Observing Feelings vs. Tapping on Them: Can Both Approaches Work Together?
Increasing your effectiveness with EFT, part 163. Recently, someone asked me a thoughtful question: They shared that they’ve been experimenting with a technique where they simply observe a physical sensation associated with an emotion—without judgment, without trying to change it. Just noticing. And they’ve found that after a while, the
It’s Okay to Fully Feel Your Feelings in EFT Sessions
Increasing your effectiveness with EFT, part 178. Many people are used to having their “negative” thoughts or emotions dismissed or reframed by others. They share how they really feel, and the other person gets upset, tries to tell them to think positively, or quickly reminds them to be grateful. This
EFT and Rumination: How to Work With the Emotional Fuel Behind Repetitive Thoughts
Increasing your effectiveness with EFT, part 194. A question I see come up often is whether rumination can be healed, especially when it involves years of replaying painful moments. Many people describe getting stuck in loops of thoughts about past situations where they felt ashamed, powerless, or unable to protect