Emotional Freedom Techniques

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is an easy-to-learn self-help technique that combines three ingredients:   Tapping on acupressure points,  Focusing on the identifying problem, and Affirmations. Tapping, as it is sometimes called, calms the emotions around an issue, so that you can think more clearly about the problem. EFT can help you gain emotional freedom so that you can begin doing more of what you really want in life. This simple technique often provides rapid relief from physical and emotional issues, relief from traumatic memories, phobias, persistent grief, anger, guilt, anxiety, addictive cravings, and physical discomfort. EFT Research This link provides a meta-analysis of 51 studies that looked at EFT   Clearing Fear and Worry Here is a demonstration using “scripts”: Clearing Fear and Worry – Tapping with Brad Yates:  

Compassion, Hope & Happiness

  TED Talk With Brené Brown This is a 20:20 minute TED Talk presenting Brené Brown’s research on empathy, belonging, and love. In a poignant, funny talk, Brené Brown shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. TEDX Talk With Louie Schzartzberg & Brother Steindl-Rast This is a 9:56 minute TEDx Talk presenting Louie Schwartzberg’s stunning time-lapse photography, accompanied by powerful words from Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast. The video serves as a meditation on being grateful for every day.     Zen Habits With Leo Babauta This is an ad-free website created by blogger, journalist Leo Babauta. Babauta discusses his experience with things such as simplifying, living frugally, parenting, happiness, motivation, eliminating debt, saving, eating healthily, successfully implementing good habits, and achieving goals. The blog also shares some helpful tips for self-care and habit breaking. Radical Acceptance with Tara Brach This is the website of Tara Brach, a leading western teacher of Buddhist meditation, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. Her website offers free audio and video talks and guided meditations. She is also the author of the books Radical Acceptance, Radical Self-Acceptance, and True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart.

A Special Focus on Anger

  The American Psychological Association Here's the scoop on anger from the American Psychological Association     The Mayo Clinic on Anger Here are 10 tips on how to deal with anger from the Mayo Clinic   Managing Your Anger 10 more tips on managing your anger

Information, Support & Resources

  Al-Anon Family Groups This is the official website of Al-Anon Family Groups is an informational website for friends and families of problem drinkers. The National Alliance on Mental Illness This is the official website of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI is an organization that is dedicated to building better lives for individuals and families affected by mental illness. This is an informational website.

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Teens & Substance Use

♦  Continuing Care: A Parent’s Guide to Your Teen’s Recovery from Substance Abuse ♦ Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: a Research-Based Guide from the NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) ♦ Understanding Substance Abuse Services: A Quick Guide for Young People & Caregivers (English) – from the state of Massachusetts