EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE FOR EATING DISORDERS
2-day introductory course 

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), sometimes described as 'psychological acupressure', was developed in the USA in the 1990's and has been hailed as 'universal healing aid'.

Eating Disorders are complex mental health conditions which are notable for the challenges they pose for therapists including anorexic resistance, attachment to bulimic behaviours, food addiction and cravings often quite resistant to traditional therapies.

EFT can be a powerful tool in the treatment of Eating Disorders, especially used alongside other more evidence based therapies. It is a safe effective therapy which is easily learned.

What Is EFT?

EFT is a meridian therapy which uses the skills of Cognitive Therapy by stimulating acupressure points while at the same time restructuring automatic unhelpful beliefs, underlying assumptions and values. The rapid shifts in thinking lead to relief from unwanted negative emotions. This in turn will lead to more adaptive behavioural choices in any domain of life.

Applications Of EFT To Eating Disorders & Obesity

Some of the many applications of EFT to eating disorders and any other compulsive or impulsive behaviours include:

• managing cravings
• weakening anorexic thinking
• resistance to self-harming behaviour such as purging
• calming anxiety, confronting shame
• managing feelings of fatness or other body image problems
• de-programming eating disorder rituals
• addressing underlying trauma.

Therapists will be able to discover for themselves the many ways in which it is possible to be creative with the use of EFT in their practice.

Benefits To Self & Client
EFT is very portable. Therapists may use it to create change in their own lives and enhance their confidence in    clinical practice. Your clients will like it and will quickly be able to apply this technique that is easy to "do at home" with safety.

It is widely acknowledged that when using this technique with clients benefits are also 'borrowed' by the

therapist.

Who Should Attend

All health professionals, including those working with addictions.

Certification

This training is certified by AAMET (The Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques) on the optional completion of a case study, or competence demonstrated n the training.

Trainer:     Masha Bennett     Venue:      Surrey Next Date: 30 June & 1 July 2012