The meaning of honor and sacrifice for military soldiers
When I started offering free services to servicemen and -women, it struck me how low the response was. e as EFT coaches have to earn the trust and respect one person at a time. Knowing EFT alone does not help a Veteran feel safe with us. Understanding the value of honor and sacrifice in the military mindset is extremely important. I have seen Vietnam veterans step forward with astounding courage, once they realized that their healing would help “the guys that are coming home now”. If we EFT Tapping coaches see ourselves on a mission greater than the individual sessions, helping those whose lives have been impacted by war and training, and finding ways to do good for many, then we will be able to communicate this mission easily and get others excited and grateful, too.
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Veterans don’t talk politics
One of the biggest “turn offs” for most Veterans and active duty personel is, when people begin to talk politics in their presence.
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The Box Technique
The box technique is very useful when I cannot finish a session with a client immediately.
During an EFT Level I workshop when a woman began to tune into something very big for her. Since we ran out of time during the class, we decided to find a way to put things back into the box and safely close it until next time.
Veterans healing from betrayal and anger
Many Veterans have a deeply ingrained feeling of betrayal and anger about it. As a healing practitioner, it is important that we honor and acknowledge this experience and feeling. Betrayal has many faces, but no matter what someone has experienced, he or she will most likely feel anger and rage about it. When a Veteran begins to talk about feeling betrayed, it is important not to judge, but to listen with compassion and confirm the betrayal.
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Returning home from combat
Returning home from combat is not as easy as many expect. Thinking of home feels wonderful: a safe and comfortable place, where things will “sort themselves out”. Many veterans can’t wait to get on the plane and head home, and neither can their relatives. But in the weeks and months ahead, many soldiers face great and unexpected difficulties when they come back to their family and try to adjust to “normal life”.
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Testimonial
As a Vietnam Veteran I see that if we could get people who come right from the zone and teach them how to tap, they wouldn’t have to go through 40 years of shit like I had to.
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Testimonial
Thank you, Ingrid for the session yesterday. We worked for 50 minutes on the phone and ended by getting me…
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Gary Craig Tribute
This week we are having a tribute for the founder of EFT, Gary Craig. Please join us! 3pm EST/8pm GMT…
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Conversation and Testimonial of a Military Mother
Part of the mission for this blog is to help practitioners understand the world of Veterans and their families. Only if we understand what Veterans and military families are going through can we find ways to reach out effectively.
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