EFT Articles

Your neighbor’s dog wakes you up at 6 a.m., and you think, “I’d really be happier in a bigger house, in a quieter neighborhood.” At lunch, a friend describes their fabulous vacation, and suddenly you’re imagining how much happier you’d be if you just won the lottery — that would solve everything. Take a moment…

I often hear from practitioners that challenge and stress they feel about trying to share or convince people about EFT. Many are intimidated by trying to explain EFT to their psychologist or therapist or medical friends and colleagues. I had this conversation just this morning with an EFT trainer colleague. I am always on the…

For many people who’ve experienced deep trauma, whether it be people inside the criminal justice system, those recovering from addiction, veterans returning from combat, or from sexual trauma, traditional talk therapy sometimes feels slow, too painful, or not enough. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), often called “tapping,” is a brief intervention that combines talking about a memory…

If you’ve spent any time in therapy, yoga studios, somatic healing circles, or trauma-informed workplaces over the past two decades, you’ve probably heard someone talk about being in a “dorsal vagal shutdown” or finding a “ventral vagal state of safety.” These terms come from Polyvagal Theory (PVT), a framework developed by neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges…

In 2018, anthropologists from the University of Helsinki spent six months living with the Kaluli people of Papua New Guinea—one of the few known cultures with no documented cases of chronic sadness or anxiety. Researchers went in expecting to uncover dietary secrets, healing rituals, or unique genetic traits. Instead, what surprised them most was something…

You don’t have to do this alone. Taking GLP-1 medication can be life-changing—but it can also stir up unexpected emotions, challenges, and questions. While your body adjusts, your mind and heart need a safe place to adjust, too. That’s why we’ve created a women-only support program designed to guide you through the ups and downs…

Twenty years ago, I held my first tapping circle in my home office. The topic was weight loss. That in-person circle of women lasted for two years, during which I learned a great deal about the emotional challenges tied to societal pressures, shifting body image, and—most importantly—the secondary gains that almost always accompany any chronic…

The concept of deconstruction has evolved far beyond its philosophical roots in the 1960’s, finding powerful new meaning in modern self-help and personal growth movements. While originally an academic method for analyzing texts, today it describes a deeply personal process of examining and dismantling long-held beliefs, particularly in areas of religion, emotional conditioning, and social…

Financial decisions are affected by the subconscious. Most people make decisions and exhibit behaviors regarding finances that are influenced if not run on completely subconscious operating systems. These fall into predictable money archetypes. Knowing which archetype(s) you tend to fall into most of the time will assist you in creating true security and abundance. Here…

The term “wounded healer” has roots in ancient Greek mythology and has been embraced in psychology and spirituality. Carl Jung brought this idea to prominence, describing those who, through their own suffering, develop a profound ability to heal others. Identifying as a wounded healer involves recognizing your own wounds and using them to foster empathy…

To access this article in German, you can find a translation by Silke Johnson here. Every practitioner employing Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) inevitably faces two fundamental questions: What is EFT, and how does it work? Over time, various explanations have emerged, ranging from it being a therapeutic and self help stress reduction technique to theories…

Cortisol has often been referred to as the primary stress hormone and it plays a crucial role in our body’s response to ongoing stress. While absolutely essential for our survival, chronically elevated levels of cortisol can lead to a wide variety of health issues, including anxiety, depression, weight gain, and sleep disturbances. Fortunately, there are…