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WORDS FROM DR. WRIGHT’S PEERS “As a behaviorist optometrist, I prescribe these energy remedies on a daily basis with great success in the elimination some of the emotional blocks to good vision. Simple and yet profound. Good job with the book.” Larry A. Jebrock, O.D. Behavioral Optometrist “I use some of the techniques described in this book in clinics I conduct at Kaiser Hospitalfor patients suffering from panic attacks, anxiety and phobias. This energy based therapy is remarkably rapid and effective in alleviating emotional stress. The two fold approach to disseminating this information will be a very valuable tool for both individuals needing relief from trauma and for professionals working in the fields of health and psychology.” Howard Leibgold, M.D. Kaiser Hospital, Vallejo, CA “Thank you, Dr. Wright, for your valuable contribution to the evolving field of energy therapies. This is the kind of book we need so that anyone can learn the steps to healing their own emotional problems. Healing no longer has to be hard or take a long time, especially if you apply the powerful techniques in Be You Own Therapist.” Carol Tuttle, Master Rapid Eye Therapist (MRET) Author of Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century “Susan, you are great and what you do works!” Linda and Tim Wayiyama Wayiyama Chiropractic Clinic Fukuoka, Japan
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“This is a dynamite book that will give you the tools and an approach to solve your problems quickly and easily. I have tried and experimented with many different approaches and Rapid Response Therapy works for me.” Linda Haynes, Former Telecom Executive “Dr. Wright provides easy to follow instructions to live a life without fear. Goodbye anxiety! Randy Peyser, Author of Crappy to Happy: Small Steps to Big Happiness NOW!
“Be Your Own Therapist” is the premier book for people who want to heal themselves quickly and easily. This is a simple and easy to understand book that supports us with modern day living and all the stresses we face. It gives us solutions that we can implement ourselves. I’m thrilled Susan finally delivered us a process we can use that helps increase happiness, stability, cure phobias, and fears. I am grateful to Dr. Wright.” Jill Lublin, CEO, Promising Promotion, a public relations consulting company. Author of National Best-Seller Guerrilla Publicity Syndicated Radio Host of “Do the Dream”
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CLIENT APPRECIATION Dear Dr. Wright, Thank you for your outstanding service to your clients. When I left your office last Monday, February 24, I admit that I was skeptical. The question in my mind was how a life time of panicky feelings could be eliminated in just one hour. The answer is that I still don’t know, but I am panic-free and have been for this entire week. It’s wonderful. I am also learning how to approach situations without generating panicky feelings. I had not realized how much of my thinking was connected to the crazy logic of panic. Detaching from panic has enabled me to develop new perspectives on my life. With much gratitude, Jim Pfeiffer
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Recipes for Emotional Health by Susan Wright, Ph.D.
VISION BOOKS INTERNATIONAL 2003
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Copyright © 2003 Susan Wright, Ph.D. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the publisher. Library of Congress Card Number: 2003104774 ISBN: 1-56550-089-X Book Design by Illumination Graphics Grants Pass, Oregon www.illuminationgraphics.com Published by Vision Books International Mill Valley, California www.vbipublishing.com
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Disclaimer: This book is intended to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subject matter with the understanding that the use of the information is to be used at the reader’s discretion. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of any information contained in the book. If professional medical or psychological advice or other expert assistance is required, the service of an appropriate and competent professional should be found.
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DEDICATION This book is dedicated to my teachers, my students, my patients and my son, all of whom have made enormous contributions to my work.
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” Chinese Proverb
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Contents FOREWORD INTRODUCTION
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PART ONE Rapid Response Therapy Chapter 1 Background Summary Review Chapter 2 Evolution Review
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PART THREE Definition of Terms Chapter 5 Fears, Anxieties and Phobias Review Chapter 6 The Perturbation Review Chapter 7 The Thought Field Review Chapter 8 The SUDS Rate Review Chapter 9 The Manual Muscle Test Review Chapter 10 Affirmations Review Chapter 11 Psychological Reversal Review PR Exercises: Diagnosis and Treatment Exercise 1: Working Alone Exercise 2: Working with a Partner Exercise 3: Testing Oneself for Reversal Exercise 4: Neurological Disorganization (Collarbone Breathing)
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Chapter 12 The Meridians Exercise 5: The Body Points Chapter 13 The Gamut Exercise 6: The 9 Gamut Exercise 7: The Eye Roll PART FOUR We Are Ready To Begin Healing Ourselves Chapter 14 The Algorithms Complete Algorithm Chart Chapter 15 Rapid Response Therapy Exercise 8: Individual and Partner Assisted Treatment Chapter 16 Using the Treatment Algorithms Algorithm Exercises Exercise 9: Phobias (2 categories) Exercise 10: Traumas (2 categories) Exercise 11: Addictions (First choice and 7 alternatives) Exercise 12: Obsessions (First choice and 6 alternatives) Exercise 13: Anger Exercise 14: Rage Exercise 15: Guilt Exercise 16: Depression xiii
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Exercise 17: Pain Exercise 18: Panic/anxiety (First choice and 5 alternatives) Exercise 19: Embarrassment Exercise 20: Shame Exercise 21: Jealousy Exercise 22: Inhalant Type Toxin Exercise 23: Nasal congestion Exercise 24: Stress Exercise 25: Above Average Clumsiness Exercise 26: Reversal of Words, Behavior Concepts and Negativity Exercise 27: Common Fatigue Exercise 28: East/West and West/East Jet Lag Exercise 29: TMJ (tempromandibular joint pain) Exercise 30: Visualization (1 alternative) Exercise 31: Peak Performance (1 alternative) Chapter 17 223 Energy Toxins PART FIVE Conclusion Chapter 18 The Apex Problem
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FORWARD hroughout my career as a medical doctor who has studied acupuncture and served on the faculty of a Japanese-founded research institute and graduate school in human bioenergetics, I’ve watched as the whole science of human bioenergetics has formally unfolded over the past twenty-five years in the West. Currently, what is emerging in the United States is a holistic model that incorporates both ancient and modern systems, including tradiItional Chinese medicine, the European perspective on the electrical study of the meridian system of the body, as well as the Japanese perspective on the electro-physiological study of the meridian system. Dr. Susan Wright now introduces “Rapid Response Therapy” to the holistic playing field. Rapid Response Therapy is an extremely user friendly, diagnostic and therapeutic method. Dramatically effective, this method simply and quickly eliminates phobias, anxiety, grief reactions, depression and obsessive compulsive behavior. The non-local nature of negative energy, outside of the person in space and time, is brought into the body when the person thinks about a problem. This negative energy response is inherited. From my perspective as both a medical doctor and a man of science, Rapid Response Therapy represents one of the first times the lineages of traditional Chinese medicine, bioenergetics, the electro-physiology of human bio-energetic, and the behavioral aspect of human bio-energies are intersecting in a techniques that can be taught easily to patients for self-treatment and self-maintenance.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Rapid Response Therapy challenges the supposition that one must see a therapist once a week, possibly for numerous years, in order the eliminate phobias and related anxiety states, or for healing to occur. With Rapid Response Therapy, after one receives some initial guidance, the technique can be practice by anyone under their own supervision in the privacy of their own home. Still in the early years of its use, these techniques seem to be quite clinically effective. What most impresses me about this work is that it can be done repetitively by a patient without dependency upon a practitioner. I am also impressed with the simplicity involved in learning the technique. It can be done anywhere, at any time, while yielding very powerful results. Thomas R. Yarema M.D. Director of the Kauai Center for Holistic Medicine and Research
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INTRODUCTION have been a licensed, practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years, during which time I have studied and used all of the more traditional forms of therapy, such as Freudian, Jungian, Adlerian, Cognitive, Behavior Modification, and Hypnotherapy as well as the not so traditional, such as Brief/Solution-based, Voice Dialogue, Inner Child, Narrative, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Eye Movement Desensitization Response. One thing all of these therapeutic approaches have in common is the need for professional training. I have always been curious and rather nontraditional myself, which is why I remain open to exploring new ideas. However, I know that “the proof is in the pudding,” so I try out new techniques to see how well they do (or don’t) work before I decide whether or not to use them in my practice. There are all kinds of treatment modalities out there with differing degrees of worth or value. My goal is to help people get well as soon as possible without compromising my integrity or theirs. One day, while leafing through a therapy publication, I came upon an ad for something called Thought Field Therapy, TFTTM, a process which did not use talk therapy or behavior modification to alleviate emotional problems. Instead, the therapy was based on the way energy flows through the body. As bizarre as this seemed, it immediately caught my interest. I was familiar with acupuncture and knew a little of the import of the human energy system, so I read further. I was both fascinated enough to explore the possibilities and, at the same time,
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. skeptical about the outcome. Intrigued, I sent for some material. I was in for a real surprise! It seemed that TFTTM was a radical departure from both traditional and nontraditional therapies and flew in the face of most of what I had !earned about treating people. Based upon using Nature’s own vital body energy system, it claimed to be able to alleviate, even cure, common psychological problems. That was all very well and good, but did it really work? I read over the material and decided to experiment on myself first. No harm done there. It not only worked but, as advertised, it worked fast, often in minutes. Using myself as the guinea pig, I tried several different treatments and noted that they were not only effective, but also that there was no discomfort involved. Reopening old emotional wounds can be painful. The mantra often used by professionals when treating patients is, “things may get worse before they get better.” Since my experience with this new form of treatment was so painless and effective, I decided to move ahead and talk to some of my clients about this mystery treatment, give them information for decision-making, and ask if they would like to try it. The treatment modality (i.e., a specific TFT algorithm) that I decided to use first was the phobia technique, primarily because I knew from experience how difficult phobias are to eliminate. (Some clinical people claim that it can’t be done.)[1] A common reaction to emotional stress is “I don’t even want to think about it. It’s too painful.” Thinking about it is the whole idea behind the term “Thought Field Therapy.” My first subject was a client I’ll call “Judy,” who was claustrophobic. Being enclosed, or just thinking about being enclosed, terrified her. I did the phobia treatment with her by following the instructions which were no more complicated than following a cooking recipe. When we were through, I waited a few minutes before asking if she would be willing to go into the closet in my office and close the door. She agreed and did so in complete comfort. No more claustrophobia! The whole process had taken about ten minutes. The second client was “Don,” who was unable to assert himself with his boss or other authority figures. Using the trauma algorithm, we xix
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST began where it all started...with his father. I knew from the material that we only do one problem at a time. Once we had eliminated his fear of his father, we followed up, eliminating related fears, one at a time, until we had worked our way into Don’s present office environment and related areas of stress. When he returned to work, he reported feeling relaxed and confident and was able to communicate freely with his boss and others. As a final test, I treated a mother and daughter simultaneously, using the anger algorithm. There was so much disagreement and anger between them they were not able to listen to one another. Ten minutes later, they were calm and ready to go to work on their relationship. In all my years of practice, no one ever asked me whether the treatments I was using would be lasting until I began using TFTTM, where this question came up quite frequently. Do these treatments last? You bet. I needed to know more about TFTTM. It was time for me to contact the psychologist who developed this system, Dr. Roger Callahan. I began to study with him. First, I learned that TFTTM was built upon prior knowledge of Applied Kinesiology, acupuncture, SUDS rates, cognitive affirmations and statements, and eye movements (used in Neurolinguistic Programming), but it is the first treatment to address psychological problems by using the energy system. Second, TFTTM not only bypasses talk therapy (cognition-based), but also behavior modification and other traditional ways of treating emotional distress. Third, I recognized that Callahan’s novel idea, like most innovations, came about as an inspiration. The genius is in how one puts the information together. Indeed, new discoveries are often made by using or interpreting past knowledge and taking them a step further. My next step was learning the process itself from the ground up. Each energy meridian, of which there are 12, corresponds to a major organ of the body. Tapping on specific meridian (alarm) points on the body frees the energy flow and improves the function of the organ in exactly the same way that releasing pressure on an artery or vein reestablishes the flow of blood. In the case of emotional distress, thinking about a problem brings the blocked energy into the body where it can be released by tapping on specific meridians in proscribed sequences. Callahan discovered that tapping on specific points on the body’s meridxx
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. ians frees the energy flow and improves the function of the mind/body. He found a way to use this system to quickly diagnose and treat psychological problems and to eliminate reversals of polarity that could interfere with the effectiveness of treatment. Since my TFTTM training, enhanced over the years by hands-on experience, I have been using energy-based therapy without any adverse effects on clients, participants in my seminars and in-service training, and I commonly send algorithms home with my clients for their own use. Some professionals are jealous of their turf, but I can see no reason not to teach these techniques to the general public. I am a healer, (someone who facilitates healing) and it seems to me that if it is possible to alleviate emotional pain quickly, the information should be made available to everyone, from the person in the street to the professional therapist, because it is a real therapeutic departure, not only rapid, but also safe and easy to use independently. To this end, I have written this book and have included information directed at both. From other energy practitioners and my own experience, I have expanded my knowledge and have included related energy techniques and refinements of the process. I wanted to use a name that would encompass the entire spectrum, so I call the expanded process Rapid Response Therapy (RRT).
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PART ONE Rapid Response Therapy e are becoming a nation of therapy consumers. Radio talk show hosts interview therapists, and television shows (Maury Povich, Montel Williams, and others) have psychologists on hand to give advice to their dysfunctional guests. Oprah Winfrey invites therapists, some traditional, some not, on her show all the time. Whenever there is a disaster (flood, fire, earthquakes, hurricanes, school shootings, war and related disasters), therapy teams are immediately sent in to aid the survivors. HMO organizations include disaster services in their benefit programs. Therapy is entering into the fabric of our speeded-up nation, and everyone is looking for a quick fix.
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CHAPTER 1 Background Summary here is an ancient fable in which the creator God had one great gift that He wanted to give to humankind: the gift of happiness. But God knew that if it were simply given away, humans might not treasure it. The idea was to hide the secret so that when discovered, it would be heralded as the earth shaking event it was. So God went to His angels for advice. “What do you think?” he asked? The angels thought quietly for some time. “I have an idea,” said the first angel. “Why not put it on top of the highest mountain?” But God feared that the mountain would be too easily climbed and the secret revealed. The second angel suggested putting the secret deep within the ocean. God considered but rejected that idea. He knew that humans would soon develop science to explore the oceans and eventually find it. Finally, the third angel jumped up excitedly and said, “I’ve got it, I know just the place!” “Where?” God asked. “We’ll hide it inside each human.” “Perfect,” said God, “they will never think of looking there!” And that is just what he did. — ANCIENT TAO FABLE
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST bring energy, which has remained subtle or dormant in the field, into the body. Negative thinking traps this energy. Tapping on meridians of the body frees it. By looking inside ourselves, we have discovered the secret of happiness, and we are learning how to use it. The energy system is a third circulatory system, joining the blood and lymphatic systems as they move through the body. This system is ancient and is one of Nature’s remedies for stress. When disturbed by thought processes, this energy system goes out of whack. Knowing the energy structure of the problem at hand, the practitioner is able to design and apply precise treatment modalities (algorithms) to eliminate the affective and cognitive components of the problems being addressed, bypassing both. How did all this come about? Knowledge from other fields of therapy kick-started the process. Rapid Response Therapy (RRT), the subject of this book, evolved from (a) Applied Kinesiology; (b) Meridian Therapies; (c) the SUDS rate (subjective unit of distress scale, a stress measurement tool); (d) Cognitive Therapy; (e) Neurolinguistic Programming; and (f) Thought Field Therapy. Acupuncture, the most ancient form of bioenergy advance treatment, is the bedrock of all energy work. It is based upon thousands of years of Chinese observation and philosophy (not on the modern scientific method). There is evidence of a similar discovery in India that may even predate that of China. Acupuncture was based upon a kind of road map that traced twelve major body meridians, that corresponded to twelve major organs of the body. (There are eight extra meridians and a network of minor meridians that we do not use in RRT.) They found that by using these meridians as doorways, they could treat the disease of the body. [1] Over time, like acupuncture, most of the techniques mentioned above were also based upon observation and experimentation, trial and error, not the scientific method per se. These were the ways by which many important scientific breakthroughs came about and continue to come about to this day. Until recently, bioenergy treatment was not 3
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. thought of as having any scientific basis. Now the meridians have been photographed showing the energy passing through them. [2] In a recent study done by the National Institutes of Health the panel report explained that considerable evidence supports the claim that natural body chemicals that ease pain known as opioid peptides are released during acupuncture. The needle treatment may also activate the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, both of which are responsible for secreting important hormones. [3] Our second evolutionary cousin is Applied Kinesiology, the study of how the nervous system affects the muscles. Dr. George Goodheart, a brilliant chiropractor, studied the ancient art of Chinese acupuncture and made this knowledge available to others in the field. He knew that when an energy meridian in the body becomes blocked, illness or pain surfaces. Since each energy meridian corresponds to a major organ of the body, by tapping on specific meridians (that is, alarm points) on the body, the kinesiologist restores the energy flow and improves the function of the organ in exactly the same way that releasing pressure on an artery or vein reestablishes the flow of blood. [4] Using this information together with the Manual Muscle Test (MMT) is the way in which practitioners of kinesiology diagnose physical problems. By extending the arm and putting pressure on the muscle, that is MMT, the kinesiologist can tell where the physical problem lies. In RRT, this muscle test is used to assist the professional practitioner in diagnosing bioenergy blocks. [5] MMT is an unconscious reaction. We do not know precisely why or how MMT works but it appears to respond to parts of the nervous system. In RRT, we can also use this test to indicate whether or not the client is resistant to changing the effects of the problem (i.e., clinical resistance which we call psychological reversal). If so, an algorithm to remove the block must be done before we can continue the treatment. The SUDS rate, or Subjective Unit of Distress Scale, is used in many types of therapy to track the effectiveness of treatment. First we have the client think about the problem and then rate the intensity of 4
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST the problem on a 10-1 scale, ten being the most intense kind of stress and one indicating an absence of stress. As the treatment progresses, we check the efficacy of the algorithm by watching variations in the stress levels. As part of measuring the SUDS rate, we use positive and negative statements about the problem being assessed. These statements come from cognitive therapy, that is, what you say to yourself determines your emotional state. We ask the client to state the intensity of the problem as we treat it. We erase the psychological block and then continue. The phrase “the eyes are the windows of the soul” is more meaningful than we realize. I am a master’s level Neurolinguistic Programmer (NLP) therapist and trainer. Neurolinguistic Programming is the study of how the senses (what we see, hear, feel, taste, and smell) inform the brain. This is the only way we are presently aware of by which the brain can receive information. From NLP results, RRT consistently applies specific eye movement midway through the treatment process. Humming and counting are also included to access to the right and left hemispheres of the brain. This process, called the gamut, is a kind of refining technique developed by Dr. Roger Callahan. As RRT treatment progresses, it is my working hypothesis that the pictures we see when we are thinking about a problem begin to fade from our minds first, subsequently carrying with them related sensory input. Finally, there is the thought field to discuss. All forms of psychological treatment use the thought field. One cannot have a problem without first thinking about it. During the course of each day, many thoughts go through our heads, some trivial others not so trivial. When we are not thinking about them, they do not, for all intents and purposes, exist. Indeed, we are what we focus on! The primary difference between energy based therapies and other clinical treatments is that they are centered upon what we believe about the origination of emotional problems and the influence of the energy system on the thought field. That is what Dr. Callahan brought to the table with Thought Field Therapy. 5
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. In his book, Why Do I Eat When I’m Not Hungry, Callahan describes how he used his study of applied kinesiology and linked it to the alleviation of emotional problems. It was, in my opinion, a truly inspired moment. He had a client he called “Mary” whom he had been treating for a long time for an intense water phobia. He had used standard therapeutic techniques with limited success. One day, while treating his client, he had a brilliant insight. He knew from his studies that the fear reaction was located in the stomach and that the stomach meridian was under the eyes. He asked Mary to tap there, and the rest is history. Mary’s phobia, which he had worked so hard to eliminate, was completely gone. [6] From that inauspicious beginning, Callahan formed his theories, namely (1) creating treatment modalities based in the body’s energy meridians, i.e., algorithms, to treat other kinds of psychological problems; (2) discovering a relationship between the polarity present in all living things and a solution to resistance to treatment; (3) a way to incorporate related knowledge into his treatment plan; and finally (4) a way to diagnose and treat emotional problems by telephone. Before energy-based therapy, the accepted way of treating psychological distress has been with drugs, counseling sessions, or both, usually for months or even years. After years of experience, the effectiveness of counseling seems to me and others in my profession to depend as much or more upon the relationship between therapist and client than upon the treatment being used. RRT is not dependent on drugs, longterm therapy, or the relationship of therapist and client, and problems can often be resolved in a matter of minutes or, at most, in a matter of days. RRT is easy to learn and can now be used by suffering clients on their own without negative effects. Psychotherapy is expensive, timeconsuming and of questionable outcome. Treating emotional distress with energy-based therapy is economical, effective, and has no culture, age, or language barrier. You can safely learn to use it on your own or with a partner. Because energy therapy is so effective, so safe, and so accessible to all, one would think it would be embraced by the psychological commu6
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST nity. Not so! One of the biggest problems faced by innovators is resistance from traditionalists. Something new and revolutionary often meets with hostility from the scientific community, which defends the status quo until the new discovery, itself time-worn, eventually becomes accepted orthodoxy. Recently, steps, described below, have been taken to remedy this situation. RRT experiments on heart rate variability (HRV) and changes in the composition of the blood before and after treatment, indicate that treatment alters them. HRV (heart variability rates) are used in cardiac research centers throughout the world. In July of 1997, Dr. Fuller Royal, director of a Las Vegas medical clinic, began working with HRV because it yielded for him information about the operation of the autonomic nervous system. Because the autonomic system does not respond to placebo, it is possible to test treatment effectiveness with great accuracy. Dr. Royal learned to conduct the phobia algorithm by sending for information on the technique. For some reason, he decided to try it on a 10-year-old boy with learning disabilities and ADD. ADD children have too much energy trapped in the parasympathetic and too little in the sympathetic nervous system, which is why sympathetic stimulants, like Ritalin, calm them down. The effect of the phobia algorithm on HRV was phenomena! The child’s heart rate went back to normal and stabilized at a normal rate. Further experiments yielded the same results for Dr. Fuller. He decided to take the TFT” training with Dr. Callahan and is continuing his research with great success.[7 This discovery has spurred further studies. In his just released book, Tapping the Therapist Within, Dr. Callahan describes changes in blood composition after treating a fatigued woman who was a phlebotomist. After taking blood samples before and after the algorithm was administered, the woman found positive changes in her blood. Before treatment there was a clumping of red blood cells; after treatment the consistency of the blood went back to normal. [8] In 1993, a study was sponsored by Dr. James Figley and Professor Joyce Carbonell at Florida State University on the effectiveness of the newer therapies on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). The meth7
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. ods studied included were, Neurolinguistic Programming, Traumatic Incident Reduction, Eye Movement Desensitization Response and Thought Field TherapyTM. The results were published in the July-August of the Family Therapy Networker. The volunteer therapists had to meet the following criteria: 1. The methods had to be extremely efficient, producing in a few sessions an extraordinary impact on the client’s recovery. 2. The effectiveness had to be verified by 2-300 certified and licensed clinicians who used them in treating PTSD. 3. They had to come to Florida State University for one week and do their work in a laboratory setting, using 1-4 sessions per client while being videotaped and evaluated by area therapists. [9] Thought Field Therapy won hands down! It worked faster and was easier to administer. It is now the treatment of choice for victims in Kosova suggering from PTSD. REVIEW Energy based therapy is descended from information provided by acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, meridian, cognitive and behavioral therapies and Neurolinguistic Programming. Pulling all this together, Dr. Roger Callahan took it a giant leap forward and discovered a way to use the energy system to alleviate psychological problems. Prior to his discovery, the energy system was used only in relation to physical problems. He called his theory, Thought Field TherapyTM. This method bypassed both the cognitive and behavioral traditional approaches to psychotherapy. Offering direct access to the energy system, it was rapid and safe. Because TFTTM was not language based, there were no cultural, age or language barriers to treatment. Once learned, it could be done without the intercession of a therapist and there was no need to know the details of the problem being addressed. Because it is not necessary to believe in the treatment for it to work anyway, there is no placebo effect. Finally, it can be demonstrated in a public forum. 8
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST There is resistance to new and revolutionary discoveries until and unless they are proven using the scientific method. Energy therapy, like acupuncture before it, is based upon observation and results. The ways in which the energy system, body and mind interact is slowly being discovered. It is difficult to do research because, like most new discoveries outside of traditional thought without “hard science” to back it up, research is difficult to do...a double bind. On one hand, it must be proven before it is worthy of research, and on the other, research must be done before it will be accepted as valid. Nonetheless, new discoveries are being made which point to the validity of RRT. We hope that the discovery of the positive effects on HRV, as a predictor of mortality, will spark more research and open up experimentation on how RRT influences physical as well as mental health.
