Had a brief discussion with Klara Sedlacek about ADHD and EFT.
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Wednesday 30 October 2013
Monday 7 October 2013
EFT and special needs: Interview with Gary Craig
Had the opportunity to have a discussion with Gary Craig regarding Special needs and EFT. We tried to cover as much as possible during the interview. Although the term special needs is a widely sited topic. The purpose of the interview was to explain the role that EFT can play in special needs and the methodology used in working with children and adults with special needs.
During the next few weeks I will be interviewing various people who specialises in working with children or adults with special needs. Have a great week!
Love and light
xxx
During the next few weeks I will be interviewing various people who specialises in working with children or adults with special needs. Have a great week!
Love and light
xxx
Thursday 12 September 2013
"Aware" have my body gone?
“Aware” have my body gone? This subject has presented itself over and over again in all the EFT workshops and talks I have been invited to, to present, recently. When working with children with special needs, "body awareness" is one of the priorities I give much attention to. Especially, because it falls in one of the subcategories of proprioception. Recently, I have come to the conclusion that this ability has been silenced by so many individuals in the general public. The definition of "Body-Awareness" can be subcategorized in three themes namely; body schema, image and concept or knowledge.
"Body-schema" is dependent on information supplied by activity of the body itself by sensorimotor stimuli. It involves more importantly an awareness of the body’s capabilities and limitations. It has the ability to create appropriate muscle tensions in activities and lets you know the position of the body in “space” (referring to spatial surroundings). "Body-image" refers to your feelings about your body. Interestingly, it is affected by biological, intellectual, psychological and social experiences. The biological and internal awareness would know how body parts function and where they are. The other three factors are influenced by your perception of oneself as weak, strong, slow, fast, ugly or beautiful. The "body-concept" refers to you knowledge of and verbalizing the different body parts and is developed by experiences involving body schema and body image.
In the workshops I have noticed that, these inner voices of the communication network of the body have been put on hold. Some individuals don’t listen to the body but rather to the will and wants of the brain or EGO. They can’t feel the body’s “yes” or the “no”. Most people don’t realise what the body needs anymore relating to nutrition or activity. Have you ever had a feeling to stretch and then refrain from doing it, because you don’t stretch in public or when sitting at the table? Have you ever had a feeling that you must do some exercise and then decide that now isn’t the best time or that you won’t be able to? The more you silence the body’s inner voice the softer it will become. To me it works the same as your intuition. The more you listen to it the more prominent it will become in your life. Using EFT you can definitely tap on “Can’t hear my body” or “I don’t listen to my body”. A few other themes can present itself for example: I don’t listen to my body because I don’t love my it, My body is the enemy, I am blaming my body for not serving me the way I want to be served.
Referring to the "body-schema" it has become apparent that having a negative perception about the body or parts of the body will directly influence the development or growth of that specific part. A happy body will be one who is deeply loved. We know that thoughts become things. Sit for a moment still and take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Focus on feeling each part. What do you experience? Think of each part and determine if the feeling is positive or negative and then try to determine why. Should you feel very negative about your stomach and you have determined that it is because it is fat. Start EFT on"Even though I don’t like my stomach because it is fat, I am in the process of learning to love myself". Remember to be truthful and never forget that you are the master of the body. Be a wise and loving one and the it will respond in a loving way and will serve you well.
"Body-schema" is dependent on information supplied by activity of the body itself by sensorimotor stimuli. It involves more importantly an awareness of the body’s capabilities and limitations. It has the ability to create appropriate muscle tensions in activities and lets you know the position of the body in “space” (referring to spatial surroundings). "Body-image" refers to your feelings about your body. Interestingly, it is affected by biological, intellectual, psychological and social experiences. The biological and internal awareness would know how body parts function and where they are. The other three factors are influenced by your perception of oneself as weak, strong, slow, fast, ugly or beautiful. The "body-concept" refers to you knowledge of and verbalizing the different body parts and is developed by experiences involving body schema and body image.
In the workshops I have noticed that, these inner voices of the communication network of the body have been put on hold. Some individuals don’t listen to the body but rather to the will and wants of the brain or EGO. They can’t feel the body’s “yes” or the “no”. Most people don’t realise what the body needs anymore relating to nutrition or activity. Have you ever had a feeling to stretch and then refrain from doing it, because you don’t stretch in public or when sitting at the table? Have you ever had a feeling that you must do some exercise and then decide that now isn’t the best time or that you won’t be able to? The more you silence the body’s inner voice the softer it will become. To me it works the same as your intuition. The more you listen to it the more prominent it will become in your life. Using EFT you can definitely tap on “Can’t hear my body” or “I don’t listen to my body”. A few other themes can present itself for example: I don’t listen to my body because I don’t love my it, My body is the enemy, I am blaming my body for not serving me the way I want to be served.
