Tap4Health EFT Practice » body image http://www.tap4health.com Offering emotional freedom from stress, anxiety, panic, depression, anger, trauma, PTSD, abuse, addictions, chronic pain, relationship issues and more Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:37:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Using EFT for Body Image http://www.tap4health.com/using-eft-for-body-image/ http://www.tap4health.com/using-eft-for-body-image/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:39:04 +0000 rodsherwin http://www.tap4health.com/?p=331 In our culture, we are bombarded with imagery showing ‘perfect’ bodies. Stick figure female models and perfectly buffed male models in glossy magazines impress on us how we should look. However, like me, I’m guessing your shape, size, ripples and curves don’t fit the fashion stereotype.

In my practice, I help clients accept and appreciate their own body by having them stand in front of a mirror and tap on the aspects of their body that they do and don’t like.

While tapping on the indicated tapping points, say the following words:

Karate Chop
Point:		 Even though its confronting to look at myself in the mirror, I deeply and completely accept myself.(Be sure to look into your own eyes as you speak.)
Even though I’m not comfortable with the way my body looks, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though there are some things I don’t like about my body, I’m sure there are some good things to appreciate about my body that I just haven’t noticed.

Now continue with a few rounds of tapping starting with the things you don’t like about your body and then alternating with the things you do like as follows:

Top of Head: My nose is too big
Eyebrows: My eyes are to close together
Side of Eyes: My chest is too small
Under Eyes My skin is too dry
Under Nose: My bum is too big
Chin Point: I do like my calves
Collarbones: I like the sparkle in my eyes
Under Arms: My thighs are too big
Wrists: I like the colour of my hair

Continue tapping for several rounds with all your likes and dislikes, then return to tapping on the karate chop point and say:

Karate Chop
Point:		 Even though my body isn’t the same as everyone else’s, I choose to appreciate it anyway.
Even though my body has its weak points, I’m now noticing and paying attention to its good points also.
Even though I’ve always felt uncomfortable with my body, I deeply and completely accept my body and treat it with the respect I deserve.

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