Real Results of Healing

When the Past Won't Stay in the Past

Trauma isn't just a memory—it lives in your body. It's in the way you flinch at sudden sounds, the nightmares that won't stop, the constant hypervigilance that exhausts you. It's in the triggers that seem to come out of nowhere and the numbness that makes you wonder if you'll ever feel normal again.

I've worked with countless people who've been told to "just move on" or "focus on the positive." As if they hadn't tried. As if the trauma was a choice they were making.

These stories are from people who found a different path—a way to actually release what their bodies had been holding, without having to relive the worst moments of their lives.

29K+ Trauma Support Sessions

42% Avg. Stress Reduction

I suffer severe anxiety from PTSD and this helps to bring it down to a manageable level. Was skeptical, but legit works.

— Laurens v.U., App User

Why Trauma Gets Stuck

Important Medical Notice

If you have been diagnosed with PTSD, C-PTSD, or trauma-related disorders, please work closely with your healthcare provider. The Tapping Solution App is designed for general wellness for emotional wellness and stress management. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition, and should not replace professional medical or mental health treatment. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your treatment plan.

When something traumatic happens, your brain doesn't process it like a normal memory. Instead of getting filed away in the past, it gets frozen in your nervous system—ready to replay at full intensity whenever something triggers it.

This isn't a mental weakness. It's how your brain protects you. It keeps the memory vivid and accessible so you'll be ready if the danger happens again. The problem is, your nervous system doesn't know the difference between real danger and a reminder of past danger.

That's why you can know intellectually that you're safe now, and still have your body act like you're in danger. That's why therapy that focuses only on talking often isn't enough. The trauma isn't just in your thoughts—it's in your body.

Tapping works because it addresses trauma at the body level. By calming your amygdala while you gently approach traumatic memories, you're teaching your nervous system that it's safe to let go. The memory doesn't disappear—but its power over you does.

Over 29,000 Trauma Support sessions completed in our app. The "Transforming Trauma" series helps users move from 6.2 starting stress to 3.9—a meaningful shift toward safety.

Based on 13,502 Day 1 sessions with before/after ratings. Part of 21+ million total sessions.

Real Results From Real People

These are people who'd tried therapy, medication, meditation apps, breathing exercises—the whole anxiety toolkit. People whose anxiety had become so constant it felt like personality. And then something shifted.

J. Marshall's Story

C-PTSD - Decades of Trauma

FEATURED

"I've suffered from CPTSD for decades due to ongoing physical and emotional trauma. EFT has been one of the most helpful things I have done for myself and recommend it for everyone with problems."

WHERE SHE STARTED

Complex PTSD from decades of physical and emotional trauma isn't simple to heal. There's no single event to process—there are layers upon layers of survival responses that got wired into the nervous system over years.

WHAT CHANGED

EFT became one of the most helpful tools in J. Marshall's healing journey. Not a magic cure, but something that actually made a difference when other approaches hadn't been enough.

LIFE NOW

"Recommend it for everyone with problems." After decades of struggling, finding something that genuinely helps is worth sharing.

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Lynn

Childhood Abuse - 5 Years Tapping

"I have been using Tapping to help in healing trauma from childhood and beyond. I have been able to lower my fear, anxiety, self hatred, feeling that I am not enough, and working on becoming my true self, which I lost through abuse."

"I have learned to believe that things can and will get better." After 5 years of consistent practice, the beliefs formed in childhood trauma are finally loosening their grip.

Alyssa

PTSD Recovery

"I knew about EFT before and it was the most effective thing in helping me get through PTSD. Now I use this app almost every day, sometimes twice a day."

"I notice a huge difference when I use this app for Tapping—my stress levels go down almost every session, and the more sessions I do, the more effective they become." She's gone from a 10 dropping to 7, to now dropping 4 points per session.

Chickiepalooza

Grief & Crisis PTSD

"This app, in addition to CBT therapy, has helped me tremendously in recovering from PTSD during significant grief and crisis. I have been stuck in fight or flight and the effects on my body are dangerous."

"I can feel immediate calm with just one session. The options for different topics are so helpful, as I move from topics like anxiety, trauma/shock, stress, and self love and acceptance."

Kimberleigh

Divorce PTSD

"I had one really big amazing healing with Tapping. A massive PTSD reaction I had to the moment my husband told me he wanted a divorce—that had ruled my life for two years—DISAPPEARED in one evening of really concentrated Tapping."

WOW!!!!! I was stunned. It was truly astonishing. Two years of suffering, gone in one night.

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When Traditional Therapy Isn't Enough

Sometimes you need a tool you can use on your own, between sessions, when the triggers hit.

A Hurricane Survivor's Story

St. John, Virgin Islands

"I first discovered Tapping when I searched the Internet for help with PTSD symptoms after I went through a catastrophic hurricane. I learned the Tapping procedure that way and have since run across this app. I now use Tapping on a daily basis. This app allows me to easily focus on things I want to improve and is such a pleasant supportive and affirmative way to start each day. Thanks to the whole Tapping Team for this wonderful product. Blessings from St. John in the Virgin Islands."

Natural disasters leave marks that don't always show on the outside. Finding a daily practice that provides support and affirmation can make all the difference.

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From the Book

I have to say this really created a positive shift in my mindset and helped release trauma, anger, and anxiety that was keeping me from living life. I feel alive. I see things differently, like a curtain has been pulled away from my mind's eye. Oh the possibilities of living!

From Rewired - Chapter 9: When the Past Won't Stay In the Past

Real stories of transformation and the neuroscience of how Tapping helps process trauma safely and gently.

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Common Questions About Tapping for Trauma

Q: Is Tapping safe for trauma?

Yes, when approached gently. Tapping is considered one of the gentler trauma approaches because you can work at your own pace and stop anytime you feel overwhelmed. The Tapping itself helps keep your nervous system regulated as you process difficult material. For severe trauma, many people find it helpful to work with a trained EFT practitioner or therapist who incorporates Tapping. They can guide you through the process and help you stay within your window of tolerance.

Q: Do I have to talk about what happened?

No. One of the beautiful things about Tapping is that you don't have to verbalize every detail or relive the trauma fully. You can work with the feelings and body sensations without having to tell the whole story. Some practitioners use "tearless trauma" techniques where you approach the memory at a distance, like watching a movie. This lets you process the emotional charge without being retraumatized.

Q: How is Tapping different from EMDR?

Both Tapping and EMDR use bilateral stimulation to help process trauma, and both have research support. EMDR typically requires a trained therapist and follows a specific protocol. Tapping can be done on your own once you learn the basics. Many trauma therapists actually use both—EMDR in sessions and Tapping as a self-help tool between sessions. They work well together and address trauma through similar mechanisms.

Q: What if I feel worse after Tapping?

Sometimes Tapping can bring up emotions that were previously suppressed. This isn't a sign that Tapping isn't working—it's often a sign that things are starting to move. However, you should never push through feeling overwhelmed. If you're feeling flooded, stop and do some gentle grounding. Tap on feeling safe. Focus on your breathing. For deep trauma work, consider working with a professional who can help you pace the process appropriately.

When the Past Won't Stay in the Past