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Many of us have experienced uncomfortable feelings or sensations when it comes to seeing our family dentist. For some the emotions are so strong that they may actually become ill while in the dental chair.

There is no need to experience these negative emotions any longer. Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as EFT, is a fast, easy, painless technique that can free you from stress, fear, anxiety and countless other negative emotions.

EFT has quite often been referred to as emotional acupuncture. EFT does activate many of the same energy meridians as does traditional acupuncture, however, we dont use any needles.

Instead, these meridians are activated through a series of gentle tapping. EFT is quite easily learned by people of all ages and is a technique that you will use often, once you become familiar with it. So, lets now begin by taking a look at those feelings you may have been experiencing before and or during your past dental appointments such as:

Stress, Anxiety, Fear, Nausea, Dizziness, or Light Headedness

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All of these negative emotions are a result of a disruption in the bodys energy system. EFT corrects this disruption. We will address the first issue, Stress, and then proceed on to each additional one listed above.

There are two basic parts to doing EFT, the Set Up and the Sequence. The following diagram shows the primary EFT tapping points which we will cover now.

First Tapping Point. This point is known as the Eyebrow Point and is shown on the diagram to the left by the initials EB. This is the point at the beginning of the eyebrow and along the curve toward the nose. You will tap this area with the fingertips of the first two fingers (index and middle fingers) on your dominant hand to activate this meridian.

Second Tapping Point. This point is known as the Side of the Eye and is depicted by the initials SE on the diagram. It is located on the side of the eye on the boney socket orbit the eye sits within. Using the fingertips of your first two fingers on your dominant hand, you will gently tap this area to activate this energy meridian.

Third Tapping Point. The third tapping point, depicted by the initials UE, is located beneath the eye in the middle on the boney orbit the eye sits within and is activated by gently tapping with the first two fingertips of your dominant hand.

Fourth Tapping Point. The fourth tapping point is located beneath the nose in the small cleft area as shown by the initials UN in the diagram. As with the previous points, this meridian is also activated by gently tapping it with the tips of the first two fingers on your dominant hand.

Fifth Tapping Point. The fifth tapping point is called the chin point. It is actually in the little groove beneath your bottom lip. Again, this point is activated using the fingertips of the first two fingers on your dominant hand.

Sixth Tapping Point. (see diagram on following page) The sixth tapping point is the collarbone point. The easiest way to activate this area is to form a light fist and tap over the area where a gentleman would knot his tie.

Seventh Tapping Point. (see diagram on following page) The seventh tapping point is located under the arm about four inches down from the armpit and even with the nipple on a man. For a woman, it will be in the middle of the bra strap under the arm. Activate this meridian using four fingertips on your dominant hand.

Eighth Tapping Point. (see diagram on following page) The eighth tapping point is on the top of the head and is activated by using four fingertips of your dominant hand.

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There are two other points you may use for the initial set up. These are the Karate Chop Point and the Sore Spot.

In the diagram to the left, you will see two dotted oval areas on the chest . These are approximately 2 inches down from the middle of the collarbone and are between two ribs. This area earns its name due to the fact they are tender due to lymphatic congestion.

You will know when you have found your Sore Spot by the slight discomfort you will feel when pressing or rubbing in this area. This meridian is activated by rubbing the sore spot with the first two fingertips of your dominant during the set up.

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The Karate Chop Point is located on the side of the hand along the meaty part of the palm. This is the area you would use in Karate to strike a board. The diagram to the left shows this tapping point. It is activated by tapping with four fingertips of your dominant hand during the set up.

EFT consists of two basic components or parts, the Set Up and the Sequence.

The Set Up. The set up is used to start EFT and is focused on the main issues known at the time. A typical set up phrase would be: Even though I have (name problem or feeling), I deeply and completely accept myself. For example, lets say you experience stress just thinking about going to the dentist. Your set up phrase would be something along the line of the following: Even though I feel a lot of stress just thinking about going to the dentist, I deeply and completely accept myself.

While stating the set up phrase you will be either rubbing the Sore Spot or tapping on the Karate Chop Point. You will repeat the set up phrase a total of three times before starting the tapping sequence.

The Sequence. This begins the tapping and you always start at the top and work down the body– beginning at the Eyebrow Point (EB) and ending at the top of the head.

While you are tapping on the 8 energy meridians, you will state certain phrases to help your body focus in on the issues you wish to resolve. By tapping and also stating the issues, you engage both sides of your brain.

