Meridian-based Psychotherapy &

CounsellingLevel II workshop

Willem Lammers, TSTA, TESTdx, CTS

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i as institutefor the application of

the social sciences

siaProgramme

Review, troubleshooting, options & fine-Review, troubleshooting, options & fine-tuningtuning

Larry NimsLarry Nims´́ Be Set Free fast™Be Set Free fast™ Self-testing methodsSelf-testing methods Willem Lammers´ Single Point ProcessWillem Lammers´ Single Point Process

DemonstrationsDemonstrations Practice ExercisesPractice Exercises

Review Troubleshooting

OptionsFine-tuning

siaTreatment Basics

Activities: Activities: 1. Accessing of relevant information from the client1. Accessing of relevant information from the client2. Introduction of new information to the client2. Introduction of new information to the client3. Facilitation of processing of information 3. Facilitation of processing of information 4. Inhibition of accessing information4. Inhibition of accessing information(Lipke)(Lipke)

These activities take place within the context of a These activities take place within the context of a psychotherapeutic relationship, whichpsychotherapeutic relationship, which• establishes contact and reduces anxietyestablishes contact and reduces anxiety• recognises the positive intention of the clientrecognises the positive intention of the client• frames the learning goal and allows learningframes the learning goal and allows learning• helps with the integration of learning experiences into the futurehelps with the integration of learning experiences into the future

siaEFT: The Basic Recipe

The Basic Recipe cycle lies at the heart of every EFT The Basic Recipe cycle lies at the heart of every EFT treatmenttreatment

Procedure:Procedure:1. Rate the Distress1. Rate the Distress2. Do the Setup2. Do the Setup3. Do the Sequence3. Do the Sequence4. Do the 9-Gamut4. Do the 9-Gamut5. Repeat the Sequence5. Repeat the Sequence6. Rate the Distress again6. Rate the Distress again

Repeat the Basic Recipe for every new holonRepeat the Basic Recipe for every new holon When the subjective level of distress is down to 1 or 0: When the subjective level of distress is down to 1 or 0:

• Floor to Ceiling Eye RollFloor to Ceiling Eye Roll

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StartingProcedure

Start

Test Name

Test Truth

Test strong

Test strong

Test Polarity

Test strong

Drink WaterDo Thymus Thump

Test strong

Test Massive Reversal

Drink WaterCorrect NDO

Cook's Hookups

Correction forMassive Reversal

Treatment

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Zipper

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Treatment

Procedure

No

Yes

Test strong

Correct Specific Psych. Reversal

Name Problem

Treatment

Establish SUDS

Test SUDS Make Notes

Tap Sequence

No

9 Gamut

Tap Sequence

Establish SUDS

Test SUDS Make Notes

SUDSdown

Eye Roll

to 1 or 0

Test/Correctfor Mini PR

Moderately

Find NewAlgorithm

or change aspect

Test strong

Name Problem

EXITYesNo

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Reversals

Psychological Reversal:Psychological Reversal:• Some clients consciously recognize their problem and Some clients consciously recognize their problem and

verballyverbally, , indicate a desire to change behavior -- but indicate a desire to change behavior -- but muscle testing confirms the oppositemuscle testing confirms the opposite

siaPsychological Reversal

Reversals:Reversals:• Massive (or global) reversalMassive (or global) reversal

• Client is reversed across the boardClient is reversed across the board• When this reversal is not detected, it can make symptoms worsenWhen this reversal is not detected, it can make symptoms worsen• I deeply and completely accept myself with all my problems and limitationsI deeply and completely accept myself with all my problems and limitations

• Specific reversal:Specific reversal:• Reversal for a specific symptom or problemReversal for a specific symptom or problem• Even though I have this… I deeply and completely accept myselfEven though I have this… I deeply and completely accept myself

