Sequence

The Sequence is the Second Part of the Refined EFT Process

When performing the sequence you are repeating shorter comments and phrases at each of the meridian points used in the sequence.  These comments and phrases are aimed towards the same topic which you tapped when performing the Setup.

Remember that the basic principle of performing the Setup is for Psychological Reversal, it really has no other purpose.  But it also has a side benefit, as during the setup you are already tapping or rubbing on a meridian point, so it could be considered that we have already started with the sequence.

But remember that success with EFT cannot be achieved if you skip the Setup portion of the process
To perform the “Sequence” you use two fingers (on either hand), and tap each meridian point about 5-7 times.  Generally you use the two closest fingers to your thumb as these are the easiest to use for this process.

Again; when you tap you are taping firmly, not hard as to hurt yourself, and not soft like a feather.  You don’t have to count how many times you tap each point, simply tap at a steady pace and that will usually be ok.

At each of these meridian points you would tap approximately 5-7 times whilst stating the offending emotion or limiting belief (and usually out aloud).  This image shows the locations of these meridian points.

Locating the 6 facial points used in the sequence is easy; they are located exactly as found in the image above.

The Collar Bone Point is located just below the collar bone.   Using your fingers, locate the point where both your collar bones come together in the middle, go down about 1 inch and then 1 inch over to the left or right, this is the general region where this meridian point is located.

The Under Arm point is in line with the nipple on men and at around the middle of the bra strap for women, or there about.  You simple tap about the middle of your arm pit.

The point at the Top of Head is roughly around the crown area. Pick about a 100mm circle at the rear (crown) of the head and tap that circle.

If you were to place a flat straight object such as a ruler on top of your head and press a flat straight object against the rear of your head pointing upwards, they would both meet each other at about the crown area. That becomes the center of the circle..

You only need to use two fingers to tap on the 6 Meridian Points on the front of your face, as any more would probably get in the way.

The other meridian points (under arm, top of head and collar bone point) are usually tapped by using 4 fingers from one of your hands, as it is much easier this way, plus it ensures that you are getting as close to these meridian points as possible. 

From experience; by using all 4 fingers of your hand you will almost be guaranteed of connecting with these additional meridian points with at least one of your fingers, or the vibrations from tapping will make contact with these points. 

Tip:  I also find that it can be a bit annoying to use the tips of the fingers.   So I tap with the end of my fingers, almost at the point on the pad where the finger begins to curve at the end.  I am using the pad of my fingers, but almost towards the tips.  If I used the tips of my fingers my finger nails usually get in the way, so for those with long finger nails you will quickly understand what I am talking about.

Let’s make some sense and summarize the EFT Tapping process.

Example Number 1 - The Basic and standard way of applying EFT

When you start tapping on a limiting belief or negative emotions you first start with the Setup.  You begin to tap on the Karate Chop point whilst saying the Setup Statement (usually out aloud),  and you repeat the setup phrase a minimum of  3 times whilst continuing to tap on the  Karate Chop point.

A typical Setup Phrase might be:

“Even though I have a headache, I love and accept myself”

Then you complete the “Sequence” part of the EFT by tapping on the meridian points of the sequence approximately 5-7 times:

EB - “I have a headache”
SE - “I have a headache”
UE - “I have a headache”
UN - “I have a headache”
Ch - “I have a headache”
CB - “I have a headache”
UA - “I have a headache”
H - “I have a headache”

Example Number 2

It is also perfectly fine to become creative with EFT.  You can mix it up during both the Setup and Sequence, but of course the different words and phrases need to be connected with the topic being tapped.

Lets use at the previous example of a typical EFT Script and see how you might be creative with the process. 

It is not necessary to repeat each line 3 times, as you are still covering the 3 times rule because you are directing the setup at the same topic.  All that is required is to tap the Karate Chop point whilst saying all 3 Lines:

“Even though I have a headache, I love and accept myself”
“Even though my head is hurting, I love and accept myself”
“Even though my head is pounding, I love and accept myself”

You then go straight into the sequence stage which can also be mixed up, but is still being aimed at the same topic:

EB - “My head hurts”
SE - “I have a headache”
UE - “My head is pounding”
UN - “It hurts so much”
Ch - “All this pain in my head”
CB - “This headache is killing me”
UA - “I am over it already”
H - “My headache hurts so much”

Using a scale to measure the negative emotion or limiting belief