2023-11-23 12:22
In our culture, IQ is given more importance than emotional intelligence. Having emotions is seen as a sign of weakness, which leads to unhealthy expressions of emotions. The following are si… Read More
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Using Emotional Freedom techniques & Counseling for Healing & Personal Growth
2023-04-04 03:39
We react to perceived threats most of the times. The painful writings on the walls from our past, aka beliefs, assumptions etc drive our day to day reactions. It’s usually the perceive… Read More
2022-12-30 10:52
Using only a top down approach in psychotherapy sessions isn’t enough for trauma because: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy by Pat Ogden, Tapping acupressure points (EFT), Alpha/Theta trainin… Read More
2022-10-01 04:35
In the first chapter, Bessel explores how, “horrific experiences cause people to become hopelessly stuck in the past?” How do people What happens in people’s minds and brai… Read More
2022-09-11 09:10
Do not throw away all work & performance related feedback, just because it feels uncomfortable. It’s said that one should take feedback from people who love and cherish us. Now, ou… Read More
2022-08-16 08:43
EFT Research ( Part 1) 🖌Title: EFT in the Treatment of Unhealthy Eating Behaviours and Related Psychological Constructs in Adolescents: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial. This stud… Read More
2022-07-12 15:36
“There is no deadline for recovery” were my client’s exact words in a session. She described how safe she felt during our psychotherapy & EFT sessions. She was able to… Read More
2022-02-07 08:15
Watch a short video on this. Effects of EFT on the reduction of Chronic Pain in Adults, a pilot study This was published in the Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, and Treat… Read More
2022-01-26 04:47
As a psychotherapist how do you self regulate? How do you keep yourself from getting burnt out? When there are personal issues, because you’re human and you will have them, how do you… Read More
2022-01-17 02:25
You would have noticed that tapping scripts and audios focus too soon on easing and releasing an issue. Instead of fully experiencing the reality of a particular situation and sitting with i… Read More
2022-01-14 12:08
I’m sharing a personal experience of my home being flooded and how I used EFT to stay regulated and make critical decisions. In November this year, my home flooded. This wasn’t m… Read More
2022-01-14 11:44
Here are some videos on EFT Research TBI symptoms improve after PTSD remediation with EFT Efficacy of EFT in reducing public speaking anxiety Single session reduction in the… Read More
2021-08-29 08:16
There’s always a choice point when we procrastinate. Although it may seem like it’s happening automatically and we might think we don’t have a choice, the fact is that we d… Read More
2021-08-19 05:29
This post is dedicated to therapists/coaches/psychologists and all the mental health professionals. It’s been a roller coaster ride for us as therapists during the pandemic. While we&r&hell…Read More
2021-02-08 05:41
Rescuing others can mean that we want to rescue them in order to be loved in return . We believe that the ‘rescued’ will fill the void in us left by lack of self -love. Caretakin… Read More
2021-01-15 10:37
We don’t want to be doormats, but we don’t want to be porcupines either. Doormats get walked on, but porcupines can’t be hugged. Melody Beattie ( The new Codependency) Whil… Read More
2020-11-18 11:20
Have you ever felt like your emotional tap has been opened and won’t close even after a therapy session is over? 💦💦💦 That’s because dug up stuff has a way… Read More
2020-11-11 11:12
When there is real danger, we need FFF to help us.The problem occurs when the nervous system stays in these responses even when the danger is over or when there isn’t any danger. Chron… Read More
2020-11-04 11:08
There are days when we are able to love ourselves and then there are days when it seems like a Herculean task. I had the image of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs playing in my head and the… Read More
2020-10-28 11:06
I come across this often in my practise. Clients who take emotional and verbal abuse from their family members only because they’re family. They support the pain and struggles of their… Read More
2020-10-21 11:25
It’s difficult to imagine how adoration and hatred could be two sides of the same coin. But think of celebrities and how adored they are by fans. It’s like the fan’s deepes… Read More
2020-10-21 11:02
Being able to connect with your child when they’re reactive can really help in the disciplining process.These are some of the steps from the book: Communicate comfort: The first step i… Read More
2020-08-03 08:24
The second most common thinking error, as in cognition distortion, is fortune telling. ( Link to post on First thinking Error) You predict without actual evidence, how bad things are going t… Read More
2020-07-20 08:21
Although I’d like to tap daily, some days it’s just not possible. But emotions are emotions and they have a tendency to build up if ignored. So one of my nightly rituals lately h… Read More
2020-07-13 08:20
I came across Donna Eden’s book, Energy medicine, around 10 years ago. It was fascinating. I used to do the daily energy routine quite often. Then I kind of forgot about it. Today afte… Read More
2020-07-09 08:18
Honouring emotions doesn’t mean feeling them all the time or being submerged in them. You can feel emotions in chunks, in small digestible quantities. While honouring and acknowledging… Read More
2020-07-06 08:14
Polyvagal theory in a gist. I love illustrating concepts and putting them into understandable chunks. Hope this helps. POLYVAGAL THEORY When we’re threatened our Sympathetic nervous sy… Read More
2020-07-05 14:20
