EFT Tapping
What is EFT Tapping?
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques. It is an evidence- based, self help stress reduction tool, referred to as "EFT Tapping.” It is a powerful modality that can be used anywhere and anytime once you know how to do it.
By tapping on specific acupressure points on the face and upper body while voicing our emotion, concern/issue, we are tuning into the negative patterns that we have formed around uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, feelings, or troubling memories. As a result, we reduce the intensity of the emotion or thought in the mind, and/or a reduction in the physical sensation in the body.
We all have stressors such as anxiety, fear, anger, judgment, self-doubt, physical pain, limiting beliefs that may be affecting our life's experience. EFT allows us to find relief and to calm our nervous system, promoting healing around these issues that hold us back so we can live a healthier, happier, more peaceful life.
How does EFT work?
EFT works by sending a calming signal to the stress response center of the brain (amygdala), deactivating this response by lowering the stress hormones in the body, such as cortisol and adrenaline. Additionally, EFT incorporates a somatic (body based, body sensations), element with the body’s nervous system to bring balance and activates the parasympathetic nervous system for greater nervous system regulation and health.
EFT is transformative by shifting the thoughts and beliefs behind our emotional experiences, helping us become more conscious of what is unconscious. EFT can rewire our brains so that we can change the way we think, feel and behave.
EFT can help with various issues including stress, anxious feelings, depression, pain, sleep problems, Trauma, PTSD, cravings, weight loss issues, substance use. fears and phobias.
From an energetic perspective, the idea behind EFT is that the cause of all negative emotions are a disruption in the body’s energy system. When the energy gets stuck in the body, symptoms appear. Moving the energy through the body’s meridian system by tapping while tuning into the source of the blockage, the symptoms (focusing on the emotional upset, blocking beliefs, or physical pain, for example), are neutralized and the intense charge greatly diminishes or disappears.
A Gentle Approach
Emotional Freedom Techniques is a gentle approach, where we are not trying to tap away that which is uncomfortable or what we don’t prefer, but an opportunity to shine the light on what feels true (unhelpful beliefs and thoughts) and allow ourselves to have the experience we are having, so it can move through. By doing this, we invite the possibility of our bodies healing and shifting our perception of our limiting beliefs/lives, as well as unhealthy patterns & behaviors.
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Here is what clients have to say:
“Working with Jude was a transformational experience. She guided me through an emotional healing journey that not only helped me through an extremely difficult time in my life, but also allowed me to identify and heal deep-rooted wounds from my past that were still affecting me today. Working with Jude has empowered me and given me tools to continue on this healing journey on my own, well into the future, and I feel fundamentally changed in my ability to love myself throughout the experience of working with her. I recommend Jude to anyone who is seeking a gentle and empathetic guide to healing. Working with her has been a true gift!”
- Roxana M, Kindergarten Teacher
“Finding the words to describe Jude, and the amazing work she does, is near impossible. Her skill, compassion and knowledge is indescribable. She has helped me work through emotions and events that have kept me stuck for years, with ease, grace and gentleness. Her unique approach allows for compassionate curiosity to bring forth, release and shifts of old patterns and limiting beliefs. I highly recommend Jude. She is the epitome of light and love and guidance.”
- Becki S, EFT Advanced Practitioner
“As someone with a lifetime of chronic illness and various traumas, it has been a challenge to find relief, especially when mental health can feel sidelined while treating physical disease. Tapping with Jude has been a game changer for me. After shutting down my emotions for most of my life, Jude has created a space for me to share more openly than before while allowing me to set limits on how and when I’m ready to heal. When we work together, it feels more like a partnership. Through her openness, Jude has gently guided me to inner truths. She is an incredible listener. She’s always welcoming and respectful of my process, and extremely acknowledging of what I’ve been through and the focus it requires to heal. I’m someone who needs “infant doses” of any type of treatment, and Jude has been both patient and creative in customizing safe approaches for me to heal as gently as possible. I truly feel heard and seen by Jude. The best part of all is that my stress has reduced dramatically (even my cortisol levels say so), which has given me a boost in my physical healing. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for self-love and acceptance journey!
- River P, Artist & Writer
“I started working with Jude in July of 2022. I am honored to still be working with her. Honestly, in the beginning, I did not look forward to our weekly meetings. I knew there would be a lot of emotional and physical occurrences happening in my body, and this was completely uncomfortable for me. However, I knew this work was necessary in order to heal from great complicated grief and past traumas. I did not necessarily believe that EFT Tapping would be the modality to help with these issues at that time, but I had the willingness to keep an open mind.
