EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

While there may be a few EFT variations that are utilised for addiction recovery, the core EFT techniques typically involve these steps:

1. Identify the Issue: Clearly define the problem or emotion you want to address and them rate the intensity of it, by assigning a number (0 to 10) to its intensity.
2. Create a Setup Statement: This is a brief statement acknowledging the issue without judgment.
3. Tapping Sequence: Gently tap on specific acupoints while repeating the setup statement and reminder phrases. The common tapping points include the top of the head, inside of the eyebrows, outer edge of the eyes, under the eyes, chin, collarbone, and underarm. These points are believed to balance the body's energy system.
4. Revaluation: After tapping, reassess the intensity of the issue. If necessary, repeat the process.

EFT for addiction recovery gently addresses mental and emotional stresses by combining physical stimulation and mental focus, believed to disrupt negative energy patterns and promote emotional balance. With these combined techniques, the brain is encouraged to focus on one difficulty and overcome it with time, as a therapy and a solution for some who struggle with addiction.

ETF can help with addiction recovery by:

• Healing any past trauma an individual may have experienced.
• Reducing the risk of relapse once a client is sober.
• Helps with emotions including stress.
• Relieves physical pain.
• Helps to manage anger and anxiety with self-control.
• Helps to deal with stress/anger/anxiety/guilt
• Minimises withdrawal symptoms and addictive cravings.

EFT can be done by yourself at home or in sessions with our therapist at New Leaf Recovery. Working with a professional can be beneficial as they can direct the therapy and guide you through recovery.

Our EFT practitioners at New Leaf Recovery are trained to guide you through the process, ensuring you get the most out of each session. They can tailor the therapy to your specific needs and provide ongoing support as you progress on your recovery journey.

As well as any therapy and treatment course for addiction recovery, everybody has a different experience and depending on your addiction or cause for treatment, your body and mind’s response will be unique. Therefore, there is a high rate of patients seeing improvement in their addiction recovery through the use of EFT.

It is best to come into this kind of therapy with a specific problem or area you want to face and rate its intensity, which while under our treatment, our counsellors can help. We can work on this hurdle with tapping and verbal phrases that will be repeated to acknowledge your stress. This cycle will be repeated as many times as needed and will take effect over a period of time.

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