EFT for Forgiveness Series #1 - Betrayal
Heal Betrayal with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): Reclaim Your Power
Betrayal is one of the most difficult emotions to process. It can leave you feeling hurt, angry, and powerless. But what if there was a way to release that pain and reclaim your inner strength? Today, we’ll explore how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, can help you process betrayal, let go of the emotional weight, and move forward feeling lighter and more empowered.
What Is EFT and How Does It Help?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a powerful tool for addressing and releasing emotional distress. By tapping on specific energy points on the body while focusing on a particular emotion or event, you can process and release stuck energy. It’s not just about acknowledging the pain but actively working through it and letting it go.
In this session, we’ll focus on betrayal, one of the most challenging emotions to navigate. Whether it’s a betrayal from years ago or a more recent experience, this guided process will help you honor your feelings, release the heaviness, and reconnect with your power.
Step-by-Step EFT for Betrayal
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the EFT process to help you process betrayal:
- Step 1: Acknowledge the Emotion
Close your eyes and focus on the betrayal you experienced. Pinpoint the moment it happened and allow yourself to fully feel the emotions—anger, sadness, or hurt. On a scale of 1 to 10, rate the intensity of these feelings, with 10 being the most overwhelming.
- Step 2: Begin Tapping
Start tapping on the karate chop point (the side of your hand). While tapping, say out loud: “Even though I feel this betrayal deeply, I love and accept myself.” Repeat variations of this, acknowledging your hurt and affirming self-acceptance.
- Step 3: Work Through Key Tapping Points
Move through the tapping points: top of your head, above your eyebrows, side of your eyes, below your eyes, under your nose, your chin, and your chest. At each point, express your emotions honestly. For example: - “I can’t believe you did this to me.”
- “I am so hurt, angry, and tired of carrying this pain.”
- “You don’t define me anymore.”
- Step 4: Visualize Releasing the Pain
Imagine the feelings of betrayal as a physical object in your body. Visualize handing this object back to the person who betrayed you. Then, reclaim your energy and power, envisioning it as light or color returning to your body.
- Step 5: Measure Your Progress
Pause and rate the intensity of your feelings again. If it’s not where you’d like it to be, repeat the process. Remember, forgiveness doesn’t mean denying what happened—it’s about releasing the energy that no longer serves you.
Why Forgiveness Is for You, Not Them
It’s important to understand that forgiveness isn’t about excusing someone else’s actions or forgetting what happened. Instead, it’s about freeing yourself from the emotional weight of the betrayal. Forgiveness is not holding on to that energy or giving anyone power over you anymore.
By releasing those emotions, you reclaim your ability to live fully and authentically, free from the grip of the past. Forgiveness is a powerful act of self-love and empowerment.
Feel Lighter and Stronger
After completing this EFT session, you may already feel a sense of lightness and relief. If the intensity is still high, don’t hesitate to repeat the process. Healing is a journey, and each step brings you closer to emotional freedom.
