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Emotional Freedom: Techniques for Dealing with Emotional and Physical Distress
There's a one-size-fit-all therapy, which helps heal both physical and mental problems - and the book, Emotional Freedom, is where you can find it. Emotional Freedom is a compact book with a lot of punch. Why? Because the method works by showing real people like you how to deal with real problems. The method is called Emotional Freedom Techniques. The book spells out a method using acupressure points, which will heal most issues of the body and mind. The better it's done, the better it works. People who are skilled with this technique can heal most physical or mental issues up to 80 percent of the time. It doesn't matter whether you're a layperson, a patient or a mental health worker. Emotional Freedom Techniques will work for you. This method is presented in a psychobabble-free, clearly organized, profusely illustrated manner. It's crammed with real-life examples, including emotional, pain and addiction problems, which can help guide you toward targeting the method to the specific problems at hand. No muscle testing or complicated or confusing diagnostic decisions are required. A single method does it all. And it's reusable. To help readers go back again and again for relief of whatever physical or emotional distress may be troubling them. The book has a detailed index pointing to answers for any question about using the treatment. This is the kind of book people can buy for their friends and family - and often do.
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First published August 1, 1999
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October 12, 2015
Great manual describing the core essentials of EFT, a very powerful healing technique.
February 9, 2021
I purchased this book because it wasn't in my library's system. It's a strange little book, so I'm not surprised our library system doesn't own it. I feel skeptical about whether or not these techniques really work in a lasting way. Unfortunately, or maybe really fortunately, I don't have any big issues at the moment to test its effectiveness. I tried it on a minor issue. I did feel a decrease in the issue, but it could be my issue was already so small.
I attribute some of the potential success of this method to self-compassion and distraction. The affirmation part of the technique is a statement of self acceptance. I can see how it could generate self compassion. The tapping repetition on acupressure points and repetition of phrases could be a distraction from pain. It reminds me of how you can pinch yourself in one spot and it will mask the pain of another.
I do have a building habit of overeating candy in the afternoon. Maybe I'll try it on that issue tomorrow to see if I deal with that urge more effectively. I have a feeling that problem will naturally go away when I quit buying Valentine's Day candy.
I wouldn't be surprised if the healing that supposedly can happen from this method reflects the power of the mind more than anything else. Our minds can heal us to a great extent. It requires strong belief.
I'm probably too skeptical for this method to work for me, but I'm interested in trying it. I'm guessing it might work like counting breaths. Who knows. If I remember, I will try it out on a future ailment.
I know it is impossible to escape from all emotional and physical distress. Everybody suffers. It's part of life. I accept that. It's possible that accepting and acknowledging the pains of life can help us manage them better. Then at least we don't struggle with the struggle.
This book does not discuss exactly why the method works or how. There are no testimonials. It's simple, short, and technique oriented.
I attribute some of the potential success of this method to self-compassion and distraction. The affirmation part of the technique is a statement of self acceptance. I can see how it could generate self compassion. The tapping repetition on acupressure points and repetition of phrases could be a distraction from pain. It reminds me of how you can pinch yourself in one spot and it will mask the pain of another.
I do have a building habit of overeating candy in the afternoon. Maybe I'll try it on that issue tomorrow to see if I deal with that urge more effectively. I have a feeling that problem will naturally go away when I quit buying Valentine's Day candy.
I wouldn't be surprised if the healing that supposedly can happen from this method reflects the power of the mind more than anything else. Our minds can heal us to a great extent. It requires strong belief.
I'm probably too skeptical for this method to work for me, but I'm interested in trying it. I'm guessing it might work like counting breaths. Who knows. If I remember, I will try it out on a future ailment.
I know it is impossible to escape from all emotional and physical distress. Everybody suffers. It's part of life. I accept that. It's possible that accepting and acknowledging the pains of life can help us manage them better. Then at least we don't struggle with the struggle.
This book does not discuss exactly why the method works or how. There are no testimonials. It's simple, short, and technique oriented.
April 29, 2025
This is one of the many different ways of healing from emotional hurt. “This book spells out a method using acupressure points, …”
For subconscious, he uses the word innerself.
The basic technique is:
1. Identify the issue you want to become less painful.
2. Manage memories that get in the way of the healing process
3. Tapping 5 or 6 times on each point of 12 acupressure meridian points
4. 9-Gamut: nine interventions
5. Repeat step 3
I have highlighted some interesting parts in Kindle and am delighted that they can show up in Goodreads.
For subconscious, he uses the word innerself.
The basic technique is:
1. Identify the issue you want to become less painful.
2. Manage memories that get in the way of the healing process
3. Tapping 5 or 6 times on each point of 12 acupressure meridian points
4. 9-Gamut: nine interventions
5. Repeat step 3
I have highlighted some interesting parts in Kindle and am delighted that they can show up in Goodreads.
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