School counselors are in an excellent position to use EFT with children. And nothing, in my experience, works better for children than EFT. Whether the issue is separation anxiety, test anxiety, grief, anger or anyone of a number of other things, EFT is so beneficial. As a school counselor myself, I have found it works equally well for individuals, groups, and entire classrooms. It is also great for helping teachers deal with their own stress.

I would love to hear from other counselors who are already using EFT or would like to start using it.

Hugs and Blessings,

Syandra

Hi Syandra,

 Three years ago,  reentered the work force (after being at home with my kids for 20 years) as a substitute teacher, and am now applying for a number of counseling positions for the upcoming school year.

My question to you is: how did you introduce EFT as your group and individual counseling method to your teachers and administration? How receptive were they to the idea?

Many thanks,

Barbara

Hello, Barbara,

I'm sorry it's taken me a couple of days to reply...I've been out of town.

Now to respond to your questions...

I first talked to my principal and told her I had found a new counseling technique, based on the body's meridian system, that I found very effective.

I always like to make the connection to acupunture, because most people already have a working knowledge of that they can tap into. My principal, who is awesome, was very open and receptive. Basically, her response is that if it will help the children, go for it. For awhile I just used it with the students. As I saw how receptive the children were and how much it helped them, I gained the confidence to introduce it to entire classrooms in classroom guidance. Again, I make the connection to acupuncture to establish a bridge. I also tell the students and teachers it looks funny and silly to do so that will help relieve some of their self-consciousness. The teachers were great. When I asked them to participate in the tapping, they did, and they felt their own stress go down.

I guess my advice would be to go slow or at the pace you feel confident and comfortable with in introducing EFT. I think our own passion and confidence about the techniques is a big part of "selling" it to others. For myself, for example, even though I'm ordinarily one of the most conservative people you will ever meet, have no problem doing EFT in the hallways at school or in public restaurants, because I know it works and I don't care how silly it may look to someone else. I think that confidence comes from just practicing EFT in situations where you are very comfortable at first.

Hope this helps, Barbara!

 Hugs and Blessings,

Syandra Ingram

(teachermod2)

Thank you so much, Syandra, for your wonderfully clear, well thought out, and reaassuring response.

Blessings,

Barbara

Hi Syandra

 I have just started practising EFT, through Gary Graig's DVD's  attended one workshop, scheduled to attend Level 1 and 2 in training in August. EFT is the most wonderful therapeutic intervention I have ever experienced.  I am so enthusiastic, that everyone I work with has had to listen to me enthuse about the endless possibilities of EFT.  Even in my novice state, (I have asked the appropriate permission from my Young Clients, School Heads, parents and anyone else who would listen!) I have introduced EFT into my everyday work. 

I agree wholeheartedly that the applications in a School setting are endless; a Head's comments.  "With the results you are having with this EFT you will only need to see her once or twice".  I felt really excited that EFT was making a real difference. 

For me, EFT is, a blessing! 

Love

Lorraine

Hi Lorraine,

I've just returned from a retreat, cut off from my electronic devices, so I just read your message. I am so excited to hear that you are using EFT in your school setting. I believe EFT is such a blessing for anyone, but I get really excited when children learn to use it because it can save them so much pain and allow them to develop their full potential so much earlier.

 I would love to continue to hear of your successes!

 Hugs and Blessings,

Syandra Ingram

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