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CHAPTER 2 Evolution nderstanding energy disruption as the primary cause of emotional distress is a new way of thinking. We are used to our historical dependence on verbalizing our pain and suffering, our wishes and fears, our hopes and our dreads. Indeed, most of us are quite familiar with talk therapy. RRT can be used as a complement to traditional therapy, even though we may, in principle, disagree with the traditionalists about what really causes psychological problems. Exposure, Freudian, Cognitive, and Behavioral therapies are common forms of treatment and have brought much understanding regarding the workings of the human mind. Learning how these treatments evolved will help to give a more comprehensive understanding of the differences between RRT and other treatment methods. Exposure, Freudian, Cognitive, and Behavioral therapies are all based upon the conviction that one must educate or re-educate the individual in order to change deeply held beliefs, of which practitioners believe troubled clients may be unaware. Making clients aware of how these problems came about differ from one therapeutic view to another, but essentially they agree that re-education is the key to mental health. 1. Exposure Therapy is based upon the idea that exposing the subject over and over to the initial trauma is necessary to change the victim’s neg-
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST ative reaction to it. But, re-experiencing trauma is itself traumatic. RRT bypasses the trauma and the client experiences no pain. 2. Freudian psychoanalytic techniques are the best known. Freud made tremendous contributions to psychology. His theories are responsible for in depth, long-term therapy. He saw the causes of emotional problems as being rooted in childhood. For Freud and the Freudians, the remedy was psychoanalysis. One of his most famous cases was the story of Hans. Hans was a young child who was terrified of horses (a phobia). According to Freud’s Oedipal theory, Hans lusted after his mother and feared retribution from his father, and, so, was afraid of him. Hans believed that the punishment would fit the crime and he would lose his penis, that is, his manhood. (It is certainly safer to be afraid of horses than to be afraid of the father whom he could not avoid!) Dr. Freud called this process displacement. There’s another take on this. Practitioners of RRT believe that the tendency to have emotional problems is inherited and that phobias may or may not come from an actual experience. We do not have to psychoanalyze clients in order to alleviate phobias. Today, we could cure Hans in minutes. 3. The founders of Behaviorism and Cognitive Therapy were brilliant scientists who did not believe in creativity, and so did not recognize their own. Their hypothesis about the cause of psychological problems was unique at the time and is still popular today. Times change. John Broadus Watson introduced Behaviorism before World War I. He believed that the cause of emotional distress had nothing to do with thought. According to Watson, consciousness and mind are “empty works with no basis in reality.” Mind and artistic creation were only complete if the painting “aroused the admiration of others.” [1] Professor Skinner held more extreme views. He believed that “mind and ideas are non-existent entities invented to provide spurious explanations.” [2] If this were the case, an artist such as Cezanne would have been putting dabs of paint on canvas with no idea of what the picture was going to look like when it was complete until others saw and validated it. [3] 11
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. However, all therapy, including RRT, access the thought field. If you could not think about a problem, it wouldn’t, to all intents and purposes, exist. Robert Ellis, Richard Lazarus, and Aaron Beck believed that phobias are caused by the things people say to themselves (cognition) because they have irrational beliefs which generate specific sentences which cause problems which must be changed in order for the patient to get better. [4] Finally, Richard Lazarus added that cognition was “the necessary and sufficient condition for phobias” and he used fear of height as his rationale. “Even the infant who shows a fear of falling from heights is having cognition.” He added that “anxiety, fear, depression, etc., are triggered by deeply held beliefs and it is necessary to reeducate the client.” [5] We now believe they were mistaken. Take their example, fear of heights, better known as acrophobia. Acrophobia isn’t a fear of heights at all – it is a fear of converging lines in a vertical down direction and is experienced by all immature land based animals. These are prepared fears or instincts that keep us from falling and provide information for future generations. In order to pass on (inherit) a fear like acrophobia, an ancestor had to take a fall and survive. If he or she had perished, the fear would have died with them. As learning passed from one person to another, over time, it entered and continues to enter, the field of perennial wisdom, race memory, group mind, or collective unconscious (all names for an overarching shared consciousness that contains knowledge of the millenniums). An illustration of how fears are (or in this case are not) passed on, can be found in Madagascar. All animals are afraid of snakes except lemurs. Why? Because in Madagascar, where lemurs live, there have never been any snakes. No snakes, no way to pass on the fear. Acrophobia, on the other hand, is a developmental fear. It does not appear in humans or young animals until they start crawling and moving about on their own. For example: When a flat piece of glass which has horizontal lines on one half and vertical lines in a down direction on the other half is put in front of and infant and a baby chick, both will stop and refuse to go further as soon as they reach the vertical lines. 12
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST The infant, therefore, who shows a fear when confronted with the perception of heights, doesn’t need to understand height, gravity, laws of falling, or even the notion of danger or fear. The infant is automatically afraid when confronted with the perception of being close to converging lines in a vertical down direction. [6] Users of LSD have been known to jump out of windows. An odd and rather esoteric fact is that when LSD is ingested the fear of falling can disappear. How do we know? When a drop of human blood containing a tiny drop of LSD is injected into a baby chick, the chick will walk across the vertical lines on the glass surface. As maturation takes place, the fear of heights is subsumed. If it resurfaces at a later date it is an atavism (a throwback). Believe it or not, birds, as fledglings, are also acrophobic, even though they fly around the heavens. The African Hornbill is an example. The maturation of the Hornbill chicks takes place at 48-hour intervals, the time between the laying and hatching of the eggs. Mother bird leaves a small opening in the enclosed nest through which the chicks are fed. When the oldest is ready to fledge, it begins pecking at the hole, making it larger, while the next in line frantically tries to fill it back up. Once chick number one fledges, chick two closes up the hole as quickly as possible. Forty-eight hours later, the process is repeated until all the chicks are gone. This leads to highly instructive observation about the role of maturation in the establishment and disappearance of fears. [8] I found out how phobias can indeed be inherited when I bought a dog. I was a married student at Cornell University at the time. My husband and I went to a pet store to look for a puppy. The owner showed us pictures of afghan hounds – really fantastic looking animals. Intrigued, we went to her home in the wooded area of Ithaca, New York, where Cornell is located. When she whistled, she was surrounded by these weird looking dogs that bounded out from among the trees. We were delighted to find that there was litter of pups available. There were four, very friendly and welcoming; a fifth pup cowered in a corner. Good social worker that I was learning to become, my choice was the shy boy. Huge mistake. Born phobic, he never 13
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. changed. Whenever someone outside the family appeared, he would run and hide, so I named him BOO! As he matured, it became clear that he would never adapt. Eventually, we returned him to the breeder and traded him for another (very bold) puppy from a new litter. In deference to the psychologists of the past, they worked with the information available at the time. We now know that infants do not have either the beliefs or the language skills necessary to fit their cognitive beliefs. Nor do animals have cognition and yet they, too, have fears. We have the ability to create a concept in our minds without seeing a model or receiving accolades or reinforcement. Mother Nature is creative. A bird will persist in making a nest that might include 13 different constructions or a spider will spin webs adapted to totally different surroundings, without reinforcement at each and every step and impossible if they were being guided by fixed rules and non adaptable strategies.[9] Yet, no matter what the environment they do adapt, each tiny action involved in building a finished nest or web (or creating a painting) is part of a master plan by bird, spider and artist. (See Part Two). RRT does not change beliefs; nevertheless, it works. Individuals have the ability to make decisions to act or not to act. To the cognitive therapist, the individual is perceived as powerless slave to his/her ego. If what we say to ourselves were responsible for our behavior and if it were caused by deeply held beliefs of which we are unaware, how is it that the behavior expressed by the fearful victims is so easy to see? A phobia is such a belief and no amount of education is apt to change it. In closing, there is a belief that comes from the field of medicine. It is called chemical imbalance and has become a popular modern diagnosis for emotional distress. It is well documented that emotions are associated with definite chemical correlates. Chemical agents, such as caffeine, certain foods, drugs, and inhalants can trigger polarity reversals in the same way as an energy disturbance in the thought field does. Just the mere thought of being exposed to something one is allergic or sensitive to will evoke a reaction even though there is no 14
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST cause (bacteria, virus) present: a phobia of the immune system. However, this chemical response follows, it does not precede, the effects of bioenergy on the body and mind. Energy is more fundamental. When trapped in the thought field, energy triggers the nervous, hormonal, and muscle systems to react which, in turn, cause the release of chemicals. The cognitive reaction (awareness) brings up the rear.
REVIEW Cognitive and Behavior theorists have a rational, materialistic approach common to most scientists. However, most psychological problems make no sense and, by definition, are irrational. Cognitive techniques can be helpful in examining dysfunctional thinking, and in our treatment format, we use negative and positive cognitive statements (affirmations) as part of the treatment process. However, our disagreement is about what causes the problems. Cognitive therapists and Behaviorists believe that the causes of emotional stress stem from what you say to yourself about the problems (cognition) and the behavior that is related to it. Psychoanalysts believe the cause is based upon early childhood experience and that these experiences must be resolved before the client can get well. Others believe that flooding the client, by forcing them to relive traumas repeatedly, is another way. Perhaps understanding has become the booby prize of therapy. Today, it is common for practitioners to believe that emotional problems are caused by physical changes, that is, systemic chemical imbalance, the solution is to medicate the client. Energy therapists maintain that trapped negative energy is the cause and that the tendency to develop psychological problems is hereditary and is passed down by ancestral knowledge. Treatment is focused on freeing and re-circulating the trapped energy by tapping on related energy meridians in proscribed sequences.
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PART TWO Scientific & Theoretical Origins of RRT he benevolence of Natural Law lies in assuring us that miracles are open to us, but it does not extend to telling us how to accomplish them; it is for us to discover the keys, the encoding and decoding, to which they can be brought to pass.
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CHAPTER 3 The Development of the Brain luctuation of electromagnetic fields may have influenced the uneven development of the human brain. Over time, the brain developed in three stages: (a) the prehistoric (limbic or reptilian) brain; (b) the mammalian or emotional brain; and (c) the neo cortex or cognitive (learning) brain. The ancestral brain is the storehouse of our drives and instincts; “filled with ancestral lore and memories. It is faithful to doing what its ancestors say but is not food for facing new situations. [1] The mammalian brain is reactive and has “a greater capacity for learning new things and solutions to problems, but only on the basis of immediate experience.”[2] These two sections developed slowly, over eons, enough time to learn to communicate. In contrast, the neo cortex, the third and final section, developed rapidly, was much larger, and was seemingly superimposed upon the other two without any clear cut hierarchic control over the old, creating confusion and conflict. This means that the old brain can interfere with the new and try to usurp its function. We received an unsolicited gift and haven’t even begun to use its potential. [3] We use only 2-3 percent of its circuitry. The hard-wired brain (that is, the ego) is a storehouse, similar to a computer. It is informed by the senses, what we see, hear, feel, smell, and taste – the software. Memories are created by a release of hormones into the brain. The more hormones, the more fixed the memories. [4] Longterm memory is like a hard drive, physically recording past experience.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Billions of nerve cells communicate by relaying chemical and electrical impulses and are activated every time we see, hear, touch, or smell something. Most return to their original state. The brain doesn’t record everything and then bury it - until a therapist or hypnotist dredges it up. Most data eventually evaporates, if it isn’t used. What we understand as memories are patterns of connection among nerve cells. If activated repeatedly (rehearsed) or when memories relate to what we already know or have experienced of importance, particularly to our survival, they are handled automatically and begin to form a durable network. We use these nets of past experiences to capture new information. Because our backgrounds vary, we often react very differently to different aspects of the similar experiences. [5] Another aspect of the brain that is just now beginning to be understood is the difference in the way in which men’s brains differ from women’s. “Whatever women do, even just wriggling their thumbs, their neuron activity is more greatly distributed throughout the brain.” When a man puts his mind to work, neurons turn on in highly specific areas of the brain. It may be that the female brain is thicker, allowing more cross talk between the emotion, intuitive right hemisphere and the just-thefacts left. Men may be better able to focus intensely. Women react more forcefully to sadness and detect emotion in others more accurately. Girls generally speak sooner and read faster because they use both sides of the brain and are usually more verbally adept for the same reason. Because of this dual access women can recover from stroke or brain injury more easily. However, men probably have some biological component that gives them an edge in spatial tasks. Men and women even work out for different reasons and gamble differently. For men, it is appearance and competition; for women, health reasons and escape. [6] I believe that today, appearance is also a focus for women. To sum it up, male and female brains do the same things but they do them differently. This is important in understanding differences in focus and thinking patterns and important for psychotherapists to learn as well as the rest of us in dealing with one another. 19
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. The brain is often referred to as the mind. But the connection between the brain, vital body and consciousness is the real realm of the mind. [7] The mind is not localized in the brain but permeates the body and beyond. Somewhere in this framework of body/mind interaction lays the perturbation, the RRT trigger mechanism for resolving emotional distress. The mind and body react as one, what affects one affects the other. If the Behaviorists and Cognitive Mind scientists had been correct, human thought could not have the far-reaching effects in the physical world. That is, in areas of mind/body healing, telepathy, hypnosis, distance healing through prayer, etc., that it has. It is my belief and that of many noted scholars (e.g., Becker, Young, Greene, Goswami, Bohm, Sheldrake and others who, even earlier, identified this higher control system) that what we call the mind must exist and that it responds to an overarching eternal connection called consciousness. Recent studies by Neurologist Antonio DeMasio at the University of Iowa College of Medicine demonstrate how emotions are linked to distinct areas of the brain, and that emotions, and ultimately consciousness itself, are intimately linked to vital body systems. “Some of the most primitive, deepest parts of the brain (the ancestral or limbic) are geared to maintaining our need to keep a more or less steady internal state in terms of blood pressure, body temperature, hormonal activity, and other bodily functions” [8] Robert O. Becker came up with a similar finding years earlier. He called it a primitive second neurological system. According to Becker, “this innate immune system is an early warning system that arouses the elite fighters of the adaptive immune system.” [9] A second referent, following closely on the first, appeared on October 16 in the San Francisco Chronicle. The article supports both the findings of Robert O. Becker and Antonio DeMasio. The story describes an acknowledgment of the importance of an innate immune system. (The immune system with which we are already acquainted is called the adaptive system.) The innate system is described as “a rabble of primitive, 20
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST knuckle-dragging indiscriminate foot soldiers that kill by eating their enemies or developed in tandem over centuries and communicate with a kind of cross talk.” [10] The mind is not localized in our bodies. It is an adhesive and holds sway over the brain and the vital body. (More can be found on this topic in the following chapter.) Suppose we are not limited to the space between our ears! What if we have more than one brain? New information suggests just that, that the brain, as far as the body/mind is concerned, is not localized, but travels through our bodies by means of the blood. Anywhere there is blood there is a substance functioning like brain tissue, which, in turn, can affect the functioning of the brain, as well. [11] We also have gut feelings which reside in our gut brain. The gut and the brain make the same hormones, it seems, and share chemical receptor sights, so they talk to each other. It’s like having three brains. [12] “Not only does the mind affect the body but all of these neurotransmitters, peptide hormones and receptor sites are similar to those found in nonhuman life forms.” [13] It is not a great leap to suggest that perhaps our minds also interact with those of other life forms. REVIEW It appears that the brain is only one small part of the puzzle. The mind is not localized in the brain but permeates the body and beyond and within this framework lays the perturbation – the trigger for emotional distress. New scientific findings are coming fast and furiously, as neural biology and biotechnology gain new information based on applied research. And, when joined to the astonishing research in quantum physics, we enjoy, today, the role of consciousness points to the existence of something global outside of space and time, which acts as a framework for the entire universe. We believe that the energy source accessed by RRT is, like the mind, also a non-local phenomenon and that the mind and body act as a unit. Against this new information, we can understand that the brain is a hard-wired storage house for past experiences accessed through the sen21
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. sory system and stored as memories through the activity of hormones and neurons, that is, the patterns of electrical connections of the brain and the reactions of the body. We also know that these connections can be transformed by means of the RRT process.
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CHAPTER 4 Keys to the Energy System Note: Readers not interested in science may want to skip this section because it is somewhat technical. If you are eager to get to the “how to” portion, go directly to PART THREE. That is fine. However, once you have tried the algorithm treatments on yourself, you may find you want to return to these pages and learn more about the process. nergy psychology is based upon the belief that problems are caused by disturbances in the bioenergy system and that these disturbances are inherited and not always the product of childhood or lifetime experiences. In order to understand where this disturbance comes from as well as how they operate, we must explore the scientific concepts underlying the process. These processes include: (a) polarity, (b) electromagnetic fields, (c) morphogenic fields, (d) holons, and (e) RRT and quantum physics.
