2. EFT Success Story: Fear of public speaking

"I worked with Fraeda at Lane Community College when Phi Theta Kappa’s chapter, Sigma Zeta had a wellness fair. Fraeda presented a workshop on Emotional Freedom Technique. At first I was skeptical. How could tapping and talking help to alleviate someone's inner most fears? Fraeda began by explaining what it was and then showing us a short video clip. After the video was over she asked for a volunteer to be an example, I quickly raised my hand so that I could experience this firsthand. If it worked I would know it for sure, and after all I did have to speak in front of 4,000 people in five months!

She asked me what I wanted to work on and I quickly said, “My fear of public speaking.” We discussed my fears and then she began the process. Throughout this she would check to see if my fear scale would lessen and sure enough it did. At the end I felt less anxiety ridden but the true test would come in April when I was on stage in front of that enormous crowd of people. April has come and gone, and I would like you to know that I spoke in front of all those people and not one time did I get a twitter of fear or anxiety. I have never felt more confident in my ability to speak in front of a large group of people. Thank you Fraeda and thank you EFT!

Sincerely,
Dee Lauzon
President Pro Tempore
Phi Theta Kappa
2008-2009"

3. Opportunity for Counselors, Coaches and Body Workers

Workshop: Freedom from stress, burn out and taking on client's traumas. With Emotional Freedom Techniques®

This workshop is perfect for you if you:

• Find yourself at times being stressed by clients' emotions.
• Have your own issues triggered by those you work with.
• Sometimes feel traumatized by listening to upsetting events described to you by others.
• Feel overwhelmed and responsible for the feelings of others especially those who don't seem to change or heal from your best efforts.
• Feel that by taking on other people's emotions you are helping them but it is interfering with your own well-being.

In order to help people heal and change their lives you do not need to take on their emotions. However, many people especially in the helping professions find themselves doing this or feeling overly responsible for others. This can lead to stress and burn out.

In this workshop you will learn the basics of a simple technique called Emotional Freedom Technique. EFT has often been called, “An emotional form of acupuncture except we don't use needles.” You can use this to help you avoid taking on the negative energy of others as well as decrease your stress and emotional burn out. EFT can increase your joy and resiliency in your work life and over all emotional health. This workshop is hands on, engaging and will give you a practical tool you can start to use immediately...bring your friends and colleagues!

Workshop leader: Fraeda Scholz (541)521-9953
Date: Wednesday, June 3rd @ 6:30- 9:00pm
Location: 466 W. 17th Ave.
Cost: SS $10-15
Info: www.EmoWell-being.com fs@emowell-being.com

4. EFT tapping tip: Sensations that come with emotions

Next time you are doing EFT with yourself notice what sensations you have in your body that correspond with the emotion or get triggered when you think about the intense event. Tap on the EFT points and describe to yourself all the sensations you have that are connected to the issue.

Last Friday I had a client that said her whole body felt contracted like she was bracing herself in case "it" happened again. And that is what we tapped on and with great results. Your sensation are a window into the disrupted energy of the issue as much as your thoughts and emotions are. It can also help you to not get lost in the story and just focus on clearing the energy disruption. Enjoy!