There are now many books on Emotional Freedom Technique available on the market, ranging from simple ‘how to’ instructions and general introductions, to detailed descriptions of the use of EFT in a number of different specialist areas.

They can be a great way for self-help with simple issues, for exploring EFT in more depth, or for continuing work in between consultations.

However, if you are experiencing severe, complex or long-standing issues it is always advisable to seek professional help to support you and guide you safely through the process and to avoid complications.

Also, if you find you are not getting good results working on your own, please don’t dismiss EFT, but instead work with a trained practitioner to help you overcome any blocks.

Bearing this in mind, here are a few books I can recommend:

EFT and Matrix Reimprinting

Karl Dawson and Sasha Allenby: ‘Matrix Reimprinting Using EFT’

Karl Dawson and Kate Marrilat: ‘Transform Your Beliefs, Transform Your life’

Karl Dawson has co-authored two books on Matrix Reimprinting, which are a great read for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the background. They also give practical step-by-step instructions and lots of case examples.

Matrix Birth Reimprinting

Sharon King: ‘Heal Your Birth, Heal Your Life’

The iconic book about how to transform your birth experience.

EFT for chronic illness

Annabel Fisher: ‘The Healing Game’

A great self-help book for anyone recovering from a chronic illness. It is especially helpful for looking at factors which may be holding you back on your journey to healing.

EFT for weight loss

Jessical Ortner: ‘The Tapping Solution For Weight Loss and Body Confidence’

Emotional Freedom Technique is superb in aiding weight loss. Jessica Ortner’s book looks at the many important issues beyond diet and exercise in this really helpful book.

EFT for pain relief

Nick Ortner: ‘The Tapping Solution For Pain Relief’

EFT can be used with amazing results in the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Nick Ortner writes about the mind body link and shows how EFT can help reduce pain and suffering.

EFT for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Sasha Allenby: ‘Joyful Recovery From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME’

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is also known as Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Post-Viral Syndrome (PVS) or Fibromyalgia. Sasha Allenby’s well written book gives insight into these conditions and step-by-step guidance on how to use EFT to support your recovery by helping your body and mind simultaneously.

EFT for love and relationships

Wendy Fry: ‘Find You, Find Love’

Whatever your relationship status Find YOU Find LOVE offers you insights into how underlying beliefs about love and relationships influence and shape our lives.

EFT for children

Brad Yates: ‘The Wizard’s Wish’

In this children’s book with plenty of colourful pictures Brad Yates shows children, parents and teachers  in a playful way how they can use EFT to ‘make the yuckies go away’.