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Polarity Polarity appears to be the basis for all that is created. In all forms of energy, polarity is the key to balancing positive and negative forces. [1] When polarity is reversed, it is accessing negative energy, which, when brought into the body though the thought field, blocks our natural ability to heal. Negative polarity is the cause of psychological reversal (PR), which essentially means we do the opposite of what we intend. Once PR 23
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. is cleared, suddenly, the treatment that was ineffective works perfectly. [2] Polarity is relative, and when it is reversed, changes our ability to achieve what we believe we want to achieve. To simplify: There is no positive polarity without a negative, no up without a down. Polarity can be positive to one state and negative to another; an imbalance in one creates an imbalance in the other. We are all polarity reversed at one time or another. Our bodies are electric. Energy is electric, and RRT is energy based. The electrical nature of our bodies was demonstrated by Yale biology professor Harold S. Burr. Burr studied the many electrical features of living things by measuring the energy and the polarity of living systems. His research demonstrated that all living entities possess an electromagnetic field and that the beginning of life takes place with an act of polarization. A seed is polarized by light, soil, and water, and this determines which part of the seed is to be a shoot and which the root. Every living creature has polarities, up/down, back/front, and side to side. The human egg immediately becomes polarized with the introduction of the sperm so that it knows “what” is going to go “where;” i.e., which is head and which is leg, arm, ear, heart, brain, etc. In the beginning, each and every human stem cell has the capability of assuming any function until it receives instruction as to what specialized part it is to become, after which, it becomes permanently specialized. [3] Polarity changes are behind a whole list of psychological and physical problems. A relationship has been found between negative polarity and cancer. In Burr’s book, he describes a study by Professor Longman of New York University Medical School, in which Longman found polarity reversal highly correlated with independent cellular diagnoses of cancer. When a cancerous tumor was excised, the measure of polarity returned to normal. [4] We hope this discovery leads to new approaches to cancer research. Polarity is also a crucial element in regeneration. Robert O. Becker wrote about his regeneration research with salamanders, frogs, certain categories of worms, and human bones. He investigated the role of polar24
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST ity in growing replacement parts. Salamanders are capable of regeneration. By studying them, he discovered that when a part is regenerating in a salamander, there is a temporary reversal of polarity (the presence of a negative charge) at the injured site (a blastema). As the creature part is regenerating, the polarity reverses, becomes positive, and then neutral. As a physician, he knew that the higher up the evolutionary scale we go, the more specialized the organism becomes, and the more difficult it is for regeneration to take place. Frogs, being higher on the evolutionary scale, cannot regenerate missing parts. Using his knowledge of the regeneration process of salamanders, Becker duplicated the process in his frog experiments and was able to regenerate frog limbs, as well! [5] Up until now, all we humans regenerate is bone (keratin). In the future, with the scientific advances in this field, it appears that we will also be able to grow spare parts for ourselves. [6] Since we are all related to salamanders, the key appears to be polarity. Electromagnetic Fields Living things derive their information from the electromagnetic fields. (A field is something that exists in space around an object, the object being the source of generation.) We all possess a field. Energy resides in this field at the most fundamental level of being. It is timeless. Some types of energy are more easily detected than others. There are degrees of energy that are so subtle they cannot be detected or even accurately measured at present. If everything is essentially energy, then it follows that the hardware of our nervous system, the neurochemistry, and even thought and cognition, are energy based. If therapy can be directed at an energy level, then the hypothesis is that it will be more thorough and immediate – and that seems to be the case. Bjorn Nordenstrom, renowned Swedish Nobel scientist, was the first to notice that a halo occurred around an x-ray picture of a tumor. Nothing he knew could explain it. This led him to discover that the halo was a byproduct of an electric phenomenon in the body, evidence of a human electrical system. [7] Clinical, experimental, 25
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. and theoretical evidence for an energetic circulatory system is now an accepted as fact and the evidence for it has been recorded on film. [8] The fluctuation of EMG fields may have influenced the uneven development of the human brain (see Chapter Three). Other creatures also respond to electromagnetic fields. The shark, platypus, and mole demonstrate an ability to detect the presence of prey using EMG fields. Experiments with homing pigeons whose eyes have been covered with opaque lenses so that they were unable to use light or landmarks to establish direction, found their way home using only information contained in the EMG fields. [9] University students are using EMG fields to transform themselves into “computers.” At MIT, students who call themselves cyborgs are truly wired. They wear computers strapped to their heads. A small energy source, placed in a shoe, is tuned into the body (a larger source of energy: 50 volts), which literally turns the body into a computer receiver. The brain and the body working together receive what the computer sends. [10] Today we find ourselves exposed to high levels of electromagnetic energy, and we don’t know for sure what effects all of the appliances, high energy power lines, etc., have on us. The current claim is that there is nothing to worry about. Let’s hope so. Morphogenic Fields Biologist Rupert Sheldrake wrote about MacDougal’s experiments teaching successive generations of rats to go through a maze. The purpose was to find out whether or not an acquired characteristic can be inherited. The results were positive, and later successive generations of rats learned faster than their earlier generations. In a later experiment, a more startling discovery was made. It was reported that rats not descended from the original group also learned to run the maze faster! [11] Sheldrake used these findings to hypothesize that inherited forms and instinctual behavior of organisms exist in what he calls morphogenic fields. Morphic resonance takes place through these fields, which not only influences the form of a system but the system in 26
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST turn influences the field, in a never ending loop. [12] These fields are “a sort of cumulative record of past behaviors, weighted in favor of those that worked. It is a non-measurable cumulative record that contains the trial-and-error learning of all generations past.” [13] The term morphogenic, in layman’s terms, refers to the more familiar group mind, perennial wisdom, collective unconsciousness, etc., all words which describe our connection to everything in the universe from the beginning of time. In essence, morphic resonance is like a television wave that serves to inform the receiver, thus producing specific visual and auditory effects. The picture and the sound are replicated by millions of television receivers. The suggestion is that both behavior and physical forms entail a field based hereditary component distinct from DNA; i.e., another way of passing on information. (No sooner had I written these words than the following article appeared under a front-page headline. Science is catching up with theories previously rejected.) “GENOME DISCOVERY SHOCKS SCIENTISTS – Gene blueprint contains far fewer genes that thought . . . DNA’s importance downplayed.” The story continues to say that “this has left scientists struggling to understand how humans could be so much more complex than other animals with essentially the same number of genes, these findings undermine the concept of genetic determinism, the notion that genes determine everything from our behavior to our propensity toward illness. We are around as species because we have an adaptability that goes beyond the genome. If everything was hardwired, we wouldn’t have survived.” [14] Another intriguing finding was the discovery that “vast stretches of non-coding regions in DNA may actually play an important part in driving and recording evolution.” They call this “junk DNA.” [14] This referent junk DNA reminds me of the dark matter present throughout the universe that scientists remain unable to decode. I find it hard to keep up. It appears that the genes alone really do not determine heredity. Perhaps, as we believe, there is much more to it – information is also passed down by ancestral knowledge and experience. 27
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Morphogenic fields operate across space and time as a sort of cumulative record of past behaviors weighted in favor of those that served the species, the up-to-the-moment reward of trial and error learning of all past generations. There are many examples of this phenomenon. (1) The eye is an example of revolutionary change toward increased awareness. (Developing creatures needing to see better, developed an inner sense of the correct direction in which to go. [15] How can we imagine a gradual evolution of binocular vision in tiny stages, each step as a result of successive generations? Consider another kind of explanation which speaks of some sort of teleological pull in the evolutionary process – in that kind of evolutionary explanation that the organism developed two eyes because at some deep level of inner understanding it wanted to see better! [16] (2) Phobic reactions resonate to past traumas. (3) Clocks’ pendulums swing in unison on the same shelf. (4) Women who live in close proximity coordinate their menses. It is my belief that this system, outside of space and time, holds the key to the location of the energy field that we are tapping into. I close this section with information I read recently in Time magazine. The article refers to a new discovery that the cosmos is flat and that it is expanding rapidly and eventually will burn out and become a cold dark place. “By the time the final chapter of cosmic history is written – humanity and perhaps even biology will long since have vanished. Yet, it’s conceivable that consciousness will survive, perhaps in the form of a disembodied digital intelligence.” [17] Holons As you read about these theories, you will notice that they are closely related and overlapping. Action (Young 1976a; 1976b; 1984) and consciousness (Goswami 1993; 2000) are even more fundamental. Arthur Koestler calls this process of related activities and consciousness a holon. A bioholon is a regulating entity that manifests both the independent properties of the whole and the depend28
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST ent properties of the parts. [18] Holons may be applied to any stable biological or social sub-whole which displays rule governed and/or structural Gestalt. There are evolutionary, behavioral, linguistic and social holons, and there is constant interaction between the higher and lower levels. [19] This communication is called active information. This means that the smallest holon can influence, and even alter, the larger holon. In Chapter Three, I wrote about Nature’s plan: How bird, spider, and artist knowing in which direction they were headed; Cezanne using his creative ability; the bird and spider using their innate abilities to adapt to changing situations. The algorithm (RRT treatment format) is a holon, of which the smallest element is called a perturbation and the greatest element the psychological problem. Each tapping sequence is a whole part in and of itself supporting a larger whole, which is the algorithm. They communicate through active information. From the smallest cell to the individual, to society, to the world, we are all self-regulating holons. RRT and Quantum Physics Traditional psychology is oriented to classical physics, that is, the relationship of stimulus to response, consistent with basic billiard ball cause-effect interaction. Energy based psychology is not. It operates more like a quantum system outside of space and time. Invisible quantum waves are spreading out from each one of us and permeating into all other organisms. At the same time, each of us has the waves of every other organism entangled within our makeup. [20] The problem most students (and many others) have with RRT is my hypothesis that the energy we are accessing is a non local phenomenon. Non local is a technical word meaning information or influence transfer without local signals; such influences are action at a distance and they are instantaneous. [21] Although non local experiences are common, i.e., precognitive dreams, distance healing, near death experience, telepathy, and many 29
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. other experiences (see Goswami, Self Aware Universe, The Visionary Window; Koestler, The Act of Creation; Dossey, Recovering the Soul, and many others), skeptics abound. The most common is the act of creativity. Language seems to be bypassed in creative thought. “In outer creativity, quantum jumps enable us to view an external problem in a new context. An inner creative jump allows us to break from established patterns of behavior, that have evolved through acts of growing up into adulthood. [22] In quantum physics, the domain of subtle energy and possibilities the universe does not operate so neatly. Change can occur instantly. (Change also occurs rapidly in RRT.) Assuming that thought exists in fields and that negative emotions are rooted in configurations of energy, then psychological problems can be resolved more easily than one might assume. It would simply be a matter of altering the energy field, which is exactly what we do. Accessing the body’s energy system is like turning on a radio or television. Although there are radio and television waves all around us, we cannot see or hear them without a tuner or switch, which then energizes them. When we turn on an electric light, we may speak of the cause of the event in different contexts. We flip the switch and this is a cause, or we speak in terms of the filament of the light bulb, the wiring in the house, the generator, and so on, and each is the cause. The fact is that they are all related and one doesn’t work without the other. The smallest element influences and changes the large (active information/holons). Thinking about a problem does the same thing. In RRT, the field of information is brought into resonance (thought field), and the structure of the field is brought into the body. The field is tuned through the resonance phenomenon, just as the receiver is made to resonate to the transmitter in a radio. Both radio waves and perturbations carry energy, which is very slight. Thinking about a particular problem brings specific energy associated with that particular field into the body where it is magnified or amplified millions of times by the electromagnetic response. Before that, the 30
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST information remains inactive or subtle in the thought field until the perturbation (the smallest element) is tuned in. For example, when you tune a portable radio into a station you receive the information that the station is sending. If you remove the plug or battery (energy source), you lose the whole signal. The battery is equivalent to the living body. You must tune into the thought field to receive information being sent. When that information is negative, the perturbation is activated. Schroedinger introduced the concept of entanglement in 1935 to describe the phenomenon of non locality (outside of space and time). It is an inseparable oneness. [23] Now here’s the rub. I believe that the perturbation is not only non local, but that it acts in concert with the laws of quantum physics. It is not turned on by an electrical switch; it is not cognition or behavior based. It must be outside of awareness, in space/time. Thought activates the perturbation in the same manner as protons (light), racing apart, communicate with each other at great distances. (Is thought perhaps faster than the speed of light?) Once any two particles interact, they become entangled with each other and remain so long after they have separated. They become one quantum system. Why not microscopic particles like us? [24] It seems logical to assume that the thought field and the perturbation interact in the same way. We know that the energy of the subject and observer interact, and, if they are both polarity reversed, the treatment won’t work until both individuals clear themselves. But what happens when individuals treat themselves? Is there an observer? If not, why does it work? It is my hypothesis that the individual using RRT can simultaneously be an observer. We know that we can assume different levels of awareness. Role playing is an alternative awareness commonly used in therapeutic settings. One can play the self, the observer, and the other, interchanging them at will. In Multiple Personality Disorder this happens spontaneously. It is not too far a stretch to imagine that when we are alone we can access the observer within ourselves while treating the problem. As with quantum physics, it still matters who does the observing and how. 31
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Subject and observer are entangled with one another. There is new and compelling evidence of this oneness. In 1992, it was discovered that all living organisms are liquid crystalline. Every part is in communication with every other part though a dynamic, tunable, responsive, liquid crystalline medium that pervades the whole body, from organs and tissues to the interior of every cell. The oneness of everything and presence of an over-arching consciousness outside space and time seem to parallel reactions between energy based therapy and quantum physics. A description of what this emerging idea of what non local consciousness might be has been described by researchers Dean I. Radin, Janine M. Robinson, and Maikwe, P. Cross. It goes as follows: Consciousness is non local. It extends beyond the individual. It cannot be confined to specific points in space, such as brains or bodies, or specific points in time, such as the present moment. Consciousness is an ordering principle. It can inset information into disorganized or random systems and create higher degrees of order. Consciousness is not the same as awareness. The ordering power of consciousness can occur completely outside awareness, such as in dreams. Both individual and group consciousness can insert order or information into the world, and can extract information from the world. Coherence among individuals is important to the ordering power of consciousness. Coherence may be expressed as low, empathy, caring, unity, oneness, and connectedness. Consciousness can affect humans and non humans alike. Even inanimate objects can resonate with and respond to human consciousness. [25] REVIEW The key to why energy psychology works is based upon the fact that our bodies are electric. We are part of the interrelationships between the forces of polarity, electromagnetism, storehouses of ancestral knowledge (morphogenesis) and holons. Polarity is the key to balancing negative and positive forces. It is the basis of all living things. 32
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST When it is reversed in the body, we do the opposite of what we want to do. Using RRT, we can reverse this process, and, by doing so, can alleviate blocked energy in the body, freeing the energy. Polarity is involved in the creation of life and regeneration. As with polarity, all living things derive information from electromagnetic fields. In essence, the energy we are accessing resides in the electromagnetic fields at the most fundamental level of being. In RRT, the hypothesis is that the tendency to have psychological problems is hereditary and that the information lies in what Koestler calls morphogenic fields, fields of ancestral information available to all living things, and that it informs them and guides the species, whatever the species may be. All these forces overlap in a series of related activities and consciousness, of which the most basic is called a holon. Each holon large or small is a self-regulating entity which is a whole in and of itself and which works together with all other parts. There are evolutionary, behavioral, linguistic, and social holons constantly interacting with one another at all levels. The smallest can transform the largest by means of active information. In RRT, the algorithm is a holon, of which the smallest part is the energy trapped in the thought field. Altering the nature of the trapped energy, using the algorithm, alters the larger part of the holon, the psychological problem being addressed. The energy (holon) we transform operates outside the realm of cognition and behavior. It is a quantum system outside of time and space and operates more like photons, which when they interact, change instantaneously.
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PART THREE Definition of Terms Whatever the brain can exercise, the body will execute. (Neurospeak, p. XIV)
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CHAPTER 5 Fears, Anxieties, and Phobias n any therapy system, the problems we treat stem from fears and anxieties. Anxiety, according to Chaplain’s Dictionary of Psychology is “a feeling of mingled dread and apprehension about the future without any specific cause for the fear.” A person having an anxiety attack can be sitting in the comfort of his home and suddenly become overwhelmed by intense fear or panic. To add insult to injury, he or she is fully aware that this makes no sense and feels ridiculous as well as anxious. Trying to find a solution, the person goes on a mission, first to a physician, who reassures him or her that there is nothing physically wrong, then on to various psychologists or psychiatrists and the like, striving to make sense out of a senseless problem. The very anxious may try alcohol, or drugs, some prescribed, some not. Usually the person is a prime candidate for addiction that adds to his fear and may make him resist to taking medication. The definition of the term phobia is different from that of anxiety. It is defined as “a strong, persistent and irrational fear, elicited by a specific stimulus or situation.” [1] I question the words, specific stimulus. Although it is possible for a phobia to be triggered by past experience, most are not. Phobias, apart from panic attacks, are similar to allergic reactions. Both problems are symptoms that a critical defense system has gone wrong and is overreacting when it shouldn’t.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST An allergy is a mistake made by the immune system, wrongly protecting us from a harmless substance. Like a phobia, it is a false alarm of danger when none exists. However, to a victim there is no difference between a real danger and a false alarm. Just thinking about a phobia or an allergy will bring on the symptoms. Nonetheless, it takes just as much courage to face a phobic fear as a real one. Our purpose here is not to eliminate fear. We could not survive if we had no capacity for fear to protect us from danger. What we strive to alleviate is irrational fear. The question is, “Why do some people have these irrational fears when other don’t?” Nobody knows for certain, but there is considerable evidence that there is a hereditary predisposition. The predisposition theory helps explain the strange timing of some of these problems. Genes, the units that control heredity, often display temporal mechanisms. Some gene-controlled events happen at specific times. Perhaps this explains the unusual timing of the onset of phobias, panic, anxiety attacks, and agoraphobia. We realize that they can be triggered by stressful events and/or sensitivities, but they can also appear without there being any apparent cause whatsoever. REVIEW Fear is a proper, protective emotion. Irrational fear is not. A phobia and underlying anxiety without an immediate cause, is irrational and may be inherited. As children we are often warned about crossing streets, burning ourselves on stoves, putting fingers in electric sockets and the like, but I have never met anyone who was phobic about these things. Nor do most phobias have a predetermining cause. Individuals who are anxious for no apparent cause tend to blame themselves and try to find solutions any place they can find them.
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CHAPTER 6 The Perturbation uppose for a moment that we do inherit the predisposition to have fears and anxieties. What exactly is it that we inherit? According to Dr. Callahan’s theory, psychological problems are caused by what he calls perturbations, feelings of disquietude [2], which are imbalances in the body’s energy system. There seems to be an inherited tendency to have specific energy systems go out and stay out of whack. Once re-balanced, the problems usually disappear. My interest in RRT has led me to read a great deal of scientific literature. Imagine my surprise when I came across the term perturbation while reading a book on quantum physics and the string theory in Brian Green’s Elegant Universe. In physics, a perturbation is a theory. It is the process of making an approximation, a rough answer, and then trying to prove it. By paying close attention to the details, the answer will be reasonably close to the final answer. [3] This is the path followed by many innovative explorers like Dr. Callahan. He had a rough idea, which led him (a) to try to prove it, (b) develop the algorithms to treat the problem, and (c) by paying close attention to even more details, to (d) the theory of psychological reversal, which, in turn, upped the success rate and validated the theory. The perturbation is the smallest unit of a problem and corresponds to meridian points on the body. This tiny electrical energy unit (holon) directs the psychological reaction, the larger forms of the problem (ner-
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST vous system, chemical and hormonal changes, muscle tension, each of which is a holon) that, only then, triggers a cognitive response (larger holon). [4] In other words, the perturbation comes before what we commonly believed was the cause. The problem, then, is not caused by a situation or belief, it is caused by perturbations that reside in your energy field, are inherited and transform the nervous system through the process called active information, found throughout nature. Fears gather up a lot of energy and immobilize it. When a person thinks about a fear, he is setting up circuitry, and that circuitry has triggers, that is, stress toxins, which are connected to your thoughts. Thoughts and memories are manifested in the brain as pictures, sounds, feelings, smells, or tastes. Your senses provide the brain with operating information stored in your memory bank. If these memories are traumatic, repetitive and/or negative, perturbations will also be turned on whenever the memory is reactivated (i.e., tuned in). Each perturbation is carried by some somatic order, arrangement, or connection of clearly distinguishable elements, which are located at the meridian points to which they then respond. Most serve vital functions, that is, they are appropriate fears, but others cause emotional pain and are useless and harmful and when no longer needed they are subsumed (disappear as one matures). Those that are not can be reactivated as phobias, panic, and anxiety. This process appears to be a non local phenomenon described in quantum physics which is not intrinsically in the brain. Psychology and new quantum physic are merging, and even though Einstein believed that everything was matter, we are looking at other factors, and consciousness outside of space and time is at the top of the list. [5] REVIEW If fears and anxieties were not hereditary, then we would expect everyone to react with fear in similar or identical situations or to be fearful of things their parents taught them to fear when they were children. 39
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. This is not what happens. Children are repeatedly warned about, for example, crossing the street, burning themselves on the stove, and putting their fingers in electric sockets. I have never run across anyone who fears these things. This is why I rarely find a childhood origin of phobias based on traumatic experiences. This fact presupposes an inherent tendency to be fearful which is triggered by something else. That something is negative energy. When we think about a fear, the energy associated with it is transferred to the thought field and a stressful reaction is generated. We refer to this tiny energy source as a perturbation in the energy field that is already present, and this tiny energy reaction is triggered by stress. When one gets rid of the anxiety, the problem disappears.
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CHAPTER 7 The Thought Field hinking about a problem is how one tunes in, bringing the field and its perturbations into the vital body and mind. When augmented by the energy of the body, the perturbation becomes evident and accessible so that, in RRT, the specified algorithm can be selected to alleviate the problem. The mind (the unconscious) responds to what is vividly recalled. [1] We respond to these images literally, so that even imagined events have a physical effect. When we run mental images or “movies,” the response of the brain is to take them at face value. One of the effects of successful RRT treatments is that they seem to me to fog the mental pictures and self talk, disconnecting them from kinesthetic responses associated with the (problematic) mental images. Change can be worrisome. We grow accustomed to our problems and have worked out ways of living with them even when we are miserable. “Better the devil you know than the one you don’t.” There is a reluctance to let go and try something different. This can cause roadblocks. For example: While focusing on a problem, perhaps your mind jumps to something else, usually related to the problem you are trying to solve. Since we can only treat one problem at a time, we have to eliminate one perturbation before we go on to another. Suggestion: To remedy this situation, and discover where this mental static is coming from, ask yourself, “What do I stand to lose or how would my life be changed if I solved this problem?” and/or “How might it affect
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. others associated with me?” Relax and just let the answer come into your mind. Treat the response before you return to the original problem. A second example: Perhaps you have an inability to concentrate while doing the treatment. A kind of mental static intervenes. Suggestion: If your mind wanders while doing the treatment, it helps to repeat a word or phrase that describes the problem at hand and use it as you tap the meridians. Such problems might be “fear of snakes, not safe, depressed, alone,” etc. Mentioning them specifically will solve the attention problem. REVIEW One cannot have a problem without first thinking about it. Thinking about the problem is how the energy associated with it is brought into the vital body where it can be treated by tapping on the algorithm designed to deal with it. Interference in the form of secondary gains or inability to concentrate can be remedied using the approaches described in this chapter and must be dealt with before continuing with the treatment.
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CHAPTER 8 The SUDS Rate he Subjective Unit of Distress Scale (SUDS rate) is a measurement scale that we use to determine the rate at which the problem is inactivated. It is a 10-point scale, ten identifying the greatest amount of stress and 1 identifying an absence of stress. You will be asked to choose a number on the scale associated with the level of stress you are feeling while accessing the problem. There are two ways to determine the stress level. One is to ask yourself the level of stress and write it down; the other is to have a partner assist you while you and your partner employ the manual muscle test (MMT) or arm test. Both methods are included here. If you have problems rating the intensity of stress, remember, your educated guess is usually correct. If you have no problems rating the intensity of stress, you can use the following scale [1]:
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CHAPTER 9 The Manual Muscle Test (MMT) Working with a partner he arm reacts as a stress gauge. We do not know why. It just does. It may be that when you test the arm muscle, you are not testing the integrity of the arm or the honesty of the subject being tested – you are testing the way the muscle reacts as it receives messages from the nervous system. Muscle testing is a more precise way to diagnose for stress reactions. Disruptions in the energy system can be detected by assessing relative muscle strength while the client is tuning in to the problem. (1) By extending the arm and thinking about the problem at hand, holding the arm firmly while the tester applies 2-5 pounds of pressure on it, the tester can tell whether or not you are psychologically reversed or not. If so, the reversal will have to be cleared before continuing (see Psychological Reversal, page 48, 49, 62). Most people are familiar with electronic devices used to determine whether someone is telling the truth or not. These machines test the galvanic skin response. The skin is a conductor. (The body’s meridians are near the skin.) In lie detection, changes in pulse rate, perspiration, or respiration indicates the person is likely lying. We use the MMT because it picks up disruptions in the body’s energy system while the subject is tuning into the problem, and gives us diagnostic information we need to know whether or not there is a psychological reversal in the energy system, which needs to be treated, before we continue.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. We use the SUDS the same way. If the SUDS rate won’t go down more than a point or two, we have what we call a Specific Reversal. If it is stuck or goes up and down in the middle of the treatment, we have a Mini Reversal. I find that there is often confusion around strong arm versus weak arm, and it simplifies the process if we simply think “yes” on a strong arm reaction and “no” on a weak arm response. REVIEW Both the SUDS rate and the MMT are used as tools to determine the progress of treatment and to determine whether or not there is a polarity reversal that needs to be removed before treatment can continue. The MMT is not used to determine whether the subject is telling the truth or not about an unrelated subject.
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CHAPTER 10 Affirmations ffirmations are commonly used by many energy practitioners and other health professionals. In RRT, they were originally a part of the psychological reversal process. While tapping to correct PR, the affirmations related to the problem at hand had to be repeated aloud three times. The belief was that the content of the affirmation, acknowledged the problem, created self-acceptance, and facilitated a neutralizing effect. We now find that this is no longer necessary. [1] Tapping alone does the job. However, most TFTTM were originally trained to use them. For those that do, I have included a list of advanced affirmations in the index. During certain specified treatments, I still occasionally have the subject use encouraging words. These can be found in the list of algorithms on page 71.
