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What is EFT / Tapping?

Emotional Freedom Technique, often called EFT or “tapping,” is a coping strategy that uses self-massage on acupressure points and focused attention to help calm the nervous system during moments of emotional or physical stress and rewire the way your brain processes stress and emotions.

The Science Behind It

When the body experiences anxiety, fear, pain, or emotional overwhelm, the nervous system can remain stuck in a heightened stress response. EFT works by pairing gentle physical input with mindful focus, helping signal safety to the brain and body.

This combination supports nervous-system regulation and helps interrupt stress responses so the body can settle and recover more efficiently.

Why It Matters

When emotional or physical stress remains unprocessed, the nervous system can stay activated longer than necessary. EFT works because it provides a structured way to calm the body during stress and strengthen regulation with repeated use.

Emotional Regulation

Helps calm intense emotions instead of being overwhelmed by them

Stress Interruption

Helps interrupt heightened stress responses before they escalate

Pain and Physical Discomfort Support

Reduce stress-related physical discomfort by calming the nervous system

Long-Term Regulation Strengthening

Builds healthier stress-response patterns with consistent practice

Everyday Benefits

EFT can be used both in the moment and over time to support emotional balance, stress recovery, and nervous-system resilience.

Calm Emotional Intensity in the Moment

Reduce the intensity of overwhelming emotions as they arise

Manage Anxiety and Stress Responses

Support calmer responses during anxious or stressful situations

Ease Stress-Related Physical Discomfort

Helps reduce physical tension linked to emotional stress

Work Through Emotional Triggers

Support regulation when emotional patterns are activated

Improve Stress Recovery Over Time

Shorten how long the body remains in high alert after stress

Build Long-Term Nervous System Resilience

Strengthen the nervous system’s ability to regulate with repeated use

Give It A Try

Experience the power of Emotional Freedom Technique with this simple exercise.

Try It Now: EFT / Tapping Reset

This simple tapping practice introduces how EFT can help calm the nervous system during moments of stress or emotional overload.

  • Using your fingertips, gently tap the chin point (just above the lower lip).

  • As you tap, slowly repeat the phrase:

“I am safe in this moment.”

  • Continue tapping and repeating the phrase for about 30 seconds.

  • Finish with one slow breath.

This brief practice helps signal safety to the nervous system and can be used anytime stress, anxiety, or emotional intensity shows up.


The single point tap reset

  1. 1 Look around the space you are in. Name 5 things you can see. Reflect on each for a second.
  2. 2 Hold that breath gently at the top for a count of 6 seconds
  3. 3 Slowly exhale through your mouth for a count of 8 seconds
  4. 4 Repeat Steps 1 - 3 at your own pace

This is just one of many techniques you will learn in the full Keystone Program.

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