EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Addictions
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EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for Addictions * EFT is a brief therapeutic intervention and a self-help tool for quick and gentle relief from addictive cravings, stress, anxiety and other issues associated with addictive behaviours. This unique training event will combine the principles and practices of EFT with the motivational and psychological approaches of addiction treatment (motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, harm minimisation).
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Course Title: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Addiction Treatment & Recovery
* Course eligibility: drug & alcohol professionals, volunteers, carers and those interested in working in the addictions field
* Trainer: Masha Bennett
* Included in the price of the course:
(a) Comprehensive manual & handouts
(b) Free post-training support & mentoring
(c) AAMET certification
Course Content:
Brief history of EFT * The mechanism of efficacy – energy model and biomedical model; research evidence * Location of EFT acupressure points * EFT basic procedure and shortcuts * A.B.C. of EFT (Awareness – Balancing – Clearing) * Recognising and preventing Self-sabotage / “Psychological reversal” * Relapse Prevention: applications of EFT for addictive cravings, withdrawal symptoms, fear / anxiety / stress, troublesome memories, triggers / risk situations * How to relieve intense negative emotions quickly. * The importance of being specific. * Identifying aspects of the issue or problem: Addictions “Pie”. * “Borrowing Benefits” with EFT. * How to introduce EFT to clients. * “The Personal Peace Procedure” for clients and practitioners. * Troubleshooting. * Combining EFT with CBT, 12-step, Motivational Interviewing and other interventions. * EFT as a self-care tool for practitioners. * EFT resources and progression routes.
Teaching methods:
Lecture, demonstrations, video, group discussions, practice in pairs and small groups, Q & A sessions.