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CHAPTER 11 Psychological Reversal sychological (polarity) reversal is a concept developed by Roger Callahan. It is the key to balancing positive and negative forces. [1] When polarity is reversed, it is accessing negative energy in the thought field. Accessing negative energy in the thought field reverses our ability to do what we wish to do. Psychological reversal is a state accompanied by a literal reversal of polarity in the body that is blocking our natural healing ability and the effectiveness of the treatment. Reversal is revealed by the arm test and/or the SUDS rate, or both. You cannot continue treatment until all reversals are eliminated. Otherwise, the treatment won’t work. We are all polarity reversed at one time or another. We mean to do one thing, and, lo and behold, we do another. We get angry or refuse to do something for no apparent reason. Symptoms of polarity reversal include [2]:
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST • Performing below your achievement levels • Having a problem understanding simple directions • The loser syndrome • Disorientation • Problem with fine motor control • Severe persistent addiction • Depression • OCD (and many more) Most people really want to get well. Psychological reversal blocks that from happening and inclines one to reverse concepts, often getting stuck on negative, pointless issues and/or dwelling on the negative with no solution in sight. Depressed individuals focus on the negative and suppress the positive. Remaining depressed is hard, exhausting work. Although RRT works well with depression, it can be a serious, even lifethreatening problem, and it is important that there be medical supervision in place. It is crucial to understand the concept of psychological reversal because it is responsible for turning the individual’s motivation system against the self. Instead of self-enhancing behavior, we see self-destructive behavior. I believe that we have to re-evaluate what we mean in therapy by resistance (which we therapists customarily blame on the client). It is polarity reversal not evasion or denial. REVIEW The understanding of PR and how to eliminate it is crucial to the outcome of treatment. Learning the following techniques to eliminate PR is a necessary step before continuing. I strongly suggest that the reader practice each exercise until, it is familiar before going on to the next until you are familiar with the treatment process. Each exercise contains step-by-step instructions (1) on doing the exercise alone and (2) with a partner.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. PR EXERCISES: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Exercise 1: There are two ways of doing the psychological reversal (PR) techniques: (a) using the SUDS only and (b) using the arm test with a partner. There are five kinds of PR: Specific, Mini Specific, Deep Level, Mini Deep Level and Recurring Reversals and five treatments to alleviate them. Whenever you come across a reversal, you will need to use one or more of these treatments. The treatments you will be using most often are Specific PR and the Mini Specific PR. Each is described separately. The Specific and Mini Specific reversals are corrected in the same way, by tapping 5-10 times on the K spot, located on the side of the hand, midway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist (see photo 1). This is called the K spot because this is the point used in karate. The Deep and Mini Deep Reversals are rarely used and the recurring reversal even less. However, for those who run into PR difficulty, I have included the treatments for both. If a problem should persist, even after using Specific and Mini Specific PR, the Deep Levels may clear the reversals. If not, proceed to collarbone breathing (see Neurological Disorganization, page 56) and begin again. However, this kind of difficulty is rare and, if it occurs, may indicate toxicity. If so, contact an RRT or TFTTM diagnostician for referral. The following describes each of the PR techniques, how to diagnose (when to use them), and the treatment which will eliminate them.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST PR Exercise 1: Working alone, using the SUDS test I. Specific PR: Diagnosis: The Specific Reversal treatment (PR) is used when the SUDS rate does not go down more than two points after the initial treatment has been administered, using a specific algorithm. Treatment: Tap the K spot, 5-10 times with two fingers of your dominant hand. The K spot is located on the side of the hand, halfway between the little finger and the wrist. (photo 1) Practice this now. Photo 1: The Psychological Reversal Point (K Spot)
II. The Mini Specific PR: Diagnosis: The Mini Specific Reversal is done when the SUDS rate gets stuck or moves up and down in the middle of treatment, after the 9 gamut (pages 66-67) has been administered. Treatment: Once more, tap the K spot 5-10 times with two fingers of your dominant hand. The K spot is located on the side of the hand, halfway between the little finger and the wrist.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. III. Deep Level PR: (Rare) Diagnosis: Rarely, will you find that you need to do more than the Specific and the Mini Specific PR, because the SUDS level stubbornly remains above a one or two or stubbornly refuses to stay down. If this happens, repeat the entire exercise, tapping under the nose instead of on the K spot (photo 2). Treatment: Tap firmly, 5-10 times, between the nose and the upper lip, with two fingers of your dominant hand. Practice this now. IV. Mini Deep Level PR: Diagnosis: If, once again, you find that in the middle of treatment, after having done the Deep Level PR, the SUDS level is moving up and down or not at all, use the same process and go back to step 1 of the exercise. Treatment: Tap firmly, 5-10 times again, under your nose with two fingers of your dominant hand. If the SUDS still does not go down to a 1 or 2, this usually indicates a complex problem that needs to be treated by a diagnostically trained clinician. Photo 2: Tapping Under the Nose: Deep Level Psychological Recersal
V. Recurring PR: (very rare) Diagnosis: Recurring reversal treatment is used when reversal recurs shortly after treatment has been completed, occasionally days or weeks later. You might try collarbone breathing (pages 56-60 and photos 7-14). However, this usually indicates and energy toxin, a complex problem that needs to be treated by a diagnostically trained clinician.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST PR Exercise 2: Working with a partner, using the Arm Test (photos 3 and 4)
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Partner Assisted Specific PR: Have your partner access the problem to be treated and get a SUDS rate from 1-10. Then do the following: Diagnosis: Arm Test: Push on arm after each statement. “I want to get over this problem” versus “I want to keep this problem” or be specific and name the type of problem, that is, depression, fear, anger, etc. Treatment: If arm tests weak on positive statement and strong on negative, or weak or strong on both, tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Partner Assisted Mini Specific PR (MPR): Push on arm after each statement. Diagnosis: When SUDS rate refuses to go down or moves up and down erratically. Arm Test: “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem” (or name the type of problem). Treatment: If arm tests weak on positive statement and strong on negative, or weak or strong on both, tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Partner Assisted Deep Level PR (PR2): Repeat the treatment from the beginning, tapping under the nose above the lip instead of on the K spot. Push on arm after each statement. Diagnosis: Arm Test: “I will be over this problem versus “I will continue to have this problem.” Treatment: If arm tests weak on positive statement and strong on negative, or weak or strong on both, tap firmly under the nose 5-10 times. Partner Assisted Deep Level Mini PR: Push on arm after each statement. Diagnosis: Arm Test: “I will be completely over this problem” versus “I will continue to have some of this problem.” Treatment: If arm tests weak on positive statement and strong on negative, or weak or strong on both, tap firmly under the nose 5-10 times as you repeat the exercise. 54
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Partner Assisted Recurring PR: Problem recurs days or weeks later. When this happens you may be dealing with a complex situation that may involve energy toxins and needs a therapist skilled in diagnostic techniques. Reader might try collarbone breathing and try repeating the exercise. Exercise 3: Are You Psychologically Reversed? The following is a test to prove to you that it is possible to find out if you are reversed. To do this, you will need a partner Remember, we are all reversed at one time or another. 1. Face your partner and stand to one side. To the right side, if you are testing the right arm, and to the left, if using the left. 2. Put one hand on the nearest shoulder and the other on the subject’s wrist. Subject’s hand should be relaxed. (photo 5) 3. Ask your partner to resist (hold arm firm) when you put pressure on the arm. Push down firmly but smoothly (do not bounce the arm) in one motion using 2 to 5 pounds of pressure. Note what happens – arm is firm or arm is weak.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 4. Have subject put one hand over his or her head, palm down without touching the hair. (photo 5) 5. Test arm. Note what happens – arm is firm or weak. 6. Have partner turn hand over so that the back of the hand, palm up, is over the head. (photo 6) 7. Test arm. Note what happens – arm is firm or weak. 8. Your partner is not reversed if he/she tests strong on palm down and weak on palm up. If he/she tests either weak on palm down and strong on palm up, or weak or strong on both, partner is reversed 9. If your partner is reversed, both of you do the Specific Reversal, firmly tapping the K spot on the side of the hand between the little finger and the wrist, using two fingers of your dominant hand. Now retest. The reversal will be gone. The reason both do the tapping is because if the arm is weak or strong on both it means you are both reversed. You have similar problems and your energy fields are overlapping. If you work with a partner, it is easier to always do the tapping together. This takes care of the possibility of overlapping PR ahead of time and it makes it easy for the subject to mirror your actions. It is never wise for you to tap on another person. NOTE: Occasionally when testing the arm it may sometimes be difficult to distinguish how firm or flexible the arm feels. In this case (only about 2% of the population), you might ask the subject if he or she can feel a difference or you might notice that the arm is more flexible on one statement than the other. Remember if the arm is weak or strong on both, you both have a psychological reversal that must be cleared. Exercise 4: Neurological Disorganization: more commonly called Collarbone Breathing. (photos 7-14) This exercise will realign the energy system and is used when PR is very pervasive For most it will not be necessary. It appears to be complicated and lengthy process but, once learned, you will be able to do it rapidly. Used alone, it is very useful as a stress reducer. 56
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Take several normal breaths 1. While holding the two finger of your right hand on the collarbone spot on your right side, down one inch from where the collarbone meets in a central V shape and over one inch to one side, firmly tap continually on the gamut spot (the hollow between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger (photo 7) with your dominant hand, while you do the following: 2. Take a deep breath in and hold it (tapping continually). 3. Let half of it our and hold it (tapping continually). 4. Let all of it out. 5. Take a half breath in and pause (tapping continually). 6. Let all of it out. 7. Now switch your right hand over to the left collarbone spot and repeat the same process. (photo 8) 8. Take a deep breath in and hold it (tapping continually). 9. Let half of it out and hold it (tapping continually). 10. Let all of it out. 11. Take a half breath in and pause (tapping continually). 12. Let all of it out. Switch right hand to the left collarbone and repeart breathing and tapping. (photo 8) Using your left hand first on the right collarbone, do the breath work. Now move on to the left, and tap the gamut spot. (photos 9 & 10) Now make a fist putting your thumb inside on your palm, turn your fist over and place the knuckles of your right fist on the right collarbone spot tapping with your left hand and repeat the tapping and breath work. (photo 11)
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Switch to the knuckles of your right fist on the left collarbone spot. And repeat the exercise. (photo 12) Switch and use the fist of your left hand first on the right and subsequently on the left collarbone while tapping the gamut spot. Repeat the breathing exercise with each change. (photos 13 and 14) Practice this often until you can do it rapidly. DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL YOU HAVE LEARNED ALL OF THE ABOVE EXERCISES or the individual or partner exercises, depending on how you plan to use them. (Learning in sequence will make the treatments simple.)
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Photo 7: Right Hand to Right Collarbone Point
Photo 8: Right Hand to Left Collarbone Point
Photo 9: Left Hand to Right Collarbone Point
Photo 10: Left Hand to Left Collarbone Point
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Photo 12: Right Fist to Left Collarbone Point
Photo 11: Right Fist to Right Collarbone Point
Photo 13: Left Fist to Right Collarbone Point
Photo 14: Left Fist to Left Collarbone Point
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CHAPTER 12 The Meridians he meridians are the contact points that make up the algorithms (treatments). Electromagnetic field reactions have been found at ancient acupuncture points that are the treatment points we tap in RRT. Regarding his study of the body’s energy system, Nordenstrom, a radiologist and past president of the Nobel Prize Selection Committee, suggested that such points have established scientific significance. [1] These points are transducers of energy; where the physical energy of tapping can be transduced into the appropriate (electromagnetic) energy of the body so that the person can be put into proper balance. [2] Each meridian has two end points. We need only tap on one end. On the following pages you will find the abbreviations we use for the tapping points and pictures of each point on the body. You might copy these pages and take the time to practice tapping before continuing to read. The easiest way to memorize these meridian sites is to begin at the top: eyebrow (eb), side of eyebrow (se), eye (ue), under nose (un), and so on down the body. After practicing this several times you will find that it comes automatically. Learning these sites in any other fashion is much more difficult.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Abbreviation of tapping points, including related major organ and emotional content. (photos 15-22) eb: Eyebrow point: Beginning of eyebrow near side of nose. Bladder meridian. Emotions: miffed, disturbed, restless, impatient, frustrated. (photo 15) se: Side of eye: Bone located on the outside corner of the eyebrow. Gall bladder meridian. Emotions: resentment, rage, fury. (photo 16) ue: Under eye. Bone located midpoint under the eye. Stomach meridian. Emotions: fear, disgust, anxiety, greed, hunger, disappointment, deprivation. (photo 17) un: Under nose: Midway between the nose and upper lip. Governing vessel. Emotion: embarrassment. (photo 18) ch: Chin: Midway between lower lip and chin. Central vessel. Emotion: shame. (photo 19) cb: Collarbone: To find this point, run your finger from the top of your neck down to the indentation midway point on the collarbone. Move your finger directly down from this spot 1 inch. Now move your finger at 90-degree angle (to the left or right) 1 inch. Kidney meridian. Emotion: fear, anxiety, sexual indecision. (photo 20) ua: Under arm, four inches down from the armpit, at the midpoint of bra strap in women or even with the nipple for men. Spleen meridian. Emotion: low self esteem,. anxiety. (photo 21) liv: Tap just beneath the rib cage or on the outside of the thumb. Emotion: unhappiness (very rare). (photo 22)
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Photo 15: Hands to Eyebrow Points
Photo 16: Both Hands to Sides of Eyes
Photo 17: Both Hands to Under Eyes
Photo 18: Right Hand to Under Nose
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Photo 20: Hands to Collarbone
Photo 19: Right Hand to Under Chin
Photo 22: Right Hand to Under Rib Cage
Photo 21: Right Hand to Under Arm
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Hand Points (photo 23) Th: Thumb: Tap the outside edge of thumb even with base of the thumbnail. Liver meridian. Emotion: grief. If: Index finger: Tap side of finger (facing thumb) and even with base of fingernail. Large intestine meridian. Emotion: dogmatic, guilt feelings. MF: Middle Finger: Side of middle finger closest to thumb and even with base of the nail. Circulation sex (regret, remorse, jealousy, stubbornness). Lf: Little Finger: Side of little finger closest to thumb at point even with the base of the nail. Heart meridian. Emotion: anger. Gamut (9g) or tri-heater: Point between the hollow between the little finger and the ring finger. Thyroid meridian. Emotions: muddled thinking, depression, despair, hopelessness, loneliness, despondency. K or PR Spot: Karate spot on side of hand halfway between the little finger and the wrist. Small intestine meridian. Emotions: lost or vulnerable, sad. K Spot
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CHAPTER 13 The 9 Gamut n addition to the regular treatment points, there is another that is done off one point. It is called the gamut. Its purpose is to fine tune the brain. Each movement stimulates a part of the brain. The order is inconsequential except for humming and counting. One of the two must be repeated, and both are related to brain hemisphere functioning. Left side is digital, and right side is creative/emotional. The effect is to lower the intensity of the problem. The eyes are truly the windows of the soul. (EMDR and NLP also use eye movements to access brain neurology in order to effect changes). The gamut is typically used between sets of identical major treatments. If one were to omit the gamut and the psychological reversal, it can be shown that there remain over 87 million possible treatment sequences. The algorithms are always done in the exact same order, algorithm, gamut, algorithm, a kind of sandwich. The gamut can also be used alone as a stress reducer. Now follow the eye movements and the humming and counting while continually tapping on the gamut point (the hollow between the knuckle of the little and ring finger). (photo 23)
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 4. Move eyes down left 5. Roll eyes all the way around in one direction 6. Roll eyes in the opposite direction 7. Hum a tune (just a few bars) 8. Count to five 9. Hum again Take time out to practice this procedure. You will learn to do it faster over time. Exercise 7: Eye Roll We always finish each completed treatment with the eye roll. Tapping is also done on the gamut meridian. Holding your head steady and tapping on the gamut spot, take a deep breath in as you roll your eyes toward the ceiling. Hold for a few seconds; exhale as you roll the eyes down. Do exactly the same thing only when you have rolled your eyes all the way up, close your eyelids over them once or twice before rolling them back down.
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PART FOUR We Are Ready to Begin Healing Ourselves The significant problems in our lives cannot be solved at the same level of understanding we were at when they were created. Albert Einstein By my body’s actions, teach my mind. William Shakespeare
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CHAPTER 14 The Algorithms hat you are about to learn for yourself will stretch your credulity. First, you will see a problem disappear before you are actually exposed to the fearful situation. The proof lies in what happens when you re-expose yourself. Thinking about the problem again, after successful treatment is completed, is the first test. If you are free of the negative feelings, the treatment has been successful. Then, whenever possible, test it again in the actual situation. We call this the proving stage. The algorithm is made up specific tapping points, or meridians, tailored for specific problems. Each algorithm has three parts: the tapping sequence, the gamut, and a repeat of the identical tapping sequence. It is like a sandwich with two identical slices of bread with the gamut as the filler. You will notice that there are categories of algorithms, some simple, some complex and multiple. Start with one and if that doesn’t work, go on to the next. We are all different, and what works for most may not work for all. Individuals diagnosed with serious, lasting problems should always consult a physician or a licensed therapist before using these treatments. The following pages contain a complete list of the algorithms, plus an outline of the steps to be followed (1) for individuals and (2) for those working with partners. The partner format is designed to meet the needs of professionals, but can be used by anyone working with a partner.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST COMPLETE ALGORITHMS CHART [1] SAMPLE: SIMPLE PHOBIAS (number 1 on the list) Tap under the eye (ue), tap under the arm (ua), tap on the collarbone (cb), do the 9 Gamut. When you see (repeat), it always means you are to repeat the same algorithm you did at first: (under eye, under arm, collarbone). End with the eye roll (er). Simple phobias Spiders/claustrophobia/ turbulence Past trauma, love pain, grief (simple) Past trauma (complex)
ue, ua, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ua, ue, cb, 9g, (repeat), er
eb, cb, 9g, (repeat), er eb, ue, ua, cb, Lf, cb, Inf, cb, 9g, repeat, er
Addictive urge: ue, ua, cb, 9g, (repeat), er Alternatives for urge reduction cb, ue, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ua, ue, cb, 9g, ua, ue, cb, er ue, ua, cb, Lf, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ue. cb, ue, 9g, (repeat), (use when urge increases) ue, cb, ua, cb, ue, 9g, (repeat), er Lf, ua, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ue, ua, cb, ua, ue, cb, 9g, (repeat), er Obsession (can use same as addictive urge)
cb, ue, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ue, cb, ue, cb, 9g, (repeat), er Thumb, ua, cb, Lf, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ue, ua, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ue, ua, cb, Lf, 9g, (repeat), er 71
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Lf, cb, Lf, 9g, (repeat), er. If you wish, while tapping say, “I forgive (name), I know you do the best you can” and/or, “I know you can’t help it” or “There is forgiveness in my heart so I release myself from this anger.”
Rage
oe, cb, eb, 9g, (repeat) er, (Begin with the final affirmation for anger, “I forgive...”)
Guilt
If, cb, If, 9g, (repeat), er. If you wish, use these affirmations while tapping, “I for give myself because I can’t help feeling guilty,” and /or, “I am doing the best I can and I release myself from guilt.”
Depression (emptiness, despair) eb, ue, ua, Lf, cb, Inf, cb, 9g, tap gamut spot (30+ times) then check to see if better. 9g, repeat gamut (30+) cb, er. It may be necessary to repeat tapping on the gamut until the depression is alleviated. Sometimes I use these affirmations while tapping, “I can be happy and accept myself.” Embarrassment
under nose above upper lip, cb, 9g, ( repeat) er
Shame
center below lip, cb, 9g, (repeat), er
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cb, ue, cb, Lf, cb, Inf, cb, 9g, and then same as depression, tap on gamut 30+ times. Check to see if better. Repeat tapping on gamut until pain is alleviated), 9g, er
Inhalant type allergy
Middle f, ua, cb, 9g, (repeat), er
Nasal congestion
Under nose above upper lip, cb, 9g, (repeat), er
Stress
Eye roll, 9g, (repeat), er
Above normal clumsiness or awkwardness, negativity
Collarbone breathing on regular basis
Reversal of words, concepts, behavior
Fix psychological reversal. Same with negative behavior.
Common panic/anxiety attack eb, ue, ua, cb, 9g, (repeat), er Sequences. Complex need ue, ua, eb, cb, Lf, 9g, (repeat), er diagnosis ua, ue, eb, cb, Lf, 9g, (repeat), er eb, ua, ue, 9g, (repeat), er ue, eb, ua, Lf, 9g, (repeat), er cb, ue, ua, 9g, (repeat), er Fatigue
ue, cb, eb, cb, 9g, (repeat), er
Frustration, impatience
eb, cb, 9g, (repeat), er
Jealousy
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ua, ue, cb, 9g, (repeat), er ue, ua, cb, 9g, (repeat), er
TMJ
mouth tight, finger at TMJ, ue, mouth open, finger at TMJ, ue, 9g, (repeat), er
Comprehensive Algorithms: These are based upon clinical experience and the Emotional Freedom Technique.[2] Try using them. If they work well before you get to the hand points, they can be omitted and just do 9g and repeat the body points. eb, oe, ue, ch, cb, ua (Th, If, Mf, Lf, K) 9g, (repeat), er eb, cb, oe, cb, ue, cb, un, cb, ch, cb, ua, cb, (Th, cb, If, cb, Mf, cb, Lf , cb, K) 9g, (repeat), er
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CHAPTER 15 RRT Exercises Exercise 8: Individual and Partner Assisted Treatment Outlines Individual 1. Choose the problem you want to eliminate. 2. Choose the algorithm that fits the specific problem you have chosen. 3. Enter the thought field. Think about the problem, see it in your mind’s eye, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the feelings. If there are smells or tastes include them. 4. When the problem is as real to you as though it were happening now: Rate the emotion on a 10-point SUDS, 10 being the most intense distress and 1 being free of stress. Write the number down. 5. Do the algorithm that fits the problem. 6. Do a second SUDS and, if at one or two, continue with the 9 gamut (number 8). 7. If you are above a 2, do the Specific PR: Tap on the K spot (side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist), and then return to number 1. 8. Do the gamut (continually tapping on the hollow between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger). 75
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Move your eyes down right •Move your eyes down left •Twirl your eyes around in one direction •Twirl your eyes in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 9. Repeat the algorithm. 10. Take a SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 11. If not, do the Mini PR. Tap on the K spot (side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and return to number one. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. Rarely, if the SUDS refuses to reach a 1-2 on the scale, repeat the exercise in exactly the same way, only this time use the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR to replace the Specific and Mini. (Remember to tap under the nose, instead of the K spot.) 14. Finish with the eye roll.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Partner assisted Working with a partner is a more complex procedure and has been included for professional use. However, this procedure can be learned and used by nonprofessionals. When using the arm test you extend your arm (right or left), relaxing your wrist. Your partner will push on your arm as you resist. It is not necessary to fight the tester. If your arm feels weak, let it drop. 1. Test the arm in the clear just to get a feel for flexibility. 2. Do Hand over Head Test pg. 55 or Name Test: Say your name “My name is ________” and partner tests your arm. Arm should test strong. Retest the arm using someone else’s name, (any name will do.) Arm should test weak. 3. Choose the problem you want to eliminate. 4. Choose the algorithm that fits the specific problem you have chosen. 5. Enter the thought field. Think about the problem, see it in your mind’s eye, think about what you say to yourself about it, feel the feelings, if there are smells or tastes include them. 6. When it is as real to you as though it were happening now: Rate the emotion on a 10-point SUDS, 10 being the most intense distress and 1 being absence of stress. State the number on the scale. 7. Test your partner’s arm: Extend the arm and have your partner say, “I want to get over this problem,” (or be specific and name the kind of problem). Partner pushes on the arm. Arm should be strong. Re-test the arm but this time stating, “I want to keep this problem.” Arm should test weak. If so go on with the algorithm (step 9). 8. If reversed, (weak on positive statement and strong on negative or weak or strong on both), do the Specific PR: tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). 77
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 9. Do the algorithm you have chosen. 10. Do the 9 gamut steps: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud (Yankee Doodle, perhaps) •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm. 12. Do a second SUDS. If down to a 1-2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If not, there is a Mini Specific PR. Extend the arm and have your partner say, “I want to get completely over this problem,” (or be specific and name the kind of problem). Partner pushes on the arm. Arm will be weak. Re-test the arm, but this time say, “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” Arm will test strong. 14. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Retest the SUDS and finish with the eye roll, unless the SUDS remains a 3 or more. 15. If so, (rare) repeat the exercise (steps 1-14), substituting the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR for the Specific and Mini PR. Tap under the nose instead of the K spot. Use the following arm tests: 16. Deep Level PR arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus, “I will continue to have this problem.”
