EFT is a psycho-corporal emotional release technique that allows you to better manage stress, anxiety and to better experience certain traumas. How it works ? Can we do it alone?
What is the definition of EFT in psychology?
EFT is an acronym for “Emotional Freedom Techniques“, in French, literally “emotional freedom technique. “This is’a psycho-corporal therapeutic approach which allows better self-regulate emotionally and soothe or even heal psychological trauma“, defines Gwenaelle Persiaux, psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, and trainer specializing in attachment wounds.
What are the psychological benefits of EFT?
“EFT provides abetter emotional stabilityreduce stress, anxiety andsleep disorders“, continues the professional. But also ofsoothe post-traumatic stress disorder and their symptoms. In some cases and in some people, this method even allows a reduction in chronic joint pain and headaches when their origin is psychological.
What is the principle of EFT?
This method consists of gently tap with your fingertips 15 facial acupuncture points, upper body and hand, while verbalizing the object of his suffering. It is this combination of the two actions (that of verbalizing one’s suffering and gently tapping these acupuncture points) which would be at the origin of its benefits.
Where to practice EFT?
The advantage of this method is that once learned, it can be used anytime, anywhere, and with no equipment required. It can thus be used when you have a doubt that leads to panic, when you feel guilt, stress or anger. The goal : calm down, find a sense of calm more quickly. EFT facilitates the therapeutic process. When it is used by a professional, this method, close to EMDR or hypnosis, makes it possible to dig into the conscious and unconscious traumatisms (repressed traumatisms) of the person. “This will make it possible to bring back to the conscious what sometimes remained in the unconscious“, says Gwenaelle Persiaux. The patient will then enter a modified state of consciousness (very slightly).
Is EFT recognized in France?
EFT is not a technique taught at university. It is usually provided by private organizations and intended for therapistss (psychologists and others) miscellaneous. “For now” nevertheless considers the psychotherapist and clinical psychologist convinced to see her on the program soon.
Thanks to Gwenaelle Persiaux, psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, and trainer specializing in attachment wounds.