Shame is healthy and authentic if it helps you follow an internal and external code of ethics and honour in regard to yourself and others. It can help you avoid hurting others in the social… Read More
2020-07-04 05:51
You’re stupid vs What you did was stupid. Which one is shaming? When I was in school, I was really weak in Maths. One day I was called by the teacher to solve a maths sum on the… Read More
2020-05-18 06:47
As the lockdown drags on, more people are seeking EFT. Numerous clients have told me how they’ve been tapping frequently on their own to overcome stress and anxiety. My friends an… Read More
2020-04-30 13:42
THINKING ERRORS: Mind Reading Mind reading is a cognitive distortion wherein we negatively interpret others’ facial expressions, behaviours, words etc and believe that they’re th… Read More
2020-03-01 13:34
This post is regarding creepy crawlies so tread with caution 😃 There was a time when I would be so scared of cockroaches that I would literally run out of the room when I saw one, es… Read More
2019-12-28 05:53
Emotions have Crucial Survival Value – Gabor Mate I’ve started a FB Live series where I talk about the importance of emotions and how we can regulate emotions. Part 1: What are e… Read More
2019-12-02 10:35
One of the ways in which we hinder our emotional growth is by getting defensive when we receive feedback from well meaning people esp. those who really care about us. When you receive a feed… Read More
2019-11-14 14:19
This is a theme that comes up often when I work with clients. Shame and “Trying to fit in vs. belonging” Often loneliness drives poeple to try to fit in with others; fit in means… Read More
2019-08-14 14:42
Our subconscious mind retains all of our early life’s data. It’s a storehouse of learned experiences and instincts. It’s basically a ‘repository of stimulus -res… Read More
2019-07-10 12:57
Genetic Determinism vs Epigenetics Nature vs nurture will be always be a hot topic of debate. I remember reading about it for the first time in my psychology class in 12th grade. It was a fa… Read More
2019-04-27 11:38
It was great being interviewed by Meenakshi Ramesh. In this interview/conversation we spoke about the science behind tapping, importance of self-care, surrogate tapp… Read More
2019-02-18 14:21
Learning a new skill is often challenging. Use these 5 tips to persist and enjoy learning the new skill. Continue reading → Read More
2019-02-08 12:42
We all have people, situations and issues that trigger us – push our buttons. For example, a friend’s habit of interrupting while you speak might be making you furious or an envi… Read More
2019-01-03 12:34
EFT is a mind-body tool based on acupressure and psychology. When we’re stressed, our thinking brain isn’t active as the strong emotions take hold of us. EFT helps in calmi… Read More
2019-01-01 06:33
There was a time when I used to be terribly scared of dogs. And I was too scared to care about them as well! Last night as I sat with Droopy comforting her and tucking her in as she was &hel&hell…Read More
2018-12-09 11:17
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) issued a set of guidelines for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The guidelines are for, “recognising, assessing and treat… Read More
2018-07-08 09:02
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do” Brene Brown To tell the truth and own it, is the most liberating gift that… Read More
2018-07-08 09:02
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do” Brene Brown To tell the truth and own it, is the most liberating gift that… Read More
2018-05-20 06:06
Anger carries important messages about your external environment and your internal state. A boundary is your personal space, both emotional and physical. It’s tells you what is right a… Read More
2018-02-12 11:50
Sometimes you just need a break from stressful and challenging situations. Continue reading → Read More
2018-01-28 12:23
Research indicates that tapping lowers the cortisol in your body and thus reduces stress. Lissa Rankin MD, suggests tapping as one of the techniques to help in changing your limiting be… Read More
2018-01-19 13:01
“You’re useless” “Shut up! You’re not important” “You deserve this suffering” “You’re so pathetic” “You can never succ… Read More
2018-01-04 05:07
Wrote this article for Obino’s blog. You can eat healthily and exercise all you want but if you don’t know how to self-regulate and release stress, the benefits of exercise and g… Read More
2017-11-19 04:34
WHAT IS TRAUMA? When a person or situation exceeds the person’s ability to cope with it, and he/she feels helpless and unable to escape, then it results in trauma. It’s said that… Read More
2017-11-17 13:51
I have started a Youtube Live series on EFT for Physical Issues. The first part was aired today and the replay will be available for the next 4 days. The second part will be aired next week… Read More
2017-09-27 07:18
EFT is a valuable self-help tool. Being an effective energy based psycho-therapeutic tool, it can easily address acute as well as chronic emotional and physical problems. It is ba… Read More
2017-08-23 08:01
Have you ever felt that even though you’ve weathered the toughest crises in the past, now even a small problem makes you feel like you’re losing control and you can’t take… Read More
2017-08-16 11:17
This is a generic tap along video to help you decrease the frequency of intrusive thoughts. Remember to note down specific aspects from this video that apply to you, and tap on them individu… Read More
2017-08-07 05:16
Intrusive thoughts are repetitive, anxiety provoking, and pretty frustrating. They make you feel as if you aren’t in control. They can cause a lot of anxiety, shame and fear. It is imp… Read More
2017-05-16 14:23
This is a really good metaphor used by Gary Craig to explain how we need to work on specific events to collapse globally stated issues. The tabletop is the global issue and the legs are the… Read More