• Mini-reversal:Mini-reversal:• Reversal about giving up the problem completelyReversal about giving up the problem completely• I deeply and completely accept myself, even though I still have some of this I deeply and completely accept myself, even though I still have some of this

problemproblem Correct with affirmation while tapping at KCCorrect with affirmation while tapping at KC

siaCriteria-Related Reversals

Test in paired statements & correct:Test in paired statements & correct:• Deservedness: Deservedness: I deserve to get over this problem ...I deserve to get over this problem ...• Safety:Safety: It’s safe for me/othersIt’s safe for me/others (specify) (specify) to ...to ...• Motivation:Motivation: I will do what’s necessary to …I will do what’s necessary to …• Permission:Permission: I allow myself to …I allow myself to …• Possibility:Possibility: It’s possible for me to …It’s possible for me to … • Benefit:Benefit: Getting over … will be good for me/othersGetting over … will be good for me/others (specify) (specify)

If weak, correct by tapping karate chop or under nose point, If weak, correct by tapping karate chop or under nose point, while saying:while saying:• I deeply and completely accept myself, even if (I don‘t deserve etc.) I deeply and completely accept myself, even if (I don‘t deserve etc.)

to overcome this problemto overcome this problem(Durlacher, Gallo)(Durlacher, Gallo)

siaOther Reversals

Deprivation reversal: Deprivation reversal: • Test: Test: I will be (feel) deprived if I get over this ... I will be (feel) deprived if I get over this ...

Identity reversal:Identity reversal: • Test: Test: I will lose my identity if I get over this … I will lose my identity if I get over this …

If strong, correct by tapping karate chop or under nose point:If strong, correct by tapping karate chop or under nose point:• I deeply and completely accept myself, I deeply and completely accept myself,

even if (I feel deprived etc/lose my identity) when I get over this problemeven if (I feel deprived etc/lose my identity) when I get over this problem Deep level reversal, test:Deep level reversal, test:

• TestTest: I will get completely over this problem / I will continue to have this ...: I will get completely over this problem / I will continue to have this ... • Correct at point under nose: Correct at point under nose: I love and accept myself even if I never get over this…I love and accept myself even if I never get over this…

Recurrent reversal:Recurrent reversal:• Test: I love and accept myself even if this ... keeps coming backTest: I love and accept myself even if this ... keeps coming back• Correction at NLR pointCorrection at NLR point

siaOther Blocks

The therapeutic relationship isn’t workingThe therapeutic relationship isn’t working• The client doesn’t experience empathy and supportThe client doesn’t experience empathy and support• Sometimes the practitioner needs to physically tap on the client Sometimes the practitioner needs to physically tap on the client

The client is actually making headway but is The client is actually making headway but is shifting from aspect to aspectshifting from aspect to aspect• To the client, this seems as if nothing is changingTo the client, this seems as if nothing is changing

Core issues are not being addressed Core issues are not being addressed Other tapping points may be neededOther tapping points may be needed

• See reference section p. 11-12See reference section p. 11-12 Energy toxins may be involvedEnergy toxins may be involved(Gary Craig)(Gary Craig)

OptionsShortcuts Shortcuts Brain BalancingBrain BalancingTouch & BreatheTouch & BreatheAlternate Bilateral TappingAlternate Bilateral TappingReducing TensionReducing TensionFinal CheckFinal Check

siaShortcuts

To eliminate:To eliminate:• affirmationsaffirmations• tappingtapping• the importance of sequencethe importance of sequence• the 9 gamutthe 9 gamut• diagnosticsdiagnostics• face to face contactface to face contact• multiple algorithmsmultiple algorithms• or reduce the number meridian pointsor reduce the number meridian points

Find out what works best for you and each clientFind out what works best for you and each client

siaBrain Balancing

Instead of the full 9 gamut:Instead of the full 9 gamut: Have clients hold up two fingers, Have clients hold up two fingers,

one at each edge of their peripheral vision, one at each edge of their peripheral vision, and do about 20 seconds of back and forth and do about 20 seconds of back and forth eye movement as rapidly as they eye movement as rapidly as they comfortably can comfortably can

(Robert Yourell)(Robert Yourell)

siaTaB: Touch and Breathe

We can get results without tapping:We can get results without tapping: In John Diepold´s TaB protocol, you simply touch In John Diepold´s TaB protocol, you simply touch

and hold the point while taking one full breath in and hold the point while taking one full breath in and outand out

You then move to the next point and continue You then move to the next point and continue doing this until you are done TaB-ing, doing this until you are done TaB-ing, Touching Touching and Breathingand Breathing

Some appear to get the results with touch alone, Some appear to get the results with touch alone, but the breath appears to aid the flow of energybut the breath appears to aid the flow of energy

