HOW DO I USE EFT? A STORY I'VE NEVER TOLD BEFORE (+WORKSHOP ALMOST SOLD OUT)
Hi friend!
I wanted to take some time to share my experience with EFT.
First, I want you to know everything I recommend, everything I do & everything I share always meets two criteria:
#1.) It evidence-based, meaning: the tool or recommendation has undergone research in a systematic and transparent way. It utilizes the most current research in its practical application. And,
#2) It has benefited my life in some way shape or form.
EFT is no exception. You might have heard me talk about EFT yesterday. When I first encountered it I was wary. I didn't understand how tapping my face would have an impact on how I thought, much less how I felt. (This was before I fully understood how it worked).
Over time, I came to study & understand the powerful impact of tools that combine both mind (cognitive) and somatic (body) approaches (EFT in a nutshell).
About two years ago my father almost died from an aortic aneurysm. He survived, which is incredible because the survival rate is less than 20%. (He's doing great & we are blessed to still have him with us). But, what followed for me was a really intense fear & worry that I TOO would develop a similar condition. I was overcome with thoughts like: "is this genetic? will this happen to me? do I need to get a CT scan to see if my arteries are functioning properly?... on and on." Every time I felt a pain in my stomach, my mind would immediately turn to this fearful thought.
In learning how to properly use EFT, I have essentially been able to reprogram my bodily response to this negative thought, thereby sending a new signal to my brain telling it: I am safe. I’ve used it to improve how I feel about myself & my health. I've also used it to combat limiting beliefs and to move through emotionally sticky issues.
I am sure many of you have experienced illness or have witnessed someone close to you experience illness in a similar way. This makes the rational brain become even more convinced it is right in obsessing over bodily sensations.
The truth is: it doesn't help. There is no amount of obsession & paranoia that will ever help you feel healthy. There is no amount of googling symptoms that will remove the fear. This fear can only be removed by YOU & your body's response to your thoughts.
No, I am not advocating that you ignore your physical check-ups. I am talking about dismantling that looping negative, fear-based narrative that is constantly playing in the back of your mind *whenever* you feel or think about anything related to your health & body.
All of this is to say. I am a huge proponent of using mind-body techniques like EFT to reprogram the way your thoughts FEEL in your body (take a second to think about that last line again). I have used it to help "drop into" a new feeling of safety & health and have learned how to quiet the fear-based narrative that my mind typically jumps into after any uncertain event.
I want to invite you into my world, share how I use EFT & how you too can learn it to feel safe, calm, and at ease in your body.
You can register for the workshop using this link here.
* This workshop will sell out, I am super excited to announce that we are almost at capacity(!)
** You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in the workshop :) If this resonates with you, I encourage you to register today before it sells out.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q- Who is this workshop designed for?
A- People with health anxiety who are preoccupied with the idea of having or developing a serious medical condition. Symptoms include: a persistent & intense fear of having a serious condition, worry that minor symptoms indicate serious illness & frequent visits to the doctors.
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Q- What is Emotional Freedom Technique?
A- EFT 'Tapping' is a simple, powerful and painless mind-body technique that can be learned and used by anyone. It is an evidence-based tool that integrates cognitive and somatic approaches and is used to help release distressing emotions associated with ruminating thoughts. When used in combination with setting specific emotional intentions, EFT gives you the power to dramatically reduce distress & heal yourself.
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Q- Will I be able to ask questions in this workshop?
A- Yes! This is a 60-minute live workshop where you will be given direct instruction, time to practice the technique, supplemental material & opportunity to ask your individual questions.
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Q- How long will I have access to the workshop?
A- You will have lifetime access to workshop recordings & materials so that you can refer back to it anytime.
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Q- I don't really know much about EFT or mind-body approaches to healing, will this be helpful?
A- Yes, this workshop is designed for beginners, specifically for people who are just starting or have recently started to learn about mind-body approaches to healing. Conversely, if you have been using EFT as a tool for many years, this will not be the right workshop for you.
Register Here
I am looking forward to connecting with you! Hope to see you at the workshop.
--all my love
Dr. Jenn Anders