Emotional Freedom Technique, And, Meridian Tapping, Or...

Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT, Meridian Tapping, or just tapping, was developed by Gary Craig in the early 90’s. EFT is a process that involves a mind and energy connection termed the â€Å"psychological acupressure technique†. An individual would self-administer an EFT therapy by tapping on the end points of the body’s energy meridians while thinking about a specific problem. Repeating a positive affirmation while either rubbing or tapping, has shown to clear the emotional block and restoring balance. Many results have found EFT to be effective in dealing with phobias, fears, cravings, pain and negative emotions. Personally, I have not yet taken a course in EFT, but I am interested in understanding the effects of EFT on soldiers returning from combat and determine if it is a suitable choice for dealing with PTSD and other traumatic experiences. I would eventually like to utilize the Emotional Freedom Technique in conjunction with other modalitie s to help patients dealing with trauma. Introduction Emotional Freedom Techniques was structured on the same points utilized in classic acupuncture, which has managed both physical and emotional conditions for thousands of years, but without using needles. Rather, the individual would use the fingertips to aid kinetic energy onto meridian point along the head and chest while thinking about an issue and using confident verbal affirmations. The sequence of using both tapping and positive statements work to remove theShow MoreRelatedDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesSelf-Awareness 46 Self-Awareness Assessment 46 Emotional Intelligence Assessment 47 The Defining Issues Test 48 v Cognitive Style Indicator 52 Locus of Control Scale 52 Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale 54 Core Self-Evaluation Scale (CSES) 56 SKILL LEARNING 57 Key Dimensions of Self-Awareness 57 The Enigma of Self-Awareness 58 The Sensitive Line 58 Understanding and Appreciating Individual Differences Important Areas of Self-Awareness 61 Emotional Intelligence 62 Values 65 Ethical Decision MakingRead MoreExploring Corporate Strategy - Case164366 Words   |  658 Pagesdance culture that was still raw and far from respectable. He actually preferred classical music. The club’s name, the Ministry of Sound, ironically recalled Palumbo’s father, a former Minister in the Conservative government of the day. Yet within just 10 years, Palumbo built the Ministry of Sound into a music and media empire worth nearly  £150m. Two years later, Palumbo had quit as chief executive and the Ministry of Sound was looking for a new strategic direction. The Ministry of Sound’s startRead MoreManagin g Information Technology (7th Edition)239873 Words   |  960 PagesContract CASE STUDY IV-5 Systems Support for a New Baxter Manufacturing Company Plant in Mexico CASE STUDY IV-6 The Challenges of Local System Design for Multinationals: The MaxFli Sales Force Automation System at BAT CASE STUDY IV-7 Meridian Hospital Systems, Inc.: Deciding Which IT Company to Join CASE STUDY IV-8 Mary Morrison’s Ethical Issue Seventh Edition Managing Information Technology Carol V. Brown Howe School of Technology Management, Stevens Institute of Technology