EFT tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique, is a mind-body therapy that draws on the traditional Chinese medicine practice of acupuncture. It involves tapping the 12 meridian points of the body to relieve symptoms of a negative experience or emotion. According to its developer, Gary Craig, a disruption in energy is the cause of all negative emotions and pain. Tapping is believed to create a balance in the bodys energy system and treat pain by stimulating the meridian points through fingertip tapping.
Tapping has been used to treat people with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . It has also been found to be effective in increasing self-esteem in nurses and reducing anxiety and stress for healthcare professionals during COVID-19.
The philosophy behind tapping draws on the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture, which teaches that the bodys energy travels along specific pathways. Certain points on these pathways are stimulated to improve the flow of energy. Tapping is a simplified version of this process that uses fingertip tapping instead of needles.
Tapping is simple, painless, and can be learned by anyone. It can be applied to oneself, whenever and wherever needed, making it less expensive and less time-consuming than other treatments. While tapping is still being researched, it has shown promise as an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress.