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 17. Mini Level Deep PR arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will be completely over this problem.” 18. Always finish with the eye roll.
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CHAPTER 16 Using the 30 Treatment Algorithms Cautionary note: Individuals with long term, or serious mental health issues should always consult with a professional physician before beginning treatment of any kind. Now it is time for you to learn how to calm your own fears. This chapter is divided into 31 separate algorithms for 31 different psychological problems. I have elected to use two approaches. As stated earlier, the first is for individuals working alone, and the second is for those working with a partner. The first set of algorithms is written for the novice. The second set is written with professional therapists in mind who want to learn the more complex process to use with patients. Both are easy to learn and, once you have learned how, anyone can use them. Trained professionals, skilled in uncovering secondary gains and related underlying emotional content, can easily use RRT in concert with other techniques. PHOBIAS Exercise 9 – Phobias Category 1: Simple phobias which cover almost all common and uncommon phobic reactions Category 2: Specific phobias concerning fear of spiders, claustrophobia, and turbulence 80
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Most therapists find phobias very difficult to cure. Some claim that they cannot be fully eradicated. I beg to differ. Phobias are easy to treat. You will notice on the list there are two categories of phobias: common phobias and specific, (for spiders, claustrophobia, and turbulence.) In some respects, the term common is misleading. Phobias come in all sorts of packages. One can be phobic about almost anything. The following are three examples of phobias I have treated. I held a seminar in March of 2001. I asked for volunteers. Attending were two women, both of whom were claustrophobic. Since both volunteered I decided to treat them both at the same time. There was a large closet in the room. I asked them to think about how they would feel being placed in the closet with the door closed. Their fear reactions were graphic. Both of them paled, shook their heads, their breathing became shallow, and their eyes dilated. As we tapped, their symptoms disappeared one by one, a common occurrence. Five minutes later, after doing the phobia algorithm just one time, both were able to enter and remain in the closet, with the door closed, without feeling anxious. They couldn’t believe it. At the end of the seminar, I asked them to test the cure by re-entering the closet. The fear had not returned. A young woman client was coming to see me for the first time. My office has an outside stairway that leads up to a small balcony overlooking a panoramic view of water, land, and mountains. I noticed, as she ascended the stairway, that her steps became tentative and that she hugged the railing. When she reached the top, she appeared to be even more uncomfortable. It was clear that she was afraid of heights (acrophobic). As I ushered her inside, she visibly relaxed. We had briefly discussed her difficulties on the telephone and she had not mentioned that a phobia was one of the problems troubling her. I asked her how long she had been afraid of high places. She could not remember when her fear began, but thought it might have been in childhood. I offered to treat her phobia. She looked skeptical and asked me “How?” My explanation did not alleviate her doubts, but she agreed to let me try. We did the phobia algo81
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. rithm and within a few minutes she felt “different, more relaxed.” After the session, when it was time to leave, I took her, reluctantly, back outside on the balcony. Although it was obvious to her that her fear was gone, she found it very hard to believe (a typical reaction). Since then, there has been no further recurrence. Sometimes we hold our treatment sessions on the outside deck. On May 24, 1997, I was asked to demonstrate the phobia cure on the Weekend Exchange, Channel 5, in Cleveland, Ohio. To my knowledge, there are very few professionals who will demonstrate their methods on television. It sounds risky but we know that the therapy works. The moderator, whom I had never met, had a lifetime fear of frogs. On the day I was to appear, a frog was brought into the studio in a large glass aquarium. When the moderator looked inside, her heart began to race, and she did not want to be anywhere near. I explained what I was going to do. With her consent, I did the phobia algorithm, which included clearing her psychological reversals as we went along. After the treatment, which took approximately five minutes, I took the top off of the aquarium. I asked her if she would be willing to reach in and touch the frog. She slowly walked over and, after a minute or so, reached into the aquarium and gently stroked the frog, astounded that she was no longer afraid. Category 1: Simple Phobia Working alone 1. Choose a phobia you want to alleviate. 2. Select the appropriate algorithm to treat it. 3. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, listen to what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 4. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 82
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 5. Tap beneath the eye (the bottom center of the bony part). Tap firmly with two fingers, using your dominant hand. Do this five times. 6. Tap firmly five times under the arm, four inches below the armpit even with the nipple. 7. Tap the collarbone point firmly five times (to locate the point, begin where the collarbone meets in a V at the throat and move one inch directly down and one inch to either side). 8. Take a SUDS reading. If it has gone down 1-2 points, continue with the gamut (number 9). If not, do the Specific PR (tapping continually on the K spot on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist), and go back to step 1. 9. Do the 9 gamut while tapping continually on the gamut point (halfway down side of hand between the knuckles of the little and ring fingers). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Move your eyes down right •Move your eyes down left •Roll your eyes all the way around in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a song aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: eye, arm, collarbone. 11. Take another SUDS rating and write it down. If it is at a 1 or a 2, end with an eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 12. If not, and your stress rate is above 2, or is moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR: Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the hand, halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step 1. 13. Take a SUDS. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If the SUDS remains high, (rare), repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 15. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a phobia you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, listen to what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 meaning there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem.” Partner pushes on the arm. Arm should test strong. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem.” Arm should test weak. If so, continue the exercise with the algorithm (number 7). 6. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both) do the Specific PR: Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue. 7. Tap beneath the eye (the bottom center of the bony part). Tap five times firmly with two fingers, using your dominant hand. 8. Tap firmly five times under the arm, four inches below the armpit even with the nipple.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 9. Tap the collarbone point firmly five times (to locate the point, begin where the collarbone meets in a V at the throat and move one inch directly down and one inch to either side). 10. The 9 gamut: Tap continually on the hollow between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger, while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tine aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: eye, arm, collarbone. 12. Take another SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, ””I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” If reversed (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. 15. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 17. If not, go back to number 1, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR, and, when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR, tapping instead under the nose. Arm tests:”I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem,” and when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR, “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” 18. Finish with the eye roll. Category 2: Fear of Spiders, Claustrophobia, and Turbulence These three phobias are treated slightly differently. The order of tapping is arm, eye, collarbone. I have done many of these in my office and in training sessions and they are always successful. Working alone 1. Choose a phobia above you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap beneath the arm (opposite the nipple area). Tap firmly with two fingers, using your dominant hand. Do this five times as you keep thinking about the problem. 5. Tap firmly five times under the eye (on the bony ridge directly under the eye). 6. Tap the collarbone point firmly five times (to locate the point, begin where the collarbone meets in a V at the throat and move one inch directly down and one inch to the either side). 7. Take a SUDS rate, and only if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (number 9).
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points do the Specific PR. Tapping on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, say aloud three times, “I accept myself even though I have this problem,” and return to number 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a tune •Count to five •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: arm, eye, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. If not at 1 or 2, do the mini PR (tapping on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and return to step 1. I2. If the SUDS remains high, (rare), repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 13. Finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Working with a partner 1. Choose a phobia that you want to alleviate. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, listen to what do you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 2. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 3. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem,” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember the number. 4. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem,” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue with the algorithm (number 6). If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, or weak or strong on both, do the Specific PR. 5. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) before continuing. 6. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area) and keep thinking about the problem. 7. Tap firmly five times under the eye (the bony part directly beneath the eye). 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (to locate the point, begin where the collarbone meets in a V at the throat and move one inch directly down and one inch to either side). 9. The 9 gamut: Tap continually on the hollow between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger, while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right 88
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tine aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: arm, eye, collarbone. 11. Take another SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 13. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 14. If reversed (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rate. 15. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. If not, go back to number 1, only this time you will use the deep level PR, and, when necessary, the mini deep level PR, tapping instead under the nose. Arm tests: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem,” and, when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR, “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” 16. Finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. TRAUMAS Exercise 10 – Traumas Category 1: Simple Past Traumas Category 2: Complex Past Traumas Rating traumas on a simple or complex scale can be difficult because, to the individual, emotional pain is relevant. We all are different and react according to our ability to cope. Trauma can be devastating because it is based upon actual events in one’s life. Traumas, unlike phobias, are not irrational fears and, unlike a phobia, which can often be avoided, a trauma cannot. Like other problems, traumas also come in different forms and intensities. The one that has received the most attention is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because it is associated with wartime experiences. However, anyone with a traumatic background can suffer from this disability. To a person suffering from PTSD the world is seen as an unfriendly place. Feelings are often “stuffed” instead of expressed. Victims may numb out and often complain that PTSD is “crazy making.” Some victims have an overactive startle response. Traumas have one thing in common, they can be soul destroying. The following are illustrations of (1) simple and (2) complex traumas. Simple Trauma: My hotel roommate, during a conference on Neurolinguistic Programming, was a charming woman. However, she appeared to be upset about something. I didn’t know her well enough to inquire but, later on in the day, she confided in me that the reason she was distracted was because her dog had died a few days earlier. He had been her friend for many years and when he fell ill, she had to put him down. She began to cry. I told her that I had learned something new that might be able to help ease her pain. I explained energy tapping to her, and like so many others, she found it hard to believe that her grief could be quickly alleviated. However, she was willing to try. I used the simple trauma treatment and she immediately felt better. Later that evening,
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST she began talking about her dog. However, this time she remembered the happy times. The burden of sadness had lifted. Like others, she wanted to know how she might learn more about the process. Category 1: Simple Past Traumas, i.e., emotional pain caused by an unrequited love and/or simple grief trauma Working alone 1. Choose a trauma you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, listen to what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means t here is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap the eyebrow (the part of the brow at the end of the eye near the nose). Tap firmly with two fingers, using your dominant hand. Do this five times. Keep thinking about the problem. 5. Tap the collarbone point firmly five times (to locate the point, begin where the collarbone meets in a V at the throat, then move one inch directly down and one inch to either side. 6. Take another SUDS rating and write it down. If it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (number 8). 7. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR, tapping 5-10 times on the side of the hand (halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and return to step 1. 8. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the hollow spot between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune out loud •Count to five out loud •Hum again 9. Repeat the algorithm: eyebrow, collarbone. 10. Take a SUDS rating and if at a 1 or 2 finish with the eye roll. If above 2, do the Mini PR. Tap on the side of the hand (halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and return to step 1. If not, repeat the exercise, only this time tap beneath the nose not on the K spot. 11. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a trauma you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, what do you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Partner extends the arm and says, “I want to get rid of this trauma.” Arm should test firm. 5. Retest arm saying, “I want to keep this trauma.” Arm should test weak. If so, continue the exercise (number 7). 92
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, firmly tap the K spot, located on the side of the hand between the wrist and little finger. Continue with the algorithm. 7. Tap the eyebrow (spot nearest the nose). Tap firmly with two fingers, using your dominant hand. Do this five times. 8. Tap on the collarbone spot. To locate it, begin with the V at the throat and go down one inch and then an inch to either side. 9. Do the 9 gamut: Tap continually on the hollow between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger, while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tine aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: eyebrow, collarbone. 11. Take another SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If at a 3 or more use the Mini Specific PR. Test the arm on “I want to get completely over this problem” versus” I want to continue to have some of this problem.” The arm will test weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 13. To erase the PR, tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the hand, halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) 14. Take a final SUDS. You will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 15. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise (go back to step 1) only this time you will use the Deep Level PR followed, if necessary, by the Mini Deep Level PR. 16. For this exercise, tapping is done under the nose, not on the K spot. 17. If a Mini Deep Level PR is present, test the arm on, “I will get completely over this problem” versus “I will continue to have some of this problem.” Tap again under the nose. This will take care of more difficult problems. If problem persists, consult a clinician skilled in diagnosis. Category 2: Complex Traumas For some time I treated a brilliant woman who had an extremely traumatic childhood. She was an adopted child in a very religious family. There was one natural child in the family, also a girl, who was treated like a princess. My patient, on the other hand, was treated like Cinderella. She was beaten, humiliated, and was in constant danger from her adoptive mother. Father was a pastor and often absent from the home. When he was present he assumed a passive role, and my client had no protector. In spite of her background, she grew up to become a highly educated and gifted professional. While at her peak, she became ill with a debilitating, progressive illness. Several years later, I saw her in my office. Using Neurolinguistic Programming techniques, we had made progress. In the beginning of treatment, she could not recall details of her early childhood. (Amnesia is one of the symptoms of post traumatic stress). After several months, 94
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST she began to recover some of those memories (with no suggestions from me). I am careful not to implant false memories. Having just finished my first TFTTM training, I suggested that we try to eliminate some of the suffering she had experienced during her hcildhood which was now coming back to haunt her. She agreed, and we did our first trauma treatment, and it turned out successfully. What she decided to do with the information was both creative and exciting. She took the trauma algorithm (I had written it out for her), home and posted it on the refrigerator door where she could easily see it. She proceeded, on her own, to treat one traumatic incident after another. When she came in for her next weekly appointment, I knew something was different. She explained what she had done and stated that she felt like a new person. Furthermore, treating several traumas appeared to have erased the pain of others that had not been treated, a not uncommon experience. Working alone 1. Think about the trauma you want to eliminate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times, with two fingers, on the eyebrow (next to the nose). 5. Tap firmly five times under the eye (on the bony part). Keep thinking about the problem. 6. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 7. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone spot (one inch down from the V where the collarbone meets at the neckline and one inch over to either side). 95
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 8. Tap firmly on the little finger (side of finger next to nail facing the thumb). 9. Tap firmly five times again on the collarbone. 10. Tap firmly five times on the index finger (side of finger next to the nail facing the thumb). 11. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rate, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with gamut (number 14). 13. If not, do the Specific PR, while continually tapping firmly on the K spot (side of the hand, between the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step 1. 14. Do the 9 gamut while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 15. Repeat the algorithm: eyebrow, under the eye, under the arm, collarbone, little finger, collarbone, index finger, collarbone. 16. Take another SUDS. If you are at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 17. If not and you are at a three or more, do the Mini PR. Tap 5-10 times on the side of the hand (halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step 1 18. Finish with the eye roll. 19. In rare cases the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise (go back to step 1) only this time you will use the Deep Level PR followed, if necessary, by the Mini Deep Level PR. For this exercise, tapping is done under the nose, not on the K spot. 20. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a complex trauma you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, what do you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this trauma.” Arm should test firm. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this trauma.” Arm should test weak. If so, continue with the algorithm (number 7). 6. If not, tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and then continue. 7. Tap the eyebrow (spot nearest the nose). Tap firmly with two fingers, using your dominant hand. Do this five times. 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye (on the bony part). Keep thinking about the problem.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 9. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 10. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone spot (one inch down from the V where the collarbone meets at the neckline and one inch over to either side). 11. Tap firmly on the little finger opposite the nail and facing the thumb. 12. Tap firmly five times again on the collarbone. 13. Tap firmly five times on the index finger opposite the nail, facing the thumb. 14. Tap again on the collarbone. 15. Do the nine gamut while continually tapping on the hollow between the knuckles of the ring and the little finger. •Open the eyes •Close the eyes •Move the eyes down right •Move the eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a song aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 16. Repeat the algorithm: eyebrow, under the eye, under the arm, collarbone, little finger, collarbone, index finger, collarbone. 17. Take another SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 18. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 98
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 19. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 20. If reversed (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Take another SUDS rate. 21. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 22. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 23. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” 24. SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Exercise 11 – Addictions There are 8 possible alternative algorithms for urge reduction. First choice is number 1 with 7 alternate choices. Addictions are epidemic in our society. One can be addicted to substances, activities, and even to certain kinds of people. Addicts suffer from uncontrollable urges that can totally control their actions. Just passing a bakery (food), a bar, (alcohol), or a neighborhood where one can purchase drugs can spark the addiction. Sex addiction is not uncommon. Addictions can run in families, ruin relationships, cause business failures and add to the crime statistics. Underlying all urges is a feeling of stress and anxiety.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. There is usually a pattern. I often suggest to my clients that they keep a diary for a week to see what is going on an hour or so before their urge is triggered. This is useful information for the addict and/or the therapist. It will be helpful in treating each and every trigger point individually and in diagnosing energy toxins, if any are present. RRT can eliminate an urge in minutes. However, even though the treatment works, there is a tendency for those afflicted to avoid doing one of two things which must be attended to, (1) psychological reversal is common after treatment has eliminated the urge and needs to be repeated, and (2) noncompliance, that is, the addict has the algorithm and PR tools to stop the urges, should they recur, but does not use them. It may be necessary to repeat the treatment more than once in some individuals, but over time this will become unnecessary. It is also possible to use the treatment once and affect a cure. The reader needs to recognize that the addiction seems to the addict to be the solution to the immediate problem. The remorse and repercussions that follow act as triggers in a never ending loop of addiction, remorse, anxiety, and addiction. It is a very complex and powerful urge. The following is a description of an uncomplicated or simple urge and is an illustration that one can be addicted to all kinds of things. Addictions come in all sorts of packages, even Starbucks’ frapuccinos. Last year, a client was referred to me by another therapist for her addiction to using heavy cream in her coffee. She had gained a considerable amount of weight and it was bothering her. I wondered what kept her from using reduced fat cream or one of the lower fat creamers. “It just isn’t the same,” she said. I treated her for her addiction and did not see her for some time. Two months later she reappeared in the office just to tell me that she had lost fifteen pounds and was drinking her coffee black and “didn’t even miss using the cream at all.” On a much more serious note, I was seeing a client who had a prestigious job with a Fortune 500 company and a serious cocaine addiction. He had lost his long-term relationship to his addiction and was on the verge of bankruptcy. His employers were not yet aware of the problem 100
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST but, if he didn’t do something soon, they would be. His anxiety over the related problems only increased his dependence. I treated him and his urge disappeared. He was fine for several weeks, when it returned. For just this reason, I had sent a written algorithm home with him. I also taught him psychological reversal techniques and collarbone breathing to reduce his stress reactions. However, he had not followed instructions. In the case of addictions, noncompliance is common. Since he had been free of any urge for cocaine for several weeks, he was aware of the change in his behavior. Unfortunately, the weekend prior his return visit, he had relapsed. We redid the treatment. The second time was the charm. When I spoke with him again, several months later, he was paying off his debts and had initiated a new relationship. There are eight versions of the addiction algorithms included here. The first is always the most common choice. However, one size does not fit all (everyone has his or her own energy patterns so addictions can often be complex). If the first choice does not eliminate the urge, try the others. I often recommend collarbone breathing, several times a day for addictive clients. Addictions: First Choice Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part) with two fingers. 5. Tap firmly under the arm five times (opposite the nipple area). Continue thinking about the problem. 101
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 6. Tap firmly on the collarbone point five times (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right or left). 7. Take a SUDS rate, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut. (number 9) 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap 510 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist. Go back to number 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: eye, arm, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If not at 1 or 2, do the Mini PR. Tap on the side of the hand, (halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Return to step 1. 13. If the SUDS is still not down to a 1-2, repeat the exercise, tapping under the nose, instead of the K spot. 14. Finish with the eye roll. 102
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Working with a partner 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem,” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem,” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue with the treatment algorithm (number 7). 6. If arm tests weak on the positive statement and strong on the negative, or weak or strong on both, do the Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue. 7. Tap firmly under the eye five times (bony part). 8. Tap firmly under the arm five times (opposite the nipple area). 9. Tap firmly on the collarbone five times (down one inch from the V at the neckline and over one inch to the left or right). 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left 103
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of tine aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Do the algorithm a second time: under the eye, arm, collarbone. 12. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 13. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 14. If reversed (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take a SUDS rate. 15. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 16. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 17. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 18. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take a SUDS rate. 19. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. 104
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Addictions: Alternate 1 Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, listen to what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly on the collarbone five times (down inch from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the left or right). 5. Tap firmly under the eye five times (bony part). 6. Tap firmly on the collarbone five times. 7. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (number 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tapping on the side of the hand (halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Return to step 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud 105
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: collarbone, under the eye, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If not at 1 or 2, do the Mini PR. Tap 5-10 times on the side of the hand (halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist. Return to step 1. 13. If you are at a 1-2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If not, repeat the exercise, tapping under the nose, instead of the K spot. 15. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, listen to what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Test arm saying, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue with the treatment algorithm (number 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, or is weak or strong on both, do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot five times, located on the side of the hand between 106
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist. Continue. 7. Tap firmly on the collarbone five times. 8. Tap firmly under the eye five times. 9. Tap firmly on the collarbone five times. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Do the algorithm a second time: collarbone, under the eye, collarbone. 12. Take another SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times 107
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Take another SUDS rate. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rate. 20. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Addictions: Alternate 2 Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly under the arm five times with two fingers (opposite nipple area). 5. Tap firmly under the eye five times (on the bony part).
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 6. Tap firmly on the collarbone five times (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right or the left). 7. Take a SUDS rate and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap 510 times on the side of the hand (halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Return to step 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (between the hollow of the little finger and the ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Do the algorithm a second time: under the arm, under the eye, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If above a 2 or if the SUDS is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 13. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Go back to number 1. 14. If you are at a 1-2, finish with the eye roll. 109
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 15. If not, repeat the exercise, tapping under the nose, instead of the K spot. 16. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what do you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. 4. Test the arm: Say, “I want to get rid of this addiction.” Arm should be strong. 5. Test the arm. Say, “I want to continue this addiction.” Arm should be weak. 6. If the arm is not strong on the positive statement and weak on the negative statement, tap 5-10 times on the K spot (the side on the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Continue the exercise. 7. Tap firmly five times under the arm with two fingers (opposite nipple area). 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye (on the bony ridge). Keep thinking about the problem. 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right or left). 10. Do the 9 gamut (tapping continually on the hollow between the knuckles of the ring and little fingers). •Open the eyes
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Close the eyes •Move the eyes down right •Move the eyes down left •Whirl the eyes in one direction •Whirl the eyes in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Redo the algorithm: under the arm, under the eye, collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If not, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.”
