Here’s a fully detailed Week 1 EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping script for Case Study 00194 – 13-year-old boy, designed to complement hypnotherapy and address self-love, self-worth, self-esteem, self-doubt, overthinking, and emotional awareness. It’s gentle, age-appropriate, and engaging, while using EFT’s structured tapping points and verbal prompts.
Week 1 – Awareness & Emotional Safety
Objective: Establish emotional safety, build trust, and create awareness of thoughts and feelings using EFT Tapping.
Session Components & EFT Script
1. Induction & Relaxation (5–7 minutes)
Step 1: Settle the Body
“Hi [Name], today we’re going to do a special exercise to help your mind and body feel calm and safe. Let’s start by sitting comfortably and taking a few deep breaths. Breathe in slowly… 1…2…3…4… and breathe out… 1…2…3…4. Place your hand on your belly and notice it rising and falling with each breath. This helps your body relax and feel calm.”
Step 2: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
“Now, let’s gently notice each part of your body. Start with your toes… wiggle them and then let them relax. Feet… legs… stomach… shoulders… arms… hands… neck… face. Imagine all the muscles letting go, like soft warm butter melting away. Every part of your body can feel calm and relaxed.”
2. Safe Place Visualization (5 minutes)
*”Now I want you to imagine a place where you feel completely safe and happy. It could be your bedroom, a favorite spot outside, or even a place from your imagination—maybe a quiet forest or a magical castle.
Notice what it looks like… sounds… smells… and how it feels to be there. This is your safe place. Here, you are calm, accepted, and completely yourself. Whenever you feel nervous, sad, or overthinking, you can come back here in your mind.”*
3. EFT Setup Statement & Tapping Sequence (15–20 minutes)
Step 1: Identify Feeling / Emotion
(Gently prompt with awareness questions)
“Think about how you feel when you wake up in the morning… or a time when you felt nervous, unsure, or doubted yourself. Notice any tension in your body, maybe in your chest, stomach, or shoulders. Rate how strong this feeling is on a scale from 0 to 10.”
Step 2: Setup Statement
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Use the Karate Chop Point (side of the hand).
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Repeat 3 times:
“Even though I sometimes feel unsure about myself or overthink things, I deeply and completely accept myself and how I feel.”
Step 3: Tapping Sequence
(Tap gently 5–7 times on each point while repeating a simple phrase)
| EFT Point | Phrase (Adapted for Age 13) |
|---|---|
| Top of Head (TH) | “I notice these feelings in my body.” |
| Eyebrow (EB) | “It’s okay to feel nervous sometimes.” |
| Side of Eye (SE) | “I can be safe and calm.” |
| Under Eye (UE) | “I sometimes doubt myself, and that’s okay.” |
| Under Nose (UN) | “I notice these thoughts and feelings.” |
| Chin (CH) | “I am allowed to feel calm and safe.” |
| Collarbone (CB) | “I can let go of worry and tension.” |
| Under Arm (UA) | “I choose to feel a little more confident now.” |
Step 4: Positive Reinforcement Round
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After a few rounds of tapping on challenges, shift to positive statements:
“Even though I sometimes feel unsure, I am learning to trust myself.”
“I am safe, I am calm, and I am okay just as I am.”
“I can notice my thoughts and let them float by like clouds.”
4. Awareness & Emotional Exploration (5–7 minutes)
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While in a tapped, relaxed state, ask gentle reflective questions:
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“How do you feel about yourself right now?”
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“Can you notice a thought that makes you feel unsure, and let it float by?”
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“What is one small thing about yourself that you like?”
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Encourage observing emotions without judgment, linking EFT tapping to awareness:
“If any tension comes back, we can tap on it and let it soften. Your safe place and calm feelings are always here for you.”
5. Anchor Installation (3–5 minutes)
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While feeling calm and safe, introduce a physical anchor:
“Whenever you gently tap your chest with two fingers or snap your fingers, imagine all the calm, safety, and confidence from your safe place filling you up.” -
Practice 1–2 rounds of tapping the anchor gesture, pairing it with:
“I am calm. I am safe. I am okay.”
6. Closing / Return to Awareness (3–5 minutes)
“Now take a few deep breaths and slowly wiggle your fingers and toes. Notice how calm and safe you feel. Remember your safe place and your tapping anchor are always here for you. When you’re ready, open your eyes.”
Homework / Daily Practice
- Spend 5 minutes a day imagining your safe place.
- Use EFT tapping whenever you notice self-doubt, worry, or overthinking.
- Practice the anchor gesture when feeling nervous or unsure.
- Write or draw 1 positive thing about yourself in a journal each day.