By Steve Wells When using EFT, the first step is to design a set-up statement, which includes a self-acceptance statement combined with a description of the problem. Something along the lines of “I accept myself even though I have this (problem)”. Or “Even though I have this (problem), I deeply… Read More »Self-Acceptance and the EFT Set-up Statement
By Dr. David Lake “The Art Of Medicine Consists Of Amusing The Patient While Nature Cures The Disease.” (Voltaire) Much of the confusion relating to results of EFT—and ‘tapping’ generally—is because of the way these results are described—a language problem. An added problem is the intellectual conflict between ‘orthodox’ and… Read More »The Importance of Being Precise
By Steve Wells Recently I’ve revisited the work of Byron Katie as outlined in her brilliant book, Loving What Is, and her most recent work, Who Would You be Without Your Story? I think Katie’s approach has much to offer for helping us to get beyond our suffering over the… Read More »Are We Really Having a Global Financial Meltdown?
By Dr. David Lake Common request from client: “I found your name on the internet and I can take the day off to come and see you for an EFT session”. Therapist: May I ask what kind of issue you want help with? Client: “I’m not good at relationships….and I’m… Read More »The Quick Fix (Part 2)
By Steve Wells Recently I received an email from a lady I’ll call Mary (not her real name) who suffers with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome asking whether I thought EFT could help with CFS. With her permission I am including excerpts from our correspondence below, because I think they illustrate one… Read More »EFT is not always a “Quick Fix”
By Steve Wells This week I continue my rant against some of the ridiculous success philosophies that are bandied about by pop psych experts. This week I take on the concept of Total Responsibility. The total responsibility theory holds that no matter where you are, no matter what your circumstances,… Read More »The Myth of Total Responsibility
By Steve Wells This week I continue my rant against some of the ridiculous success philosophies that are bandied about by pop psych experts. This week I take on the concept of Total Responsibility. The total responsibility theory holds that no matter where you are, no matter what your circumstances,… Read More »The Myth of Total Responsibility
By Dr. David Lake Probably the most powerful application for tapping (or meridian stimulation therapy) is in the treatment of anxiety. Unfortunately, tapping does not seem to deliver the same result when treating what looks to be anxiety in different people. This is because what looks like the cause of the… Read More »Tapping into Complex Issues: An Appeal for Common Sense
By Dr. David Lake Probably the most powerful application for tapping (or meridian stimulation therapy) is in the treatment of anxiety. Unfortunately, tapping does not seem to deliver the same result when treating what looks to be anxiety in different people. This is because what looks like the cause of… Read More »Tapping into Complex Issues: An Appeal for Common Sense
Which Energy Technique is the best? Is it possible to decide between them? The answer to this question is an unequivocal yes. So what are the criteria for deciding? There are two: Firstly, the best Energy Technique is … the one that works for you. And secondly, and even more… Read More »Which is the best Energy Technique?