what is official eft?

Official EFT is the original form of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as developed by Gary Craig, the founder of EFT. Official EFT is not only about the technique itself, but especially about applying EFT carefully and precisely according to the original method.

Official EFT can be used with children and adults and for a wide range of stress-related emotional, psychological, and physical complaints. These may include anxiety and phobias, trauma and PTSD, insecurity, grief, and other emotional difficulties, as well as physical complaints in which stress may play a role, such as migraine, back pain, and abdominal complaints.

A defining feature of Official EFT is that it does not focus solely on the presenting complaint, but also on the specific events and stress patterns that may underlie it. By addressing these systematically and precisely, Official EFT aims to work with the potential root of the problem rather than focusing only on symptom reduction.

Gold Standard EFT involves gently tapping on acupressure points to sever the link between a trigger and the associated stress response. This stress response may be experienced as an emotional or physical reaction in a specific situation. This combination of exposure and tapping forms the foundation of EFT as it became known worldwide.

Optimal EFT is the meditative form of Official EFT. It uses guided meditation and the principle of 'Working with the Unseen Therapist.' Here too, the focus is on resolving the stress response associated with a specific situation. Many people experience this approach as leading to a deeper state of calm and peace.

Within Official EFT, the emphasis is on preserving, applying, and passing on Gary Craig's original method, including the precision with which EFT is practiced. I am the appointed successor to Gary Craig, founder of EFT, and Director of Novet – The EFT Standard. For more than twelve years, I worked closely with Gary Craig on the standardization, training, and international transfer of Official EFT.

Through Novet, my training organization, Official EFT standards are maintained and passed on internationally through professional training programs, workshops, and EFT sessions based on the original method.

Curious About Official EFT? Discover Gary Craig's original method during a free Official EFT introductory workshop offered by Novet.