I just went through and did this using your script. What an amazing experience! I’ve looked into EFT for a few years now, but never really took the time to DO it. I was always so intimidated. You helped change that. Thank you.–Laura

My journey from shock and overwhelm (after hearing “We think she’s autistic.”) to acceptance and joy has been supported by energy-shifting tools such as homeopathy, meridian tapping, Matrix Reimprinting, and reading. This post is a how-to for one of my favorite techniques.

The “Choices Method” is an EFT technique developed by Patricia Carrington, Ph.D. It is one of my favorite meridian tapping techniques because I find the wording “I choose” so empowering.

Try out this tapping script.  Adjust the words so that they accurately reflect how you feel.  (See the Super-Easy Tapping Guide for a quick how-to.)

Begin by considering the statement “I have this difficult life.”  On a scale of 1 to 10, rate how true this statement is for you.

Tap on the Karate Chop Point while saying:

• Even though I’ve been on this path of suffering for so many years, I choose to forgive myself.
• Even though I’ve been giving up everything for so long, I choose to love myself.
• Even though I have this difficult life, I choose to experience joy every day.

Now tap through the points. (If you need directions, see the Super-Easy Tapping Guide.)

TH:	This path of suffering.
IE:	I give everything for my children.
OE:	I have a difficult life.
UE:	This path of suffering.
UN:	I give everything for my children.
CH:	I have a difficult life.
K27:	This path of suffering.
UA:	I give everything for my children.
TF:	I have a difficult life.
IF:	This path of suffering.
MF:	I give everything for my children.
RF:	I have a difficult life.
LF:	I have a difficult life.

Tap again on the Karate Chop point saying:

• Even though I’ve been on this path of suffering for so many years, I choose to forgive myself.
• Even though I’ve been giving up everything for so long, I choose to love myself.
• Even though I have this difficult life, I choose to experience joy every day.

TH:	This path of suffering.
IE:	I choose to forgive myself.
OE:	I’ve been giving up everything for so long.
UE:	I choose to love myself.
UN:	I have this difficult life.
CH:	I choose to experience joy every day.
CB:	This path of suffering.
UA:	I choose to forgive myself.
TF:	I’ve been giving up everything for so long.
IF:	I choose to love myself.
MF:	I have this difficult life.
RF:	I choose to experience joy every day.
LF:	I choose to experience joy every day.

Tap again on the Karate Chop point saying:

• Even though I’ve been on this path of suffering for so many years, I choose to forgive myself.
• Even though I’ve been giving up everything for so long, I choose to love myself.
• Even though I have this difficult life, I choose to experience joy every day.

TH:	I choose to forgive myself.
IE:	I choose to love myself.
OE:	I choose to experience joy every day.
UE:	I choose to forgive myself.
UN:	I choose to love myself.
CH:	I choose to experience joy every day.
K27:	I choose to forgive myself.
UA:	I choose to love myself.
TF:	I choose to experience joy every day.
IF:	I choose to forgive myself.
MF:	I choose to love myself.
RF:	I choose to experience joy every day.
LF:	I choose to experience joy every day.

Reconsider the statement “I have this difficult life.”  On a scale of 1 to 10, rate how true this statement is for you now?

Notice any changes in your feelings.  Note any feelings in your body.  Consider tapping on any memories or sensations that come up.  If you need support or direction for optimizing your tapping time, considering working with an energy psychology professional.

Prepare to be Amazed as Your Life Gets Easier with Each Session

Did you try the tapping?  Did you notice anything?  I’d love to hear about your experience in the comment section below.
If nothing happened, please see

The Difference Between Mundane and Miraculous EFT: One Session with a Pro can Change Your Life

and read how I went from EFT skeptic to convert.

Posted in Tips for Helping Yourself

Tags: autism parenting, choices method for mothers, EFT for mothers, finding joy in motherhood, finding joy in parenting, finding peace in times of stress, meridian tapping for mothers, parenting children with special needs, stress relief tips for mothers

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