Overcoming Phobias with EFT: A Deep Dive into Spider Phobias and More
Emma and Jemima dive into the topic of overcoming phobias. Initially discussing what phobias are and their impact, they specifically highlight arachnophobia, or fear of spiders. Emma, one of the speakers, shares her personal experiences with two phobias — dentists and spiders, further discussing the physical and emotional reactions she experiences. The discussion extends to EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, which can help with phobias. Jemima guides Emma through an EFT session targeting her spider phobia. Through this process, they uncover that the phobia masquerades an underlying fear of loss of control. Examining a past childhood incident tied to the spider phobia, they successfully diffuse it, demonstrating how re-contextualizing past experiences can change emotional responses. Emma concludes by feeling more control and less panic when thinking about spiders, suggesting broader applications of EFT.
00:02 Introduction and Greetings
00:16 Discussion on Phobias
01:50 Personal Experiences with Phobias
02:54 Deep Dive into Spider Phobia
08:43 Tapping Technique to Address Phobias
11:17 Linking Phobias with Control Issues
15:46 Revisiting the Spider Phobia
16:16 Childhood Memory Related to Spider Phobia
17:35 Imagining the Event
18:09 Identifying the Emotional Spike
18:55 Tapping Through the Points
19:23 Understanding the Fear
20:39 Reliving the Memory
21:39 Addressing the Feeling of Being Trapped
22:46 Releasing the Fear
23:34 Reflecting on the Experience
23:52 Revisiting the Event
24:15 Uncovering the Underlying Decision
24:31 Understanding the Impact of the Event
25:35 Reframing the Experience
27:11 Checking the Reaction to Spiders
29:55 Reflecting on the Healing Process
30:18 Wrapping Up the Session
Overcoming Phobias with EFT: A Deep Dive into Spider Phobias and More
Emma and Jemima dive into the topic of overcoming phobias. Initially discussing what phobias are and their impact, they specifically highlight arachnophobia, or fear of spiders. Emma, one of the speakers, shares her personal experiences with two phobias — dentists and spiders, further discussing the physical and emotional reactions she experiences. The discussion extends to EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, which can help with phobias. Jemima guides Emma through an EFT session targeting her spider phobia. Through this process, they uncover that the phobia masquerades an underlying fear of loss of control. Examining a past childhood incident tied to the spider phobia, they successfully diffuse it, demonstrating how re-contextualizing past experiences can change emotional responses. Emma concludes by feeling more control and less panic when thinking about spiders, suggesting broader applications of EFT.
00:02 Introduction and Greetings
00:16 Discussion on Phobias
01:50 Personal Experiences with Phobias
02:54 Deep Dive into Spider Phobia
08:43 Tapping Technique to Address Phobias
11:17 Linking Phobias with Control Issues
15:46 Revisiting the Spider Phobia
16:16 Childhood Memory Related to Spider Phobia
17:35 Imagining the Event
18:09 Identifying the Emotional Spike
18:55 Tapping Through the Points
19:23 Understanding the Fear
20:39 Reliving the Memory
21:39 Addressing the Feeling of Being Trapped
22:46 Releasing the Fear
23:34 Reflecting on the Experience
23:52 Revisiting the Event
24:15 Uncovering the Underlying Decision
24:31 Understanding the Impact of the Event
25:35 Reframing the Experience
27:11 Checking the Reaction to Spiders
29:55 Reflecting on the Healing Process
30:18 Wrapping Up the Session