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS. 20. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Addictions: Alternate 3 Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, noticewhat you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (beneath the middle of eye on the bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 6. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from where the collarbone meets at the V at the neckline and one inch down and one inch over to either side). 7. Tap on the side of the little finger, facing the thumb. 8. Tap on the collarbone again. 9. Take a SUDS rate, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 10. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tapping firmly on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the thumb), saying, Say this aloud three times. Go back to step one.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 11. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Repeat the algorithm: under the eye, under the arm, collarbone, little finger, collarbone. 13. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tapping firmly on the K spot 5 times and say three times aloud, “I deeply accept myself even though I still have some of this problem,” and go back to step 1. 15. the SUDS is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 16. Always finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Working with a partner Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 1. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 2. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 3. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 4. Test arm, saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment (step 7). 5. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap 5-10 times on the K spot, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue. 6. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 7. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over and one inch down to either side). 9. Tap firmly five times on the little finger. 10. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 11. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following:
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Do the algorithm a second time: under the eye, under arm, collar bone, little finger, collarbone. 13. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 15. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 16. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Take another SUDS rate. 17. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 18. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 115
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 19. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 20. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS. 21. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Addictions: Alternate 4 (If you find that the urge increases instead of decreasing with other algorithms, use this alternative) Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (beneath the middle of eye on the bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from where the collarbone meets at the V at the neckline and one inch down and one inch over to either side). 6. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (beneath the middle of eye on the bony part). 7. Take a SUDS rate and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the thumb. ) Go back to step one. 116
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: under the eye, collarbone, under the eye. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Go back to step 1. 13. If the SUDS is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 14. Always finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Working with a partner 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm, saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over and one inch down to either side). 9. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left 118
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Do the algorithm a second time: under the eye, collarbone, under the eye. 11. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 12. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem,” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 13. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rate. 14. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 15. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot). The arm tests are as follows: 16. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 17. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rate. 18. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. 119
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Addictions: Alternate 5 Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (beneath the middle of eye on the bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from where the collarbone meets at the V at the neckline and one inch down and one inch over to either side). 6. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 7. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye. 9. Take a SUDS rate and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 11). 10. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tapping firmly on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step 1. 11. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right 120
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Repeat the algorithm: under the eye, collarbone, under the arm, collarbone, under the eye. 13. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Go back to step 1. 15. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping under the nose, not on the K spot. 16. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 5. Test arm, saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot 5-10 times, (located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (beneath the middle of eye on the bony part). 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from where the collarbone meets at the V at the neckline and one inch down and one inch over to either side). 9. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 10. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 12. Tap firmly five times under the eye. 12. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 122
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 13. Do the algorithm a second time: under the eye, collarbone, under the arm, collarbone, under the eye. 14. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 15. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 16. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 17. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rating. 18. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 19. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot). The arm tests are as follows: 20. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 21. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 22. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Addictions: Alternate 6 Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the little finger (side of the nail facing the thumb). 5. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 6. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from where the collarbone meets at the V at the neckline and one inch down and one inch over to either side). 7. Take a SUDS rate, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut. (step 9) 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step one. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction 124
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: little finger, under the arm, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Go back to step 1. 13. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 14. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm, saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot 5-10 times, 125
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times on the little finger (side of nail facing the thumb). 8. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over and one inch down to either side). 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Do the algorithm a second time: little finger, under the arm, collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following:
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 14. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” If reversed, tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. 15. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 16. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem,” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 17. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS. 18. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 19. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 20. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 21. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 22. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Addictions: Alternate 7 Working alone 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 6. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the bottom of the inch and on inch to either side). 7. Tap five times under the arm. 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye. 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 10. Take a SUDS rate, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 10). 11. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Go back to step one. 12. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left 128
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 13. Repeat the algorithm: under the eye, under the arm, collarbone, under the arm, under the eye, collarbone. 14. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 15. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times and go back to step. 16. If the Suds rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 17. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an addiction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm, saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment (step 7). 129
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (bony part). 8. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the bottom of the inch and on inch to either side). 10. Tap five times under the arm. 11. Tap firmly five times under the eye. 12. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 13. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 14. Do the algorithm a second time: under the eye, under the arm, collarbone, under the arm, under the eye, collarbone. 15. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 16. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 17. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 18. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rating. 19. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 20. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level 20, Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 21. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 22. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 23. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. OBSESSIONS Exercise 12 – Obsessions There are 5 possible alternative algorithms for obsessions. First choice is number 1 with 4 alternate choices. Obsession is usually thought of as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). However, it is possible to be obsessive for short periods of time, for instance, when a relationship is terminated and you “just can’t stop thinking about him or her.” Eventually you get over it. One can be obsessive about only one thing or many, usually related, things. Serious obsession causes individuals to repeat behavior or actions, which mask underlying anxiety; i.e., obsessing whether or not a task was completed, a stove turned off or continual hand washing and related repetitive movements and thoughts. As I mentioned earlier concerning addictions, the problem is often the victim’s solution. Victims of OCD find themselves repeating behavior, thinking and actions, which lead them to check over and over actions that they had already completed. This lack of trust in oneself can take over a person’s entire life. The best time to treat obsessive thinking is when it is happening. There are five algorithms that can be used for obsession. Begin with the first choice and, if necessary go on until you find the one that is best for you. Obsessions: First Choice Working alone 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right or left). 5. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 6. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 7. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist. Go back to step 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to 5 aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: collarbone, under the eye, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 12. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or 133
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Go back to step 1. 13. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 14. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue with the treatment. algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot 5-10 times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue with the treatment. 7. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (begin at the V at the neck line, go down one inch and over one inch to the right). 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: 134
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: collarbone, under the eye, collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Mini Deep Level 17. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows:
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS. 20. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Obsessions: Alternate 1 Working alone 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down from V at neckline one inch and one inch over to the right or left). 6. Tap firmly five times under the eye. 7. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 8. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut. 9. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Go back to step 1. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: 136
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: under eye, collarbone, under eye, collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 13. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times. Go back to step 1. 14. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 15. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 137
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 4. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm. 5. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot 5-10 times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue with the treatment. 6. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 7. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (begin at the V at the neckline, go down one inch and over one inch to the right). 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye. 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a tune •Count to five •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: under eye, collarbone, under eye, collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 138
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rating. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary,. Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 20. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Obsessions: Alternate 2 Working alone 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times on the thumb (outer edge opposite the nail). 5. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the arm (opposite nipple area). 6. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down from V at neckline one inch and one inch over to the right or left). 7. Tap firmly five times on the little finger (opposite the thumb). 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 9. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 10). 10. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step 1. 11. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right 140
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Repeat the algorithm: thumb, under the arm, collarbone, little finger, collarbone. 13. Take a SUDS rating. You should be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 14. If your SUDS rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times, and go back to step 1. 15. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 16. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 141
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue with the treatment algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap 5-10 times on the K spot, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue with the treatment. 7. Tap firmly five times on the thumb (outer edge opposite the nail). 8. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the arm (opposite nipple area). 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down from V at neckline one inch and one inch over to the right or left). 10. Tap firmly five times on the little finger (opposite the thumb). 11. Tap five times on the collarbone (down from the V at the neckline one inch and one inch over to the right or left). 12. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud 13. Repeat the algorithm: thumb, under arm, collarbone, little finger, collarbone. 142
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 14. Take a SUDS rate. If down to a 1 0r 2, do the eye roll. 15. If your SUDS rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times, and go back to step 1. 16. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 17. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Take another SUDS rating. 18. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 19. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 20. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 21. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 22. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Obsessions: Alternate 3 Working alone 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 6. Tap five time on the collarbone. 7. Take a SUDS rate, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times (side of the hand, halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger, while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Move your eyes down right •Move your eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll your eyes in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud 144
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: under eye, under arm, collarbone. 11. Take another SUDS rate. If down to a I or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 13. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 14. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm, saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 6). 6. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue. 145
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 7. Tap five times under the eye (on the bony part). 8. Tap five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 9. Tap five times on the collarbone. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments, Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger, while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Move your eyes down right •Move your eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll your eyes in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: under eye, under arm, collarbone. 12. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 13. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem,” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 14. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rate. 15. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 16. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 17. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will ` keep this problem.” 18. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem. Take another SUDS rating. 19. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Obsessions: Alternate 4 Working alone 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 6. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and over one inch to the right or left). 7. Tap firmly on the little finger (opposite nail facing the thumb). 8. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 10). 147
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 9. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: under the eye, under the arm, collarbone, little finger. 12. Take another SUDS rate. If you are at a 1-2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 14. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 15. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 16. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 17. Finish with the eye roll. 148
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Working with a partner 1. Choose an obsession you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm. 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot 5-10 times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue with the treatment. 7. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (bony part). 8. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and over one inch to the right or left). 10. Tap firmly on the little finger (opposite nail facing the thumb). 11. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left 149
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Do the algorithm a second time: under eye, under arm, collarbone, little finger. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rate. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 20. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. ANGER Exercise 13 – Anger See list of algorithms (pages xxx-xxx) for referent phrases you might say while doing the anger treatment. You may find affirmations to be helpful, but not crucial, to the success of the algorithm outcome. Appropriately expressed anger is a healthy emotion unless it becomes angry criticism or turns into rage. The following is a typical illustration of how anger can become destructive and make meaningful communication difficult. I was working with a couple having marital problems. I’ll call them “Carol” and “Joe.” Both were professionals who wanted to be right. In our second session they began a heated argument, the husband, this time, being the aggressor and the loudest. Underlying the anger were, essentially, hurt feelings. I asked if this was typical of their confrontations. I got a positive answer. Neither husband nor wife were familiar with RRT+ but knew that I did something out of the ordinary. I decided to intervene in the argument and asked Joe to give me permission to do something that would cool his anger and make communication more productive. Since they both came for help with their marriage, he agreed. I did the algorithm, his anger immediately abated and he calmed down. However, he thought this was just a “bunch of hocus pocus.” When I saw the couple that following week, they were more composed -- Joe in particular. He told me he had noticed that he just couldn’t “get up the steam” to argue and that Carol didn’t seem to trigger the intense feelings he had before. He said that he didn’t understand how it happened, but that the treatment I had done worked somehow and they were getting along better.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Working alone 1. Choose an anger reaction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the side of little finger nail facing the thumb. 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V where the collarbone meets at the neckline and one inch to the right). 6. Tap firmly five times on the little finger. 7. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Go back to step 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction 152
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum a tune 10. Repeat the algorithm: little finger, collarbone, little finger. 11. Take a SUDS rating, and if at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 13. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 14. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 15. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 16. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 17. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose anger reaction you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or 153
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment. algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot five times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue with the treatment. 7. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the side of little finger nail facing the thumb. 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V where the collarbone meets at the neckline and one inch to the right). 9. Tap five times on the little finger. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 11. Do the algorithm a second time: little finger, collarbone, little finger. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rate. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will be completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rate. 20. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. RAGE Exercise 14 – Rage Rage differs from anger in intensity. Built-up anger can explode into rage and become the underlying cause of abuse or even homicide or suicide. Rage can also lead to a host of other problems as well, particularly, some physical in nature. Working alone 1. Choose a time you were enraged. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the outside edge of your eyebrow. 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and inch over to the right). 6. Tap firmly on the outside edge of your eyebrow. 7. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction 156
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum a tune 8. Repeat the algorithm: outside edge of eyebrow, collarbone, eyebrow. 9. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the eye roll. 10. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and go back to step 1. 11. Repeat the algorithm: eyebrow, collarbone, eyebrow. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If your SUDS rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and go back to step 1. 14. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 15. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot 16. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a time your were in a rage. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or 157
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment. algorithm (step 6). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the outside edge of your eyebrow. 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and inch over to the right). 9. Tap firmly on the outside edge of the eyebrow. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 11. Repeat the algorithm: outside edge of eyebrow, collarbone, outside edge of eyebrow. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue. 16. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 17. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 18. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Take another SUDS rate. 19. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 20. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 21. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.”
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 22. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rate. 23. Finish with the eye roll. 24. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. GUILT Exercise 15 – Guilt Guilt is a universal feeling that is easily resolved by admitting it and not repeating the problem. However unresolved guilt often comes from childhood and becomes shame over time. No matter how poorly children are treated, being magical thinkers, they will take the blame for their parents’ mistreatment of them. Being completely dependent, children believe their parents are god-like. Over the years I have worked with children of all ages, some abused, some not. I am never surprised to hear children blame themselves for the actions of their parents and go on to express guilt for having caused the problems in the family. This feeling of guilt can continue into adulthood, leaving the adult child with a heavy burden to carry - a burden which colors his or her relationships, until or unless it is eliminated. The following is what we propose to do. Working alone 1. Choose a feeling or belief in your guilt that you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 160
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on (the index finger opposite the nail facing the thumb). 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right). 6. Tap firmly on the index finger. 7. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and go back to step 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a tune •Count to five •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: index finger, collarbone index finger. 11. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 12. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 13. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 14. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot 15. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a feeling or belief about your guilt you want to alleviate: 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Test the arm saying, “ I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem) Arm should test firm. 5. Test the arm saying, “I want to keep this problem, (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue with the treatment algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, do the Specific PR Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on (the index finger opposite the nail facing the thumb). 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right). 9. Tap firmly on the index finger. 162
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 10. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a tune •Count to five •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: index finger, collarbone index finger. 12. Take a SUDS rating, and if down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rating. 16. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. 163
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 20. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. DEPRESSION Exercise 16 – Depression: Introductory points for depression and pain algorithms come from Fred Gallo, Ph.D, training manual, ED x TM. (Philadelphia, 1999, and Energy Psychology, CRC Press, London, N.Y., 1999, page 189. Depression is serious business. Seriously depressed individuals should be under a doctor’s care. A depressed person sees the world as a miserable place to be in and feels hopeless about the future. The depressed individual focuses exclusively on the problem and does not recognize any intervening positive events as joyful. On the contrary, there is a continuous run of reinforcing “negative mind movies.” Of course, everyone feels down at one time or another, but depression is much more pervasive and can lead to serious consequences and even suicide. Luckily there are effective medications on the market that help lift depressed states. The seriously depressed client should be treated in consultation with a physician. This algorithm will give you another tool to use. It is effective but may have to be repeated several times and used whenever needed. The depression and pain algorithms are identical, except for the introductory tapping points. 164
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Working alone 1. Choose a feeling of depression you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Introductory points: Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the eyebrow (outer edge above your outer eye). 5. Tap firmly under the eye (on the bony part). 6. Tap firmly under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 7. Tap firmly on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 8. Tap firmly on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 9. Tap firmly on the index finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 10. Tap firmly on the collarbone. 11. Tap firmly on the gamut spot 50 times (between the knuckle of the little and ring finger). 12. Tap the collarbone 5 times. 13. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 15). 14. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 15. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger).
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a tune •Count to five •Hum again 16. Repeat the algorithm (tapping the gamut point 50 times) and then the collarbone 5 times. 17. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 18. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 19. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 20. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot 21. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a depressed feeling you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 166
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment. algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot 5-10 times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue with the treatment. 7. Introductory points: Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the eyebrow (outer edge above your outer eye). 8. Tap firmly under the eye (on the bony part). 9. Tap firmly under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 10. Tap firmly on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 11. Tap firmly on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right or left). 12. Tap firmly on the index finger (opposite nail, facing thumb). 13. Tap firmly on the collarbone. 14. Algorithm: Tap firmly 50 times on the gamut point 15. Tap the collarbone 5 times. 16. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right 167
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a tune •Count to five •Hum again 17. Do the algorithm a second time (tap the gamut point 50 times) and the collarbone 5 times. 18. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 19. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 20. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 on the K spot and say, “I deeply accept myself even though I still have some of this problem.” Finish with the eye roll. 21. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 22. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 23. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 24. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 168
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 25. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. PAIN Exercise 17 – Pain Pain is debilitating, but I have been able to relieve pain with this exercise. It is the same as the algorithm for depression. Only the introductory points are different. Working alone 1. Choose a painful feeling you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Introductory points: Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 5. Tap firmly under the eye (bony part). 6. Tap firmly on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 7. Tap firmly on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 8. Tap firmly on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 9. Tap firmly on the index finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 10. Tap firmly on the collarbone. 11. Tap firmly on the gamut spot 50 times. 12. Tap the collarbone 5 times. 169
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 13. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 15). 14. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 15. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five •Hum again 16. Repeat the algorithm: tapping the gamut point 50 times and then the collarbone 5 times. 17. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 18. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 519 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 19. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 20. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 21. Finish with the eye roll. 170
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Working with a partner 1. Choose a painful feeling you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm. 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR: Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue. 7. Introductory points: Tap firmly on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 8. Tap firmly under the eye (on the bony part). 9. Tap firmly on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 10. Tap firmly on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 11. Tap firmly on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 12. Tap firmly on the index finger (opposite nail, facing thumb). 13. Tap firmly on the collarbone.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 14. Algorithm: Tap firmly 50 times on the gamut point and the collar bone 5 times. 15. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 16. Do the algorithm a second time: tap the gamut point 50 times and the collarbone 5 times. 17. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 18. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 19. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 20. If reversed, tapping firmly on the K spot and say. “I deeply accept myself even though I still have some of this problem” and go to step 1. 21. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 172
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 22. Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem,” versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 23. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Take another SUDS rate. 24. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 25. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level Mini PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 26. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 27. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take another SUDS rating. 28. If SUDS does not goes down to a 1-2, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. PANIC/ANXIETY Exercise 18 – Panic/Anxiety There are 6 possible algorithms for panic/anxiety reduction. First choice is number 1 with 5 alternate choices. Few are spared attacks of anxiety, at one time or another, during their lifetimes. It is by far the most prevalent of all emotional distress and is, in fact, the underlying cause of all psychological problems. The anxiety can be specific or free floating, that is, there is no apparent cause. It can be simple or complex. Panic attacks happen spontaneously and make the victim feel ashamed or even crazy. Persistent stress can result in post173
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. traumatic stress disorder. Some individuals are so anxious they cannot leave the house (agoraphobia). Anxiety attacks can make life miserable and make coping with everyday life a struggle. In one case, a young man came to see me because he was house bound. He would not drive, so the only way for him to get to my office was to have a friend bring him. He was nervous, could not sit still, and his speech was rapid and disconnected. He had been plagued with this fear for over a year and had come to see me because he had some earlier success with an energy-based therapist. However, a later experience with a second therapist made the problem much worse. Treating agoraphobia and similar problems is often done in steps, beginning with the point that the anxiety begins to be exhibited (thinking about leaving the house) and treating each and every step thereafter. The young man got immediate relief from his first session with me. His body relaxed and his speech slowed. I saw him one more time, after which he was able to leave the house and drive himself from place to place. I heard from him recently, and he is doing well. You will notice there are several algorithms to treat anxiety. If number 1 doesn’t help, try the others. However, some kinds of anxiety are so complex they will need the attention of a clinician trained in diagnosis. Using collarbone breathing several times a day is quite helpful. Panic/Anxiety: First Choice Working alone 1. Choose an anxiety state you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the eyebrow (next to the nose). 5. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 6. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 7. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from where the collarbone meets in a V at the neckline and one inch over to the right). 8. Take a SUDS rate and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 10). 9. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 10. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: eyebrow, under eye, under arm, collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 13. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 14. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 15. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose the anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, one means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, do the Specific PR: Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times the eyebrow (next to the nose). 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony area). 9. Tap firmly under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 10. Tap firmly on the collarbone (the V at the neckline, down one inch and over one inch to the right). 11. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot 176
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Do the algorithm a second time: eyebrow, under the eye, under arm, collarbone. 13. Take a SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 14. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 15. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 16. If reversed, (arm weak on positive statement and strong on negative or strong or weak on both), do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5-10 times on the K spot (side of the and halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist.) Take another SUDS rate. 17. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 18. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, 177
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 19. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem. 20. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 21. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 22. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Panic/Anxiety: Alternate 1 Working alone 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion.) When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 5. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 6. Tap firmly five times on the eyebrow (near the nose). 7. Tap firmly on the collarbone (where the collarbone meets in a V at the neckline and down one inch and over one inch to the right). 8. Tap firmly five times on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb)
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 9. Take a SUDS rating. If it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 11). 10. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 11. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Repeat the algorithm: under eye, under arm, eyebrow, collarbone, little finger. 13. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 15. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 16. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 17. Finish with the eye roll. 179
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Working with a partner 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 8. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 9. Tap firmly five times on the eyebrow (near the nose). 10. Tap firmly on the collarbone (where the collarbone meets in a V at the neckline and down one inch and over one inch to the right). 11. Tap firmly five times on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 12. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right 180
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 13. Do the algorithm a second time: under the eye, under arm, eye brow, collarbone, little finger. 14. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 15. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 16. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, then do a SUDS rating. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, The Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem.” Take a SUDS rating. 20. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 21. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. 181
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Panic/Anxiety: Alternate 2 Working alone 1. Choose the anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 5. Tap firmly five times under the eye area). 6. Tap firmly five times on the eyebrow (nearest the nose). 7. Tap five times on the collarbone (the V at the neckline, down one inch and over to the right one inch). 8. Tap five times on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 9. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 10). 10. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). Go back to step 1. 11. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right 182
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Repeat the algorithm: under arm, under eye, eyebrow, collarbone, little finger. 13. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 15. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 16. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 17. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot. and continue with the treatment. 7. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 9. Tap firmly five times on the eyebrow (closest to nose). 10. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (The V at the neckline, down one inch and over to the right one inch). 11. Tap firmly on the little finger (opposite the nail facing the thumb). 12. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 13. Do the algorithm a second time: under arm, under eye, eyebrow, collarbone, little finger. 184
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 14. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 15. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 16. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 17. If reversed, tap firmly 5-19 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 18. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly, same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level P R and, when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 19. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 20. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 21. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 22. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Panic/Anxiety: Alternate 3 Working alone 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready:
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times on the eyebrow (next to the nose). 5. Tap firmly under the arm (opposite nipple area). 6. Tap firmly under the eye (on the bony part). 7. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: eyebrow, under arm, under eye. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 186
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 13. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 14. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 15. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get over this problem. Arm should test firm. 5. Test the arm again saying “I want to keep this problem.” Arm should test weak If so continue with the algorithm (step 7). 6. If am does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the eyebrow (near the nose). 8. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 9. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 10. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 11. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following:
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 12. Do the algorithm a second time: eyebrow, under the arm, under the eye. 13. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 14. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 15. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” If reversed, Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 16. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, The Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 17. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.”
