The Synergy Centre

​What is EFT and How Does it Work?

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EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), is a non-invasive, emotional version of the ancient practice of acupuncture. A relaxing therapeutic intervention that relieves physical and emotional pain and collapses toxic memories and disempowering limiting beliefs.  It is a quick and effective way of restoring balance and stimulating the body to recover from emotional and physical issues by altering the body's energy field and releasing negative or restricted energy.  ​

 

Our bodies are equipped with a subtle energy system which travels along pathways known as meridians.  Acupuncture has been used for many thousands of years to stimulate this system using very fine needles on specific meridian points; having deep and profound results on the mind, body and spirit.   With EFT rather than using needles, meridian points on your hand, head, face & upper body are stimulated simply by tapping on them.  

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Some physical ailments can be psychosomatic, a manifestation of deep negative emotional issues.  Negative emotions co-exist alongside a disturbed energy flow throughout our body.  The imbalance must be restored along with healing any negative emotions and beliefs.

 

When our body’s energy system becomes disrupted we experience physical or emotional symptoms.

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• A negative experience occurs ​(physical, emotional, psychological)​​​​​​​​​​​

• Negative emotions are felt in response to the negative experience

• The body's energy system is disrupted and becomes imbalanced

• The negative emotion is carried in an imbalanced self

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EFT makes full use of the mind-body connection, acknowledging and integrating the concepts that physical pain, disease, and mental wellbeing are intricately connected to our emotional states.

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EFT is a simple and painless technique which can be used with a specific emotional intent towards your own unique life challenges and experiences.  It helps to calm the nervous system, rewire the brain to respond in healthier ways, and restore the body’s balance of energy. 

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When we re-balance our bodies energy system we boost our ability to heal and regenerate.  By alleviating any stress or tension we have relating to a physical or emotional issue, the symptoms subside.

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The Science of EFT

 

The limbic system is the part of the brain involved in our behavioural and emotional responses.  The scientific basis for EFT revolves around the functions of parts of the brains limbic system called the amygdala (stress centre) and the hippocampus (memory centre).  The amygdala is the source of emotions and the hippocampus long-term memory.  Both play a role in the decision process when we decide whether something is a threat.  Tapping in sequence on the meridian points while tuning into the emotion, thoughts, feelings and memory whilst verbally or mentally addressing the root of the issue you are wanting to resolve or overcome, engages both the amygdala and the hippocampus and acts as a circuit breaker to diffuses the emotional trigger.  The result brings about a more appropriate emotional response and belief regarding the given situation.  ​

​In recent years there’s been undeniable research proving the efficacy of EFT.  Clinical trials performed around the world, including Harvard Medical School, continue to show that EFT is able to rapidly reduce the emotional impact of memories and incidents that trigger emotional barriers or distress.  Once they are reduced or removed, the mind and body can often rebalance itself.

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EFT has been proven to be effective in:

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• Resolving unwanted feelings

• Overcoming limiting beliefs

• Overcoming self-defeating behaviours

• Overcoming strong emotions

• Overcoming fears and phobias

• Overcoming trauma/PTSD

• Reducing stress and anxiety

• Reducing cravings

• Pain and tension relief

• Getting rid of headaches

• Improving focus

• Seeing a new perspective on situations occurring in your life

 

And so much more….

 

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The EFT premise also includes the understanding that the more previously unresolved emotional issues you can clear, the more peace and emotional freedom you will have in your life.  

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EFT gives you the power to have control over your emotions and beliefs and take your life back into your own hands.

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EFT can work effectively with adults and children.