Your complete beginner's guide to EFT Tapping. Learn how this simple technique can help you find relief in minutes.
Tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), was discovered in the 1980s by Dr. Roger Callahan, a psychologist who found that stimulating acupressure points while focusing on emotional issues could provide rapid relief.
In the 1990s, Gary Craig simplified Dr. Callahan's work into what we now know as EFT, making it accessible to people worldwide. His approach combined ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology.
Nick, Jessica, and Alex Ortner further evolved Tapping through their documentary "The Tapping Solution" and developed Tapping Meditations—guided sessions that combine traditional EFT with meditation, visualization, and positive psychology. Today, Tapping is used by millions worldwide and is increasingly recognized by the medical and therapeutic communities.
What's bugging you right now? Be specific. Instead of "I'm stressed," try:
On a scale of 0 to 10, how intense is this issue right now? Don't overthink it, just go with your first instinct.
We start by tapping on the side of the hand point, the fleshy part on the side of your hand, while saying a setup statement three times. The setup statement acknowledges the issue and helps neutralize any judgments you have around your experience.
A setup statement might sound like: "Even though [your specific issue], I acknowledge how I feel."
Tap firmly but gently on each of the 9 points below while focusing on your issue. You can tap with either hand, on either side of your body or on both sides at the same time. To stay focused on the issue, you can repeat a reminder phrase (like "this anxiety" or "presentation stress"), or just give words to how you feel like you're sharing it with a friend.
Keep tapping through the points until you feel a shift.
Once you feel a sense of release, stop tapping and take a deep breath. Check in with yourself. What's your number now? Has anything shifted? If the number is still higher than you'd like, keep Tapping through the points until you feel greater relief.
Tap on these acupressure points in sequence. Use your fingertips and tap gently but firmly 5-7 times on each point.
The outer edge of your hand, between your wrist and pinky finger. This is where you say your setup statement.
Where the eyebrows begin, closest to the bridge of the nose
On the bone directly along the outside of either eye
On the bone directly under either eye
The area directly beneath the nose and above the upper lip
Just below your bottom lip and above the chin, right in the crease
Starting from where your collarbones meet in the center, go down an inch and out an inch on either side
On your side, about four inches beneath the armpit
Directly on the crown of your head
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