EFT Manual

Designed for anyone who wants to get more out of the EFT Foundational Library, especially those who plan to take the Certification Exam.

Section 1: The EFT Course…………………….…….Page 2 Section 2: EFT – Beyond the Basics………………....Page 10 Section 3: From EFT to the Palace of Possibilities..…Page 19

© Gary Craig

IMPORTANT NOTES ON PREPARING FOR THE EXAM Your Expectations - The EFT Foundational Level Exam is intended to test your understanding of the material in the EFT Foundational Library, but may not be exactly what you expect. It’s true that EFT is easy to learn, and even children can use it, but that applies to the basics and doesn’t necessarily produce consistent or deep results. In order to produce the kind of results you need as a professional, you have to go deeper. The videos are absolutely packed with information and anyone who has approached this exam with an open mind has walked away with a surprising amount of new material. We realize that many people just want to pass the exam and go about their business, but we want more than that for you! Our first priority is that you get as much from these videos as possible, and we aren’t comfortable offering Certification without that assurance. By really using the Study Guide and applying yourself to the material, you will walk away with a lot more training, much better results, and with any luck, an EFT Certification to hang on your wall. Here’s a tip: Put all of your expectations, previous experience and preconceived notions aside and expect to learn something new!

Specific Content - There are questions on the exam that will point to specific content from the sessions like key phrases, client responses, Gary’s decision making process, and the techniques or approaches that were used as a result. The easiest way to see how well someone understands EFT is to watch their decision making process during a session (ie. which direction to go, which questions to ask, or which phrases to use). With this in mind, the exam will test how well you can evaluate and understand Gary’s decision making process, because that’s where all the pieces come together. Please use the Study Guide to help you review the sessions thoroughly, and be sure you understand the “why” behind each step. Here’s a tip: Just as looking for new aspects is also a way to test your results, be aware that, in many cases, one approach or technique can be chosen to accomplish several goals. There are other discussions on the videos for which specific content will be used on the exam. All of those discussions are listed in the Study Guide, so be sure you engage yourself with the points being made and do the suggested exercises. If you make the effort to adopt the new perspectives offered, you will remember them much more easily. Memorization - There is a LOT of material on the videos for this exam, but passing it will not be possible by simply memorizing it all. In fact, if you try to memorize everything you will likely fail the exam. Why? Because we are testing your command of the concepts. We are not interested in your ability to memorize. We expect that if you learn it properly and then use it in practice correctly, most of the material will become second nature to you. Further, if you are watching the sessions to see how completely you can understand them, you should be able to remember the key elements of each session even a year later. Just in case, take good notes, review the material again before taking the exam and be prepared to review a session or two in the extra time allotted. Test Anxiety - Test anxiety is a very broad term that can include a variety of different issues. However, we have found that people with any significant test anxiety have a very difficult time passing this exam. They try to memorize the material rather than understanding it, and in general, are worrying too much to think clearly about the questions, or even the material itself during the study process. We recommend that you put your EFT skills to work and handle any test anxiety before you even register for the exam. If necessary, you might enroll the help of someone more experienced. Either way, it will only be a step in the right direction to “do your own work” and use EFT to resolve your issues.

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Section 1: The EFT Course INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS You will find that the videos demonstrate EFT in a practitioner-client setting and that references are made to applying EFT to clients. Please keep in mind that if you are applying EFT to yourself, you are your own client, so you can apply the instructions to yourself accordingly. Please be aware that the term "SUDS" appears in some of our earlier videos which is simply a therapist's term for the 0-10 intensity level. For your reference, SUDS stands for Subjective Units of Discomfort. If you are studying this course with certification as your goal, be sure you know all of the material listed and described in this study guide as well as the following additional material, found in the Tutorial section of our website. http://www.emofree.com/tutorial.htm Let’s Touch the World Try it on Everything The Importance of Being Specific Aspects Tell the Story Technique

THE EFT MANUAL - PART 1 Be sure you have the most current version of the EFT Manual by downloading it from our website before you begin. http://www.emofree.com/downloadeftmanual.htm From cover to cover, the EFT Manual is loaded with instructions and concepts that are vital to your success with EFT. Start at the beginning, and read through the end of Part 1. Be sure you have a solid understanding of all the topics listed below, and then move to the Videos for Part 1. •

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The Discovery Statement – This will be much easier to remember if you understand it completely and find your own examples of the concept. (ie if the emotion we call fear were caused by an energy disruption, you might know because your heart pounds faster. The emotion called embarrassment might come with a red face, etc…) “ZZZZT” and energy disruptions – Understand this concept well enough to explain it. 100% Overhaul Concept

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Basic Recipe The Setup – Be sure you understand the purpose of the Setup, the “batteries in backwards” metaphor and the concept of Psychological Reversal. Tapping Points - Know the locations of all the points and as much as you can about the general tapping procedure 9 Gamut Procedure – Memorize all 9 steps, understand why it is useful, why we hum, and why we count. Ham Sandwich Reminder phrase – Understand the purpose of the reminder phrase and how to create one for your own tapping rounds. Adjusted Basic Recipe – Know how and when to use it. Applying EFT – To prepare you for the live demonstrations on the videos, you will want to understand the following concepts as thoroughly as possible… • Testing • Aspects • Persistence • Being specific • Forest and Trees Metaphor • The Generalization Effect

THE EFT COURSE VIDEOS - PART 1 Please note that although it is assumed on the Videos that you have read the entire Manual, you only need to be familiar with Part 1 before you see the Part 1 videos. Once you have read Part 2 of the Manual, you can continue to Part 2 of the Videos. Part 1, Video 1a – Watch this thorough demonstration of the tapping points, the Basic Recipe and other important information on the concepts in Part 1 of the Manual. By the end of this video, you should have a thorough understanding of all the information presented to this point, including variations to the Setup, the optional liver point, why the ring finger is excluded, and why the sore spot is sore. Part 1, Video 1b – In this session on Dave’s fear of water, the entire Basic Recipe is demonstrated in action along with valuable examples of aspects, testing and minimizing pain. This is a very important session, so be sure you are familiar with all of the material in this video. Part 1, Video 2a – EFT is demonstrated in a group setting on stage. Notice how Gary helps the people in the group determine their levels of intensity, and notice how they describe their experience. Pay particular attention to the discussion on imagining an event as a form of testing as compared to actually experiencing the event. 3

Part 1, Video 2b – All of these examples are valuable for newcomers, but pay particular attention to the following sessions, and how Gary tests for initial and remaining intensity levels. Veronica – cigarette craving and sexual trauma. In this session, also note the process by which Gary uncovers the sexual trauma issue that may be contributing to the smoking addiction. Pam - chocolate craving Becci – rat phobia Finally, notice the application of EFT on Larry for his car phobia. How did they discover new aspects? How did they minimize pain? How did they test their results? Part 1, Video 3 – These are fabulous examples of addressing specific events and minimizing pain by using the Tell the Story technique. In general, study the methods and questions used to uncover aspects and test results, be familiar with the session highlights listed below, and know the instructions for the Tell the Story technique as shown in Robert’s session. Please note that although the tapping sequences demonstrated in these sessions are abbreviated, the full Basic Recipe would have produced the same results. Rich – In the part covering his fear of heights, this session shows an example of tapping on a memory or a thought and then testing it with an actual experience. Next, when addressing specific memories, note how Gary asks about “expressions on the faces” and other details as a creative way to test results and discover new aspects. Also, pay attention to the points at which he interrupts Rich to check his intensity. Ralph – In the work on his cigarette craving, how does Gary test for initial and remaining intensity levels? Anthony – He shares a story about how he tested his own fear of crowds after an EFT session. Robert – Clear instructions for using the Tell the Story technique are offered in this session, as Gary addresses the specific event of “shooting the boy”. Also note how Gary takes the edge off of the emotional pain before asking Robert to recount the details. At the end, make note of the ultimate compliment Robert pays to EFT. Audios – There is great information on the Audios about the variety of issues that can be addressed with EFT, but the material is not mandatory.

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THE EFT MANUAL – PART 2 After watching the Videos for Part 1, continue through Part 2 of the Manual and be sure you develop a thorough understanding of the following topics. Impediments to EFT – This section will add to your understanding of aspects, psychological reversal and energy toxins, and will introduce the Collarbone Breathing Exercise, which you should memorize completely. Also, be sure you understand the section on secondary gain, as it is only covered in the Manual at this point. As a special note, Energy Toxins were originally thought to be in the way of EFT, but with more experience, we have found Energy Toxins to be a potential CAUSE of the issue, or an aspect that can be addressed with EFT. It is helpful to understand how to identify an Energy Toxin, but it is no longer addressed as an impediment to EFT. Shortcut version of the Basic Recipe – Know which points are always used, which can be skipped, and how to determine when the skipped points need to be added back in. Floor to ceiling eye roll – Specifically, know how it is done, and when it is appropriate.

THE EFT MANUAL – APPENDICES All of the examples in the appendix will help you understand how to apply EFT in different situations, and will prepare you for the demonstrations in the Videos for Part 2. Pay particular attention to the material on phobias, combining issues, aspects, addictions, and self image. In the How to Proceed section of the appendix dealing with self image, the instructions say to make a list of “every past negative emotion” and use EFT on them individually. However, each of those negative emotions will have a series of specific events behind them, and your work will be much more powerful if you go a step deeper and address the specific events (trees) rather than the emotions (forest). Please refer to the following articles on our website or in the booklet that came with your DVDs for further instruction. The Importance of Being Specific http://www.emofree.com/tutorial/tutorbtwo.htm Personal Peace Procedure http://www.emofree.com/tutorial/tutormthirteen.htm Finally, you will want to memorize the chart on page 79 for your reference when you start using EFT.

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THE EFT COURSE VIDEOS – PART 2 Part 2, Video 1 – Every minute of this overview is valuable, so study it carefully. It will validate your understanding of the EFT concepts to this point and prepare you for the new information coming up in Part 2. Part 2, Video 2 – Make note of Mary’s Global Planetary fear – Is this a Forest or a Tree? To further demonstrate the concept of Psychological Reversal, Gary uses arm testing in the majority of these videos. However, it is not a technique that you need to know, because EFT is designed to handle PR without having to diagnose it. Part 2, Video 3 and 4 – Detailed sessions on these videos will show you the EFT process from beginning to end with great examples of how to handle aspects, use the shortcuts, and test your results. You will find that Gary rarely misses an opportunity to test and he gets more creative with each session. Because of this skill alone, his results are incredibly thorough. In addition, be familiar with the following sessions. Jason – This is the first session, and Jason isn’t actually introduced, but he is wearing a red and white shirt. Notice how he switches aspects, how that is handled, and notice the detective work Gary uses to uncover specific events. Veronica – In regards to her “anguish”, note that Gary does not know the issue but taps anyway because she is tuned into it. Later, she mentions her fear of abandonment, which is a global issue, but watch how Gary tries to help her be more specific and identify aspects. Also note his comments to her about the Forest and Trees metaphor. Sandhya – She came on stage with an issue called “Holocaust Pain” which was not only a global issue, but it was her issue about her father’s experience before she was born, and she had no specific events behind it. Gary’s challenge was “being specific where possible” so pay attention to his detective work. More importantly, she shows us two pronounced sighs near the end of her session which is a definite sign that some of the “zzzt” has been resolved. Marlys – This session on “Love Pain” is another great example of switching aspects and without Gary’s skilled attempts to keep the session on track, it would have appeared that EFT wasn’t working. Finally, she starts laughing at the end of the session, which is another sign that her energy disruption has been significantly relieved. Kathy – Gary takes the opportunity to demonstrate when you can skip the Setup and how you can tell whether it was effective.

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Part 2, Video 5 – When EFT is aimed at a physical issue, we assume that there is an emotional issue behind it, although many times it does not need to be identified. Notice the various connections people make to emotional events and their level of pain, with these in particular. Connie J. – There are two Connies on this video and this one comes on stage first with tightness in her jaw. Almost immediately she mentions that her physical symptoms fluctuate depending on what is happening in her life…would that suggest an emotional contributor to her pain? We say yes. Connie M. – She tells a story about being chased by police and how that affected the back pain she addressed on stage the day before. She also shares her experience while trying to start a conversation with a doctor who was also attending the workshop, so make note of how that affected her pain as well. Notice in her session that PR can show up mid-process, for example, if someone is reversed against going below a 5 in intensity. For your reference, her original appearance was on Part 2, Video 2. Part 2, Video 6 – There is a very important discussion on this video about the cause of addictions, and how they usually involve an intense form of PR. Drawing from his experience visiting an AA facility, Gary opens further discussion on what can happen when someone “kicks the habit” without addressing the cause. Jan’s stubborn chocolate craving is an excellent example of being persistent, which is often necessary with addictive cravings. Pay particular attention to all of the tools that were used in her session. As a special note, persistence is mentioned many times in the material to this point, but may not have been defined in enough detail. The only time persistence is necessary is when EFT doesn’t seem to be working, or if it isn’t working quickly enough. You will see in many of the sessions on these videos, persistence is demonstrated by addressing PR, getting more and more specific, using “Tell the Story” on any specific event, looking for new aspects, using the full basic recipe, using the adjusted basic recipe, being more emphatic, using the Collarbone Breathing Exercise, trying it again on a different day, and simply exhausting all of the tools in your bag until something works. Also keep in mind that if your testing is thorough, you will know when you’re done. If not, more aspects are more likely to surface later.

Part 2, Video 7 – This video shows some great examples of being persistent, but the material is not mandatory. You might notice how the different aspects are handled in the snake phobia case and how exactly the emotional pain was kept to a minimum. Part 2, Video 8 – Again, arm testing is used to demonstrate the effects of PR on performance in many areas, but is not a technique you need to know.

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In Clark’s session on his golf score, notice the physical and emotional factors that can be addressed with EFT to improve sports performance, as well as the discussion on finding “your point”. In David’s session regarding his fear of public speaking, study all the testing methods used to 1) find new aspects and 2) test intensity levels. Also notice the different aspects and emotions that were addressed in his session. The discussion on daily tapping for global issues like self-image is highly valuable, as it points out the possibility for more gradual results with EFT and the need to “be an observer” during that process so you will notice your results.

HOMEWORK Be sure you have read and understand the Tutorials listed at the beginning of this section. If you haven’t already, this is the time to try it out! Starting with yourself, • Use the full basic recipe on yourself for a few simple issues and be persistent until you get results. • Choose a couple more issues, try the shortcut sequence, and experiment with removing the Setup and the 9 gamut. • Whether you need it or not, do the Collarbone Breathing Exercise and the Floor to Ceiling Eye Roll at least three times each so they are easier to remember. • Be sure you are being specific, testing before and after each round, correcting PR and looking for aspects. If you’re feeling ambitious, • Try it on a few friends or family members • Use EFT on as many different issues as possible • Again, be sure you are being specific, testing before and after each round, correcting PR and looking for aspects. If you’re having trouble finding issues to address, please refer to the Personal Peace Procedure found in the Tutorials section mentioned earlier. We will cover this Tutorial later in more detail, but using it now will help you get some practice. If you’re having trouble getting results for yourself, you’re not alone. It may be that finding your own issues is more difficult that finding someone else’s, so find a tapping buddy and practice on each other. We’ll continue the instruction on the next DVD set, but it is very important that you have some experience under your belt before you move on.

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Section 2: EFT – Beyond the Basics INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Once you know the basics of EFT, developing your “art of delivery” is the secret to improving your results. The first building block, and the main focus in this video set, is developing your intuition so that you can understand more quickly and more accurately which direction you or your client needs to go. There are many ways to develop your intuition, and a few of those are presented here. Gary chose Muscle Testing and Surrogate Muscle Testing as stepping stones in his process, so you will find extensive material in these videos on that option. We also introduce Guessing and Mental Metaphors as options, but the main purpose here is to demonstrate how using your intuition can magnify the power of EFT. This study guide has been written primarily for Healing Professionals who intend to take the Certification exam, and in our experience, adding intuition at this point is a natural next step along that path. However, if you are just getting started and applying EFT to yourself, you may prefer to experiment with the other refinements right away, and then practice using your intuition at a slower pace. For your reference, we recommend that you watch all of the Muscle Testing and Surrogate Muscle Testing material once so that you completely understand the rest of the concepts. When preparing for the exam, you need not review that material again except for the sections we have noted in this guide. In addition to the intuition work, there are plenty of other refinements and EFT tools to improve your skills, so no matter how you decide to integrate the material on intuition, you’ll have plenty to learn. Please review the following additional material in the Tutorial section of our website. http://www.emofree.com/tutorial.htm The Movie Technique Constricted Breathing Technique

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VIDEO 1 Three major concepts are introduced in this video that will be mentioned, explained and demonstrated throughout the video series. Be sure you completely understand the meaning of these three concepts and have been exposed to the many references found on the videos in this series. THROUGH you rather than BY you… Get yourself out of the way… A way, not THE way… Acupuncturist Michael Gandy introduces three new major points and two alternative points that you can add to your tapping routine as you wish. Whether or not you decide to use them, many people do, so you will see them in newsletter articles and in the more advanced videos, and will need to be at least familiar with them. For the exam, you will need to know where to find and how to use all five of these new points.

VIDEO 2 Imagining the Tapping – Be sure you understand when it is most appropriate to use this variation, and then use it on an issue or two of your own to draw your own conclusions about how it compares to physical tapping. Here’s a tip: Imagining the Tapping is very useful when you’re lying in bed and need help getting to sleep. Setup Variations – Note the two variations to the Setup phrase that are introduced during the Imagining the Tapping section. Chasing the Pain – You will want to know… • What are the specific instructions for this technique? • What is the purpose? • When is it useful? • How does this method relate to emotional issues? Shortcuts – You will see some discussion of EFT shortcuts on this video, but will see more detail on this in later videos. Constricted Breathing Technique - You will want to know… • What are the specific instructions for this technique? • What is the purpose? • When is it useful? • How does this technique relate to emotional issues?

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VIDEO 3 Official Shortcut Version – • Which parts were removed and why? • Which part is defined as “the driver” and what does that mean? • Which parts can you “save for later” and when do you add them back in? • How does the shortcut compare to the Full Basic Recipe in regard to results? • What can you do if you don’t get results with the shortcut version? Everything on Video 3 Part 1 is worth trying at least once. We encourage you to experiment with all of the variations and see if they improve your results. Be sure you understand that the Full Basic Recipe can always be used as a fall back. Do not abandon it. The rest of Video 3 shows interesting material, including Marilyn Gordon’s hypnosis session and Michael Gandy on muscle testing, but none of it is mandatory.

VIDEO 4 Spoon Bending - Marla Brucker introduces a challenging exercise on the power of your intention. This skill relates to the concepts on developing your intuition, but is offered as optional material. The material on Surrogate Muscle Testing is certainly interesting material but not mandatory. The same is true for the Voice Technology segment.

VIDEO 5 This video begins with a discussion on the shortfalls and potential for inaccuracy with Muscle Testing. Be sure you understand all of the details of this discussion. Understand the entire discussion on intuition and start to identify your own signs of true intuition. Surrogate Muscle Testing - In this section, Gary demonstrates a version of surrogate muscle testing that worked for him in his process for developing his intuition. NOTE: In these demonstrations, you may notice a strong tendency towards shortening or customizing the tapping sequence with intuitive guidance. If your intuition is accurate, you can get results with the very brief or very individualized sequences, but this skill is no longer used in the advanced levels of EFT. Feel free to shorten your sequences as

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you wish, but be aware that as you continue your training, your intuition will be put to use in other ways. NOTE: Gary suggests a couple of times that client permission on some level is necessary before surrogate tapping will work. Although there are differing opinions on that subject, Gary’s thoughts have changed since the filming of that seminar, and you can find his more current thoughts in the FAQ section of our website. http://www.emofree.com/FAQ/surrogate.htm

VIDEO 6 Here is a very important session with Tom on his fear of public speaking. We recommend that you watch this session a few times until you can recognize and understand all of the following elements in the session. • • • • • •

Constricted Breathing Technique Specific Event Aspects - try to find at least five aspects in this session Various ways of Testing Intuitive Setup Phrase Minimizing Pain – Make note of the methods used to minimize Tom’s emotional pain • New Michael Gandy points used

Note that Gary says mechanical EFT would probably have worked just as well with Tom. Do you understand why? Gary shares some examples of times when he had no choice but to get himself “out of the way” and you will need to know the details of those examples. Further, to completely understand this concept, identify your own examples of when you have been truly “out of the way” and start to apply that distinction in your EFT work. The following concepts relate to using your intuition and are covered in a discussion on this video. Please be sure you understand what they mean and identify moments in your own life when you have been operating with, and without, these concepts. • Never question the process (puts you in the way) • Follow what you get • Trust vs. “Healing happens on my terms” Finally, note the material on Mechanical vs Intuitive EFT.

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VIDEO 7 William Tiller offers some enlightening perspectives on the Universe and energy work from a scientific background. This is a very interesting, yet sometimes complicated presentation, but will not be on the exam.

VIDEO 8 All of this material is informative and will expand your experience with energy work, but will not be tested. We do want you to recognize, however, that Sandi Radomski shares her testimonial that she has used EFT effectively to address allergies.

VIDEO 9 You will need to understand the pros and cons of phone work from the discussion on this video. Then there are two sessions that demonstrate EFT over the phone, and you will need to be familiar with the following elements of those sessions. Session with Gibson • Use of global issues to “take the edge off” • Detective work leading to her specific event • Movie Technique • Testing methods • What is the significance of Gary occasionally holding his fingers up? • Note the discussion on applying EFT when the issue isn’t revealed or even remembered by the client. How does Gary apply EFT in that situation and how does it affect the results? • Also note the discussion on minimizing pain with intense events. NOTE: Be sure you are familiar with all of the different ways there are for minimizing pain and notice how they are applied in the sessions on these videos. Session with Leslye • Chasing the pain – Note how new aspects can show up as pain with a different character and how that applies to Leslye • Movie Technique – Note that there is no discussion of the event or the issue and how Gary handles it with EFT. • What is the significance of Gary occasionally holding his fingers up? • Sending Peace Exercise • Aspects – How many can you identify? • Intuitive Setup – When Gary uses an intuitive Setup phrase, how do we know it was intuitive? How do we know it “landed” successfully? • What is a Reframe? When can they be used? 13

NOTE: When applied skillfully, Intuitive Setup phrases can help you get to the heart of the problem faster. However, don’t confuse the Setup phrase with an opportunity to inject your own advice or direction into the session. The difference lies in always being aware of how your intuitive phrases are landing with your client. Keep in mind that EFT is not designed to lead people in particular directions, but rather to clear the obstacles so that they can see their own options. How do you know if a reframe landed? You watch their body language, you listen to what they say, and you ask them directly. Keep that in mind as you watch the sessions on these videos.

VIDEO 10 Pay attention to the beginning discussion on key elements of intuition. Be sure you understand how the results with Gary’s shortened sequences would compare to using the full sequence. Mental Metaphors - This is yet another way to access your intuition, and you can use it with Surrogate Muscle Testing or without. • Mental Metaphors – Be sure to memorize and understand all of the mental metaphors. • Visual Auditory and Kinesthetic are widely used terms that simply mean seeing, hearing and feeling. These are the three main ways that intuition can be received, and most people favor one over the others. • Thermometer – Note that this is one of the mental metaphors, and also note how Gary uses it in regards to a new aspect appearing in his sessions. Guessing is also introduced on this video as a way to access your intuition. How would you know if your guesses were accurate?

VIDEO 11 This session with Craig provides great examples of several EFT refinements. We recommend that you watch this session a few times until you can recognize and understand all of the following elements in the session. • Teach me How – Notice this technique and others that Gary uses to do his detective work. The goal is always to find a specific event behind the current issues.

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• Specific Event – Can you identify three specific events in this session? What questions or skills did Gary use to reveal them? • Chasing the Pain – Note the extended tapping session in which no issues are specifically identified, but Gary addresses the physical sensations as they show up. Also note the discussion on why addressing the physical sensations can be effective. • Movie Technique - Note how Gary combines it with the Chasing the Pain technique. • Tell the Story Technique • Intuitive Setup – Again, Gary uses intuitive Setup phrases once the session is underway. How do we know which Setup phrases are intuitive? How do we know if they “landed” with Craig? • Aspects – Look at each specific event and see how many different emotions you can identify. • Reframe – Be sure you understand the purpose of reframes, how to identify one and when to use one.

This session with Martha certainly brings her out of her shell. We recommend that you watch this session a few times until you can recognize and understand all of the following elements in the session. • • • • • •

Constricted Breathing Technique Detective work Specific Events Movie technique with imagining the intensity first Chasing the pain Intuitive phrases – What are the key phrases provided through Gary’s intuition? • Reframe - Identify the phrase(s) used as Reframes in this session • Humor – How does Gary use humor in this session? Be sure you understand how humor in this session relates to testing, aspects and reframing. NOTE: At one point in this session, Martha has trouble recalling a specific event in regards to her mother. To “loosen her up” Gary taps a few points with the reminder phrase “recalling mother issues”, and bingo! She remembered a specific event.

VIDEO 12 The session with David touches on the oh-so-common fear of public speaking, and offers Gary the perfect opportunity to test his work. We recommend that you watch this session a few times until you can recognize and understand all of the following elements in the session.

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• Chasing the Pain – How many physical sensations did they address? • Constricted Breathing Technique • Aspects * - Note that because David was already in front of an audience, all of his aspects were showing up clearly. • Testing – Note that because David was already in front of an audience, his intensity could be tested continuously and accurately. • Intuitive phrases – Be sure you are familiar with all of the phrases generated by intuition in this session. How do we know they were intuitive? How do we know they landed? • “Say this…” ** • Reframes * NOTE on finding Aspects – Although it hasn’t been presented as a technique, putting someone in the actual situation that causes them discomfort is the best way to bring up all the aspects. Most of the time, we use a memory or an imagination to bring up the aspects, but we never really know if we got them all until the client is presented with the actual experience. In order to be completely thorough, take advantage of that opportunity whenever you can. ** NOTE on “Say This…” – You will see that Gary is creative and quite thorough with his testing, and he will keep trying different things until he has either triggered a new aspect or simply cannot find any intensity anywhere around the issue. In this session, he asks David to say different words that represent potential new aspects, and asks him if they “feel” true to him. Be sure you understand that Gary is looking for an emotional evaluation rather than a logical one, and be sure you understand why.

Joyce and Michael Gandy – Michael Gandy steps in with his equipment to help diagnose the issues and validate the results. This is a very interesting experiment, but the material is not mandatory.

VIDEO 13 As the story of Jane’s traumatic memory unfolds, we see a beautiful display of the Tell the Story technique. We recommend that you watch this session a few times until you can recognize and understand all of the following elements in the session. • Movie technique/Tell the story • Aspects • Intuitive Setup - Notice that she corrected his intuition and he adjusted to her words. • “Say this…” • Constricted Breathing Technique

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HOMEWORK: Read and understand the Tutorials listed on the first page of this section. By the time you have finished the video material in EFT – Beyond the Basics, it’s time to really start practicing. Remember, in order to be listed as a Practitioner, you will need to have applied EFT to at least 100 different people. The good news is that by actually using all of the refinements you have learned so far, you are far more likely to know them for the exam. So…here is a list of the techniques and refinements you should be using in practice before you move to the next DVD section. Imagining the Tapping Constricted Breathing Technique Chasing the Pain Official EFT Shortcut New Gandy Tapping Points Variations to the default Setup Phrase Movie Technique Tell the Story Technique Minimizing Emotional Pain Intuitive Setup phrases – At this point, just experiment with your intuition, find ways to evaluate your accuracy, and fall back to mechanical EFT as often as you like. Also, see how far you can expand your skills in… Detective Work Specific Events Testing Aspects

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Section 3: From EFT to the Palace of Possibilities INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS The Foundational EFT section will be a quick review of the EFT Course material with some deeper examination of the basic concepts. Although it may seem redundant, there are some really good discussions that will take your basic knowledge a step further. The Palace of Possibilities section is full of insights into Gary’s “art of delivery” and how it developed. It will teach you the tools he has used for success in his own life, and how he combines those tools with EFT for great results. Gary has said many times that he is not a traditionally trained therapist, yet he has developed the ability to understand his client’s beliefs and behaviors just as effectively. A traditionally trained therapist may already know how to identify and bring out core issues, but anyone using EFT without that training will have to develop those skills on their own. In that regard, the Palace of Possibilities section offers an extremely valuable starting point by revealing the tools and perspectives behind Gary’s process and his delivery of EFT. You can refer to the Palace of Possibilities Handout for additional information, but that material will not be included on the exam. However, be sure to play along with the exercises for your own experience of the concepts. IMPORTANT: The style of instruction in this set of videos is very conversational compared to the first two sections. You will need a general understanding of all the concepts presented and how they relate to material in the first two sections, as well as a command of the specific information. There isn’t as much repetition, so it can be very easy to miss some of the specific information that you will need for the exam, so be sure you’re paying close attention. Please note that there are several references to the “advanced tapes” or “Steps toward becoming the Ultimate Therapist.” At the time this video set was filmed, Steps toward becoming the Ultimate Therapist was the advanced material, but you will find that it became more of a stepping stone for more powerful uses of EFT. For your reference, Steps toward becoming the Ultimate Therapist is now entitled EFT - Beyond the Basics. In addition, please review the following additional material in the Tutorial section of our website. http://www.emofree.com/tutorial.htm Tearless Trauma Technique

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FOUNDATIONAL EFT OVERVIEW The material in this section was filmed during an introductory workshop attended mostly by healing professionals. It covers many of the basics that you learned in the EFT Course, but includes additional discussion on the basic skills that will deepen your understanding and improve your “art of delivery.” If you have been using EFT with yourself and other people, you have probably already encountered some obstacles that you didn’t know how to handle. Making decisions about what to do when EFT isn’t working will often require more than the basics, and as you expand your understanding of the basic skills, the decisions you make will start to bring better results. As you watch the videos, keep in mind that the basic elements of aspects, testing and specific events will continue to develop through the more advanced levels, so absorb as much new material as you can at this point. Once you learn the basics more thoroughly, the next step is to learn some detective skills. You will see from Gary’s example that asking good questions will help you be even more specific and add an entirely new dimension to your EFT application.

FOUNDATIONAL EFT - VIDEO 1 This video includes an informative discussion on the development of EFT from Roger Callahan’s work. It is important for any EFT Practitioner to know the history and be able to explain it to anyone who is curious about the difference between EFT and TFT. It will also help you understand how the specific points were chosen, why we use the same procedure for every issue, and how Gary came to his own conclusions about EFT. Be prepared for questions on this entire discussion. In addition, pay particular attention to the discussions on the following topics: • • • • • •

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• EFT as a placebo or distraction • The example with Dell and his fear of heights • All the material on specific events You will notice that Gary covers the Basic Recipe, shortcut, and 9 Gamut on this video. If any of this material is not second nature to you at this point, make a note and review as necessary. Other important new information would include… • Logic behind why the particular points were chosen • Alternative way to tap the CB point

FOUNDATIONAL EFT - VIDEO 3 Belief changes and cognitive shifts are crucial concepts to understand as you improve your skills. Many professional therapists have been trained to look for insights, belief changes and/or cognitive shifts, and consider them to be important evidence of success with a client. With EFT, those shifts are not always obvious (to you or your client), so if you do not already have that training, your job will be to learn how to look for them, ask good questions, and make your clients aware of them. For the exam, be sure you understand as much as you can about cognitive shifts from the material on videos 3,4 and 5. The exercise on physical pain/discomfort brings up many interesting points. Tap along with the exercise so that you have your own experience. Also, pay particular attention to the information on aspects and how they relate to physical pain, including: • • • •

How to measure intensity levels for physical pain The different forms an aspect can take What to do when the intensity level goes up What to do when there is no movement in the intensity level

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demonstrate how that can be done. We have found that uncovering the deeper, or “core”, issues is one of the most challenging, yet valuable, skills you can develop in EFT. It can often be the difference between getting great results with a client and just giving up. In these videos, pay attention to Gary’s tips on how to look deeper and when he asks the audience a question, see if you can answer it. Pick up as much as you can, apply the ideas in your own sessions, and come back for more in the Intermediate and Honors Libraries. You will also notice that Gary’s set up statements continue to evolve. He continues to consult his intuition, but he has more experience at this point, and a reliable track record for accuracy. Note that his “garbage and gold” analogy is an important feature in any stage of developing intuition. It prepares the client in advance that some parts of the Setup may not fit for them, and it gives them the freedom to let him know what is landing and what isn’t. It also creates an atmosphere of experimentation where “getting it wrong” is not the end of the session, but rather a stepping stone towards bigger revelations. Be sure you understand how he prepares his clients, how they react, and most importantly, notice all the pieces of information that Gary uses to identify which directions to pursue further. In your own practice, start using “garbage and gold” Setup up statements so that you can gain more experience with asking good questions, listening effectively and noticing body language to assess the accuracy of your own intuition.

The case with Lori’s broken nose begins on this video, but continues on other videos. You will need to be familiar with the following elements of her case: • • • • • •

All the elements Gary mentioned in his introduction to her case Specific events and emotions “Garbage and gold” Setup phrases Gary’s interaction with Lori about the Setup How do we know which parts are garbage and which are gold? Lori’s body language and comments in regard to his Setup and reminder phrases • What questions did he use to get more specific? One element that could be considered miraculous in Lori’s case is that although she had as many surgeries as possible, and the doctors were convinced her nose couldn’t get any better, she still got relief with EFT. Next, we move on to Beth, which is the other important case in this section. Watch this session a few times until you are familiar with all of the following elements: • What kind of pain she is addressing • Her original comments from her seat about the emotions she was feeling

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Her work with Gary in front of the group Handling privacy Tell the Story Technique Minimizing emotional pain Intuitive Setup variations* - what landed and what didn’t Reframes** - what landed and what didn’t How does he handle reframes and setup phrases that didn’t land Other variations on the Setup Body language Aspects Cognitive shifts and related comments from the audience Tapping without a reminder phrase - when and why Pulling tools off the shelf

* Gary does not preface his Setup with the garbage and gold analogy, but as he did with Lori, he tries a variety of different intuitive angles and adjusts according to Beth’s reactions. ** Intuitive Setup variations will start to blend with the reframes in this session. Keep in mind that the purpose of any Setup variation is to either tune into the issue more vividly or to reframe the client’s perspective. Both can happen in the same Setup process, but not generally in the same phrase, so be sure you can recognize the difference. Gary uses a variety of different techniques during Beth’s session to help her release the pain in her body. As you watch the session, notice the relationship between the techniques he chose. He began the session with a specific emotional event, tried some reframes that didn’t land, but eventually resolved a significantly intense aspect of that event. Watch for the reframe “I could have peace instead of this” and notice how much easier a new perspective lands with Beth after some of the intense emotions are relieved. Her physical pain increased (possibly the sign of a new aspect) so he addressed it directly, but needed persistence to help it subside. Both of these segments were probably significant in her ultimate result, but there was clearly more work to do. He stopped to identify some cognitive shifts and then tried some general, intuitive Setup phrases to reframe her perspective. You might notice that Beth’s demeanor had changed from cautious and tense to trusting and relaxed, and that the reframes he used at the end of the session would probably not have landed in the beginning. Although it would seem that the intuitive Setup phrases at the end made the difference in Beth’s results, be sure you recognize that he would not have been able to start there and get the same results.

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FOUNDATIONAL EFT - VIDEO 4 Instruction on the Constricted Breathing Technique comes early in this video. Be sure that all of the instructions and reasons for this exercise are second nature to you, including the development of the technique, and make note of anything you didn’t already know. Also, it’s important to play along with the exercise for your own experience. The discussion on positive side effects is very important to understand, especially when addressing questions from your own client and assessing your own results. Make note of all the positive side effects that were identified in this section and all of the discussion about them. Next, Gary covers the Tearless Trauma Technique, which is also covered in one of the Tutorials. Be prepared with a solid understanding of the following points: • Know the specific instructions • Know the purpose of the technique, the benefits, and when it would be appropriate to use • Note how Gary gets a new measurement after each round. Be sure you understand his decisions on what to address with the upcoming round of tapping • Note that shifting aspects can be harder to identify when the issue is not discussed • Note all of the discussion on aspects and all the different forms they can take • Play along with the exercise for your own experience • Read the tutorial and make note of any new information

Don’t miss the segment on Lori’s results, her positive side effects, and her report of the process. Gary also reiterates a way to be really specific when using EFT on physical pain. The discussion on addictive cravings is similar to the material in the EFT Course, but be on the lookout for new information or pieces you may have missed before. Note any additional cognitive shifts that happen within the group.

FOUNDATIONAL EFT - VIDEO 5 Your results with EFT can easily be influenced by your attachment to the results, as illustrated in Gary’s story about EFT on the plane vs EFT in the restaurant. Many people want to get good results, get relief for their clients, and simply perform well, so being attached to results is something we experience naturally. However, operating from a

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curious, experimental frame of mind will get you much farther with EFT. Start to notice how attached you are to your own results and learn how to change your perspective on “failure”…even if it means tapping on it. ☺ Note any additional cognitive shifts that happen within the group.