Referring to the "body-schema" it has become apparent that having a negative perception about the body or parts of the body will directly influence the development or growth of that specific part. A happy body will be one who is deeply loved. We know that thoughts become things. Sit for a moment still and take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Focus on feeling each part. What do you experience? Think of each part and determine if the feeling is positive or negative and then try to determine why. Should you feel very negative about your stomach and you have determined that it is because it is fat. Start EFT on"Even though I don’t like my stomach because it is fat, I am in the process of learning to love myself". Remember to be truthful and never forget that you are the master of the body. Be a wise and loving one and the it will respond in a loving way and will serve you well.
Thursday 29 August 2013
Where do I usually start when working with people with disabilities?
Where do I start when working with people with disabilities (especially Cerebral Palsy). This question has come up so many times this month. So in brief I thought I would tell you where I would usually start. Please note this is only my opinion and that I don't advise anyone stopping therapy or seize taking their medication. I do advise that any self-help EFT with people with special needs must be done with consent and knowledge of medical/health professional.
It has been an absolutely amazing month of August. So many things happened that it actually feels as if a 120 days have been compressed into 31 day. How is that for a ZIP Folders? I have witnessed so many positive shifts in my clients. This month the focus was helping children or adults with special needs using EFT. Although that was the focus, everyone in need of EFT was welcome to come for a session without any costs involved.
In the past month the working of the brain and the process of development has once again been highlighted. Seeing that it is called a process of development, I know procedures can change to facilitate efficiency. The protocols and programming of the whole physiological system in individuals have also been reiterated in the sessions. Although there are many different procedures and processes and countless differences in individuals, the process I started to use and feels comfortable with is very simple.
Where I like to start, when working with people with disabilities (especially with Cerebral Palsy), is focussing on the Proprioceptors. Activation/ stimulation of proprioceptors will improve communication with the brain. Proprioceptors is a specialized nerve ending that monitors internal changes in the body brought about by movement and muscular activity. It is located in muscles and tendons and transmit information that is used to coordinate muscular activity. An Easier explanation can be, it tells the brain where the body and body parts are.
To help the brain finding the body, you can start at the feet pulling gently on each joint. This is a timeously process and must be done slowly and gently, especially if seizures are present. Until an equilibrium or balance is establish the seizures might increase again. To speed up the process EFT can be done on proprioceptors and not knowing how to translate the message received from the brain, the muscles or the tendons. I use the following diagram on the right to guide the process of EFT. I usually start at the feet, then ankles, knees, hip, trunk, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, little finger, ring finger, middle finger, index finger and thumb. Then follows the neck, brow, Eyelid and eyeball, face, mouth, tongue. Remember to set an clear intention. If this process sounds like a tedious task you can do EFT on general proprioceptors, but I found that using EFT on Symptoms being specific works the best.
The other way of using EFT is to focus on the emotional trauma. It can be most beneficial using EFT on not understanding what is happening, or struggling to express or communicate. Sometimes when this emotional trauma is cleared many wonderful things start to happen. When working with people with disabilities it is of the upmost importance to listen to you intuition as well. Sometimes the block or trauma isn't complex at all and it can be cleared in a jiffy (haven't used that word in a long time).
Remember the human body is a miracle so please don't let your judgment or opinion inhibit recovery. The next step will be to focus on balance but more of that later.
Sending lots of love
Tanya
PS, I would love to hear your thoughts or opinions about the matter. Please feel free to send any questions and other request to tanyaontapping@gmail.com
It has been an absolutely amazing month of August. So many things happened that it actually feels as if a 120 days have been compressed into 31 day. How is that for a ZIP Folders? I have witnessed so many positive shifts in my clients. This month the focus was helping children or adults with special needs using EFT. Although that was the focus, everyone in need of EFT was welcome to come for a session without any costs involved.
In the past month the working of the brain and the process of development has once again been highlighted. Seeing that it is called a process of development, I know procedures can change to facilitate efficiency. The protocols and programming of the whole physiological system in individuals have also been reiterated in the sessions. Although there are many different procedures and processes and countless differences in individuals, the process I started to use and feels comfortable with is very simple.
