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“The research that's been conducted the past few years by Dawson Church has been enor-
mous in terms of moving the needle on widespread acceptance of EFT. Now, with his up-
dated EFT Manual, he's created the definitive guide to Clinical EFT. A must read for
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(EFT), one of the most successful psychology self-help techniques ever developed.Thousands of
people tell amazing stories of how it has helped them with psychological problems like anxiety,
depression, phobias, and PTSD, as well as physical problems like pain and stress. Author Dawson
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The EFT manual – Third edition / by Dawson Church, PhD.
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Revision of: The EFT manual / by Gary Craig. 2011.
ISBN 978-1-60415-214-2
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This book demonstrates an impressive personal improvement tool. It is not a
substitute for training in psychology or psychotherapy. The author urges the reader
to use these techniques under the supervision of a qualified therapist or physician.
The author and publisher do not assume responsibility for how the reader chooses
to apply the techniques herein. The ideas, procedures and suggestions in this book
are not intended as a substitute for consultation with your professional health care
provider. If you have any questions about whether or not to use EFT, consult your
physician or licensed mental health practitioner. The information in this book is of a
general nature only, and may not be used to treat or diagnose any particular disease
or any particular person. Reading this book does not constitute a professional
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Contents
About EFT and The EFT Manual ...................................................xv
Roots in Modern Psychology ...................................................xvi
Acupoint Tapping .......................................................................xvi
Combining Acupoint Tapping with Exposure ...........................xvii
Clinical EFT ..............................................................................xix
APA Standards for Evidence-Based Treatment .............................xx
Listing Statistical Significance .....................................................xxi
Developing EFT ........................................................................xxii
Chapter 1: Inspiring Stories and Compelling
Evidence ................................................................................23
Fear of Flying by Karen Ledger ............................................23
EFT for Psychological Disorders That Resist
Treatment ............................................................................24
From a Downward to an Upward Spiral by Olli ...................25
How EFT Helps Active-Duty Warriors by Constance
Louie-Handelman, PhD, Captain, USAR .....................27
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Breakthroughs in Healing ...........................................................28
Anxiety and Depression ..............................................................30
Getting His Life Back by Susitha P. .......................................30
Battling a Giant with Really Small, Surprisingly
Effective Rocks by Kari Reed ..........................................31
Pain and Physical Symptoms ......................................................34
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Energy Level of an
87-Year-Old by Sarah Marshall .....................................34
“I’m Never Good Enough”—Addressing the Roots of
Barbara’s Fibromyalgia by Clay LaPorte .........................36
A Flu Shot Gone Wrong by Chuck Gebhardt, MD ................39
Online Delivery of EFT .............................................................42
Surprise at Quick Pain Relief by Ruth Ruddock ...................42
EFT for Blood Sugar Levels by Kate Flegal ............................44
Three Key Reasons for EFT’s Efficacy ........................................45
Learning the Basics Thoroughly .................................................47
Not a Panacea.............................................................................49
The Dark Side of EFT ...............................................................51
How to Use This Book ...............................................................51
Chapter 2: The Science Behind EFT............................................53
How EFT Is Able to Address Such a Wide
Variety of Problems ..............................................................53
The Brain’s Ability to Detect Threats .........................................55
Brain Waves: Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta ...............................57
Exposure, Cognitive Change, and Conditioned
Responses ............................................................................59
Electromagnetic Energy and Acupoints ......................................61
Evidence-Based Practice .............................................................63
Contents vii
Lifting the Weight of PTSD by Marilyn McWilliams ............65
EFT and Performance ................................................................72
Mechanisms of Action ................................................................72
Counterconditioning ..................................................................74
Neural Plasticity .........................................................................76
Dr. Callahan’s First Experience ...................................................78
Chapter 3: How to Do EFT: The Basic Recipe ............................81
Testing........................................................................................85
The Setup Statement ..................................................................87
Psychological Reversal ................................................................88
Affirmation ................................................................................89
Secondary Gain ..........................................................................92
How EFT Corrects for Psychological Reversal ............................93
The Sequence .............................................................................94
The Reminder Phrase ..............................................................96
If Your SUD Level Doesn’t Come Down to 0 ...........................97
EFT for You and Others..........................................................98
The Importance of Targeting Specific Events ............................98
Tapping on Aspects ...............................................................100
Finding Core Issues ...............................................................101
The Generalization Effect .........................................................103
The Movie Technique and Tell the Story Technique ..................104
Constricted Breathing ..............................................................108
The Personal Peace Procedure ..................................................109
Is It Working Yet? .....................................................................111
Saying the Right Words ............................................................112
The Next Steps on Your EFT Journey ......................................113
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Chapter 4: How People Use EFT for the Five Major
Life Areas: Relationships, Health, Work, Money,
and Spirituality .....................................................................115
Removing the Blocks to Love’s Presence
by Fraeda Scholz .........................................................115
Families ....................................................................................118
EFT Is Instrumental in Bringing a Couple Back
Together by Carey Mann ..............................................118
Counselor Uses EFT to Improve Math Abilities
by Syandra Ingram ......................................................120
Tapping for the Aftermath of Domestic Violence
by Ann Peck................................................................121
EFT Improves Memory in Mother with
Alzheimer’s by Debra Trojan ........................................122
Pain and Physical Symptoms ....................................................124
The Bowling Ball in My Intestines .......................................124
Tapping for Cervical Cancer Pain
by Krysti Wesley .........................................................126
EFT Eliminates Searing Burn Pain
by Rebecca Snyder ......................................................126
The Health Care System ..........................................................128
Emergencies .............................................................................129
Step on a Bee, Use EFT by Linda Compton .......................129
EFT for Child’s Foot Injury Reduces Swelling
in Minutes by Angela Seaman .....................................130
Weight Loss ..............................................................................131
The Chocolate Dream Pie ...................................................132
Cinnamon Rolls ..................................................................132
Work ........................................................................................133
Contents ix
The Man Who Was Afraid to Imagine Success
by Aileen Nobles .........................................................134
Workplace Session Addresses Grief and Pain
by Yair Halfon ............................................................135
Money and Abundance ............................................................137
Clearing Inner Blocks to Successful Stock Trades
by Steve Wells and James ............................................138
Manifesting Money with EFT
by Annette Vaillancourt ................................................140
Spiritual and Moral Development ............................................141
Uncluttered Mind and a Feeling of Calm
by Colin Carter ..............................................................141
Spirituality, Stress, and Thoughts of an Affair
by Aileen Nobles .........................................................142
Deeper Meditation, and a Prostate Bonus
by Jonas Slonaker ........................................................143
Chapter 5: Common Questions, Comments, and
Problems ..............................................................................147
How do I find the right words? ...................................................147
Do I need to tap on the exact points?...........................................148
Is it essential that I tap every point? ............................................149
What if I don’t feel a change in my SUD scores? ..........................149
What if I can’t figure out my SUD? ............................................150
Do I measure my SUD level right now or at the time of
the event? ............................................................................150
What if my SUD level doesn’t go down to 0? ...............................151
What if I can’t remember a specific event? ...................................153
What if I have many similar traumatic events
in my history? .....................................................................154
