What are the 5 steps to tapping?

The 'Tapping' technique: Five steps in five minutes
  1. Identify the issue. That being what the distress is about. ...
  2. Rate the intensity. How strong is it on a scale from one to 10 — 10 being the most intense. ...
  3. “Tap in” and repeat. ...
  4. Tap through the sequence points. ...
  5. Rate the intensity.
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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.
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What is the order of tapping?

The sequence

The tapping points, in sequence, are as follows: top of the head (TOH) — directly in the center of the top of the head. beginning of the eyebrow (EB) — the beginning of the brow, just above and to the side of the nose. side of the eye (SE) — on the bone at the outside corner of the eye.
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How long does it take for tapping to work?

It took only three sessions for results as compared to 15 for CBT. Other studies have found tapping to be effective in treating anxiety in a number of populations including adolescents, students, healthcare workers, and a variety of adults.
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Where are tapping points?

Tapping procedures can differ slightly, but most use these locations: the heel of the hand, three locations around the eye, the area below the nose, the area below the lips, the collarbone, the underarm, and the top of the head.
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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!
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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.
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Can Tapping help with weight loss?

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.
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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.
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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.
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Why do I yawn during EFT tapping?

It's like when you get a massage, your body relaxes and you feel relaxed and sleepy. You may also find yourself yawning. This is because the energy blockages get cleared and the energy in your body continues to move around and rebalance itself. In EFT Tapping, yawning is a good sign of a release of the blocked energy.
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Does tapping help with pain?

Tapping easily and effectively allows participants to get relief from pain and negative emotions. Nerenberg says that tapping often provides improvement quickly. “We all have energy that flows throughout our body on pathways called meridians.
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How successful is tapping?

An improvement was found in 90% of patients who received acupoint tapping therapy compared to 63% of the CBT participants. Only 3 acupoint tapping sessions were needed before an individual's anxiety reduced, while an average of 15 was needed for CBT to show results.
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Do I have to speak out loud when tapping?

-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.
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What does tapping your face do?

Tapping is a facial relaxation technique, which increases blood circulation and improves lymph flow to prevent wrinkles. It gives the skin a flushed, natural glow. You can practice this simple technique at home.
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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.
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Can tapping lower blood pressure?

Research now shows tapping is beneficial for food cravings, depression, anxiety, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. What is even more interesting is that tapping affects the body's biochemistry such as immunity and blood pressure. Just one hour of tapping decreases the stress hormone cortisol by 43%.
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Is tapping a form of meditation?

Tapping meditation is a form of meditation which involves tapping specific points on the body, focusing on the head and the face, in a sequence.
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What is the finger tapping test?

The finger-tapping test (FTT) is a neuropsychological test that examines motor functioning, specifically, motor speed and lateralized coordination. During administration, the subject's palm should be immobile and flat on the board, with fingers extended, and the index finder placed on the counting device.
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How do I practice EFT?

How to do EFT
  1. Think of an issue that's bothering you. ...
  2. Measure how your issue makes you feel. ...
  3. Create a statement that describes your issue, followed by a statement of self-acceptance. ...
  4. Tap repeatedly on the edge of your palm, below your little finger. ...
  5. Now tap on the rest of the points on your body, one at a time.
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