Although we tend to think of trauma as a mental or emotional issue, we have come to realize that our bodies keep the score. We often embody our stress and traumas and our tissues bear witness to our issues. The field of neuropsychology has developed new modalities that target not only our minds and emotions, but also our bodies and brain chemistry for release and resolution of traumatic and stress responses. Denice is trained/training in two of these modalities: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) and Havening.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
The basic premise of EFT is that negative emotions are the result of disruption in the flow of energy and information in the system. EFT is an evidence-based, holistic, energy-based therapeutic modality that involves both mind and body designed to restore energy flow and resolve “stuck” states and reduce or resolve negative emotion. EFT, often referred to as “tapping,” incorporates gentle tapping on the body’s meridian acupressure points.
Who would benefit from EFT?
- Individuals who suffer from anxiety or depression.
- Individuals suffering with phobias.
- Individuals who have experienced past trauma, including major trauma, or a series of smaller traumas.
- Individuals seeking improvement in their business or academic performance.
- Individuals seeking to change behaviors related to wellbeing.
What is involved in EFT?
Clients will be asked about their presenting issue and about past events related to the current issue in a manner designed to avoid re-traumatization. Clients will be taught the tapping points and the therapist will then guide the client through exercises designed to reduce current negative emotions, and to lesson the impact of the memory of any past events that may be contributing to current emotional state. Clients uncomfortable with tapping may be taught an alternative breathing method accompanied by gently massaging the acupressure points. Clients tap on themselves. The therapist will not tap on the client. During EFT sessions the therapist will work to contain excessive emotional responses in a way that clients can best tolerate.
How many sessions are required?
The number of sessions will vary with the client’s presenting issue. Clients often choose to continue EFT for other issues once they realize the benefits they receive!
Havening
More information coming soon.