"Emotional Freedom Techniques"for Empaths: Navigating Relationship Issues, Breakups, Divorce, and Grief" - by Merry Street

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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a form of psychological acupressure that uses tapping on specific points on the body to address negative emotions and beliefs. Developed by Gary Craig in the 1990s, EFT is based on the idea that negative emotions and physical pain are caused by disruptions in the body's energy system. By tapping on specific points on the body, called meridian points, EFT aims to balance the body's energy and alleviate negative emotions, pain, and other physical symptoms.

EFT is a simple and easy-to-learn technique that can be used by anyone, regardless of their age or background. It involves tapping on specific points on the body, such as the side of the hand, the top of the head, and the collarbone, while focusing on a specific negative emotion or belief. The tapping stimulates the meridian points and is thought to balance the body's energy, allowing the negative emotion or belief to be released.

EFT has been used to address a wide range of emotional and physical issues, including anxiety, depression, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain, and addiction. It has also been used to improve performance in sports, business, and other areas.

EFT can be particularly beneficial for empaths, who are highly sensitive individuals who absorb the emotions of others. Empaths can easily become overwhelmed by the emotions of others and may struggle to manage their own emotions. EFT can help empaths to release negative emotions and beliefs that they have absorbed from others and to create emotional boundaries that protect them from the emotions of others.

​This can be especially helpful for empaths going through relationship issues, breakups, divorce or the grief of losing a loved one as these are difficult times and the emotional turmoil can be overwhelming for them. EFT can help them to process their own emotions and to release the emotions that they may have absorbed during these experiences.

Studies have shown the effectiveness of EFT in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease found that EFT was as effective as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that EFT was effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD in veterans.

From my own personal experience, I have found EFT to be a powerful tool for managing my anxiety and depression. As an empath and I often found myself overwhelmed by the emotions of others. EFT helped me to release negative emotions and beliefs that I had absorbed from others and to create emotional boundaries that protect me from the emotions of others. Especially during difficult times such as becoming a kidney donor for my son, EFT helped me to process and release the emotions that I was feeling and helped me to manage my anxiety and depression in a healthy and positive way.

In summary, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a simple and non-invasive technique that uses tapping on specific points on the body to address negative emotions and beliefs. It is based on the idea that negative emotions and physical pain are caused by disruptions in the body's energy system, and by tapping on specific points, the body's energy can be balanced and negative emotions and physical symptoms can be alleviated.

EFT can be particularly beneficial for empaths, who are highly sensitive individuals who absorb the emotions of others. It can help empaths to release negative emotions and beliefs that they have absorbed from others and to create emotional boundaries that protect them from the emotions of others, especially during difficult times such as relationship issues, breakups, divorce, or the grief of losing a loved one. Studies have shown its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

​EFT is considered safe and can be done at home, with a trained practitioner such as myself, or with an audio or video guide. It is important to note that EFT is not a substitute for traditional medical treatment, and individuals with serious emotional or physical conditions should always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using EFT.

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