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 18. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 19. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 20. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Panic/Anxiety: Alternate 4 Working alone 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap under the eye (bony part). 5. Tap on the eyebrow (next to the nose). 6. Tap under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 7. Tap on the little finger (side of nail opposite the thumb). 8. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 19). 9. If reversed, do the Specific Reversal: tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1 10. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes 189
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Repeat the algorithm: under eye, eyebrow, under arm, little finger. 12. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 13. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 14. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 15. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 16. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now, (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get over this problem.” Arm should rest firm. 5. Extend your arm and say, “I want to keep this problem.” Arm should rest firm. If so, continue with the algorithm. 190
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 6. If the arm does not test firm on positive statement and weak on the negative statement, do the Specific PR; tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot and continue. 7. Tap under the eye (bony part). 8. Tap on the eyebrow (next to the nose). 9. Tap under the arm (opposite the nipple area). 10. Tap on the little finger (side of nail opposite the thumb). 11. Tap five times on the little finger (side of nail opposite the thumb). 12. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 13. Do the algorithm a second time: under eye, eyebrow, under the arm, little finger. 14. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 15. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following:
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 16. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 17. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 18. Finish with the eye roll. 19. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, The Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 20. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 21. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 22. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 23. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. Panic/Anxiety: Alternate Number 5 Working alone 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 192
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 4. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down I inch from the V at the neck and over I inch to either side). 5. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 6. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 7. Take a SUDS Rate and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If it has not decreased 2 or more points do the Specific PR Tao firmly, 5-10 times on the K spot, halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist. Go back to step 1. 9. Do the nine gamut while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Do the algorithm a second time: collarbone, under eye, under arm. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 13. Do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist. Go back to step 1. 193
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 14. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. 15. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 16. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose anxiety you want to alleviate. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get over this problem.” Arm ` should test firm. 5. Test the arm again, saying, “I want to keep this problem. Arm should test weak If so continue with the algorithm (step 7). 6. If the arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative, do the Specific PR; tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and continue. 7. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down I inch from the V at the neck and over I inch to either side). 8. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony part). 9. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right 194
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Do the algorithm a second time: collarbone, under the eye, under the arm. 12. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 13. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to step 1. 16. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 195
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 20. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 21. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. EMBARRASSMENT Exercise 19 – Embarrassment We have all felt embarrassed at one time or another. Some blush when they are embarrassed. And there are those who blush so often and so readily that the embarrassment is in not being able to control it. This brings to mind a client I was seeing who blushed every time there was a sexual allusion made in her presence whether or not it was made in jest about something having nothing to do with her. As you can imagine, this caused her difficulties and was in itself embarrassing. She had no control over this reaction and wanted to be free of it. The problem stemmed from an early childhood experience. This was treated first, followed by treatment in imaginary problem circumstances which might occur in the present and future. After two treatments, the problem was solved. The following treatment is recommended for embarrassing embarrassment. Working Alone 1. If you have had a similar problem, think about it as though it is happening now. 2. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 3. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the nose above the upper lip. 4. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right). 5. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 7). 196
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 6. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 7. Do the nine gamut treatments while continually tapping on the gamut point (hollow between the knuckles of the little finger and ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum again 8. Repeat the algorithm: under nose, collarbone. 9. Take a SUDS rating. If you are at a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 10. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 11. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 12. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a time you felt embarrassed. 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready:
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, one means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot 5-10 times, (located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist) and continue with the treatment. 7. Tap firmly five times under the nose above the lip. 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right). 9. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 198
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 10. Do the algorithm a second time: under the nose, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 12. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 13. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 14. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 15. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 16. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 17. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 18. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 19. Finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. SHAME Exercise 20 – Shame Shame can be toxic. It can be the basic underlying cause for many psychological problems. There is a difference between shame and embarrassment. I think of shame as long lasting and basic, while embarrassment is fleeting, even though it may return at a later date in a similar situation. Toxic shame is a crippling emotion, and if you have experienced this feeling, do the algorithm. Remember, toxic childhood shame is hardwired in the brain, but is as unrealistic as the childhood guilt feelings that accompany it. It is pervasive and often continues into adulthood. It is, more often than not, a complex problem that may need an outside referral. However, in my experience, this treatment algorithm works well. Working Alone 1. Think of a time you felt shamed. 2. Focus on your feelings of shame (think of the person causing you the problem, see him or her, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the feelings). 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the point between the chin and the lower lip. 5. Tap firmly on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the left or right. 6. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 8). 7. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 8. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 9. Repeat the algorithm: chin, collarbone. 10. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 11. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 510 times on the K spot, and go back to number 1. 12. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 13. Most will be at a one or two and will finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose a time you felt shamed 2. Think about it as though it were happening now (see it, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the emotion). When you are ready: 201
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, 1 means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and continue with the treatment. 7. Tap firmly five times on the point between the lower lip and the chin. 8. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (down one inch from the V at the neckline and one. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 202
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 10. Do the algorithm a second time: chin, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, finish with the eye roll. 12. If it has not decreased 2 or more points, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). 13. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, do the eye roll. 14. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 15. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 16. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot and go back to step 1. 17. Finish with the eye roll. 18. Finish with the eye roll. 19. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time try the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, The Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 20. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 21. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 22. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 23. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. 203
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. JEALOUSY Exercise 21 – Jealousy Jealousy can be a very destructive emotional problem both to the one who is experiencing the jealousy and the one at whom it is directed. It is based upon personal insecurity, that is, a feeling that you are not good enough, and has little to do with the object of your attention or affection. Carried to an extreme it becomes an obsession, sometimes related to paranoia, and can be a symptom of something more serious. Jealous accusations are often a factor in abusive relationships and the abusers use it to curtail their partner’s activities. In severe cases I have seen clients who allowed themselves to be isolated from relatives and friends and imprisoned in their homes. Others are aware of their jealousy but feel entrapped by it. Underlying a feeling of jealousy is a feeling that you are unlovable and/or not as good as the competition. This belief can be transformed into anger and projected onto the partner. Simply feeling badly about being rejected is a normal reaction that passes with time, if there are no deeper problems blocking resolution. The following treatment has proven successful. Working alone 1. If you are feeling jealous, think about it. 2. Focus on your feelings of jealousy (think of the person causing you the problem, see him or her, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the feelings). 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the middle finger. 5. Tap firmly five times under the eye (bony area).
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 6. Tap firmly on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right or left). 7. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 8. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, side of the hand, between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and go back to number 1. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: middle finger, under eye, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 12. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 10 times on the K spot 5-10 times, and go back to number 1. 13. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 14. Always finish with the eye roll. 205
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Working with a partner 1. Think of a time you felt jealous. 2. Focus on your feelings of jealousy (think of the person causing you the problem, see him or her, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the feelings). 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 6). 5. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot five-10 times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, then continue the exercise. 6. Firmly five times on the middle finger (on the side of the nail, opposite the thumb). 7. Firmly tap under the eye (bony part). 8. Firmly tap the collarbone spot (down one inch from the V at the neckline and over one inch to the right or left. 9. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 10. Repeat the algorithm: middle finger, under eye, collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 12. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 13. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 14. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot say, and go back to number 1. 15. Take another SUDS rating. You will be down to one or two. If you are above a 2, go back to number 1. 16. Finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 19. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 20. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll. 21. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. INHALANT TYPE ALLERGY Exercise 22 – Inhalant type (toxin) These are sensitivities brought on by things you use on your body (soap, deodorant, perfume, after shave lotion, cosmetics, as well as a plethora of related product scents that are inhaled. As your body warms up, fumes from such products are released and inhaled. We refer to these as energy toxins because, when sensitivity exists, they will cause polarity reversals. If you suspect a problem you might ask if your client heats up easily. Other items such as pillows, mattresses, blankets, sheets, and other products that you regularly come in contact with may be culprits as well. I recommend using unscented articles and/or washing powders. This algorithm will help with the sensitivity, but if the problem of reversal persists, then it would be wise to seek the aid of a practitioner skilled in diagnosis, a basic ingredient in advanced training. Do the following if you are significantly bothered by things you inhale (smoke, perfume, fumes, etc.): Working alone 1. Focus on inhaling the offending product. 2. Think about the odor, notice what you feel in your body, smell and taste it, notice what you say to yourself about it. 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, ten is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the middle finger opposite the nail and facing the thumb. 208
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 5. Tap firmly five times under the arm (opposite nipple area). 6. Tap firmly on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right). 7. Take a SUDS rate and if it has decreased 2 or more points continue with the gamut (step 7). 8. If not, do the Specific PR: Tapping continually, 5-10 times, on the K spot. Go back to step one. 9
Do the 9 gamut : tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again
10. Repeat the algorithm: middle finger, under arm collarbone. 11. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 12. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly on the K spot 5-10 times, and go back to number 1. 13. Finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 14. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot 15. Finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Choose an inhalant reaction you want to alleviate. 2. Focus on the offending substance. Think about the effects of the specific inhalant as though it were bothering you now, (see yourself having an attack, what do you say to yourself about it, feel the effects of the allergy). When you are ready: 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, where ten is severe stress, one means there is no trace of stress. 4. Extend your arm and say, “I want to get rid of this problem” (or you can name the type of problem). Arm should test firm. Remember or write down the number. 5. Test arm, saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 7). 6. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot five-10 times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and then continue the exercise. 7. Firmly five times on the middle finger (on the side of the nail, opposite the thumb). 8. Tap firmly five times under the arm. 9. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch below the V at the neckline and over one inch to the right or left). 10. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while 210
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 11. Do the algorithm a second time: middle finger, under arm, collarbone. 12. Take a SUDS rate. If down to a 1 or 2 do the eye roll. 13. If above a 2 or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following: 14. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 15. Take another SUDS rate. You will be down to a 1 or 2. 16. Finish with the eye roll. 17. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, if necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 211
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 18. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rate. 19. Finish with the eye roll. 20. If the SUDS remains high, you may have a toxin involved and need to consult someone trained in diagnosis. NASAL CONGESTION Exercise 23 – Nasal Congestion There is only one way of treating this problem. No partner is needed. 1. Simply tap under your nose when you feel congested five times. 2. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch below the V at the neckline and over one inch to the right or left). 3. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 212
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 4. Do the algorithm a second time: tap under your nose, collarbone. If needed, go back to step 1. 5. Always finish with the eye roll. RAPID, SIMPLE STRESS RELIEVER Exercise 24 - Stress (whenever you want a quick stress reliever) 1. Do the eye roll. 2. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch below the V at the neckline and over one inch to the right). 3. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 4. Do the algorithm a second time: eye roll, collarbone, gamut. 5. Always finish with the eye roll
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. ABOVE NORMAL CLUMSINESS OR AWKWARDNESS Exercise 25 – Above normal clumsiness or awkwardness Do the collarbone breathing on a regular basis at least two or three times per day (see page 56). REVERSAL OF WORDS, CONCEPTS, BEHAVIOR, AND NEGATIVITY Exercise 26 – Reversal of words, concepts, behavior, and negativity Fix the psychological reversal and/or do collarbone breathing. COMMON FATIGUE Exercise 27 – Common fatigue This algorithm is the same for everyone. We all become fatigued. The best solution is to rest, of course, but that is not always possible. Begin: 1. Rate the intensity of fatigue on a 10-point scale, ten is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 2. Tap firmly five times with two fingers under the eye (bony area). 3. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch under the V at the neckline and one inch to the right). 4. Tap firmly five times on the eyebrow (next to the nose). 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch under the V at the neckline and one inch to the right or left). 6. Take the SUDS rate. If at a one or two continue with the gamut (step 8). 7. If not, do the Specific PR: tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and go back to step 1.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 8. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 9. Do the algorithm a second time: under eye, collarbone, eyebrow, collarbone. 10. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 11. If your stress rate is above a 2 or if the SUDS is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot and go back to number 1. 12. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 13. Finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. FRUSTRATION/IMPATIENCE Exercise 28 – Frustration Working alone 1. If you are feeling frustrated, think about it. 2. Focus on your feelings of frustration (think of the person causing you the problem, see him or her, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the feelings). 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Tap firmly five times with two fingers on the outer eyebrow. 5. Tap firmly on the collarbone (one inch down from the V at the neckline and one inch over to the right or left). 6. Take a SUDS rating, and if it has decreased 2 or more points, continue with the gamut (step 9). 7. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot, side of the hand, between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, and go back to number 1. 8. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud 216
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Count to five aloud •Hum again 9. Repeat the algorithm: outer eyebrow, collarbone. 10. Take a SUDS rating. You will be at a 1 or 2. Finish with the eye roll. 11. If your stress rate is above a 2, or if the SUDS rating is stuck or moving up and down again, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap firmly 10 times on the K spot 5-10 times, and go back to number 1. 12. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 13. Always finish with the eye roll. Working with a partner 1. Think of a time you felt jealous. 2. Focus on your feelings of jealousy (think of the person causing you the problem, see him or her, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel the feelings). 3. Rate the intensity on a 10-point scale, 10 is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 4. Test arm saying, “I want to keep this problem” (or name the type of problem). Arm should test weak. If so, continue the treatment algorithm (step 6). 5. If arm does not test firm on the positive statement and weak on the negative do the Specific PR. Firmly tap the K spot five-10 times, located on the side of the hand between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist, then continue the exercise. 6. Firmly five times on the outer eyebrow. 7. Firmly tap the collarbone spot (down one inch from the V at the neckline and over one inch to the right or left. 217
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 8. Do the nine gamut treatments. Tap continually on the hollow spot between the knuckles of the ring finger and the little finger while doing the following: •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 9. Repeat the algorithm: middle finger, under eye, collarbone. 10. Take a SUDS rating. If down to a 1 or 2, finish with the eye roll. 11. If above a 2, or if the SUDS rate is stuck or moving up and down again, do the following. 12. Arm test: Extend the arm and say, “I want to be completely over this problem” (test arm) versus “I want to continue to have some of this problem.” 13. If reversed, tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot say, and go back to number 1. 14. Take another SUDS rating. You will be down to one or two. If you are above a 2, go back to number 1. 15. Finish with the eye roll. 16. Rarely, the SUDS rate will stay high or vacillate after the all the above steps have been completed. If so, try repeating the exercise, 218
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST following the steps in exactly the same way, only this time you will use the Deep Level PR and, when necessary, the Mini Deep Level PR. (Remember to tap under the nose, not on the K spot.) The arm tests are as follows: 17. Deep Level arm test: “I will get over this problem” versus “I will keep this problem.” 18. Mini Deep Level arm test: “I will continue to have some of this problem” versus “I will get completely over this problem,” then do a SUDS rating. 19. Most will be at a 1-2 and will finish with the eye roll.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. JET LAG Exercise 29 – Jet lag Jet lag is a combination of changes in eating and sleeping times and crossing the North/South lines of electromagnetic force. Some people find that taking 1-3 grams of melatonin is helpful once they have reached their destination. I find that using the following algorithms during the flight and again, once I reach my destination, work well. Use them whenever you feel the fatigue coming on. There are two different algorithms: One for traveling from West to East and one traveling from East to West. Since you will be doing these alone, I have omitted the partner. Do this prior to boarding the airplane, at two to four hour intervals, while flying and, again, on arrival. First: from East to West 1. Rate the intensity of fatigue on a 10-point scale, ten is severe stress, one means there is no trace of upset. Write down the number. 2. Tap firmly 5 times under the eye (on the bony area). 3. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone (one inch under the V at the neckline and one inch to the right or left). 4. Take a SUDS rate and if it has decreased 2 or more points continue with the gamut (step 7). 6. If it has not decreased 2 or more points do the Specific PR. Tap firmly 5-10 times on the K spot (on the side of the hand halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist,) and go back to step 1. 7. Do the 9 gamut while continually tapping on the gamut spot (between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 8. Repeat the algorithm :under eye, collarbone. 9. Take another SUDS rate10. If down to one or two, finish with the eye roll. 10. If not, do the Mini Specific PR. Tap 5 times with two fingers on the K spot (side of hand between the little finger and the wrist) and go back to step 1. 11. If the SUDS rate is still high, repeat the exercise, tapping instead under the nose, not on the K spot. 12. Finish with the eye roll. Second: from West to East Identical to the first treatment only the algorithm is different: Tap five times under the arm instead of the eye and continue as instructed above.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. TMJ (tempromandibular joint pain) Exercise 30 – TMJ (tempromandibular joint pain) Check with your physician first. Begin: 1. Put two fingers on the TMJ point and do the following: 2. Make you mouth tight and tap under the eye (bony part). 3. Open your mouth and tap under the eye. 4. Do the 9 gamut (while continually tapping on the gamut spot (between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 5. Put two fingers on the TMJ point and do the following: 6. Make you mouth tight and tap under the eye (bony part). 7. Open your mouth and tap under the eye. If the joint is still tight, try doing the Specific PR and tap on the K spot 5-10 times and go back to step 1. 8. Finish with the eye roll.
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST VISUALIZATION EXERCISE Exercise 31 – Visualization exercise There are two possible alternative algorithms that might help you to improve your performance. First choice is number 1 with 1 alternate choice. If you have trouble visualizing, this exercise will be most helpful. Most people can visualize. However, even those who can visualize fantastic things often have difficulty visualizing themselves getting over a particular problem. Before beginning the peak performance exercise, it is necessary to establish that one is able to visualize oneself doing whatever it is you want to improve. It is important to be able to develop a healthier and more accurate body image. Doing the exercises below will help you. 1. Imagine you are walking on the beach and you can feel the warm sand under your feet. Stop and enjoy the feeling. Wiggle your toes in the sand. Now look down at your feet. Can you see them? 2. Now imagine you have an orange in your hand. 3. Can you see it? 4. What color is it? 5. Can you see it flying through the air? 6. Now picture yourself. 7. Can you see yourself flying throughout the air? 8. Once you have established that you can visualize even things you really cannot do, you are ready to continue. 9. Can you see yourself in the problem situation? 10. The answer here is most often, “No.” 11. Imagine (see, hear, feel) yourself confronting your most feared situation and being calm, confident and relaxed. (Understand that
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. you are not asking yourself if you are over the problem, only that you can IMAGINE and visualize yourself being over the problem.) 12. Put your ability to do this on a 10-point scale. 13. Now, while you are trying to imagine yourself confronting a situation which triggers the problem: 14. Tap underneath the arms (opposite the nipple area) about 10 times. This should increase your ability to imagine this situation. 15. Do the 9 gamut (while continually tapping on the gamut spot (between the knuckle of the little finger and the ring finger). •Open your eyes •Close your eyes •Eyes down right •Eyes down left •Roll your eyes in one direction •Roll them in the opposite direction •Hum a few bars of a tune aloud •Count to five aloud •Hum again 16. Take a SUDS rate. 17. If the SUDS rate doesn’t go down below a 7, suspect a psychological reversal. Be sure you can really visualize overcoming your problem. 18. If you are above a 7, treat the reversal, tapping on the K spot 10 times, and go back to step 1. 19. When you have completed step 18, there should be at least a 2 point drop. 224
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 20. If you have progressed to about a 4, use the Mini Specific PR, tapping 5 times on the K spot (side of hand, halfway between the knuckle of the little finger and the wrist). 20. Finish with the eye roll. Visualization technique: Alternate 1 Follow the directions above, substituting the algorithm below for the tapping 10 times under the arm. 1. Tap under the arm. 2. Tap on the eyebrow (near the nose). PEAK PERFORMANCE EXERCISE 32 – Peak performance There are 2 possible alternative algorithms for peak performance. First choice is number 1 with 1 alternate choice. To do this exercise, one must first be able to visualize. If you have difficulty visualizing, utilize the previous exercise (30) first. Recently, I did this with a friend who was going to be in golf tournament, and he shot the best score he ever had in his life. However, there is no guarantee. 1. Imagine your problem area. What are you trying to achieve (be an excellent skier, excel in golf). Be sure to do this with each part of the performance you want to improve, that is, (1) driving a straight golf ball, (2) putting, (3) chipping etc. I suggest you imagine each part separately and then try each one before going on to the next. 2. Think about the problem (visualize your surroundings in which you see yourself doing whatever you are trying to improve, notice what you say to yourself about it, feel it, include smells and tastes, if any). Notice in particular what a good performance looks like and how it feels in your body. Rehearse this often. When you are ready: 3. Tap firmly five times under the eye. 225
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 4. Tap firmly five times under the arm. 5. Tap firmly five times on the collarbone. 6. Do the gamut. 7. Do a SUDS rate on being able to excel at your target problem. 8. If at a 3 or more, do the Specific PR and go back to step 1. 9. If you are still having trouble, tap under the nose and repeat the algorithm (eye, arm, collarbone. 10. Go out and see what happens. Good luck. Alternate 1 Use the following alternate algorithm: under arm, under eye, collarbone.
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CHAPTER 17 Energy Toxins hat is an energy toxin? According to Dr. Callahan a toxin is a substance that disrupts the bio-energy system, blocking or impairing successful treatment.[1] These reactions are not classified as allergens. Allergens affect the immune system. Energy toxins disrupt the flow of energy in the body. In most people, energy toxins present no problem. We suspect an energy toxin when successfully treated problem suddenly recurs days, weeks or even months later. This is a rare occurrence. Common substances such as inhalants, i.e., fumes from clothing, bedding, soap, perfumes, creams, and related products, may be toxic to the energy systems of susceptible individuals, particularly when the body heats up. Smoking, certain foods and chemicals may also be culprits. Keeping a diary of times and places when there are problem recurrences will help to identify the activity patterns which are related to energy disruptions, making it possible to eliminate them by refraining from the use of the identified substances. Keep a diary and notice what you have eaten or come in contact with prior to your recurrence. Avoid these toxins in the future. You might consult with a clinician trained in energy therapy if you cannot pinpoint the problem. Today we are exposed to a huge number of environmental toxicants. Testing their effects on human behavior is still relatively rare. Toxicants can stress the system and evoke extreme behavioral changes, particularly in children. [2]
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Readers experiencing these problems should contact clinicians trained in diagnosis who can be helpful in identifying these toxins and eliminating their effects. To reach qualified individuals go to the web, and look under RRT, Thought Field or energy therapy. Or contact me directly at
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PART FIVE Conclusion The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by experts. Albert Einstein
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CHAPTER 18 The Apex Problem he term apex is borrowed from Arthur Koestler (1967). Apex refers to the operation of the mind at its peak or apex. Problem refers to the absence of same. In other words, the apex problem bypasses the cognitive but doesn’t affect the outcome. This kind of thinking is common when one has been schooled to believe certain things are true and immutable. We know that psychotherapy means sitting down and talking to an expert about our problems. RRT upsets that apple cart. How can tapping on the body change the problem? What kind of explanation can there be? All kinds of explanations are offered for the improvement, that is, distraction, placebo effect, suggestion, hypnosis. One client insisted that he never had the problem in the first place! Why? In order to credit the effectiveness of the treatment, it is necessary to consider it some kind of miracle. However, Saint Augustine (1334-1430) stated: “Miracles do not happen in contradiction of nature, but in contradiction of what we know of nature.” Energy therapy has introduced a whole new dimension. We have preconceived ideas of what therapy is all about and expect to talk about our problems for months or years in order to resolve them. RRT offers an effective alternative. There is a need for the brain to invent an understanding for something that does not lie in its hardwired information system. You may find that you and others who use the RRT system may initially accurately
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST report the improvement and find it difficult to credit the treatment for the change. We speculate that it is the Left Brain Interpreter [1] that causes the apex problem when a person finds himself or herself faced with something not commonly understood. This is related to (partly unconscious) assumptions about the nature of reality. [2] We tend to manifest resistance when presented with information or experience that threatens our unconscious belief systems. For example: a hypnotized person will present fantastic rationalizations to deny evidence that conflicts with the picture she or he has agreed to perceive, or to explain why behavior directed by a post-hypnotic suggestion (that is, behavior in response to a suggestion from a hypnotist that the subject does not remember, cued by a signal of which the subject is unaware) is really perfectly reasonable behavior. The phenomenon of denial is familiar in psychotherapy; the client will actually fail to see what is apparent to any onlooker, because to see it would be too threatening. We are all ambivalent when it comes to knowing ourselves. We know that mainstream science also suffers from an apex problem. Scientists may ignore or criticize innovation outside of their own belief systems. But sooner or later the emergence of new data, or a change in the philosophical climate, leads to stagnation and deadlock; which eventually produces a crisis in which rival theories proliferate and then the cycle begins again, but this time in a new direction. “The progress of science is strewn with the bleached skeletons of discarded theories which once seemed to possess eternal life.” Ancient treatments for disease and the use of medicinal plants are now being rediscovered. Nutrition and exercise have become important parts of the regimen of achieving emotional well being. I believe we are now just approaching a period of new discovery and a change in the philosophical climate. There is still resistance, that is, until the Family Therapy Networker included TFT in the article in the November issue on PTSD, all submissions to journals had been rejected. The Family Therapy 231
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Networker was also the first to publish information about EMDR. Unfortunately though, a paper by Dr. Roger Callahan, the founder of TFT, was rejected because “it is hard to believe that a therapy could be as powerful and yet remain unknown.” The ethical principles of the American Psychological Association, June 1989 are not being followed: 1. “Psychologists are committed to increasing knowledge of human behavior and to the utilization of such knowledge for the promotion of human welfare.” 2. “Psychologists have the responsibility to attempt to prevent suppression of psychological findings formerly unknown.” These are admirable principle but they are too often ignored. Psychology is just beginning to loosen its ironclad hold on traditional treatment. It is doing so with great reluctance. In the field of science, new ideas often come in great leaps of creativity, which challenge the existing dogma. We are a mechanistic culture and cling to outdated accepted ideas and ignore those that do not fit the prevailing thought. Since the discovery of penicillin, we have been believers that disease was caused by body chemistry and that chemical solutions were the only correct ones. There is a large body of psychological thought that agrees. But things ‘they are a-changin’. Ancient treatments for disease and the use of medicinal plants are being rediscovered. Nutrition and exercise have become important parts of the regimen of achieving emotional and physical well being. The mind/body connection is becoming more widely accepted and there is beginning to be a convergence between holistic, traditional medicine and holistic psychology. Massage, generative touch healing, NLP, EMDR, TFT, visualization, aroma therapy, etc., and many others, are gaining acceptance. We are just approaching a period of new discovery and a change in the philosophical climate. In conclusion, I believe that it is the healer’s job to release something not understood or remove obstructions between the patient and the force of life that moves us toward wholeness, and that there is a health 232
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST drive and an attractor waiting to be set in motion that causes the system to heal, when proper encoding is used. We are now beginning to unlock this potential in physical science, physics, and psychology. It is an exciting time to be alive!