Jude has the ability to bring the focus back and help me determine where and when these thoughts originated, and where I feel sensations in my body. Over time I have come to realize that I have been numb practically my whole life. Identifying sensations in my body was just too overwhelming for me, and I wanted to just focus on the “stories”. Jude was an expert at separating my thought patterns, breaking them down so that I could get in touch with my whole body in order to begin healing.
Now I find myself looking forward to our weekly meetings, confident that Jude and I will get to the bottom of these challenges, one step at a time. One of the biggest benefits of having Jude work with me is her commitment and passion she has for her clients. She genuinely cares and has such a warm heart filled with empathy and love. Jude always creates a safe place for me, and I look forward to seeing where this will all lead. It is a process…an uncomfortable and vulnerable place to be…and it takes time to heal from grief and past traumas. So, I know that I am not going anywhere too soon. However, I know that I am not alone on this journey, as Jude always comes along side of me. She is my biggest cheerleader, and I am truly blessed that she has crossed my path.”
- Roseanne Chee, Founder, Cassie's Cause
“In just a few EFT tapping sessions with Jude I am a totally different person. Lighter (literally and figuratively), more confident, and definitely more in my power. So much shifted around my belief systems that originated from childhood trauma. Jude is a master at helping you cut through to the source of your issues so you can let go of stories and beliefs that keep you from being your best. Work with Jude and change your life!”
- Jennifer P, MCC Coach
“I have had the honor to have done EFT Tapping with Jude and working with her was one of the best decisions I have made. Her skill at getting to the core of an issue and explore moving through it with compassion and honesty is greatly needed in our world today. Working with Jude has had a tremendous effect on my life in a profoundly positive way.”
— Nancie S, Music Resources, Inc.
“So grateful I have found Jude! I immediately felt a connection with Jude. She understood exactly how I was feeling and guided me through with a combination of Tapping, Mindful Meditation and Coaching. I felt like I hit the trifecta, as they all have greatly supported me in finding the best within me. Jude’s gifts have empowered me to have a true sense of who I am and what I really want on this l never ending journey, so I can now live my life with my full expression. She is compassionate , nonjudgemental and most important really listens. Thank you, Jude.”
— Joan Y, Personal Designer Stylist
“I had an EFT session with Jude and am so grateful I did. Jude was amazing in guiding me through the process. I felt safe and comfortable opening up to Jude as she is warm, caring and really listened to what I was saying. After our session I felt more calm and peaceful. I highly recommend working with Jude if you want to navigate through unresolved feelings or you just want to feel more at peace with yourself and your life!”
— Nicole B, Life Coach
“My experience tapping with Jude has been a blessing in my life! Her ability to help me identify and release the core feelings and emotions has transformed me and brought me freedom, peace, and wholeness. Jude completely understands how to get to the core of the issue and accurately translate my experience. She is a caring, understanding, and a super skilled EFT practitioner.”
— MJ, Music Teacher
“I came into tapping with a bit of trepidation, as my natural tendency is to not trust. It’s not that I didn’t want to trust, it’s just that I simply did not know how to. Jude’s presence immediately set the tone and created a safe space for me to be vulnerable, inviting me to bring forward very deep emotions that I have been holding inside for years. Prior to the tapping, I didn’t know how to move through them so my heart could heal. Jude was able to gently guide me to the core issue with depth of understanding and compassion of this traumatic event that I was holding inside. My experience was blissfulness and peaceful. This feeling came over me where I knew what I had to do and that I would be okay. It resulted in the freedom to rekindle relationships with all involved, as well as forgiving myself. Something that was very much needed.Thank you Jude. I now feel lighter, freer and happier. You have changed a big part of my life thus allowing me to start healing. I would recommend Jude’s Tapping to everyone I know, try it - give yourself the chance to start healing.”
— Shana R, Mental Health & Addiction Executive
“Jude Weber is truly gifted. I've been in years of therapy and have tried every self-help book out there, and after just a few sessions I feel better than I have in a very long time. She is so caring and compassionate and has the ability to completely transform negative thinking patterns faster than I ever thought was possible! I'm so beyond grateful to have the opportunity to work with someone as amazing as Jude and I cannot recommend her enough.”
- Brittany S, Nursing Student
To find out more about the history and scientific research of EFT Tapping, or to schedule a Discovery conversation, please contact me for more information.