EFT Used During Infant Circumcision

While the practice of infant circumcision has been a controversial practice, it remains a common practice. Of high concern to many is possible pain and stress associated with the procedure for inftants. 

Below are two accounts of using EFT on infants undergoing circumcision – one of them is from Barbara Heffel, an RN who described her use of EFT with newborns in difficulty.  The other is from Dr. Larry Stoler; a psychologist who … Continue reading

Borrowing Benefits with EFT Study

Borrowing benefits Is a powerful EFT technique.

Do its results hold up over time?

At Gary Craig’s final Flagstaff EFT Conference I watched with interest as psychologist Jack Rowe diligently sought out the participants who had signed up for his study — most of the people in the room actually – to hand them their test forms for the SCL-90- R., a highly respected measure of psychological distress.  His purpose … Continue reading

When Intensity Level Goes UP Instead of Down with EFT

As an EFT practitioner, seeing a person’s intensity level (SUDS) go UP rather than down when they do EFT, is a familiar occurrence among those who practice this method with clients.  Although this response is relatively rare, it does occur, and when it does it is an important sign.  What it reveals is that an issue is surfacing as a result of the person relaxing their guard during EFT and they are now … Continue reading

The Value of EFT Homework

There is a saying in social agencies which goes, “Always meet the client where they are.” I remember my first clinical supervisor telling me about that.  It translates roughly into the concept that as therapists we should never force our own ideas on the client or expect them to want for themselves what we want for them – we are to meet them where THEY are. The following case of … Continue reading