We all have past traumas that need to be healed. It’s a natural part of life. Some people blame their current situation on past traumas. Some people never have lasting relationships due to past trauma. Some people blow up at those they love because of triggers associated with past trauma. In order to become the person you were always meant to be – you must face those past traumas and overcome them. This is FAR easier said than done.
Step one, is realizing the issue. Knowing that your behavior is unacceptable and having a desire to change must occur before you can get beyond that which you fear.
Once you have gotten past that most difficult step, the next step is to begin healing. Some traumas are so deeply rooted that it is nearly impossible to even open that door, they are locked behind, a tiny crack. One way of beginning the healing process is with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping.
“EFT tapping is a mind-body method of tapping acupuncture points (acupoints) on the hands, face, and body with your fingertips while focusing on an issue or feeling you’re hoping to resolve. This method may reduce stress and anxiety, improve performance, lessen cravings, and help resolve fears.”
Recommended reading: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/eft-tapping/guide/
As a part of acupressure / acupuncture, EFT tapping is used to aid people in resolving trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and stress by tapping certain parts of the body repeatedly while focusing on what is causing the stress or anxiety.
How does it work? While thinking about the trauma, tap 5 – 7 times gently on 9 meridian points of the body. By focusing on the pain or trauma while tapping on the meridian points, it allows you to accept the pain and let it go. Start by tapping your hand at the meridian point and repeat an affirmation – something like – “this will no longer damage my relationships. I can overcome.” Move to the next meridian point and repeat the process until you have completed your rotation. You are not limited to how many times you tap or for how long. If you feel the need to tap longer, then do so. This is done at your speed.
Recommended reading: https://www.the-well.com/editorial/what-is-eft-tapping
Where are the meridian points?
Side of your hand. Connects to the small intestine meridian. This meridian focuses on shock, sadness, feelings of being unappreciated, nervousness, discouragement, and indecisiveness. By tapping at this meridian point, you increase insight, find relief, see the truth of both sides, and increase self-love.
Eyebrow. Connects to the bladder meridian. This meridian focuses on trauma, hurt, sadness, restlessness, frustration and dread. By tapping at this meridian point, you find inner peace and emotional healing.
Side of Eye. Connects to the gall bladder meridian. This meridian focuses on rage, anger, resentment, fear of change, and muddled thinking. By tapping at this meridian point, you find clarity, compassion and understanding.
Under the Eye. Connects to the Stomach meridian. This meridian focuses on fear, anxiety, worry, emptiness, nervousness and disappointment. By tapping at this meridian point, you find contentment, calmness, and a feeling of security.
Under the Nose. Governing vessel. This meridian focuses on embarrassment, dishonesty, distrust, shame, guilt, grief, fear of ridicule, powerlessness and fear of failure. By tapping at this meridian point, you find self-empowerment, self-acceptance, and compassion.
Chin. Central vessel. This meridian focuses on feelings of being overwhelmed, shyness, confusion, uncertainty, embarrassment, shame, and indecision. By tapping at this meridian point, you find certainty, clarity, and self-acceptance.
Collarbone. Connects to the kidney meridian. This meridian focuses on psychological reversal (mind and actions don’t mesh), worry, indecision, feeling stuck, and general stress. By tapping at this meridian point, you will find it easier to move forward, confidence and clarity.
Under the Arm. Connects to the spleen meridian. This meridian focuses on guilt, obsessive behavior, worry, hopelessness, insecurity, and low self-esteem. By tapping at this meridian point, you will find clarity, confidence, and compassion for self and others.
Top of Your Head. Governing vessel. This meridian focuses on your inner critic, lack of focus, and a mind constantly moving. By tapping at this meridian point, you will find insight, intuition, a spiritual connection, and wisdom.
Recommended reading: https://www.tappingsolutionfoundation.org/howdoesitwork/
More recommended reading: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/eft-tapping/guide/
For those with severe past trauma or PTSD, you may want to seek a professional acupuncturist to work alongside you as you begin this process.
Have you tried tapping? Would you consider it? Please share your thoughts, I’d love to hear them.
~ Blessings – E