EFT for Fibromyalgia, page 12
Global. Though the term “global” usually refers to something universal or experienced worldwide, in EFT it refers to problems stated in vague and nonspecific terms, especially in Setup Phrases.
Intensity Meter. The 0-to-10 scale that measures pain, discomfort, anger, frustration, and every other physical or emotional symptom. Intensity can also be indicated with gestures, such as hands held close together (small discomfort) or wide apart (large discomfort).
Mechanical EFT. See Basic Recipe.
Meridians. Invisible channels or pathways through which energy (chi) flows in the body. The eight primary meridians pass through five pairs of vital organs, and twelve secondary meridians network to the extremities. The basic premise of EFT is that the cause of every negative emotion and most physical symptoms is a block or disruption in the flow of chi along one or more of the meridians.
Movie Technique, or Watch the Movie Technique. In this process, you review in your mind, as though it were a movie, a bothersome specific event. When intensity comes up, stop and tap on that intensity. When the intensity subsides, continue in your mind with the story. This method has been a mainstay in the toolbox of many EFT practitioners. It may be the most-used EFT technique. For a full description, see the tutorial at www.EFTuniverse.com.
Personal Peace Procedure. An exercise in which you clear problems and release core issues by writing down, as quickly as possible, as many bothersome events from your life that you can remember. Try for at least fifty, or a hundred. Give each event a title, as though it is a book or movie. When the list is complete, begin tapping on the largest issues. Eliminating at least one uncomfortable memory per day (a very conservative schedule) removes at least ninety unhappy events in three months. If you work through two or three per day, it’s 180 or 270. For details, see the free Personal Peace Procedure tutorial at www.EFTuniverse.com.
Reminder Phrase. A word, phrase, or sentence that helps the mind focus on the problem being treated. It is used in combination with acupoint tapping.
Setup Phrase, or Setup. An opening statement said at the beginning of each EFT treatment that defines and helps neutralize the problem. In EFT, the standard Setup Phrase is “Even though I have this ___________, I fully and completely accept myself.”
Story Technique, or Tell the Story Technique. Narrate or tell out loud the story of a specific event dealing with trauma, grief, anger, and so on, and stop to tap whenever the story becomes emotionally intense. Each of the stopping points represents another aspect of the issue that, on occasion, will take you to even deeper issues. This technique is similar to the Movie Technique, except that in the Movie Technique, you simply watch past events unfold in your mind. In the Story Technique, you describe them out loud.
Surrogate or Proxy Tapping. Tapping on yourself on behalf of another person. The person can be present or not. Another way to perform surrogate or proxy tapping is to substitute a photograph, picture, or line drawing for the person and tap on that.
Tail-Enders. The “yes, but” statements that create negative self-talk. When you state a goal or affirmation, tail-enders point the way to core issues.
Tearless Trauma Technique. This is another way of approaching an emotional problem in a gentle way. It involves having the client guess as to the emotional intensity of a past event rather than painfully relive it mentally.
Writings on Your Walls. Limiting beliefs and attitudes that result from cultural conditioning or family attitudes, these are often illogical and harmful yet very strong subconscious influences.
Yin and Yang. See Chi.
EFT Resources
For information about EFT, including a free downloadable Get Started package, go to www.EFTuniverse.com. On this website, you’ll find thousands of case histories of people who’ve used EFT successfully for every conceivable problem. You’ll also find practitioner listings, tutorials, books, DVDs, classes, volunteer opportunities, and other resources to allow you to get the most from EFT.
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EFT for Procrastination
EFT for Back Pain
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