What Is EFT Tapping?

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a mind-body practice that combines gentle tapping on specific acupressure points with focused awareness and intentional language to calm the nervous system and release emotional stress.

By tapping on these points while acknowledging what you’re feeling, EFT helps reduce the emotional charge around anxious thoughts, stored emotions, and subconscious patterns, creating a sense of safety and regulation in the body.

I am a Certified EFT Facilitator through the International Neuro-Energetics Association and integrate EFT into my sessions to support emotional release, and subconscious healing.

Ancient Roots, Modern Healing

EFT is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which maps the body’s energy meridians and pathways used in acupuncture and acupressure for thousands of years. EFT blends these ancient principles with modern psychology and nervous system science, making it accessible, effective, and easy to use.

By working with both the body and the mind, EFT supports regulation at the nervous system level rather than relying on logic or willpower alone.

When Should You Use EFT?

EFT can be used anytime your nervous system feels activated or overwhelmed. It’s especially supportive for:

Anxiety and chronic stress
Emotional triggers or overwhelm
Self-doubt and fear of failure
Resistance to growth or change
Feeling emotionally stuck
Fear of visibility or being seen

EFT can be used in the moment or as a regular self-regulation practice.

How to Do EFT Tapping (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Find the Tapping Points

Common EFT points include:

Side of the hand (karate chop)
Top of the eyebrow (inner brow)
Side of the eye
Under the eye
Under the nose (above the lip)
Chin
Collarbone
Under the arm
Top of the head

Precision isn’t required, gentle, consistent tapping is enough.

**EFT Tapping Points Guide** A visual guide to the EFT tapping points used for anxiety relief, emotional regulation, and nervous system support.

Step 3: Tap Through the Points

Tap each point while staying present with the issue you’re working with. You can repeat a simple phrase like:

“This anxiety”
“This tension in my body”
“This fear I’m holding”

Move through the points slowly and intentionally.

Step 4: Add Supportive Language

After one or two rounds, you can begin introducing supportive or regulating statements such as:

“I’m open to feeling calmer.”
“My body is allowed to relax.”
“I am safe in this moment.”

Step 5: Breathe and Notice

Take a slow, deep breath. Notice any shifts in your body, emotions, or thoughts. You may repeat additional rounds as needed.

Most people find 2–4 rounds supportive, though you can continue as long as it feels helpful.

Where Can You Learn More About EFT?

There are many free resources available online to learn and practice EFT. You can explore:

The Tapping Solution YouTube & app

EFT is supportive both in moments of stress and as an ongoing grounding practice. Within private 1:1 sessions, EFT may be integrated alongside other mind-body and somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and long-term transformation.

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