- generally referred to as EFT -- purports to help people recover from physical conditions by addressing their emotional deficiencies. Through a mental process of re-framing the way individuals view trauma, EFT teaches clients how to deal with emotional issues, addiction, pain and weight loss. There is an extensive library of testimonials and case studies you can consult in the EFT "science and research" section of the web site.

Instructions

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  Download the free Emotion Freedom Techniques booklet. "The EFT Mini-Manual" gives you the basic information and advises you on how to start dealing with your own problems.

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  Subscribe to the free online, "EFT Insights Newsletter." This newsletter will keep you up-to-date with EFT developments and offer weekly tips. It will also alert you to workshops and other training opportunities.

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  Watch free videos on the EFT site. Gary Craig's original videos can be rented for $49 and require a deposit of $100 to sign out. Consult the other free resources on the EFT website as well.

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  Order the EFT books by Gary Craig. "The EFT Manual" -- priced at $8.49-- starts with the basics. There is also books for back pain and PTSD for $10.17 each. The EFT site recommends that you read the book in conjunction with the free online videos.

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  Practice the EFT techniques. Based on the 14 principles of EFT, the site recommends that you work on your physical and emotional issues everyday using the EFT methodology. Once you understand the basic steps you can start doing them with children -- when they come home from school is an ideal time -- and other family members.

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  Learn the tapping points. Name a problem -- "I crave chocolate" -- and then write down on a piece of paper how strong the craving is on a scale of 1 to 10. Next tap the acupuncture points with all the fingers on your hand: outside of the palm about half way up the hand, top of the head, bridge of your nose, top of the eye socket, temples, under your nose, on your chin, on the collarbone, and under your arms.

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  Attend EFT workshops. While books and DVDs will give you the basic skills, going to a workshop and meeting other people who are studying EFT is inspirational. There are three levels -- basic, intermediate and advanced -- of training available.

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  Get certified. There are two levels of EFT certification. To become an intermediate practitioner you must complete the first two levels of training and write an online exam. An expert practitioner 2 standing requires you to pass level 3 training, complete additional assignments and work with an additional 50 clients.