Some clients say it is more peaceful as a techniqueSome clients say it is more peaceful as a technique

siaAlternate Bilateral

Tapping Alternate bilateral tapping on the energy meridians Alternate bilateral tapping on the energy meridians

might synergistically combine the effects of EMDR & might synergistically combine the effects of EMDR & TFTTFT• Tapping alternately on the points on each side of the body'sTapping alternately on the points on each side of the body's

midlinemidline• Alternating the tapping may facilitate an increase in the processing and Alternating the tapping may facilitate an increase in the processing and

transfer of information from one brain hemisphere to the other that we may transfer of information from one brain hemisphere to the other that we may not get with simultaneous bilateral tapping or unilateral tappingnot get with simultaneous bilateral tapping or unilateral tapping

• As with EMDR, it may be wise to refrain from alternate bilateral tappingAs with EMDR, it may be wise to refrain from alternate bilateral tappingwith anyone who has a history of seizure activity with anyone who has a history of seizure activity

• Testing for the mode that works best for each individual may be the mostTesting for the mode that works best for each individual may be the mostprudent approachprudent approach

(Patrick F. McGivern)(Patrick F. McGivern)

siaReducing Tension 1

To take the edge off before addressing the To take the edge off before addressing the problem, problem, • tap un or kc, while saying affirmations:tap un or kc, while saying affirmations:

• even though I have these emotions...even though I have these emotions...• even though I am afraid of my memories...even though I am afraid of my memories...• even though I am anxious about starting this session...even though I am anxious about starting this session...• even though I have this anxiety...even though I have this anxiety...• even though I have all these problems...even though I have all these problems...• even though I need help...even though I need help...

siaReducing Tension 2

After the client appears to relax, ask them to guess what After the client appears to relax, ask them to guess what their SUD level their SUD level wouldwould be be ifif they they wouldwould vividly imagine it vividly imagine it• This guess is a guide to the true intensityThis guess is a guide to the true intensity• This helps minimize painThis helps minimize pain

If they guess a high number, tap on:If they guess a high number, tap on:• not ready to work on this problem...not ready to work on this problem...• this fear of intensity...this fear of intensity...• these emotional stirrings...these emotional stirrings...

Ask them to guess again about their intensity Ask them to guess again about their intensity ifif they were they were to vividly imagine itto vividly imagine it• Tap again on indirect issues until their guessed SUD number becomes Tap again on indirect issues until their guessed SUD number becomes

manageablemanageable• Then proceed to the actual issueThen proceed to the actual issue

siaFinal Check

An interesting step: An interesting step: • If the person comes away from deep process, saying ‘I´m feeling very If the person comes away from deep process, saying ‘I´m feeling very

relaxed“ or ‘I don't have any more pain about that’ the helper can just relaxed“ or ‘I don't have any more pain about that’ the helper can just say, ‘Let´s do an extra round on that phrase’ say, ‘Let´s do an extra round on that phrase’

• Then, if the phrase was a way of stepping away from the pain, Then, if the phrase was a way of stepping away from the pain, in the next round new aspects will show upin the next round new aspects will show up

• It´s a way of giving space to the statement and works very powerfullyIt´s a way of giving space to the statement and works very powerfully(Kathy McGuire-Bouwman)(Kathy McGuire-Bouwman)

Finishing touch:Finishing touch:• At end of session, repeat three times, At end of session, repeat three times,

while tapping on middle finger (CX-9):while tapping on middle finger (CX-9):I release the past, I retrieve my energies from the pastI release the past, I retrieve my energies from the past

((Greg Nicosia)Greg Nicosia)

Testing Problems

siaWhat can go wrong?

