Have you ever heard of tapping - aka emotional freedom technique? Its one of the specialties offered at our clinic. You can be coached through it in session by a therapist or be trained on how to practice at home. For more information, reach out to Dhara Thaver who wrote some more information for you below.

What is Tapping?

Tapping - also known as Emotional Freedom Technique - is a holistic healing technique used to ease physical pain and a wide variety of emotional and mental health challenges. Tapping is based on principles of ancient Chinese medicine combined with modern psychology. According to Gary Craig, the developer of this technique, a disruption in energy is the cause of pain and problematic emotions and behaviours. Tapping balances the energy system helping to treat pain and distress.

How does tapping work?

According to Chinese medicine, we all have energy hotspots in different areas of our body, known as meridian points. Energy flows through these points which helps to maintain good health. Unlike acupuncture which uses needles the meridians, tapping consists of applying pressure using the fingertips on the key points. While tapping, one focuses on the negative emotions and physical sensations. Doing so helps calm the nervous system, restore the body’s flow of energy and rewires the brain to respond in healthier ways.

What issues does it help with?

Research suggests that tapping can be noticeably helpful with a range of issues including anxiety, PTSD, pain and distress, depression, and food cravings. It is also a useful tool for children to recognize and manage their feelings of anxiety and anger.

To know more or get in touch with a clinician who practises tapping, check in with your therapist.

An Introduction to Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique)