Module 2 Flashcards
What is a meridian?
The energetic or bio-electric flow of energy in the body.
What is the difference between acupressure and acupuncture?
We are going to focus on specific events, not on the general system like an acupuncturist does.
The neurons that fire together…
… wire together. Trauma can extend to other areas of our lives.
What are the two banks of the river of integration?
Rigidity and chaos. We use EFT to guide someone back into the river.
What is the discovery statement according to Gary Craig?
The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.
What are we going to treat in relationship to the discovery statement?
We’re going to be able to treat through the body-mind bridge, understanding that we’re treating the emotional aspects, or the blockage aspects of that particular problem statement.
What is the basis premisses of EFT?
EFT operates on the premise that there are unresolved emotional issues either causing or contributing to any issue. The reason we say they are unresolved is that any negative experiences can be stored in the body and continue affecting the way we handle new experiences, until resolved.”
What is the river metaphor?
Dan Siegel offers a river as a model representing the flow of energy and information in the mind/body system. The middle of the river, where the water flows freely represents “Integration” and has qualities of being grounded, noetic, centered, harmonious, receptive, engaged, coherent, and empathic. The banks of the river, where the water is more shallow and susceptible to blocks in the flow, represent “Chaos” on one side and “Rigidity” on the other. Should something (trauma) suddenly obstruct the flow of water or energy on one side, reciprocal current is forced to the opposite bank creating erosion and ultimate disruption in the natural path of the river.
What is the goal of EFT in relation to the river metaphor?
Our goal in EFT is to increase the free flow of information and energy. By removing those obstacles or traumatic disruptions, we facilitate that flow.
What is the updated discovery statement?
“The cause of all negative emotion is a disruption in the flow of information and energy in the body/mind system.”
What is the definition of the mind?
The mind is the regulator of the flow of information and energy over time.
What is Scripted EFT used for?
They are mostly used in public health. Can be applied to the masses but are not as good of a fit and might not help everyone. Especially difficult cases might not benefit as much.
What can you do with Symptom Reduction Approaches?
It can obviously reduce the symptoms, regulate emotions and stabilise the client, but it can also help build the therapeutic relationship and increase a sense of safety to go deeper into the trauma. It can also teach clients a way to regulate their nervous system.
What is the drawback of Palliative EFT?
Palliative EFT is the symptom reduction EFT side of things. It is not likely that it will bring about lasting change.
What is the difference between Clinical EFT and Palliative EFT?
Palliative EFT treats symptoms where Clinical EFT seeks to find and discharge the energetic resonance that is at the root of those symptoms.
