If traditional counselling isn't working for you, what are the alternatives? Join Josephine Hughes and Katie Bowers as they discuss Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). They discuss the challenges Katie faced in her early counselling experiences, her eventual shift to EFT, and how it has helped her and her clients process trauma and anxiety. The conversation highlights the importance of mindfulness, the nervous system's role in emotional regulation, and the practical applications of EFT in everyday life. Katie shares her personal experiences with EFT, illustrating its effectiveness in managing anxiety and building confidence, particularly for mothers navigating life transitions. The episode concludes with insights into the science behind EFT and its growing recognition in the therapeutic community.

In today's episode:

• How EFT combines mindfulness and compassion for healing
• How EFT offers a practical approach to emotional regulation
• Using EFT in everyday situations to manage anxiety and calm the brain's response to stress
• Katie's story of how EFT helped her more than traditional counselling techniques

You can find Katie at her website, on Instagram, Facebook and in her Mums Seeking More Facebook group.

Katie trained here.

Chapters

00:00 The Healing Power of EFT

01:38 Katie's Journey into Counseling

04:56 Transitioning from Traditional Counseling to EFT

07:48 Discovering EFT and Its Impact

09:15 Understanding EFT: Mechanisms and Benefits

11:12 Real-Life Applications of EFT

17:30 Building Confidence Through EFT

22:30 Working with Clients: Focus on Mums

23:57 EFT vs Traditional Counselling

25:18 The Science Behind EFT

30:15 The Process of Unpacking Trauma

39:01 Conclusion and Resources

Keywords

EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, trauma, counselling, mental health, mindfulness, nervous system, self-help, therapy, personal growth

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