Muscle test results are strong-strongMuscle test results are strong-strong• SwitchingSwitching• Reversal of the therapistReversal of the therapist

Muscles test results are weak-weakMuscles test results are weak-weak• DehydrationDehydration

Muscle test results are reversedMuscle test results are reversed• Psychological reversal/Energy reversalPsychological reversal/Energy reversal

Homolateral energy flowHomolateral energy flow Blow-outBlow-out Other BlocksOther Blocks

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SwitchingSwitching• Basic unswitching procedure:Basic unswitching procedure:

• Press on the navel with first three fingers of the left hand while Press on the navel with first three fingers of the left hand while briskly tapping or rubbing both K-27 pointsbriskly tapping or rubbing both K-27 points

• While pressing on the navel, tap points under and above lipsWhile pressing on the navel, tap points under and above lips• Place one hand on the navel while rubbing the coccyx for 10 Place one hand on the navel while rubbing the coccyx for 10

secondsseconds• Nasal Tap:Nasal Tap:

• Have the client tap on both sides of the bridge of the nose, then Have the client tap on both sides of the bridge of the nose, then re-testre-test

• Cook‘s Hookups: (See reference section p. 6)Cook‘s Hookups: (See reference section p. 6)• Collarbone breathing: (See reference section p. 7-9)Collarbone breathing: (See reference section p. 7-9)• Cross-Crawl exercise: (See reference section p. 10)Cross-Crawl exercise: (See reference section p. 10)

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Strong/strong responses can also be due to both Strong/strong responses can also be due to both client and therapist being psychologically reversed client and therapist being psychologically reversed • The therapist may be reversed on the same problem as the client The therapist may be reversed on the same problem as the client • Each must be treated for psychological reversal, or muscle testing Each must be treated for psychological reversal, or muscle testing

and treatments will not be successfuland treatments will not be successful• Treat self as well as client for the reversal Treat self as well as client for the reversal

(affirmation while tapping at KC)(affirmation while tapping at KC)• And/or treat self and client with a round of EFT for the reversalAnd/or treat self and client with a round of EFT for the reversal• Muscle testing should then be repeated to see if client is no longer Muscle testing should then be repeated to see if client is no longer

reversed before proceeding with treatment of the target problemreversed before proceeding with treatment of the target problem

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DehydrationDehydration• Muscle test while the person tugs on his or her hairMuscle test while the person tugs on his or her hair

• The muscle should remain strong even though there The muscle should remain strong even though there is a stressor present (tugging on hair)is a stressor present (tugging on hair)

• Correction:Correction:• If the muscle goes weak during the hair tug, If the muscle goes weak during the hair tug,

have the person drink waterhave the person drink water

siaHomolateral Energy

Answers are accurate but energy field is thick, non-Answers are accurate but energy field is thick, non-responsiveresponsive• Client feels persistently exhausted, dull, slow, thick, depressed. Client feels persistently exhausted, dull, slow, thick, depressed.

Treatments don‘t last.Treatments don‘t last.• Energies are moving straight up and down of each side of the body Energies are moving straight up and down of each side of the body

instead of crossing over the midlineinstead of crossing over the midline• Test by drawing an X on one sheet of paper and two parallel lines on Test by drawing an X on one sheet of paper and two parallel lines on

another; if clients tests weak while looking at X and strong while another; if clients tests weak while looking at X and strong while looking at //, they’re homolateral in their energy flowlooking at //, they’re homolateral in their energy flow

• Correction:Correction:• Three thumps: Thymus thump, K-27 Thump, Spleen NLR ThumpThree thumps: Thymus thump, K-27 Thump, Spleen NLR Thump• Cook’s Hookups (Reference Section p. 6)Cook’s Hookups (Reference Section p. 6)• Cross Crawl (Reference Section p. 10)Cross Crawl (Reference Section p. 10)

siaBlow Out

Blow OutBlow Out• The person cannot hold energy, is tired, weak, confused, cannot concentrateThe person cannot hold energy, is tired, weak, confused, cannot concentrate• This can be a sign of approaching sensitive, traumatic materialThis can be a sign of approaching sensitive, traumatic material

• Focus on the therapeutic relationship firstFocus on the therapeutic relationship first• Find ‘safe place’ in imagination, grounding exerciseFind ‘safe place’ in imagination, grounding exercise

Correction:Correction:• Rub both K-27 points for about a minute eachRub both K-27 points for about a minute each• Hold spirulina, bee pollen, or RNA capsules in left hand and test againHold spirulina, bee pollen, or RNA capsules in left hand and test again• Drink WaterDrink Water• Do three thumpsDo three thumps

• Thymus thumpThymus thump• K-27 ThumpK-27 Thump• Spleen NLR ThumpSpleen NLR Thump