Can you do tapping without saying anything?

-Will M. Recently a client said to me, “Do I have to say things out loud while I am tapping on them?” I started to explain that no, you can always do EFT silently, in your head, or even just tap without words on the feelings you feel, and it is still as effective.

Is there any evidence for tapping?

Studies show that EFT tapping can improve psychological disorders. Further research is needed to compare EFT techniques with standard treatments such as talk therapy. Most EFT studies rely on feedback from participants, but at least one study found that EFT tapping had measurable results on the body.

What do you say when tapping?

The common setup phrase is: “Even though I have this [fear or problem], I deeply and completely accept myself.” You can alter this phrase so that it fits your problem, but it must not address someone else's.

Can tapping change your life?

It speeds up healing.

It's no secret that the mind and body are connected. Because tapping incorporates a physical tool to support and soothe you, it can help you open up faster, creating a feeling of safety and groundedness and allowing you to explore your issues without panic or shutting down.

What are the 5 steps to tapping?

1139 Do you need to say anything when you are tapping with FasterEFT?

How many times a day should you do tapping?

Other things may benefit from shorter, more frequent reminders. To start out with, some people like to tap for a short period (a few rounds of tapping) of time 2-3 times a day, but there isn't a minimum requirement for this to work. If you tap once a week and it helps, great!

Where do you tap for anxiety?

EFT tapping is used for anxiety, depression, headaches, pain, weight loss and more. The main EFT tapping points are the side of the hand, eyebrow, the side of and under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, underarm and top of the head. Research has found EFT tapping to be effective for some people.

Is Plexing real?

Plexing may be a science fiction, but EFT is definitely not. It helps many people to release stored emotions in their bodies and to find a greater peace than talk therapy alone can provide.

How successful is tapping?

According to EFT founder Gary Craig, tapping can bring complete or partial relief in about 80% of cases and relief is often permanent. Working with a certified EFT practitioner increases the success rate to an impressive 95%.

What does Tapping do to your body?

Dawson Church, “Acupoint tapping sends signals directly to the stress centers of the mid-brain, not mediated by the frontal lobes (the thinking part, active in talk therapy).” Because EFT simultaneously accesses stress on physical and emotional levels, he adds, “EFT gives you the best of both worlds, body and mind, ...

Is tapping for anxiety evidence based?

When measured against the standards of the American Psychological Association's Division 12 Task Force on Empirically Validated Treatments, EFT is found to be an “evidence-based” practice for anxiety, depression, phobias, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Is tapping backed by science?

Studies by the Harvard Medical School revealed that Tapping can drastically reduce or eliminate stress in the amydgala. Dr. Dawson Church, one of the world's leading experts on energy psychology, conducted a study where the cortisol levels were measured on participants after one hour of Tapping.

Is The Tapping Solution real?

Some research indicates that it may be effective for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, although more investigation is necessary. While self-treatment with tapping may help some people feel better, it is also important to seek professional help for physical pain or emotional issues.

Does Tapping work for OCD?

Others with OCD move, touch, or tap compulsively for the sole purpose of alleviating a unique, persistent urge. For them, there are no feared negative consequences other than what they describe as a relentless internal sense of urgency to perform the ritual.

What are the 9 tapping points?

9 primary tapping points (KC, TOH, EB, SE, UE, UN, Ch, CB, UA)

Can you do EFT silently?

I started to explain that no, you can always do EFT silently, in your head, or even just tap without words on the feelings you feel, and it is still as effective.

How long do I tap for?

“How long did you tap?” “Two or three minutes.” The 1-minute miracles DO happen, but more often than not, it takes some more sustained tapping. I'm not saying that you have to spend hours doing it, but you really want to give it at least 15 minutes of sustained tapping to work through an issue properly.

Does tapping help with anxiety?

Tapping has been clinically proven to manage stress, reduce cortisol levels, improve anxiety and even treat PTSD in veterans. “Because tapping is a gentle and easy-to-follow technique, anyone struggling with stress, anxiety or pain can benefit from it,” says Ortner.

What is a tapping script?

A Tapping script involves predetermined Setup/Reminder language that is designed for the general public to use with the EFT Basic Recipe for relief on a common issue. For instance, a Tapping script for weight loss might start like this... Even though I feel so bad about carrying all this weight.

Can tapping help me lose weight?

And there's a decent amount of research to suggest that tapping might work to help you lose weight. Elevated cortisol does have a relationship with weight gain and binge eating patterns. So, if EFT tapping stabilizes your cortisol level, it may work to help you lose weight.

What is Emotional Freedom Tapping?

Or it may help ease your thoughts if you're worried about something. EFT is also called tapping. This is because to do EFT, you tap your fingertips on certain points on your hand, head, and torso. The points you tap on for EFT are like those used in acupuncture.