Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

EFT — Relief from many troubles at your fingertips!

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a popular psychological alternative to other therapies. It is based on discoveries regarding the human body's subtle energies. It was founded by Gary Craig in mid 1990’s and has advanced and spread since then.

A popular EFT practitioner, Eric Robins MD, has stated that unresolved emotional issues are the main cause of 85% of all illnesses. EFT helps resolve these.

Usually, when a negative experience occurs, we feel negative emotions. According to EFT, these disrupt our body's energy system. To remove the negativity, the energy imbalance must be restored along with curing the negative emotions. This can be done through EFT.

The basic technique of EFT involves holding a disturbing or shocking memory or emotion in mind while tapping on a series of (usually) 12 specific points — meridians — on the body using fingers. Negative emotions are caused by disturbances in the body's energy field and tapping on the meridians while thinking of a negative emotion alters the body's energy field, restoring the balance and health. Advanced EFT includes some NLP.

EFT has proven successful in treating many clinical cases. It can be used to alleviate or relieve many psychological and psychosomatic physical disorders and problems, such as depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, unnatural fears, eating disorders and many more.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) — The Science of Better Living

Richard Bandler and John Grinder first developed Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). It has grown through contributions by many psychologists, authors and experts. It works by changing the way a person uses the brain. Its most common use is as a complementary form of psychological therapy. Other uses include improving a person’s self-esteem, positive outlook, communication and relationship skills, which enable them to live better lives.

As a therapy, it is a methodology concerned with the self development and the function of belief. It involves change in thoughts, perceptions and behaviour and is a set of techniques and strategies, which includes non-verbal communication, and the importance of “state of mind” to a person’s success. NLP sees the body and mind as comprising an interconnected system.

NLP has many principles. One is that there is a positive intention behind every behaviour. For example, people may overeat to “cure” boredom. Another principle is that there is something to learn in every failure. NLP emphasizes that people already have all the internal resources they need to succeed. Thus a person’s attitude is more important than reality or mental capacity.

NLP is taught and practised by experts through books, seminars, workshops and audio programs using exercises and principles intended to influence change in people. NLP is used in therapy and counselling, business communication, management training, executive coaching, teaching and motivational seminars.

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Hypnosis In The News! :: Hitler was Hypnotised :: Posted by Administrator

Adolf Hitler was admitted to hospital in 1918 because of a Gas attack. He believed he was blind but the Doctor claimed that his eyesight was fine.
Dr. Foster decided to use Hypnosis to cure Hitler.

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Hypnosis In The News! :: Why are so many people having unhealthy eating habits? :: Posted by ...

Should John Prescott's recent shock have been so unexpected? Even though bulimia was not even recognised as a medical condition until 30 years ago, now over 1 million Britons are known to have such eating disorders.

To read more about this topic please check out the Independent website.

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Hypnosis For Beginners! :: What Prompted You To Try It? :: Reply by Paddy Landau

C.Button196 wrote:

Ooh, is that a challenge Paddy?

I was just pointing out that it's all about your perspective. We fool ourselves ("hypnotise" ourselves) into believing all sorts of crap, and confuse that for reality.

When I smoked:

• I reminded myself of how disgusting smoking was. I didn't hold it "oh so elegantly" between two uplifted fingers (giving a rude twos-up sign to everyone while I smoked!). Instead, I held it as anyone would hold any stick. I didn't pretend any fancy.
  
• I also reminded myself that, just as smoking dulled my feelings of stress, so it also dulled my feelings of enjoyment.
  
• In the same manner, I never said anything nice about cigarettes. About the best I ever said was, "Well, it helps me with my current stress, but I will stop as soon as...
  
• ... And I gave a target date. In my case, it was "as soon as I learn to blow smoke rings."

I found it very easy to stop. That didn't stop the withdrawal cravings or the occasional strong desire to smoke; I even had a couple of "mistakes" in the next few months. But, I had stopped. And I always remembered to be proud of myself and remind myself of all the good reasons.

I did it for me. Not for anyone else.

Paddy

Hypnosis For Beginners! :: What Prompted You To Try It? :: Reply by C.Button196

Ooh, is that a challenge Paddy?

I totally agree that my control freak statement is contradictory but nicotine is the one thing I can't control, most other things I have a certain control over. I can refuse alcohol/restrict my intake no problem, food, work, even family and friends I can say no to, but those nasty little nicotine sticks just keep me coming back for more.

Nope, getting to sleep isn't a problem as long as I have the radio on in the background, it's getting enough sleep, unfortunately (for me) once I wake I have to get up, no matter what the time is

So, I'm a slave to the "resist monster" hmm, not too sure I like the sound of that, I don't like being a slave, I want to be the boss!!!

Ok Paddy, if you can do it I'm sure that I can give it a damn good try. I am really going to try to give up this year, and rid myself of that little monster once and for all. Nope, lets be positive and say that I AM going to give up.

Hypnosis For Beginners! :: Hypnosis or NLP training first? :: Reply by Adam

Correct. My Master Practitioner training immediately followed the practitioner class. I've heard you should wait a couple months in between courses. I will be starting a new job in a few weeks and wouldn't be able to take time off for the master prac for at least another year. My instructors and I talked about it and they allowed me to take the master prac. right after the prac.

I'm still 'catching my breath' from the courses. Wow.

Thank you for the book suggestion. I will be ordering it and a few others from the suggested reading in the back of "Introduction to NLP" by O'Connor.

Adam