Q & A : How to Get Started with EFT

Question from a Chiropractor in New Jersey:

I recently stumbled upon EFT. Long story short, I've studied the manual but then became slightly confused with all of the variations of tapping sequences that seem to be out there. The tapping method you demonstrate on your website (via the videos) is one of the few that I have seen duplicated so I wanted to ask you about it.

Is the method you show in your videos the more updated/effective method or is the other method (tapping on the "sore points," "and doing the eye rolling, humming, etc...") just as effective but covers more steps?

Also, are the training dvds offered using the old technique or do they teach the basic recipe? I have a decent understanding based on your clips but is there more than that?

My Answer:

The method of tapping that I use is called "The Basic Recipe." I learned this sequence in a training workshop with Gary Craig and Dr. Carol Look (except she would end with the "top of head" point instead of starting with that point like Gary and myself do).

The Basic Recipe includes a variety points in addition to the ones I cover in my video demo: The Nine Gamut point (eye rolling, humming and counting while tapping between knuckles), fingertips points (tapping by your nail bed), and sore point (chest area). The tapping sequence that I demonstrate is an abbreviated form of all the points and probably the most common way of using EFT.

You can "add-on" the other tapping points if you like. I do that sometimes when I work on myself. Although I have to say, I have not found that adding these steps makes a significant difference to merit requesting my clients to do so.

So nearly 100% of the time, I just follow the abbreviated form of the Basic Recipe that I learned in a training workshop with Gary Craig. It's simple and less confusing for my clients (and myself), and in my experience, just as effective. In the beginning I was also just trying to figure out where to tap, so this basic structure helped to keep me focused.

In my opinion, the beauty of EFT is in it's simplicity. When you're just starting with EFT, I think it's important to just stick with the Basic Recipe that I demonstrate. This helps to minimize the barriers and confusion to continue using the method. I also noticed that the good majority of the case studies on http://www.emofree.com/ are reported with using the Basic Recipe structure of tapping.

As to what's the best method to getting started, here are my two cents.
1. Start using the Basic Recipe I demonstrate on yourself a few times per week.
2. Read the free, official emofree.com email newsletter for tapping ideas
3. If you like, as a learning bonus, get the DVDs for continuing education (which uses all types of tapping sequences, not just the Basic Recipe).

There is no "most up to date" version, it is just a matter of preference.

And finally, try to stop worrying about doing it right and just start doing it. If you still don't feel sure, then go to a weekend training by Gary Craig or Dr. Carol Look or hire an EFT coach/mentor to get you going.

And remember, you really can't mess this up. Part of what makes this process work is being totally present and fully feeling the "issue" you're tapping on. That in itself, causes a big relief in inner stress and resistance.

I hope this has helped!

Karin