Neural Knots. When we face hard things, even perceived hard things, our nervous systems respond to the issue itself, plus our emotions about the issue, plus our judgments about having the issue. That’s a lot of nervous system involvement! These reactions wire into our subconscious and affect our bodies, behavior, relationships, and stress levels.  Also, the subconscious mind has no sense of time, so even experiences from childhood can run in the background and impact us now.

How does EFT help? It unravels the knots. Tapping on specific acupuncture points while focusing on what’s troubling us unhooks our nervous system response from the issue so we can deal with it or let it go. EFT also addresses the ‘deal or let go’ piece by changing subconscious drivers that cause resistance, like childhood programming, limiting beliefs, or key memories. The techniques can address upsetting memories, difficult circumstances, recurring thoughts/feelings, physical issues and health, memory issues, pain, depression, cravings, traumatization, or feelings of anxiety. It can even work when you’re not sure what’s wrong.

PTSD & Me. EFT helped me heal from losing my home in the 2020 Almeda wildfire in a way EMDR and talk therapy couldn’t. I use it now for everything, on my own or with a practitioner. I even use it with my dog to support her health. It feels empowering to navigate life without substances, medications, or years of outside assistance – relief and knowledge are literally at my fingertips. As a practitioner, I use Clinical EFT which is not what you see on the internet, though its effectiveness does feel a bit mysterious. 

If you want to find out how my approach might help you, please book a free 15-min “meet & greet” by Zoom. I would love to talk with you! While my new website and scheduler are under construction, please email me at edenmccarthylmt@gmail.com with any questions or to schedule.