What is the Emotional Freedom Technique? How can you integrate EFT into your practice? MEET Dreya Blume Dreya Blume is a social worker, therapist, and tarot card reader. She is also a huge fan of incorporating holistic strategies into her healing practice, from Reiki to singing bowls, and EFT to tarot cards. Dreya is the author of several books, including "The Tarot Activity Book: A collection of creative and therapeutic ideas for the cards," and "Tarot for Transformation: Using the major arcana to discover your best self and have a life worth living" (both under her former name, Andy Matzner). Dreya is a transwoman who worked as a gender therapist for many years, serving the transgender community of southwest Virginia. She recently moved to Durham, NC, and is excited to begin a new chapter in her life! Find out more about Dreya at Dreya Blume IN THIS PODCAST: What is the Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT)? 4:38 What are the benefits of EFT? 13:34 EFT and chronic pain 26:08 What Is The Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT)? What is the origin of EFT? How does EFT combine different psycho-sensory modalities? A look at EFT vs. EDMR Understanding the effectiveness of EFT What Are The Benefits Of EFT? Utilizing affirmations in EFT Hyperarousal vs. hypoarousal The importance of acceptance when practicing EFT What is bilateral stimulation? EFT & Chronic Pain Activating your parasympathetic nervous system with EFT The benefit of being able to articulate your pain through EFT The importance of having the tools to change the relationship you have with your chronic pain A guided EFT walkthrough Connect With Me Instagram @holisticcounselingpodcast Facebook Join the private Facebook group Sign up for my free email course: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Resources Mentioned And Useful Links: Find out more about Dreya at Dreya Blume