Where I like to start, when working with people with disabilities (especially with Cerebral Palsy), is focussing on the Proprioceptors. Activation/ stimulation of proprioceptors will improve communication with the brain. Proprioceptors is a specialized nerve ending that monitors internal changes in the body brought about by movement and muscular activity. It is located in muscles and tendons and transmit information that is used to coordinate muscular activity. An Easier explanation can be, it tells the brain where the body and body parts are.
To help the brain finding the body, you can start at the feet pulling gently on each joint. This is a timeously process and must be done slowly and gently, especially if seizures are present. Until an equilibrium or balance is establish the seizures might increase again. To speed up the process EFT can be done on proprioceptors and not knowing how to translate the message received from the brain, the muscles or the tendons. I use the following diagram on the right to guide the process of EFT. I usually start at the feet, then ankles, knees, hip, trunk, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, little finger, ring finger, middle finger, index finger and thumb. Then follows the neck, brow, Eyelid and eyeball, face, mouth, tongue. Remember to set an clear intention. If this process sounds like a tedious task you can do EFT on general proprioceptors, but I found that using EFT on Symptoms being specific works the best.
The other way of using EFT is to focus on the emotional trauma. It can be most beneficial using EFT on not understanding what is happening, or struggling to express or communicate. Sometimes when this emotional trauma is cleared many wonderful things start to happen. When working with people with disabilities it is of the upmost importance to listen to you intuition as well. Sometimes the block or trauma isn't complex at all and it can be cleared in a jiffy (haven't used that word in a long time).
Remember the human body is a miracle so please don't let your judgment or opinion inhibit recovery. The next step will be to focus on balance but more of that later.
Sending lots of love
Tanya
PS, I would love to hear your thoughts or opinions about the matter. Please feel free to send any questions and other request to tanyaontapping@gmail.com
Thursday 8 August 2013
Surrogate Tapping
I have been blessed with the assistance and guidance of Gary Craig (founder of EFT) again today. The topic of this evenings Skype call was Jamie and surrogate EFT. He guided me through a few tapping sequences and our focus for this week will be Jamie's neck and neck muscles. My heart's desire for him is to have full control and functionality of his neck muscles. After a very thorough tutoring and video recording we have decided to do surrogate tapping everyday for the whole week.
The reason we are focussing on surrogate tapping is because me and my family have moved 1500 km away from Cape Town recently. I am very excited and of course very nervous to see what wonders this will bring. Gary and I will reconvene in a week's time to see what effect it will have on him (Jamie). In the meantime minor and major changes will have to be monitored by those closest to him.
Sending everyone Love and Light!! xxx
The reason we are focussing on surrogate tapping is because me and my family have moved 1500 km away from Cape Town recently. I am very excited and of course very nervous to see what wonders this will bring. Gary and I will reconvene in a week's time to see what effect it will have on him (Jamie). In the meantime minor and major changes will have to be monitored by those closest to him.
Sending everyone Love and Light!! xxx
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Day 48 -11 March 2013
Monday 11/03/2013
After a seven day revolutionary experience of Matrix
Reimprinting Training with Karl Dawson and Caryl Westmore, I was off to see
Jamie.
His face lit up when he saw me Monday morning and he was very
vocal. Today I did three EFT matrix
reimprinting sequences. No seizures and
he was so calm. His legs and arms where
very active. I showed him his right arm,
hand and fingers and he started to smile as if he saw them for the first
time. He kept on smiling and looking
carefully at the arm and hand while I showed him each finger. At the end of the session he kicked his legs vigorously.
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Day 36: Victorious in Lifting his head
Day 36
A complete summary of This week will be posted on Friday, but I just had to share this beautiful video. The focus for the next month is neck and back. This happened Monday (day 36).
With a little less effort he was able to lift his head and make eye contact. He is responding and interacting in all sorts of manners. This is great.
Love and Light
Tanya de Villiers
tanyaontapping@gmail.com
A complete summary of This week will be posted on Friday, but I just had to share this beautiful video. The focus for the next month is neck and back. This happened Monday (day 36).
With a little less effort he was able to lift his head and make eye contact. He is responding and interacting in all sorts of manners. This is great.
Love and Light
Tanya de Villiers
tanyaontapping@gmail.com
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