2017-05-01 11:59
How many times have you continued an activity without a break? For example, you are very passionate about a project or a new hobby that you’ve started. Do you try to finish the pr… Read More
2017-04-25 06:43
I came across this simple and practical technique to diffuse anger on NICABM. This technique can be used in two situations To diffuse anger To stay calm when you are discussing something wit… Read More
2017-04-17 07:01
When it comes to any kind of exam, taking care of the anxiety, stress and the pressure can really help. This is a tap along video, in a borrowing benefits style with prompts, to help you tap… Read More
2017-04-09 12:23
Uncertainty makes us anxious and worried. When we are faced with an uncertain future then we invest even more strongly in making our vision of a perfect future come true. “We tel… Read More
2017-04-09 12:20
A simple yet effective technique to Energize yourself Read More
2017-03-15 13:02
Those who’ve experienced anxiety know that it entails worry, tension, catastrophic thoughts, physical sensations in the body etc. So in a way, there are specific components that make u… Read More
2017-02-09 04:51
I have met quite a few people who’ve attended one day EFT workshops and yet struggle with the most basic foundational concepts and techniques in EFT; specifically how to apply it on th… Read More
2016-12-28 04:27
I had written an article a while back about how I shrunk my thyroid cyst without surgery or medication. You can read the article on the link below. https://eftforpeace.wordpress.com/20… Read More
2016-12-10 06:03
According to Laura S brown, “By the time that our first client, not to speak of trauma survivor, enters the office, the average psychotherapist will have had multiple experiences of cl… Read More
2016-11-30 04:55
I recently restarted my Krav Maga classes. Over the past few years, I have been in and out of Krav Maga many a times for various reasons, but have always been drawn back to it. After my clas… Read More
2016-10-31 06:41
This video explains how to tap on any kind of food craving Read More
2016-10-23 13:27
Narcissists don’t have healthy self-esteem, they have inflated egos. They lack empathy and an understanding of their own feelings. Continue reading → Read More
2016-09-09 15:55
Codependency is a ‘relationship addiction’, often seen in parent-child relationships. We can often confuse narcissistic parents with codependent parents. But there are difference… Read More
2016-09-08 11:46
Boundary setting is a skill and is needed in all relationships. I often come across people who are very compassionate, good at heart but fail miserably at setting a healthy boundary in relat… Read More
2016-05-30 13:33
How many times have you suppressed your voice? How often do you suppress what you want to say? How often do you clearly express yourself? When I work with clients who have social anxiety, th… Read More
2016-05-25 13:04
Forgiveness does not justify what the abuser did. Forgiveness is not for the abuser but for the self. Forgiveness is a process of releasing the wounds. When you forgive someone because you s… Read More
2016-05-18 12:15
According to Harville Hendrix, Imago is a “composite picture of the people who influenced you most strongly at an early age.” It could be your parents, siblings, nanny – an… Read More
2016-03-04 04:57
What is self compassion? Why do we need self compassion? (Part 1) https://youtu.be/Z4eDmJRFSZg Developing self compassion: Tapping and tips (Part 2) https://youtu.be/YZtrtMdoDxg  &hell…Read More
2016-02-14 06:01
Valentine’s day Offer: Gift yourself a copy of “EFT concepts Illustrated” Ebook. It is only $8.99 (Rs 500) for the next 3 days, 14th Feb to 17th Feb. The original cost is $… Read More
2015-11-26 16:56
Shrinking Colloid Cyst in the Thyroid and Healing symptoms of Sub-clinical Hyperthyroidism I would like to share my personal healing story. EFT along with lifestyle changes helped me s… Read More
2015-09-06 11:28
EFT CONCEPTS ILLUSTRATED Want more info on what this book is all about? Here’s a comprehensive introduction to the ebook with topics covered and sneak peek at a few illustrations. http… Read More
2015-07-17 05:28
You no longer have to struggle when you are introducing EFT to people who are new to this - just refer this book to them to facilitate an effortless understanding of the technique. Illustrat… Read More
2015-05-20 12:35
I really like Brene Brown’s work. In her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown says “In Jungian circles, shame is often referred to as the swampland of the soul. I&rs&hell…Read More
2015-04-03 08:14
This is something that comes up often when I work with clients – how to handle thoughts that you you feel you shouldn’t have – inappropriate thoughts. The thing is when an… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I have worked with many clients helping them release shame, guilt and fear of punishment related to how they identify with their religion. Each religion has its own way of inculcating limiti… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Visualizations and EFT work so well. I asked a client to imagine that he was standing near an ocean and looking at the waves. With each wave that came, I asked him to imagine that the w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Children usually give a hard time when they are going through any kind of emotional insecurity – they might feel that they will lose their parents, be separated from them, be abandoned… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Very often I come across people who are very uncomfortable with experiencing difficult emotions. They feel that it is not good to experience anything negative. All the positive talk has made… Read More
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