Its casual name is ‘Tapping’ and its formal name is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). In short, by Tapping on specific acupressure points a profoundly relaxing effect is produced and when you pair this with focusing your attention and exploring thoughts and beliefs, it can help shift anxiety, stress, fear, depression and limiting thought patterns. EFT is an evidence-based modality and is recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as such. Extensive research into EFT is proving it to be an important resource for shifting the psychological and physiological indicators of common mental health issues. As studies reported, anxiety levels decreased, so too did the levels of cortisol, a measurable stress hormone, in the participants. Blood Pressure, respiratory rates, heart rhythms and pulse all showed marked improvements. Of further interest, a definitive diagnosis of a pathology is not necessary in order for the benefits of EFT to become measurable and the perceived relief by the participants noted. Listen in as we are taken into the core methods of Tapping. Our guest will be doing a small exercise with us so that we can have an experience of tapping into the thoughts and feelings that are beneath a physical or emotional discomfort and be able to feel some shift towards freedom. EFT is exciting because of the recognition of the interdependence of our body and our mind. Such as TRE last week, these modalities are very holistic and perhaps point us toward a future that all aspects of our self must be worked on together in order to achieve optimal health.