Tapping, or what is called, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT not ECT!) is a popular alternative therapy that was developed by Roger Callahan (Pulos, 1999) and based on traditional Chinese medicine. It was first used to deal with anxiety and phobias. The theory is that there are meridian points in the body that carry energy. When energy flow is disrupted or blocked, tapping…

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It was the beginning of a new day and all Ann could do was worry. From the moment her eyes were opened, her mind became filled with thoughts of, “What if…” When Ann feels worried, it would help her to talk to God through prayer. Brain scans and EEG monitors verify that prayer and meditation change…

“I’m stressed out, tired, exhausted.” From moms to executives, these words reflect a growing state in which many women feel they live. Women in all walks of life are no exemption. Pouring our lives into others often leaves us feeling depleted with little to give. If you feel overwhelmed by the demands of family and work, you…

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