Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping for Clinicians, Part I
Presented by
Shelley White, MA, LMHCThis workshop provides you with the introductory skills you need to start using basic tapping techniques. Through observation, lecture, and practice, you will learn the history of tapping and the psychology and science behind its success.
Overview
Emotion Freedom Techniques (EFT) – also known as EFT Tapping – is quickly becoming a widely-accepted and effective evidence-based strategy to reduce emotional distress. Many prominent therapists and psychologists, including trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk, use a form of tapping with their clients, and now you can too. This workshop provides you with the introductory skills you need to start using basic tapping techniques. Through observation, lecture, and practice, you will learn the history of tapping and the psychology and science behind its success. You will also learn and practice the basic technique so you will be able to use EFT with your clients immediately.
When treating anxiety, first calm the body. Experts in anxiety treatment agree: First calm the physiological symptoms of anxiety, then work with the mind. EFT Tapping can quickly reduce anxiety sensations in the body. And it’s very easy to teach clients! I often hear from my clients how empowered they feel to self-regulate even after their first session. Come earn 6 CEs and learn this effective self-regulatory tool!
About the Presenter
Shelley White, MA, LMHC (she/her) has worked in the mental health field as a clinician and educator for over 30 years. She has a private practice specializing in working with teens and adults with anxiety and co-dependency issues. Shelley was an adjunct instructor at Western Washington University for eight years and has taught courses at Highline Community College and City University. She has conducted workshops for the past 16 years in sexual assault and prevention and co-parenting. After personally experiencing the healing effects of EFT or “Tapping,” Shelley became passionate about learning this unusually effective tool in order to offer it to her clients. Over the past four plus years, she has studied EFT and became certified in EFT/Matrix Re-imprinting. She has used EFT consistently with her clients, developing the art of integrating EFT with other therapeutic modalities.