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What is EFT Tapping?

When your mind understands,
but your body still reacts.

EFT Tapping is a gentle mind–body method that combines focusing on what you are experiencing with light fingertip tapping on acupressure points.

Merja Valkonen-Hernandez practising EFT Tapping
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Techniques

Simple yet profound

More than
just tapping.

Sometimes we know intellectually that we are no longer in danger, yet our body, emotions or old patterns continue to react.

With EFT, we do not push the experience away or force ourselves to think positively. We meet it safely, one piece at a time. Tapping may help settle the body's stress response, making the experience easier to process and view from a new perspective.

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What happens during tapping?

Calmly,
one step at a time.

01

Pause with what you are experiencing

Choose the feeling, situation, thought or physical sensation you want to work with. You do not need to explain it perfectly or solve it beforehand.

02

Tap gently on points on the body

Using your fingertips, you gently tap acupressure points on the face and upper body while keeping your attention on the issue.

03

Notice what begins to change

As you work, you observe your feelings, thoughts and physical reactions. The intensity may begin to settle, creating space for a different perspective.

What is EFT used for?

When something feels
heavy, stuck or frightening.

EFT Tapping is used to support work with many emotional and wellbeing-related themes. The process always begins with your own experience.

01

Stress and overactivation

02

Fears and nervousness

03

Anxiety and restlessness

04

Difficult memories and experiences

05

Self-esteem and limiting beliefs

06

Sleep and calming down

07

Cravings and emotional eating

08

Pain and physical sensations

How to begin

Choose the way
that suits you.

You do not need any previous experience of EFT. Begin with personal support, independent learning or professional training.

01

Personal support

EFT Tapping Session

When you want calm, individual guidance with your own situation.

Learn more
02

Learn for yourself

EFT Tapping Foundations Course

When you want to learn the foundations clearly and progress at your own pace.

Learn more
03

Professional training

EFT Tapping Practitioner Training

When you want to learn to use EFT safely when supporting others.

Learn more

EFT Tapping does not replace medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment. It can be used alongside any other support you may need.