Tapping

Tapping is a psychotherapy technique that is used in the field of mental health. It is also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and is a form of counseling intervention that draws on various theories of alternative medicine including acupuncture, neuro-linguistic programming, energy medicine, and Thought Field Therapy (TFT).

Overview

Tapping is a technique that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology with startling results. It is a non-invasive method that uses the body's energy meridian points, which are stimulated by tapping on them with the fingertips. This is done in order to promote physical and emotional healing.

History

The practice of tapping was developed in the 1990s by Gary Craig, a Stanford engineering graduate specializing in healing and self-improvement. It is considered a pseudoscience as there is no scientific evidence the technique is effective.

Method

The method involves tapping with the fingertips on specific meridian points while talking through traumatic memories and a wide range of emotions. The process is designed to access the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls the body's stress response.

Criticism and Controversy

Despite its popularity, tapping has been criticized by various mental health professionals and researchers. Critics argue that there is no empirical evidence to support the efficacy of tapping and that its benefits are likely due to well-documented psychological phenomena such as placebo effect and regression to the mean.

See Also

• Acupuncture
• Alternative medicine
• Energy medicine
• Neuro-linguistic programming
• Thought Field Therapy

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