Below is a trauma-informed, emotionally focused EFT Tapping script tailored specifically for Case Study 00209, designed to gently regulate the nervous system, release fear linked to uncertainty, and install calm, safety, and inner trust.
Case Study 00209 – 10 Jan 2026
Uncertainty, Fear, Anxiety & Stress
EFT Tapping – Emotionally Focused Therapy Script
Purpose:
To reduce emotional intensity, soothe the stress response, release subconscious fear patterns, and restore a sense of safety and control.
Instructions:
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Rate your current anxiety/stress from 0–10 before starting
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Tap gently on each point while speaking aloud or silently
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Breathe slowly and naturally
SETUP STATEMENT (Karate Chop – 3 times)
“Even though I feel uncertain and anxious, and part of me feels unsafe not knowing what will happen, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
“Even though this fear and stress live in my body and mind, I choose to allow calm and safety now.”
“Even though uncertainty feels overwhelming at times, I honor how my system has tried to protect me.”
ROUND 1 – ACKNOWLEDGING THE FEAR (Validation Phase)
Eyebrow
“This uncertainty feels scary.”
Side of Eye
“I don’t know what’s coming next.”
Under Eye
“My mind keeps trying to predict danger.”
Under Nose
“I feel tense and on edge.”
Chin
“This constant worry is exhausting.”
Collarbone
“My body feels stressed and tight.”
Under Arm
“It feels hard to relax.”
Top of Head
“All this fear and uncertainty.”
ROUND 2 – EMOTIONAL CONNECTION & SAFETY
Eyebrow
“Part of me believes uncertainty is dangerous.”
Side of Eye
“Maybe I learned this a long time ago.”
Under Eye
“My nervous system is trying to protect me.”
Under Nose
“I don’t have to fight this feeling.”
Chin
“I can listen without judging.”
Collarbone
“I am safe right now in this moment.”
Under Arm
“I am here, breathing.”
Top of Head
“My body can begin to settle.”
ROUND 3 – RELEASING STORED STRESS
Eyebrow
“I release some of this fear now.”
Side of Eye
“I don’t need to carry it all.”
Under Eye
“Letting go of tension in my body.”
Under Nose
“Releasing tightness in my chest.”
Chin
“Allowing my breath to deepen.”
Collarbone
“My shoulders soften.”
Under Arm
“My nervous system is calming.”
Top of Head
“Letting go, little by little.”
ROUND 4 – REFRAMING UNCERTAINTY
Eyebrow
“Uncertainty does not mean danger.”
Side of Eye
“I have handled difficult things before.”
Under Eye
“I am stronger than this fear.”
Under Nose
“I don’t need all the answers right now.”
Chin
“I can take things one step at a time.”
Collarbone
“I trust myself to respond.”
Under Arm
“I am learning to feel safe again.”
Top of Head
“Calm is becoming familiar.”
ROUND 5 – INSTALLING CALM & TRUST
Eyebrow
“I choose calm in my body.”
Side of Eye
“I choose clarity in my mind.”
Under Eye
“I choose safety in this moment.”
Under Nose
“I can relax without losing control.”
Chin
“I trust my inner wisdom.”
Collarbone
“I am grounded and supported.”
Under Arm
“I allow peace to settle in.”
Top of Head
“I am safe, capable, and calm.”
CLOSING STATEMENTS (Hand on Heart)
“My body is learning that it is safe.”
“I can face uncertainty with calm and confidence.”
“I trust myself and my life.”
Take 3 slow breaths.
Re-rate your anxiety/stress from 0–10.
Repeat rounds as needed until intensity drops to 2 or below.
CLINICAL NOTES (For Practitioner Use)
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Suitable for daily use or during acute anxiety
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Can be paired with hypnotherapy sessions (Weeks 1–6)
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Particularly effective before sleep or decision-making
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Encourages emotional validation before cognitive reframing
