Tapping
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Tapping is a simple process of stimulating energy points on the body for emotional and physical relief. These are the same points used in acupuncture and acupressure. By gently tapping on these points using our fingers we can often create significant shifts in how we feel and gain relief on emotional problems.
The approach to tapping used in Intention Tapping is called Simple Energy Techniques (SET), which was developed by Sydney-based medical practitioner Dr David Lake and Perth-based psychologist Steve Wells. SET evolved from earlier tapping approaches Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Thought Field Therapy (TFT). The points used in these approaches are identical but the process used varies quite a bit. SET, as the name implies, is a simpler and more user friendly version of tapping. There are also some unique features of SET which make it distinct from these earlier tapping approaches. These differences are explained in more detail below.
Tap gently on each of the points shown while focusing on the problem in your own way.
Check your emotional intensity and continue the process if there is remaining negative intensity or if other issues have come to mind.
Be prepared to persist with the procedure, and realize that some problems may have a number of aspects, each of which may need to be addressed for full relief.
Focus SET on any emotional or physical problem and while focusing on the problem simply tap on any of the points in any order until you feel relief. If you prefer you can rub or hold the points – Just get some meridian stimulation happening. The actual sequence you use doesn’t matter very much, although it does seem necessary to include at least 3-4 different meridian points in the sequence
Even when you aren’t specifically focusing in on the problem, just tap on the points continually. This appears to have the beneficial effect of “toning” your energy system. It works even if you are not actually concentrating directly (although directly is ideal), or you don’t know consciously what the problem is. Part of you does know.
Get some meridian stimulation into your day wherever possible without worrying about having to say or do anything specific. Most people who do this on a daily basis report that their optimism and positive energy levels increase over time and their general stress levels decrease. We now believe that sufficient meridian stimulation may cause a shift in your nervous system such that your negative problems cannot take hold in the same way.
We recommend linking continual tapping of the SET points to other habits such as watching TV, talking on the phone, or going for a walk. Make it a beneficial habit.
Don’t just wait for a problem to arise to start tapping. By tapping on a more continual basis (say 30 minutes to 1 hour per day) you will be increasing your positive energy and decreasing your stress levels automatically.
It is fine to also do focused sessions where you aim to specifically identify the aspects of your problem and apply energy stimulation (tapping or rubbing or holding the points) to them. Consider working with someone else if you have trouble identifying parts of the problem to work on. In the meantime, continual tapping without specific focusing can still be beneficial.
Let your thoughts and feelings come while you tap. Accept every thought and feeling and allow even negative thoughts to come but add tapping to their presence.
Take a deep breath after a sequence of tapping, or when you notice a ‘shift’.
Be willing to consult a professional therapist or physician for more complex issues that don’t shift, and especially for undiagnosed physical issues.
Note: SET is not a therapy in itself and all of the descriptions of treatment and advice in this report that refer to self help are not meant to imply that everyone will benefit in a particular way. A lack of result or progress may mean you need professional assistance. If you consider that you have long-standing or severe problems you should consider treatment with a qualified therapist.
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The intentions used in IEP are not the same as commonly used affirmations. In general, affirmations are focused on creating attachments, whereas the intentions in IEP are used, together with tapping, to release attachments and restore your energy back to flow.
IEP, as with tapping, works best when focused on the “negative” triggering and disturbing thoughts and upsetting emotions. When you cast light on the darkness, the darkness becomes light, and when you clean the floor where it’s dirty, the floor becomes clean.
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