Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also referred to as "tapping", is an effective form of energy psychology which utilises the mind/body connection to release stuck emotions. EFT was developed in the 1990's by Gary Craig, a Stanford Engineering graduate on a quest for personal wellbeing, and is grounded in scientific knowledge, with many research papers now being published regarding the efficacy of it. 

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EFT works with the understanding that we all have a meridian system; a pathway of channels in our bodies through which our vital energy flows. When we experience trauma and other negative experiences, our emotions - which are simply energy in motion - get stuck and disrupt the flow of energy within us. This often results in us feeling unable to move on from, or to let go of, certain feelings or experiences, and/or turning to harmful behavioural patterns as a way of coping. Our stuck emotions can also manifest as pain or dis-ease (physical and emotional).

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In practice, EFT works by gently tapping on a series of acupressure points along the meridian system, whilst repeating statements personal and specific to your particular circumstance. This then releases the blocked energy, allowing relief from the resulting symptoms. 

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Imagine your meridian system as being a series of canals linking up around your body. Now imagine that every time you experience trauma ("big T" or "little t") some rubbish is thrown into the canal. If it's "big T" trauma (major life events which cause severe distress) then it's likely to block that part of the canal immediately, stopping the water from flowing as it should. Repeated "little t" traumas (chronic stressors that cumulatively cause increasing distress) will, over time, build up to also block the water's flow. Further up the canalway various problems start to appear because of the blockages, but by removing the rubbish from the canal, the water can begin to flow again as it should and the problems can be resolved. The tapping in EFT is you removing that rubbish - clearing out the clogged emotions - which are preventing your energy from flowing smoothly.​​​

Matrix Reimprinting is an advanced application of EFT, developed by EFT Master Karl Dawson around 2006. This powerful healing modality, which draws from the scientific knowledge around quantum physics and epigenetics, connects us to our past experiences and the core beliefs which were formed in those moments. Matrix Reimprinting enables our subconscious beliefs - now believed to be responsible for 95% of the decisions we make and the actions we take -  to be actively transformed into far more helpful and empowering beliefs which serve as a platform for behaviour change, leading to happier and healthier lives. 

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Both EFT and Matrix Reimprinting are exceptional ways of resolving past trauma, negative emotions, and unhelpful beliefs in a safe way which allows past experiences to be focussed on without the individual being re-traumatised. Once learnt, they can also both be practiced as self-help techniques.