Trauma-Focused Tapping Techniques: Over a Dozen Simple Exercises from EMDR and EFT to Build Your Client's Internal Resources
- Speaker:
- Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 14 Minutes
- Language:
- Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN and FR
- Copyright:
-
May 09, 2025
- Product Code:
- POS059490
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Tapping is part of many of today’s most used therapeutic trauma treatments including EMDR therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
With simple tools clients can use to self-regulate and manage their emotional well-being, tapping is an accessible therapeutic approach that puts the power of healing directly in their own hands.
And because it empowers clients to take an active role in their healing, the therapeutic process becomes a collaborative and mutually supportive endeavour, lightening the load and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for growth and well-being.
These techniques fit with virtually any treatment approach, making tapping a versatile and adaptable tool to help clients release emotional blockages, reprocess distressing memories, and promote the integration of mind, body, and emotions.
Stacy Ruse, LPC, a seasoned expert in trauma therapy, will guide you through how these techniques can be integrated into your practice to access deeper layers of healing and guide clients towards transformation.
By the end of this workshop, you will walk away with a toolkit filled with practical techniques that can be implemented immediately in your practice so you can:
- Build in resources with even your most complex cases
- Enhance engagement and adherence to therapy
- Fill in developmental and attachment deficits
- Better prepare clients for deeper work
- And more!
Don’t miss this chance to build the skills and confidence to integrate tapping into your own practice.
Purchase today!
This course is not affiliated with EMDRIA and does not qualify toward EMDRIA credits or training.
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Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Trauma-Focused Tapping Techniques (4.4 MB) | 62 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Trauma-Focused Tapping Techniques - French (4.4 MB) | 62 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Trauma-Focused Tapping Techniques - Italian (4.4 MB) | 62 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Trauma-Focused Tapping Techniques - German (4.4 MB) | 62 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Trauma-Focused Tapping Techniques - Spanish (4.4 MB) | 62 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Stacy Ruse, LPC, E-RYT-500 Related seminars and products
Stacy Ruse, LPC, helps individuals to rewrite their narratives, transcend their traumas, and step into a life imbued with healing and empowerment. She is an Evergreen EMDR consultant, IFS therapist and founder of Aglow Counseling. Stacy’s therapeutic style is characterized by a transpersonal twist that transcends the conventional boundaries of traditional therapy. Her holistic approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit allowing individuals to tap into their innate resilience and ignite their personal transformation journey. With a comprehensive background in trauma therapy, Stacy’s approach is deeply rooted in trauma-informed methodologies. She is an Evergreen certified EMDR clinician who also draws from her nuanced understanding of tapping to help clients navigate emotional blockages, reduce anxiety, and foster emotional regulation.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stacy Ruse is the owner of Aglow Counseling and has an employment relationship with Mindfully. She receives compensation as a consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Stacy Ruse is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacy Ruse is a member of EMDRIA, the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, and the Longmont Area Psychotherapy Network.
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Objectives
- Examine the mechanisms of action underlying the effectiveness of acupressure techniques in psychotherapy.
- Describe the integration of acupoint stimulation into exposure and cognitive therapies in the evidence-based form of EFT for the treatment of PTSD.
- Understand the core components of Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) in the context of trauma treatment, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and tactile stimulation.
- Use EMDR resourcing techniques with clients to build and enhance self-regulation, ego strength, and secure attachment.
- Use brief EMDR derived techniques with integrity to core elements of EMDR therapy to increase stability, enhance emotional regulation, and improve relational difficulties for clients.
- Use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to assist in decreasing unwanted symptoms from traumatic stress, anxiety, depression & pain.
Outline
Tapping Fundamentals
- Types of Tapping and Bilateral Stimulation (BLS)
- Understanding the Distinctions: EMDR,
- Resource Installation, Resource Tapping, and Meridian Tapping
- Setting Clear Goals for Tapping and its Application in Healing
- Embracing a Holistic Approach to Tapping for Comprehensive Healing
How Tapping Works: The Science & Mechanisms of Action
- The Impact of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Healing
- Understanding Bilateral Stimulation
- How does BLS Work? Mechanisms of Action
- Inner Workings of Meridian Tapping
- Therapeutic Benefits and Applications
Assessing Client Readiness for Tapping
- Signs of Readiness for Tapping Techniques
- Factors Impacting Readiness: Trauma History, Emotional Regulation, and Resourcing
- Assessing Client Preferences and Comfort Level with Tapping
Resource Tapping for Cultivating Calm, Connection, and Empowerment
- The Role of Resource Tapping in Restoring Emotional Balance
- Fostering a Therapeutic Environment of Safety and Trust
- How to Identify Needed Resources of Your Client
- Integrating Resource Tapping into a Comprehensive Therapeutic Approach
Step-by-Step Instruction: Using Tapping Techniques from EFT and EMDR in Your Trauma Treatment
- When to Do and With Who
- General BLS Instructions
- Eyes Open or Closed: Choosing the Optimal Visual Focus
- Felt-Sense Connection: Tapping into Sensations and Bodily Awareness
- EMDR Resource Tapping Techniques
- Peaceful/Sacred Place
- Protective, Nurturing & Wise Figures
- Safe Enough Now Exercise
- Awaken Self-Energy Resourcing
- Radiate Love-Light
- Meridian Tapping: EFT Strategies to Restore Balance and Release Emotional Blocks
- Tapping for Individuals & Groups
- Pitfalls to Avoid and Common Challenges
- Demonstrations and Practice
Evidence, Research Limitations and Treatment Risks
- Examining the Existing Research on EFT and Tapping Techniques
- Studies and Meta-Analyses Supporting the Effectiveness of Tapping
- Challenges to the Research and Research Limitations
- Addressing Potential Risks in Tapping
- Contraindications and Other Considerations
Target Audience
- Counsellors
- Social Workers
- Psychotherapists
- Art Therapists
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Psychologists
- Substance Use Disorders Counsellors
- Psychiatrists
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Other Mental Health Professionals
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