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APPENDIX ADVANCED AFFIRMATIONS [1] I find that the closer the positive statement is to the real concern of the subject, the more effective it is in clearing the reversal. Since you are focused on treating yourself, you may be able to come up with something even more specific. Who knows you better? These are the ones I use. You will notice that these statements are concerned with desire, will, necessity permission, deserving, possibility, motivation, safety, and identity. They can all be used to eliminate psychological reversal and, in some cases, may work as well as or better than the standard affirmations found in the text. Diagnosis: I want to get over ____ (the problem). I want to keep ____ (the problem). Diagnosis: I will get over this____ (the problem). I won’t get over ____ (the problem). Diagnosis: I will do what is necessary to get over ____ (the problem). I won’t do all that is necessary to get over ____ (the problem). Diagnosis: I will allow myself to get over ____ (the problem). I won’t allow myself to get over ____ (the problem). Diagnosis: I deserve to get over ____ (the problem). I do not deserve to get over ____ (the problem). 235
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. Diagnosis: It is possible for me to get over ____ (the problem). It is not possible for me to get over ____ (the problem). Diagnosis: Doing this (overcoming) will be good for me. Doing this will be bad for me. Diagnosis: Doing this threatens my survival. Doing this does not threaten my survival. Diagnosis: Doing this may change the way I see myself.(my identity). Doing this will not threaten the way I see myself (my identity).
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST RAPID RELAXATION Up and Down Stretch (Toe Touch) 1. Try touching your toes until your stretch doesn’t increase. Keep feet together and don’t bounce. Touch as far down on knees or toes as you can and then return to a standing position. 2. Now, holding your head level, looking straight ahead, lower your eyes to the floor. 3. As you lower your upper body down, gradually roll your eyes upward so that when you go as far as you can your eyes will be pointing up as far as possible. This should significantly increase your stretch. 4. Repeat, only don’t move your eyes and notice that you have returned to the first stretch point once more. 5. Now repeat the sideways stretch and move your eyes down and then up as you sight down your arms. Notice the stretch increase. While tapping the gamut spot with your dominant hand, roll your eyes down and then very slowly roll them up as far as you can.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. REFERENCES INTRODUCTION 1. Adler, Tina, “Studies Look at Ways to Keep Fear at Bay,” American Psychological Association Monitor, November, 1993. PART ONE CHAPTER 1: Background Summary 1. Eisenberg, David, Wright, Thomas Lee, Encounters with Qi, New York: WW. Norton Publishers, 1995, p. 62. 2. Gregory Janice, Astounding! First-Ever Photos Prove Acupuncture Really Works, National Enquirer, November 28, 1989. 3. Editorial, “At Long Last, Mainstream Recognition,” San Francisco Chronicle, (printed article available on request). 4. Goodheart, G.eorge J., Applied Kinesiology Workshop Procedure Manual, 11th Edition, Author, Detroit, MI, 1975. 5. Kendall H. and Kendall P., and Wadsworth, G., Muscle Testing and Function, Second Edition, Williams and Wilkins Publisher, Baltimore MD, 1971. 6. Callahan, Roger, Why Do I Eat When I’m Not Hungry?, New York: Avon Books Publishers, 1993, pp. 8-10. 7. Callahan, Roger, “Tapping the Therapist Within,” Contemporary Books, Chicago IL, pp. 56-7. 8. Ibid., p. 59. 9. Wyllie, Mary Sykes, “Resolving PTSD: Going for the Cure,” Family Therapy Networker, July/August Issue, 1996, pp. 21-37. CHAPTER 2: Evolution 1. Koestler, Arthur, Janus, A Summing Up, New York: Random House Publishers, 1978, pp. 166-167. 2. Ibid. p. 166 (Information from Skinner, B. F., Science and Human Behavior, New York: 1973). 3. Ibid. pp. 166- 167. 4. Ellis, Robert, Beck Aaron, Lazarus, Richard, Speeches at the American Psychological Association Convention, Boston, MA, 1990. 5. Ibid. 6. Theory presented by Roger Callahan at November 2, 1997, Training Session, Indian Wells, CA. Also information contained in Bracewell, Ronald, The Fourier Transform, June 1989, Scientific American, pp. 86-95. 7. Callahan, Roger, Video Shown at the Diagnosis Seminar, November 2, 1997, Indian Wells, CA, 1997. 239
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 8. Koestler, Arthur, The Ghost in the Machine, New York: Macmillan Company Publishers, 1976, pp. 875-876. CHAPTER 3: The Development of the Brain 1. Koestler, Arthur, The Ghost in the Machine, New York: MacMillan Company Publishers, 1967, pp. 286-289 (quoting Professor Paul McLean). 2. Ibid. 3. Ibid. 4. Alda, Alan, Scientific American Frontiers, Public Radio, 1999. 5. Ritter, Malcom, Study Help to Explain Why We Recall Emotional Events, New York: Associated Press, December 22, 1998. 6. Hales, Diane, “If You Think We Think Alike, Think Again,” Ladies Home Journal, excerpted in Reader’s Digest. April 1999, pp. 110-112. 7. Cambridge University Press, Mind and Matter (English Translation), London: 1967, p. 102. 8. Hall, Carl T., “Mapping Our Emotions,” San Francisco Chronicle, Science Section, October, 9, 2000. 9. Becker Robert, The Body Electric, New York: William Morrow Company. Inc, 1985 and Cross Currents, New York: Penguin Putnam Inc. Publishers, 1990, pp. 97-8. 10. Sabin, Russell, An Innate Immune System, San Francisco Chronicle. Science Section, October 16, 2000. 11. Dossey, Larry, Recovering the Soul, New York: Bantam Books, Publishers, 1989, pp. 81-84. 12. Weil, Andrew, Self Healing, May Issue, 2001, Quoting the work of Dr. Gershon, Neurobiologist, Chairman of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, from his book, The Second Brain, HarperPerennial Publisher, 1999. 13. Pert, Candace, The Wisdom of the Receptors: Neuropeptides, the Emotions and Bodymind. Advances 3.3, 1986, pp. 8-16. PART TWO: Scientific and Theoretical Origins of RRT CHAPTER 4: Keys to the Energy System 1. Klotsche, Charles, Color Medicine, Light Technology, Sedona Arizona: No date, p. 31. 2. Callahan, Roger, “Psychological Reversal,” Collected Papers, International College of Applied Kinesiology, pp. 79-96. 3. Burr, H. S., Blueprint for Immortality, The Electric Currents of Life London: Neville Spearman, Publishers, 1972. 4. Ibid.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. 5. Becker, Robert, The Body Electric, New York: William Morrow Publisher, 1985, pp.151-160 and Cross Currents, New York: Penguin Putnam Inc. Publishers, 1990 pp. 41-45. 6. Hilts, Phillip, “Scientists Now Growing Bones and Cartilage at Will,” New York Times, Science Section, New York. 7. Nordenstrom, Bjorn, Bio-electrically Closed Circuits, Nordic, Stockholm, 1983. 8. Gregory Janice, “Astounding! First-Ever Photos Prove Acupuncture Really Works,” National Enquirer, November 28, 1989. 9. Davies, Paul, The Cosmic Blueprint, New York: Simon and Schuster Publishers, 1989, p. 188. 10. Alda, Alan, Scientific American Frontiers, Public Broadcasting, 1999. 11. Koestler, Arthur, Janus, A Summing Up, New York: Random House Publishers, 1978, p. 194 (quoting Lamark in Philosophie Zoologique, 2 vols, ed. Cl Martins (2nd ed., Paris, 1873) and Young, Arthur, M. The Foundations of Science, The Missing Parameter, San Francisco Ca: Robert Briggs, Publisher, 1984, p. 11. 12. Sheldrake, Rupert, New Science of Life, Los Angeles: Tarcher Publications, 1981 and Harmon, Willis, Global Mind Change, San Francisco, CA: Barrett-Koehler, Publishers, 1998, pp. 46-7. 13. Ibid., p. 46, Global Mind Change. 14. Headline, Page 1, San Francisco Chronicle , February 10, 2001. 15. Koestler, Arthur, Janus, A Summing Up, New York: Random House Publishers, 1978, p. 174, quoting the problems posed by the evolution of the eye (Grasse ( 1973), pp. 176-81 and Wolsky (1976), pp. 106). 16. Harmon, Willis, Global Mind Change, San Francisco, CA: Barrett-Koehler, Publishers, 1998, pp. 46-49. 17. Time, Time Inc., New York, June 25, pp. 54-5. 18. Koestler, Arthur, Janus, A Summing Up, New York: Random House Publishers, 1978. 19. Ibid 20. Ho, Mae, Wan, “The Entangled Universe”, Yes! A Journal of Positive Futures, Spring 2000, Issue 13, p. 22. 21. Dossey, Larry, MD, “How Healing Happens”, Choices in Health and Medicine, January 2003 Vol. 3, Number 1 22. Goswami, Amit, The Self Aware Universe, How Consciousness Creates the Material World, New York: Tarcher/Putnam Books, Publishers, 1993, p. 233. 23. Ho, Mae, Wan, “The Entangled Universe,” Yes! A Journal of Positive Futures, Spring 2000, Issue 13, p. 23, quoted from the The Rainbow and the Worm, Second Edition, (same author). 24. Ibid 241
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BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST 25. Radin, Dean I., Rebman, Janine M. , and Cross, Maikwe, P., “Anomalous Organization of Random Events by Group Consciouness: Two Exploratory Experiments,” Journal of Scientific Exploration 10, No. 1, 1996, pp. 143-68. PART THREE CHAPTER 5: Fears, Anxieties, and Phobias 1. Chaplain’s Dictionary of Psychology (out of print) CHAPTER 6: The Perturbation The information and exercises in this chapter can be found in all publications by Roger Callahan and is contained in all his books, training sessions and papers. It has been reprinted, enhanced by Fred Gallo, James Durlacher and many others in related books and papers on energy psychology. This information is used by all trainers in TFTTM and related Meridian Therapy. 1. Webster’s II New Riverside University Dictionary, Boston, MCA; Houghton Mifflin Co., 1984. 2. Green, Brian, The Elegant Universe, NY: Vintage Books, 1999, pp. 289-91. Bohm and Hiley, The Divided Universe, Routledge, NY, 1993, p. 35. Dossey, Larry, Recovering the Soul, New York: Bantam Books, 1989, p. 151. CHAPTER 7: The Thought Field 1. Harman, Willis, Global Mind Change, San Francisco, CA: Barrett-Koehler, Publishers, 1998, p. 69. CHAPTER 9: The SUDS Rate 1. Durlacher, James, Freedom from Fear Forever, Tempe, AZ., Van Ness Publishing, 1995, p. 45. CHAPTER 10: The Manual Muscle Test (MMT) 1. Goodheart, George J., Applied Kinesiology Workshop Procedure Manual, 11th Edition, Detroit, MI, 1975. CHAPTER 11: Psychological Reversal 1. Callahan, Roger, “Psychological Reversal,” Collected Papers, International College of Applied Kinesiology. 2. Ibid: Training Materials and Durlacher, James, Freedom from Fear Forever, Tempe, AZ, Van Ness Publishing, 1995, p. 19-25.
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SUSAN WRIGHT, PH.D. CHAPTER 12: The Meridians 1. Nordenstrom, Bjorn, Bio-electrically Closed Circuits, Nordic, Stockholm, 1983. Diamond, “J Theory” presented by Roger Callahan at November 2, 1997, Training Session, Indian Wells, CA, Life Energy, New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., 1985. 2. Ibid., all kinesthetic responses come from Diamond. CHAPTER 13: The Gamut 1. Callahan, Roger, TFTTM Training, November 2, 1997, Indian Wells, CA. PART FOUR: We Are Ready To Begin Healing Ourselves? CHAPTER 14: The Algorithms 1. Callahan, Roger, TFTTM Training October 30-November 2, 1997, Palm Desert, CA. 2. Craig, Gary, Emotional Freedom Techniques: The Complete Course and The Manual. Given in Cleveland, Ohio and attended by the author. CHAPTER 15: RRT+ Exercises 1. Callahan, Roger, TFTTM Training October 30-November 2, 1997, Palm Desert, CA. CHAPTER 16: Using the Treatment Algorithms 1. Callahan, Roger, TFTTM Training October 30-November 2, 1997, Palm Desert, CA. CHAPTER 17: Energy Toxins 1. Rapp, Doris, M, “Environmentally Sick Schools,” Practical Allergy Research Foundation, Buffalo, NY, 1966 (videotape). PART FIVE: Conclusion CHAPTER 18: The Apex Problem 1. Gazzaniga, M., “The Split Brain,” Scientific American, No. 217, 1967, pp. 24-29. 2. Harmon, Willis, Global Mind Change, San Francisco, CA: Barrett-Koehler, Publishers, 1998, p. 57. 3. Koestler, Arthur, Janus, A Summing Up, New York: Random House Publishers, 1978.
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Apex Problem, 226-29 definition, 226 cause, 226-29 definition, 4 Anxiety/panic 73, 173-96 first choice, 174-78 alternate 1, 178-81 alternate 2, 182-85 alternate 3, 185-89 alternate 4, 189-92 alternate 5, 192-95 Applied Kinesiology, 4 definition, 4 manual muscle test, 43, 45-6, 53, 55
A Acrophobia, 12-13 definition, 12 examples, 12-13 Active Information, 29 definition, 29 Acupuncture, 3-4 definition, 3 tapping points, 3 Addictions, 99-131 first choice, 101-05 alternate 1, 105-08 alternate 2. 108-12 alternate 3, 112-16 alternate 4, 116-20 alternate 5, 120-23 alternate 6, 124-27 alternate 7, 128-31 Affirmations, 47 advanced, 235 ability, 235 deserving, 235 identity, 236 necessity, 235 permission, 235 survival, 236 value, 236 Algorithms, 3, 6, 29 chart, 71-4 treatments, 80-226 addictions, 99-131 anger, 72, 151-55 anxiety, 73, 173-96 clumsiness, 73, 214 common fatigue, 73, 214 depression, 72, 164-69 embarrassment, 72, 196-99 fatigue, 73, 214 frustration, 73, 216-19 guilt, 72, 160-64 inhalants, 73-208 jealousy, 73, 204-08 jet lag, 74, 220-21 nasal congestion, 73, 212-13 obsessions, 71, 132-51 pain, 73, 169-73 panic/anxiety, 73,173-96 peak performance, 225 phobias, 71, 82-9 category 1, 82-6 category 2, 86-9 rage, 72,156-60 reversal of words, behavior, concepts, negativity, 73, 214 shame, 72, 200-08 stress, 73, 213 TMJ, 74, 218 traumas, 71, 90-9 visualization, 219-22
B Beck, Aaron, 10-11, 12-14 Becker, Robert, 20 Behavioral Therapy, 10 definition, 10-11 practitioners, 10-12 John Broadus Watson, 11 Aaron Beck, 12 Robert Ellis, 12 Richard Lazarus, 12 Skinner, 11 Blood system, 7, 21 and energy system, 7 red blood cells, 7-8 Body/mind, see brain, 18-21 definition, 18-21 function, 18-21 relation to consciousness, 20-1 electrical nature, 25-6 Bohm and Hiley, 20 Brain, 18-21, 41 ancestral, 18, 20 Mammalian, 18 neocortex, 18 neuron/nerve cells, 19 male/female difference, 19 and the mind, 20, 41 gut brain, 21 blood brain, 21 Burr, H.S., 24 C Callahan, Roger, 6, 7, 38 Callahan techniques see Thought Field Therapy Cancer study, 24 Case illustrations addiction, 99-101 anger, 152 depression, 164 embarrassment, 196 guilt. 160 jealousy, 204 Mary, 6 obsession, 132 panic/anxiety, 173-74 phobias, 81-82
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rage. 156 shame, 200 trauma, 90-1, 94-5 Champlainís Dictionary of Psychology, 36 Chemical imbalance, 14 defined, 17-8 Claustrophobia, 86, 89 Clumsiness, 7, 3, 214 neurological disorganization, 56-62 Cognitive therapy, 11-12, 14 Collarbone breathing, 56-60 Consciousness, 20-32 definitions, 32 development, 31-2 Counting, 66-7
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story of Hans, 11 Frustration, 74, 216-19 G Gamut, 5, 66-7 9 gamut treatment, 66-7 gamut point, 65 Guilt, 160-64 Genes, 27 Goodheart, George J, 4 Goswami, Amit, 20, 24, 29 Green, Brian, 20 H Hand over head exercise, 55 Heart meridian, 62 Heart Rate Variability, 7 research, 7 Holons, 23, 28-9, 39 definition, 28-9 etiology, 29 Homing pigeons experiment, 26 Hormones, 18
D Deep level psychological reversal, 52-4 Deserving affirmation, 235 Distress rating, 4, 43-4, 46 Depression algorithms, 164-69 DNA, 27 junk DNA, 27 effects of, 27 story in San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Dossey, Larry, 30 Durlacher, James, 41-2
I Identity affirmation, 236 Immune system, 20, 37 innate, 20-1 adaptive, 20 Indicator muscle, 43, 45-6, 53-5 Individual treatment 0utline, 75-6 Inhalants, 73, 208
E East to west jet lag, 216 Eisenberg, Wright & Meickle, 32 Embarrassment algorithm, 72 Electromagnetic fields, 23, 25-6 Definition, 25 response to, 25-6 Ellis, Robert, 12 Embarrassment, 72 Emotional distress, root cause, 38-40 Energy psychology, 23 Energy system, 3, 6, 23, 30 Energy toxin, 52, 208, 223-24 Entanglement, 31 Evolution, 14 Exposure therapy, 10 Eye, 28 development of, 28 Eye movements, 5 Eye roll, 67
J Jealousy, 204-08 Jet lag, 74, 220-21 east to west, 220 west to east, 221 K Keys to the energy system, 6, 232 polarity , 6, 23, 24, 25 electromagintic fields, 18, 23, 25-6 morphogenic fields, 23, 26-8 holons, 23, 28-9, 39 quantum physics and RRT, 23, 29-32 Kinesiology, applied, 4, 45-6 Koestler, Arthur, 18, 30 L Lazarus, Richard, 12 Liver meridian, 62 LSD, 13 Lymph system, 3
F Fatigue, 73, 214 Fears, 36-9 anxiety, 36, see panic/anxiety definition, 36 phobia, 36-7 Fields, 18, 23, 25-6 Electromagnitic, 18, 23, 25-6 Energy, 3, 6, 23, 30 Morphogenic, 23, 26-8 Figley and Carbonell study, 8 Flooding, 10 Freudian psychology, 10-11
M Manual Muscle Test (MMT), 4, 43, 45-6, 53-5 definition, 4 use, 44, 46 Memories, 18-19, 61-5 and the senses, 18-9 and the etiology of the brain, 18-9 and neurons, 19 Meridians, 38-9, 61-5, also see
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TFTTM - RRT, see Callahan
psychological reversal Morphogenic Fields, 23, 26-8 and consciousness, 28 definition, 26-7
Q Quantum Physics, 23, 29-32 and consciousness, 32 and creativity, 32 definition, 30 and non locality, 29 and RRT, 29, 39
N Name test, 53 Necessity affirmation, 235 Neurolinguistic Programming, 5 and the senses, 5 Nervous system, 19 and the brain, 19 and the immune system, 20, 21, 37 and the energy system, 25 Neurolymphatic reflex
R Radin, Rebman, Cross, 92 Rage, 72 Rapid Response Therapy (RRT) etiology, 2-9 Rat experiment, 7 see morphogenic fields, 26-28 Red blood cells, 7-8 Relaxation, see appendix Florida State University study, 8 Research, 8 Resistance, 7, 9 see psychological reversal
O Obsession, 71, 132-51 first choice, 132-35 alternate 1, 136-39 alternate 2, 140-43 alternate 3, 144-47 alternate 4, 147-51 Obsessive compulsive disorder see obsessions
S Safety reversal, 236 Schroedinger, 31 Sensory system, 18-21 see brain development, 18-21 gamut (eye movements), 66-7 neurolinguistic programming, 5 Sheldrake, Rupert, 26 Simple anxiety/stress, 174-78 Simple trauma, 90-94 Spider algorithm, 86-89 Split brain, 231 Subjective units of distress scale (SUDS), 4, 43-44, 46 survival affirmation, 236
P Pain, 73, 169-73 Panic/anxiety, 73, 173-95 first choice, 174-78 alternate 1, 178-81 alternate 2, 182-85 alternate 3, 185-89 alternate 4, 189-92 alternate 5, 192-95 Peak performance, 225 Permission affirmation, 235 Perturbation, 31, 38-40 and heredity, 38-9 definition, 38, polarity reversal, 48, 62 psychological reversal and quantum physics, 29-32 Phobias, 6, 7. 12, 13 36, 80-9 category 1, 82-6 category 2, 86-9 Polarity, 6, 23-5 beginning of life, 23 definition, 23 positive and negative, 24 regeneration, 24 and reversal, 23, 24, 48 Possibility affirmation, 236 Post Traumatic Stress, 8 Psychological Reversal (PR), 38-9, 49- 62 deep level, 52-54 mini, 52, 54 mini deep level, 52, 54 specific, 51, 54 recurring, 52, 55 Psychotherapy, traditional, 11, 29
T Time Magazine article, 28 Thought field, 5, 41-2, 44 Thought Field Therapy, 2, 6-8, 30 Toxins, 52, 208, 223-24 Trauma, 90-9 category 1, 90-4 category 2, 94-9 Treatment points, 38-9 V Value affirmation, 236 Visualization, 219-22 W West to east jet lag, 216 Will affirmation, 236 Y Young, Arthur, 28
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