A member of the Energy Therapies family - which includes, acupuncture, acupressure and shiatsu - Emotional Freedom Technique is a simple and increasingly popular self- development therapy used to treat a wide range of physical and emotional issues. Popularised by figures including Paul McKenna, EFT is based on the theory that negative emotions are caused by disturbances in the body's energy. Often referred to as acupuncture without needles, EFT involves locating and tapping on meridian points in the body while thinking of a negative emotion and using positive suggestion and thoughts to alter the body's energy flow, restore balance and reprogram thought processes. This no-nonsense guide introduces readers to the theories and methods behind the technique and shows them how to use it to reduce the physical and emotional impact of a wide range of issues including, depression, fears, phobias, anger, addictions, sleeplessness and pain. It's simple, safe, anyone can practice it at home and with EFT For Dummies readers can banish bad habits for good. Includes information on: The path to emotional freedom - explaining EFT - Understanding your emotions - Basic EFT tapping routines - Improving emotional health with EFT - Practising EFT on yourself and others   Helena Fone is a registered EFT practitioner and trainer and an advanced hypnotherapist.  She has a diploma in advanced holistic hypnotherapy and   practices CBT and NLP. Find out more about Helena at www.EFTRegister.com "... it is very good ― in fact it is excellent... it is the best general EFT book I have seen." (AAMETBuzz.com, December 2008) Includes basic tapping routines Unlock your emotional freedom, restore balance, and turn negative thoughts into positive action Emotional Freedom Technique is a leading energy therapy and can be used to effectively reduce the impact of a wide range of physical and emotional issues including fears and phobias, performance anxiety, bad habits, back pain, and insomnia. This no-nonsense guide introduces you to the theories and techniques of EFT and explains how you can use this quick, safe, and gentle technique on yourself and others to rebalance your energy, transform your thinking, and facilitate positive changes in your physical and emotional health. THE DUMMIES WAY ® Explanations in plain English 'Get in, get out' information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Understand your emotions and their physical effects Locate meridian points and practise simple tapping techniques Rebalance your body's energy system Find and work with an EFT practitioner Treat children with EFT Get Smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books - Choose from many different subject categories - Browse our free articles Helena Fone is an AAMET Registered Advanced EFT Practitioner and Trainer, Reiki Master and an Advanced Hypnotherapist.