RELATIONSHIPS TO ELATIONSHIPS These videos open up conversation and new perspective on how relationships work and how we can relate to them more effectively. However, this material is not required for the exam.

DREAMS TO DOLLARS These videos open up conversation and new perspective on how to improve your effectiveness in business. However, this material is not required for the exam.

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PALACE OF POSSIBILITIES OVERVIEW The material in Palace of Possibilities is largely based on Gary’s background before he discovered EFT. The combination of the tools he teaches in these videos will offer valuable insight into Gary’s “art of delivery” and his process for uncovering core issues with his clients. The concepts on these videos have been presented in the self-improvement field for years, so you may already be familiar with them. However, the exam will test your knowledge of the version presented here, so it will be very important to set your previous experience aside so that you can effectively absorb the material. You may notice that the terms the Writing on your Walls and the Writing on our Walls are used interchangeably. That is just to be sure you apply the concept to yourself as well as the world around you. The Palace of Possibilities handout is useful for following along and could provide additional perspectives to help you understand the concepts, but the exam will not cover that material. The exercises from this section have been duplicated in this Study Guide for your convenience.

VIDEO 1 Be sure you understand the Palace of Possibilities metaphor and how it relates to comfort zones and the Writing on your Walls. The rest of this video expands upon the Writing on your Walls concept, so be sure you completely understand the following elements: • What is written on our Walls? (cans, can’ts, beliefs… Know the whole list) ________________________

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that mean to you?” (in earlier examples). You will encounter this with clients and possibly with yourself, so try to identify which audience members need to go deeper and see how far Gary gets with his questions. You will learn later that specific events are the best targets for EFT. The fribdipple example – Note the comment on how the Writing on our Walls will come out of our mouth and reveal what is affecting our potential. Further, note how easy it is for people to rely on their own Writing as though it were the only truth. • My consistent thoughts become my reality – This small section contains a valuable piece of EFT wisdom that you will need for more advanced work. Note that EFT does not install anything new, but rather it will disarm the negative influences, and allow our naturally positive nature to surface. From there, we can use the other tools to install new Writing, new choices, or new beliefs. NOTE: Keep in mind that using reframes can easily be mistaken for an opportunity to install new beliefs. The purpose of a reframe is to introduce new possibilities rather than to decide on a new direction, and using words like “maybe” or “consider the possibility” with your reframes will keep you from misusing them. Installing new beliefs should follow the instructions for designing proper affirmations, which will follow later in this section. Many people have adopted the Choices Method (and other variations) to “install positives” or focus on the positive rather than the negative, but there is an art to that application which we will address in the Intermediate Library. • Examples of evidence that the Writing on your Walls, or your truth, can change – The tooth fairy example is a great illustration, but people who have changed religions, political parties or even lifestyles are also examples of how our beliefs and values can change. It will be helpful to make a list of the examples offered on the video, as well as any others you can find from your own experience. ________________________

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Note the introductory comments on affirmations and tail-enders and how they relate to the Writing on your Walls. Be sure you understand the use of traditional affirmations without EFT, how vividly imagining an experience can help, how repetition is used to overwhelm the tail enders and how noticing new attitudes along the way will reveal what is happening to the original conflict on the Walls. AHA! Exercise: For your convenience, the exercise has been borrowed from the handout and duplicated below. Using your first response only, take 10 seconds to complete the following sentences: Physically fit people are: _____________________________________ Salespeople are: ___________________________________________ Elvis Presley was: __________________________________________ Filthy rich people are: _______________________________________ Then, follow along with the discussion on the video and look for some new insights to add to your Walls. Note how surprised one audience member was to learn that poor people can be evil or greedy or any of the other adjectives used in the exercise. Also, note the interaction between Gary and Beth as she comments from the audience on global economics. You will need to be prepared with the content of that discussion, Gary’s perspective on arguments, and the comments on how understanding the Writing on your Walls can influence relationships. If you can produce examples of how this applies in your own world, the material will be easier to remember. On a final note, for the most thorough training, it will be valuable to spend some time with the Writing on your Walls concept, and give some thought to how it could affect relationships, decisions and other parts of everyday life. Try to observe people or clients with a wide variety of belief systems and notice how their reactions and decision making

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processes differ as they process new input. To have some more fun with it, you might consider having a dinner party and putting them all in the same room. ☺

BEWARE The Writing on your Walls can be a difficult concept to absorb completely. Most people interpret the meaning of this concept based on what is already in their own experience, or rather what is already written on their own Walls, and they fail to step outside those boundaries to see the whole picture. For example, one person might completely miss the “tossing the ball” example because it doesn’t fit their interpretation of the concept. They might be prepared for more information about what their parents said to them or they might be applying it to clients instead of themselves, and they mentally “check out” during parts of the material. Someone else might be used to making all of their decisions based on what’s “right” or “wrong” in their experience, and miss the possibility that a different truth could be equally as valid. The discussion with Beth referenced above is a fabulous example of someone who isn’t seeing past their own Walls, so it would be a valuable exercise to put yourself in her shoes and recognize when you might be doing the same thing. We all have the potential to miss part of the material because of the Writing on our Walls, and it can be extremely difficult to recognize when you’re doing it. In this Study Guide, be sure that you review the lists of important material, and make sure you know the material in each section. If you have trouble memorizing or understanding certain parts, be suspicious that the Writing on your Walls is somehow affecting your learning process. Being able to step outside your internal world and recognize all the other possibilities without fear or discomfort will greatly improve your skills as an EFT Practitioner, and may also improve your well being. ☺ For this reason, it is important to participate in the exercises on the video so that you have your own experience and can absorb as much as possible.

VIDEO 2 The AHA! exercise continues at the beginning of this video, so play along and look for new insights. In the discussion that follows, notice how much easier it is for people to share specific, tappable events. You might keep this exercise on the shelf for times when you get stuck.

