Tapping works when we are willing to sit with our uncomfortable thoughts, feelings or symptoms (instead of engaging in old patterns of fighting or trying to fix our discomfort). For example, if we're anxious, we might just tap with what it feels like (e.g. "a ball in my chest") OR what we are specifically anxious about (e.g., "speaking in front of the school", "talking to my son").

For physical issues, such as allergic reactions, injuries or chronic conditions, we might tap with how it feels to have the issue(s), where we feel them/where they show up, or even what was going on in our lives when the symptoms started. We might even get curious about what the pain might be trying to tell us, or what we might be getting out of it.

I have helped people tap to address many serious issues, including chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, sleeplessness, allergies, low self-esteem, and more – by working with the emotional contributors – like those above. Addressing these oft-overlooked areas can yield surprisingly positive and measurable results.

Does EFT always work? No, but with persistence and skill, it can help where other interventions have not.