Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
what is eft?
EFT, also known as ‘tapping’, is an evidence-based therapeutic technique that combines principles of acupressure, psychology and neuroscience.
what does eft do?
By tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on an emotion, sensation or issue, EFT aims to alleviate emotional distress and promote well-being.
eft is kind
EFT is a kind and gentle technique because it:
Relieves emotional distress first, allowing your thoughts to naturally change without force.
Relieves emotional distress without you having to talk in detail about an issue or event, caring for your privacy and your emotional well-being.
benefits
EFT has been shown in the research to:
Improve mood and emotional wellbeing
Improve sleep and reduce fatigue
Relieve anxiety, fear and worry
Resolve phobias
Alleviate symptoms of trauma
Reduce physical pain
Curb emotional eating
our experience
All Be You OT staff have access to EFT with an external EFT practitioner as part of our well-being initiative and in devotion to our commitment to quality of life. We also engage in internal peer-to-peer EFT sessions (I’m having one today!).
Accessing internal and external EFT has significantly supported us to:
Make decisions with more clarity and less effort
Write high quality clinical reports and letters with ease
Engage in clinical reasoning with clarity and minimal emotional depletion
Enjoy healthier and more fulfilling relationships at work and in our personal lives
Enjoy our work as clinicians without burning out or self-sacrificing our well-being
Develop knowledge and skills more quickly and effectively
Develop a thorough understanding of who we are
Engage in therapeutic use of self effectively and with ease
Practice our values consistently at work and in our personal lives
Uphold healthy boundaries at work and in our personal lives
Establish and maintain consistent self-nurturing practices
Experience positive body image and a strong self-esteem
Demonstrate resilience in the midst of challenging work and personal circumstances.
“EFT has extensively improved the quality of our lives.”