Case Study 00441 – 24 June 2026 – Bad Habits, Vaping Smoking – EFT Tapping – Emotionally Focused Therapy Script.

June 24, 2026 / Gerald Crawford / 0 Comments

Case Study 00441 – 24 June 2026

Bad Habits, Vaping, Smoking

EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) – Emotionally Focused Therapy Script

Client Presentation:
Bad Habits, Vaping, Smoking, Cravings, Stress, Anxiety, Emotional Dependence, Habitual Behaviour Patterns, Self-Control Challenges, and Desire for Positive Change.

Purpose of Session:
To reduce cravings, release emotional attachment to smoking and vaping, improve emotional regulation, strengthen self-control, and create healthier coping mechanisms.

Subjective Units of Distress (SUDS):
Before beginning, rate your current craving, urge, or emotional discomfort on a scale of 0–10.

Step 1: Identify the Issue

Take a slow, deep breath.

Focus on:

The urge to smoke or vape.
The emotions connected to the habit.
Any stress, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, frustration, or discomfort associated with the craving.

Notice where you feel it in your body.

Give it a number between 0 and 10.

Step 2: Setup Statement

Tap continuously on the Karate Chop Point while repeating three times:

Setup Statement 1

“Even though I have this urge to smoke or vape, I deeply and completely accept myself.”

“Even though part of me believes I need smoking or vaping to cope, I choose to accept myself and remain open to change.”

“Even though this habit has become part of my routine, I am willing to release what no longer serves me.”

Step 3: EFT Tapping Round One

Acknowledging the Craving

Eyebrow

This urge to smoke or vape.

Side of Eye

This craving I feel right now.

Under Eye

Part of me feels like I need it.

Under Nose

This familiar habit.

Chin

This automatic response.

Collarbone

This urge in my body.

Under Arm

This discomfort I want to escape.

Top of Head

This craving I am feeling.

Deep Breath

Take a slow breath in.

And release.

Notice any changes.

EFT Tapping Round Two

Exploring the Emotional Connection

Eyebrow

Maybe this habit helped me cope.

Side of Eye

Maybe it helped me manage stress.

Under Eye

Maybe it helped me avoid difficult feelings.

Under Nose

Maybe it became my comfort zone.

Chin

Perhaps I learned to depend on it.

Collarbone

Perhaps I believed I needed it.

Under Arm

But now I am ready to explore healthier ways.

Top of Head

I am open to change.

Deep Breath

Allow your shoulders to relax.

Notice any shifts.

EFT Tapping Round Three

Releasing Emotional Dependence

Positive Installation Round

Eyebrow

I am calm.

Side of Eye

I am strong.

Under Eye

I am capable.

Under Nose

I am in control.

Chin

I am healthy.

Collarbone

I am disciplined.

Under Arm

I am free.

Top of Head

I am becoming the person I choose to be.

Closing Statement

Take a deep breath.

Place your hand over your heart.

Repeat:

“I acknowledge my past without judgment. I choose my future with confidence. I release unhealthy habits and embrace health, freedom, strength, and self-respect. Every day I become calmer, stronger, healthier, and more successful.”

Post-Session Reflection

Rate your craving or emotional discomfort again on a scale of 0–10.

Notice:

Changes in intensity.
Emotional shifts.
Physical sensations.
New insights.
Increased feelings of control.

Repeat this EFT process daily, especially during cravings, stressful situations, or moments when old habits are triggered. Consistent practice can help reinforce healthier coping strategies and support long-term freedom from smoking and vaping.