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ERASE and REPLACE – Now that you know about the Writing on your Walls and how it may be limiting you, this section will address what to do next. Learn about the ways that negative contributors can be erased, and be prepared for questions on the following: • How can the Writing on your Walls be weakened? • The Ultimate Eraser Replacing negative contributors with something positive is the entire focus from this point forward. There are several tools presented in detail and you will need to know them all. Watch your Words - This is a very important section in understanding how your system processes language. When Gary asks the audience to say words out loud, be sure you do the same to get the full experience. Be sure you understand the concept completely and be prepared for questions on the following elements: • • • •

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• How to replace or downplay negative words • Specific words and their suggested substitutes – Several of these words are addressed on the video, so be sure you make note of all the options and all the discussion for each word and then complete the exercise with words that were not addressed. Can’t: ________________________________________________________________ Problem:______________________________________________________________ Stressed:______________________________________________________________ Depressed:____________________________________________________________ Struggle or fight: _______________________________________________________ Break (as in habit):______________________________________________________ Anxious:_______________________________________________________________ Exhausted or tired:_______________________________________________________ Failure:________________________________________________________________ Lonely:________________________________________________________________ Overwhelmed:__________________________________________________________ Rejected:______________________________________________________________ Cold Calling:___________________________________________________________

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Affirmations – Here is a useful introduction for more thorough discussion that will follow on the next video. Make note of these points in particular: • The true affirmation – Gary uses a quote about affirmations to make a specific point. Be sure you understand how the true affirmation is “highly reliable, easy to use, and based on impeccable logic.” • Tail-enders and how they work • When would an affirmation become uncomfortable to say? • How tail enders compete with affirmations • The violation of other truths (ie Writing on your Walls) • How affirmations can present tappable issues • The role of EFT with tail-enders The story about Coach Hammerschmidt is an inspiring illustration about how people can write on our Walls, but will not be on the exam. The next story about climbing to the top of the pole includes a very important message. Be sure you know the content of that story including all the challenges and how they relate to the important message it illustrates.

VIDEO 3 On this video, we explore Affirmations in more detail. The points below are covered in Gary’s introductory remarks, and all of the material is important. • Note the use of the term “Yes, buts” as an alternative to “tail enders” • Note the comments on overriding tail enders with repetition vs using EFT and why people tend to give up • Advertisements - Why do corporations spend so much money on them? What are the various ways they use and design ads to write on our Walls? • Repetition and emotion • Writing ads for yourself – instructions and benefits • Note the example involving romantic conflict and know all the elements. Also, you may remember from earlier discussions that consequences or an “or else” element can help teachers, parents or people with authority to write on your Walls with more power. Next, we get into the heart of Affirmations, how they work, and how to use them. Be sure you understand all of the discussion and examples on the video about each element.

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Mechanics of Affirmations • Want vs Should How would you know the difference, and what happens if you picked the wrong goal? How would that compare to will power? • Exciting vs Believable • First person, present tense Are you lying to yourself? • Wants vs Don’t Wants Focus Words • Be an Observer Identify as many examples of being an observer as possible from Gary’s experience with losing weight. Why is it so important to observe the process? • Adding Imagination What is the significance of imagining your results in advance? Once an Affirmation has been constructed properly, the tail-enders will start to appear. After Gary recounts his story on using affirmations with losing weight, he asks the audience to share some of their own tail-enders and opens discussion on how to address them with EFT. Be sure you understand the following: • • • •

Tail-enders vs Specific events What questions does Gary use to get behind the tail-ender? When do you stop asking questions and start tapping? Examples from the audience of tail-enders and Gary’s suggestions Tranquilizers Basic training

NOTE: This section will show you how to properly address a tail-ender with EFT. Usually, the initial tail-ender will be too general for effective EFT, so Gary shows how you can ask questions to get to the specific events behind them. If you miss the point of this section, you will not find the results you expect when using EFT for tail-enders. Gary continues his story about losing weight with some valuable examples on how to be an observer in the Affirmation process. Be sure you understand… • • • • •

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Make note of Gary’s comment about using Affirmations as a launching pad with EFT, because it pulls several important concepts together, and it provides the basis for Gary’s success in finding core issues. When you consider that a properly designed affirmation will bring up tail-enders, and that a tail-ender combined with really good questions will lead through the Writing on our Walls to specific tappable issues, you have the beginnings of a great detective tool…and you may recognize parts of it in the “Say this…” technique. The Palace of Possibilities section has provided a solid foundation for you to develop this approach with your clients, so work with the concepts until you can design quality affirmations, ask good questions, recognize the core issues and keep improving your results with EFT. NOTE: Once again, if you are used to applying affirmations differently, be sure you make that distinction, and put your previous experience aside. If you miss any of the concepts in this material, your results with EFT may not improve as much as they could. The section on TV techniques is useful, and it would be great experience to test Gary’s theories for yourself, but this section will not be covered on the exam. Daydreaming – This is an important addition to any affirmation, but proper visualization can also help with other parts of EFT. Pay attention to the lemon exercise and the home run story. Be sure you see the similarities between those and the other daydreaming examples used in Gary’s experience with income and losing weight, then be prepared for questions on daydreaming and its significance to the Affirmation process.

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NOTE to Students of The Secret and/or Law of Attraction - Since these schools of thought became more popular, people have challenged EFT because it focuses on the obstacles and might counteract these other principles. On the contrary, the principles found in Law of Attraction and The Secret are actually newer versions of RAS and the Affirmation process, and they encounter exactly the same challenges…tail-enders. Without EFT to disarm the competitive tail-enders, you would need some other way to override, overwhelm, or otherwise address them. Our experience shows that as long as the tail-enders are eventually disarmed, the attraction will work. EFT is simply a more direct, often faster, way to wipe them out, but as you have learned here, it operates by acknowledging the issue first. Hopefully by this point, you can see how properly applied EFT can make the process of attraction more powerful.

HOMEWORK: Read and understand the Tutorial(s) listed on the first page of this section. By the time you have finished the video material in From EFT to the Palace of Possibilities, you will have some new tools to help you go farther in your EFT sessions. If you can, try again with the issues that stumped you before and use your new tools to see if you can get farther. If not, find some new people or new issues and be as persistent as possible with your EFT application. Again, by actually using all of the refinements you have learned so far, you are far more likely to know them for the exam. So…here is a list of the techniques and refinements you should be using in practice before you take the exam. Look deeper into Aspects Being more specific/Getting to specific events Asking good questions Using EFT on physical pain Garbage and gold/Intuitive setup Pay attention to what is landing with your client Persistence Tearless Trauma Technique Identifying and discussing cognitive shifts Examine your own attachment to results Use Writing on your Walls concept to examine issues Use Affirmations/Tail-enders to look for core issues Use Affirmation process to move toward at least one goal and use EFT on your own tailenders Pay attention to your sources Start identifying conflicts in yourself and your clients

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