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EFT for Addictions

Emotional Freedom Techniques Training

Masha Bennett Neurolinguistic Psychotherapist

Advanced EFT Practitioner & Trainer AAMET

www.practicalhappiness.co.uk

www.eft4addictions.co.uk


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EFT: Definitions & Claims

Acupuncture without needles Emotional form of acupuncture

Acupressure combined withcognitive therapy

A New Age fad Power therapy

Universal healing aid One -minute wonder tool

A placebo Another form of quackery Tapping therapy

Pseudo science

A fad or a valuable tool?


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Brief History of EFT

Traditional Chinese Medicine /Acupuncture : < 5000 years ago

Thought Field Therapy (TFT):

developed in the USA by Dr RogerCallahan , 1980sThe case of Mary

Emotional Freedom Techniques(EFT): developed in the USA by GaryCraig, 1990s


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EFT Applications forAddictions

Reducing / eliminating cravingsAlleviating withdrawal symptomsManaging anxiety, fear, grief , anger, guiltRelieving physical pain and tensionAddressing irrational & negative thinkingHealing past trauma

Enhancing sense of controlReducing risk of relapseStress management & personal developmenttool for therapists


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Main EFT Acupressure PointsEFT Point Meridian point

CR Crown Several pointsEB Eyebrow Bladder 2SE Side of Eye Gall Bladder 1UE Under Eye Stomach 1UN Under Nose Governing Vessel 27

CH Chin Central Vessel 24CB Collarbone Kidney 27UA Under Arm Spleen 17TH Thumb Lung 11IF Index Finger Large Intestine 1MF Middle Finger Pericardium 9

RF Ring Finger Triple Warmer 1LF Little Finger Heart 9KC Karate Chop Small Intestine 3

SS Sore Spot (not an acupressure point, but aneurolymphatic area)


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ABC of EFT

Awareness of the problem/issueSpecific descriptionSUD (Subjective Units of Distress) for emotions/physical sensations, orVoC (Validity of Cognition) for beliefs, rating on the scale of 1 10

BalancingStimulation of the Karate Chop point, or the Sore SpotSet -up statement to include description of problem and a positiveaffirmation, the latter usually about self

ClearingStimulation of the sequence of pointsFocus on problem emotions, physical sensations, thoughts, imagesReminder phrase (naming the problem) at each point to maintain focus


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Awareness of the problem

Specific description, e.g.

General More Specific

I feel stressed at I am worried about not work finishing my report on time

I am in pain I have a sharp stabbing painin my left shoulder

I am fed up I am annoyed with my friendfor not ringing me on time


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Awareness -B alancing -C learing Awareness of the problem cont.

Rating/Scaling the problemSUD (Subjective Units of Distress) 0 10VoC (Validity of Cognition) 0 10

where 0 is no intensity, and 10 is maximum intensity

Alternative scaling methods , e.g. for kids Use arms to show how big the problem is Traffic light system Red high intensity

Amber medium intensityGreen calm



Awareness -B alancing -C learing Awareness of the problem cont.

What to pay attention to in the clients language indescription of the problem Mental images , e.g. I can still see those scary eyes Emotions , e.g. I feel sadness Thoughts , e.g. I dont know why its upsetting me so Physical Sensations , e.g. churning in my stomach Belief Statements , e.g. I should be able to cope better

Sounds/Voices , e.g. I can hear him say Its your fault Smells , e.g. I can still smell her perfume Taste , e.g. metallic taste in my mouth Metaphors , e.g. heavy burden on my shoulders



Awareness -B alancing -C learing

Awareness of the problem cont. Non-verbal cues to pay attention to:

Facial expression , e.g. sad, smiling, confused, scaredBreathing , e.g. fast, slow, deep, shallow, (ir)regular etc

Muscle tone , e.g. tense, relaxedSkin colour, e.g. pale, red, blotchyEyes, e.g. gaze fixed or moving, bright, dull, tearful etcVoice tone & pitch

Speed/rate of speech e.g. fast, slowUse of emphasis , e.g. and then IT HAPPENED.. Posture , e.g. upright, slumped, open, closedGestures , e.g. their location, fast, slow, small, largeSweating , e.g. sweaty palms



Psychological Reversal 1

Psychological Reversal can be defined as Self-Sabotage on both psychological and energeticlevels.

Psychological Reversal can be assumed to bealways present in:

eating disordersserious addictionclinical depressionserious chronic illnesses

and may be present with other issues/conditions


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Psychological Reversal 2

If uncorrected, Psychological Reversal is likely tostop the treatment (EFT or any other) fromworking

Can be detected through muscle testing (as inkinesiology) however, this requires skill andoften takes longer than the EFT Set-up /Balancing, so testing is usually unnecessary.




Balancing / Set-up

The Purpose of Balancing is to correct for any

Psychological Reversal / Self-Sabotage present.The correction is TEMPORARY, and thePsychological Reversal can kick -in againwithin minutes or even secondsThe Balancing/Set-up is normally repeated atthe start every sequence of tapping


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Balancing / Set-up cont.

The Balancing or Set-up Phrase has two maincomponents:

Statement of Problem / IssuePositive affirmation about self

Typical structure of the Balancing Phrase:Even though [insert problem]

I accept myself.


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Balancing / Set-up 3

Even though[problem].

