THE SET-UP

Karate-Chop (KC) - This is the point for the set-up statement.  Using the end of the fingertips, tap on the fleshy side of the hand (usually the non-dominant), between the wrist and the start of the baby finger.  

Sore Spot (SS) - Alternatively you can tap on the “Sore Spot” which is found by rubbing the tender area of the side of the chest, roughly the intersection where a line from nipple and shoulder blade crosses with a line from the underarm and sternum. (see diagram below)

The Set-Up phrase is a statement that is often said up to three times before tapping on other points. It can be the same line repeated or a variety of different statements. It may be something like:

" Even though I have ___ (issue)__ , I deeply and profoundly love and accept myself. "

"Even though I feel totally out of control, I deeply and profoundly love and accept where I am"

"Even though I don't know how to change, I am open to the possibility of a new way of being"

TAPPING POINTS

EFT Tapping Points Diagram used by permission from EFT Master Andy Bryce www.andybryce.com

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There are a variety of ways to do the tapping.  This can be simply tapping on each of the following points while saying a part of the set up prase such as "this __(name)__ issue".  It can be new words or phrases that change at each tapping point such as "this pain, I am so angry, this frustration, etc".  It can even be continual tapping while talking about the issue or during the entire session.  Often one specific point seem to have a stronger "release" than other points.  Common ones are UE, CB, UA.

The process is as follows:

• Tap with two fingers, for approximately 7 taps at each spot.
• You may use one hand or if it is comfortable for spots that have two points, both hands.
• Usually it is started at the top of head or eyebrow, but it can be at any point.
• Points are normally tapped in the following order listed below.
• Points can be missed, repeated, or go out of sequence
• The left side or the right side can be tapped or both sides at the same time.

HEAD (H) – Tap on the top of the head at the centre, where a string would hold up a puppet. You can use the tips of the fingers (on both hands if preferred) and tap in an area to cover a wider spot.

EYEBROW (EB) – Tap with two fingers, with each finger tapping on the inside of the eyebrows above the nose, where the wrinkle of the brow would be. 

SIDE OF EYE (SE) – Tap on the dent where the bones meet at the outer side of the eye, along the bone of the eye socket.

UNDER EYE (UE) – Tap on the bone, directly under the eye looking out straight

UNDER NOSE (UN) – Tap on the gums, between the nose and upper lip

CHIN (CH) - Tap on the gums, between the lower lip and the chin.

COLLAR BONE (CB) – Find the u-shaped intent at the base of the neck. Move down 1” and across 1” and tap here. Alternatively you can use the flat of your hand to tap across the area where the knot of a tie would be. 

UNDER ARM (UA) –Tap under the arm, where the side of the bra strap would be and directly across from the nipple on the ribs.

LIVER POINT (LP)– This point is sometimes eliminated if tapping in public, but it is highly recommended as it taps and helps clear toxins from the liver meridian.  It is located about 2” below the nipple on the ribs. It may be a tender spot as well.

 THE FINGER POINTS

The points on your fingers and thumb are not often used in a session, especially on the telephone, but are very useful to know and use on yourself.  It is a great method if you are in public and need to tap but may not want to be obvious. 

If using only one hand, use two fingers on your other hand to tap on the inside nail of the thumb and each finger.  Tap on the lower corner of your nail, closest to your knuckle and your body.  It is on the corner where the white half-moon shape is located.

Alternatively you can use your index finger and thumb to tap on the same hand as follows:

1. Take your index finger and tap on the lower corner of your thumb nail, closest to your body.  It is on the corner where the white half-moon shape is located.

2. Take your thumb and tap on the same location on the lower inside corner of the nail, for each of your fingers. 

EFT Tapping Points Diagram used by permission from Celebration Healing http://www.celebrationhealing.com