Agree to Continue until Peace
Emotions can rest on top of each other like layers of skin on an onion. If anxi- ety lets go during a session it can resolve into anger, then grief, then peace. If a strong emotion surfaces during a tapping session, we recommend to keep tap- ping for another round focusing on the new emotion. If this happens it is good to get permission to continue before starting again.
Connect to the Emotion
For TTT to have an effect, the person being treated has to be connected to the emotion they wish to treat, which is why TTT works perfectly if applied during an emotional reaction. If they are not connected to the emotion they wish to treat the effect will be a slight relaxation, lowering of cortisol levels and peace of mind but the reaction can resurface.
We often say that doing TTT without connecting to the emotion you wish to treat, is like turning on a shower and never getting in.
Evaluate before and after
The evaluation before a session can be as simple as saying“ If you think about it now, on a scale from 1 – 10, where 0 is no distress and 10 is very much, how strong is your emotional response?” This is referred to as a Subjective Units of Distress( SUD) scale.
Evaluating makes it easier for the other person and for you to notice what the difference is after the session.
Explain that TTT is a First Aid Method
Trauma Tapping is not always presented as a therapy. We often call it a first aid method for psychological or emotional distress, a relaxation method, or a self- help method for clearing the mind.
This way TTT becomes something every person is qualified to try, putting the power of healing in the hands of the individual. A trained practitioner will have more experience and may be able to get better results than a beginner, but in many situations a simple method like TTT is good enough to make a big dif ference.
Trust the Method