I deeply and completely accept

myself I love and accept myself I forgive myself I give myself permission to

[heal, relax etc] I am OK I am a good person I am cool

Examples of Balancing / Set-up Phrases:


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ClearingTapping through the rest of the points, 7+ timesReminder Phrase at each point , e.g.

This [problem] Remaining [problem] This [aspect of problem]

Important Note: Reminder Phrase is NOT an affirmationIts function is to keep us focused on the problem



The Movie Technique

How long does the movie last?If longer than a few minutes, it may need to besplit into more than one movie

Give the Movie / Memory a title, e.g. Incident

at Sainsburys What type of movie is it drama, horror,thriller, tragi-comedy, action film?

Tap on the title of the movieAfter one or two rounds check if OK to look atindividual scenes.



The Movie Technique cont. Client to choose one scene & name it

Usually the most emotionally charged scene,though sometimes we may work inchronological order

Tap on the scene until the emotion subsides,then move to the next oneIt is important that there is only one emotionalpeak in each scene

At the end get the client to watch the moviefrom beginning to endCheck for remaining intensity, tap more if needed



Shortcut for CravingsEFT Shortcut for relieving cravings / urgesTap on the following points (both sides) whilst focusing on the physical

sensation, emotions and cognitions associated with the craving:

Under Eye (Stomach 1)Collar Bone (Kidney 27)

Under Arm (Spleen 17)Collar Bone (Kidney 27)

Repeat a number of times until craving subsides. Revert to full protocol if required.

Typical effects of EFT on cravingsIntensity of craving / desire decreases, often dramaticallyPerceived smell of food / substance changes (usually from pleasant tounpleasant or neutral)Tension & anxiety reduces


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AspectsAspect = Emotionally

significant component of the issue

Aspects can beConscious

UnconsciousRememberedImagined

Aspects can emerge

SequentiallySimultaneouslyBoth

Aspects can often bebroken into smaller aspects

Aspects can beEmotionalCognitive

VisualKinaestethicAuditoryOlfactoryGustatorySymbolic


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Side Effects

Side-effects may include1. Tiredness, lethargy, yawning2. Light-headedness, dizziness3. Temporary increase in emotional charge

4. Pain/ache moving to another location5. Different emotion emerging6. Repressed memories surfacing7. Feeling of nausea

The best way to deal with the side-effects No.3 to 7is to continue tapping until the discomfort isalleviated.


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Contra-indicationsClients with high blood pressure

avoid tapping on the headcan use any other point instead, e.g. collarbone

Pregnant womenavoid tapping on inside ankle point as it is thought tostimulate uterus

avoid working with core beliefs in the 1 st trimester (?)Client in Pre-contemplation

Avoid directly pursuing the issue which is being deniedWork on any distress experienced by the client

Therapists competence & confidence

psychotic symptoms / schizophreniamanic depression / bi-polar disordermultiple severe trauma

Only use EFT with the above if you already have knowledge /experience of working with this client group


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EFT Survey by M. Bennett in 200871 respondents

including 49 practitioners 22 lay users

Table 1. Self-reported frequency of successful outcomewith EFT

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Results for self Results for other Frequency no. % no. % Frequency ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Never 0 0 3 4.2 Never >25% 1 1.4 2 2.8 >25%

25-50% 5 7.0 2 2.8 25-50%50-70% 12 16.9 9 12.7 50-70%70-90% 24 33.8 24 33.8 70-90%90-100% 29 40.8 29 40.8 90-100%

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EFT Survey cont.

Table 2. Top 10 issuesfor which EFT was reported to be effective __________________________________________________________

no. % Issue ________________________________________________________________________

65 91.5 Anxiety/Panic55 77.5 Anger 54 76.1 Confidence/Self-esteem53 74.6 Relationship issues51 71.8 Depression

46 64.8 Pain Management45 63.4 Trauma/PTSD42 59.2 Phobias41 57.7 Addictions38 53.5 Abuse issues


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EFT Survey cont.

Table 3. Comparison of EFT with other approaches by practitioners

Approach compared no.no. % no. % no. % no. %

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy15 10 66.7 3 20 1 6.7 1 6.7

Person Centered Counselling13 8 61.5 2 15.4 1 7.7 2 15.4

Hypnotherapy 17 10 58.8 4 23.5 1 5.9 2 11.8

Anti-depressants 11 9 81.8 1 9.1 0 0 1 9.1Tranquilizers 11 8 72.7 3 27.3 0 1 0 0

Painkillers 18 14 77.8 4 22.2 0 0 0 0

EFT more effective EFT as effective EFT less effective Don't know


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Mashas Contact Details

W: www.eft4addictions.co.ukW: www.practicalhappiness.co.uk

E: [email protected]: [email protected]

T: +44 (0)7887 617558A: Practical Happiness, PO Box 142, Glossop, Derbyshire

SK13 9ADSkype: masha.bennett

Masha Bennett is based near Manchester, UK and travelsnationally and internationally to teach EFT to healthprofessionals and general public


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Main References

Bennett, M. (2009) Use of EFT Survey. Inpreparation for publication in Journal of Holistic Healthcare.Bennett, M. (2009). EFT: Tapping into NewSolutions. Addiction Today , Jan-Feb 2009,pp.30-31

Craig, G. The EFT Manual downloadablefrom www.emofree.com
http://www.emofree.com/http://www.emofree.com/

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