EFT / Tapping

What is EFT / Tapping?

History and cultural context

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) was developed in the 1990s by Gary Craig, a Stanford-trained engineer, building on earlier work by psychologist Roger Callahan, who developed Thought Field Therapy (TFT) in the 1980s. Craig simplified Callahan's point sequences into a single basic protocol and made the technique freely available, contributing to its rapid spread through self-help communities. EFT has since attracted a growing body of clinical research, particularly in the areas of anxiety, PTSD, and phobias; it is used by therapists, coaches, and individuals worldwide and is not tied to a single tradition or governing body.

How it works

A practitioner or individual begins by identifying a specific concern — a memory, a fear, a physical sensation — and rating its intensity on a 0-10 scale. A "setup statement" is spoken aloud while tapping on the karate-chop point of the hand (e.g. "Even though I feel anxious about this, I deeply and completely accept myself"). The person then taps through a sequence of points — eyebrow, side of eye, under eye, upper lip, chin, collarbone, under arm, top of head — while stating a reminder phrase. The intensity rating is reassessed and the process repeated until the distress reduces. EFT on Healogy is offered as a self-care and stress-management tool; it is not a substitute for psychotherapy or medical treatment.

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