As I mentioned, EFT works to re-align your bodys energy system. Our bodies have a very distinct electrical system. To prove this, simply shuffle your feet across a carpet and then touch a metallic object such as a doorknob or light switch. You will get a small shock which is due to the static electricity you generated. This would not have been possible if your body did not already have its own electrical nature.

You can also measure the bodys electrical impulses through an EKG of the heart. Even your thoughts emit energy impulses which medical science has documented in the form of brain wave activity. So, when your energy system is gets out of alignment, EFT is used to correct this condition.

Another way of thinking about this would be by using a television set as an example. If you took the back off of a television and stuck a screw driver into the components you would disrupt the electrical system of the television which results in messing up the reception or distorting the sound or both. But, remove the screw driver and the picture becomes clear and so does the sound.

EFT corrects the imbalance caused by negative emotions by neutralizing the negative emotions effect on the body.

For dealing with stress, measure your level of discomfort on a scale from 0 to 10 with 0 meaning no discomfort and 10 being maximum discomfort. Then begin the procedure in a similar manner to the following: Set Up—while tapping on the Karate Chop Point, repeat the following phrase three times.

Even though I get so very stressed when I go to the dentist, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Now begin the tapping sequence addressing the issue you are focusing on by starting at the Eyebrow Point.

Eyebrow Point: Releasing this stress. Side of Eye: Releasing this stress. Under the Eye: Releasing this stress. Under the Nose: Releasing this stress. Chin: Releasing this stress. Collarbone: Releasing this stress. Under Arm: Releasing this stress. Top of Head: Releasing this stress.

Now you will tap in positive affirmations or phrases to fill the space where the negative emotions once resided.

Eyebrow Point: I choose to feel calm and relaxed. Side of Eye: I choose to feel calm and relaxed. Under the Eye: I choose to feel calm and relaxed. Under the Nose: I choose to feel calm and relaxed. Chin: I choose to feel calm and relaxed. Collarbone: I choose to feel calm and relaxed. Under Arm: I choose to feel calm and relaxed. Top of Head: I choose to feel calm and relaxed Now take a nice deep breath in and slowly let it out. Drink some water too as this helps move things along.

Measure your level of discomfort around the issue of stress. If you still measure anything above 0, repeat the process. This time use the following set up and sequence: Even though I still have this remaining stress about going to the dentist, I deeply and completely accept myself. Now begin the sequence while focusing on and addressing the issue, starting at the

Eyebrow Point. Eyebrow Point: Remaining stress. Side of Eye: Remaining stress. Under the Eye: Remaining stress. Under the Nose: Remaining stress. Chin: Remaining stress. Collarbone: Remaining stress. Under Arm: Remaining stress. Top of Head: Remaining stress.

Now tap in another round of positive affirmations as you did in the first sequence of tapping:

Eyebrow Point: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Side of Eye: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Under the Eye: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Under the Nose: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Chin: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Collarbone: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Under Arm: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Top of Head: I choose to feel calm and relaxed when I visit the dentist. Measure your level of discomfort around the issue of stress. If it is anything above 0, repeat. If you have succeeded in achieving a 0, congratulations.

More than likely, this issue regarding stress and the dentist will no longer bother you. Other aspects may arise and you will deal with them in the same manner in which you dealt with the stress. You will simply substitute the new aspect (such as fear of the instruments) in place of the word stress.

The Movie Technique One of the most effective ways to use EFT is with what is known as the Movie Technique. In this technique, you simply play a short little movie in your mind featuring you visiting the dentist.

Notice the feelings that begin to arise and their intensity. Now, take these feelings and place them into the set up and sequence of EFT. You will soon effectively resolve these issues. EFT is a wonderful technique to use on any negative emotion you may be experiencing.

I have used it personally for many issues such as a fear of public speaking, fear of flying and the sudden loss of a loved one to name a few. In the loss of a very dear family member, I was experiencing deep grief, anger and bitterness many common emotions that evolve around the loss of a loved one. I am not saying that to grieve is bad. Morning is a natural process.

However, when grief is prolonged and begins to affect other areas of your life, then it is time to address the issues surrounding the grief. In my case, those issues were unresolved anger, resentment and bitterness. Using EFT helped me to overcome these fears and negative emotions.

I have helped many clients resolve other issues and have effectively used EFT on the following:

Weight Loss Prosperity Issues Resisting Exercise Abundance Issues Depression Money Issues Anger Guilt Phobias Bitterness Fear of Public Speaking Resentment Low Self Esteem Procrastination Performance Issues Blocks Self Confidence Relationship Issues Changing Careers Marketing/Prospecting

In closing, I have not come across any issue that EFT has not shown to be effective on.

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