EFT OVERVIEW: Tapping Points
2. The top of the head can be your starting point. Use your fingertips on one or both hands. Once you have completed the cycle of tapping, you can return to the top of the head.
3. The eyebrow points are located at the beginning of the eyebrow, nearest the center of the face. You can use both the index and middle fingers together to tap either eyebrow point.
4. The side of the eye points are located on the bone at the side of the eye. Using both the index and middle fingers together, tap on the side of the eye at the same time.
5. Under the eye points are located on the bone under the eye, just about even with the pupils. Tap gently on this spot using the fingertips of the index and middle fingers.
6. The next spot to tap is under the nose with the index and middle finger of one hand. The spot is roughly midway between the bottom of the nose and the top of the lip.
7. The chin point is in the indentation area located approximately mid-way between the bottom of the lower lip and the chin. Once again, tap with the index and the middle finger.
8. The collarbone is the next tapping point. For this location you can use a lightly clenched fist and tap with your knuckles.
9. Locate the under the arm point which is approx. 4 inches below the armpit. Lift your arm, use four fingers and tap with a firm pressure.
Summary:
These are the tapping points for the short form of EFT. As an alternative to starting with the head, you could also start with the side of your hand. This is known as karate chop point. Using the tips of all four fingers of your right hand, tap the outside of your left hand. The pressure for tapping should be moderate, or similar to the pressure you would exert when tapping on the surface of a desk or table top. Remember to use the finger tip pads as opposed to the finger nails for this tapping point.When tapping, start by taking note of your starting intensity on a scale of 0-10. While tapping on the karate chop point, say the following three times, stating your physical or emotional pain as specifically as possible. “Even though I feel this_______________, I deeply and completely accept myself.” Then, tap on each of the points in sequence, approximately 5-7 times each, stating your pain: “This _______________”. Complete the cycle of tapping points, then take a deep breath. You can now note your ending intensity on a scale of 0-10. If there is still an intensity, repeat the sequence until the intensity drops to zero.
These are the tapping points for the short form of EFT. As an alternative to starting with the head, you could also start with the side of your hand. This is known as karate chop point. Using the tips of all four fingers of your right hand, tap the outside of your left hand. The pressure for tapping should be moderate, or similar to the pressure you would exert when tapping on the surface of a desk or table top. Remember to use the finger tip pads as opposed to the finger nails for this tapping point.When tapping, start by taking note of your starting intensity on a scale of 0-10. While tapping on the karate chop point, say the following three times, stating your physical or emotional pain as specifically as possible. “Even though I feel this_______________, I deeply and completely accept myself.” Then, tap on each of the points in sequence, approximately 5-7 times each, stating your pain: “This _______________”. Complete the cycle of tapping points, then take a deep breath. You can now note your ending intensity on a scale of 0-10. If there is still an intensity, repeat the sequence until the intensity drops to zero.