EFT or “Tapping”
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in Chattanooga, Tennessee
What is EFT?
EFT means "Emotional Freedom Technique." It’s a powerful self-help method based on research showing that emotional trauma contributes greatly to disease. Clinical trials have shown that EFT tapping is able to rapidly reduce the emotional impact of memories and incidents that trigger emotional distress.
Once the distress is reduced or removed, the body can often rebalance itself and accelerate healing. EFT can be used as an immediate self-calming tool for distress, as a wellness routine, and also as a component of treatment for medical or mental health issues. EFT uses elements of Cognitive Therapy and Exposure Therapy, combining them with Acupressure in the form of fingertip tapping on 8-12 acupuncture points.
Is EFT effective?
In a word, yes. EFT meets the APA (American Psychological Association) standards for an evidence-based treatment for phobias, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Over 100 papers published in peer-reviewed medical and psychology journals in over 10 countries — including dozens of clinical trials, as well as multiple meta-analyses — have shown EFT to have a large treatment effect with participants. EFT trainings are accredited for continuing education for doctors (American Medical Association), nurses (American Nurses Credentialing Commission), psychologists (American Psychological Association), social workers (NASWB) and many other professional organizations.
Uses for EFT
• Reduce stress
• Neutralize emotional pain
• Decrease cravings
• Alleviate chronic pain
• Headache, acid indigestion relief
• Improve sport/physical performance, reduce performance and test anxiety
• Clear phobias
• De-escalation of emotional intensity when triggered
What to expect:
We can teach you EFT in as little as 20 minutes and provide you with resources to practice at home. We also use EFT (as indicated) during the therapy session itself.
