EFT Tapping Isn’t a Gimmick—Here’s How It Really Works
It may look simple, but there’s solid science behind why it works.
Imagine this: you're spiraling after a hard conversation—stomach tight, thoughts stuck on repeat. Then someone tells you about this technique where you tap on specific points while acknowledging your feelings—and it’s supposed to help you feel calmer in just minutes.
Your first thought? “That’s got to be some kind of gimmick.” I completely understand that reaction—it’s exactly what I thought when I first heard about EFT Tapping.
But after years of working as a Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner and witnessing profound transformations in my clients, I can tell you there's nothing gimmicky about the results. There's actually solid neuroscience explaining why this simple technique can create such powerful emotional shifts.
EFT Tapping—Emotional Freedom Techniques—is a practical, evidence-based approach that combines gentle tapping on specific points along the face and upper body with proven psychological methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy. These tapping points correspond to areas recently identified as key parts of the Primo-Vascular System, and when stimulated while processing difficult emotions, they help your brain and nervous system respond in healthier, more adaptive ways.
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What Is EFT Tapping?
EFT Tapping is a practical, evidence-based technique designed to help reduce psychological distress. It combines acupressure (the tapping on specific points on the face and upper body) with modern psychological techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. The goal is to reduce negative emotions and help the brain process those emotions in a healthier way.
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