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There are many tools we can use to help
us address fears. I have talked about some of these individually
in past issues of my newsletter, but here I have summarised
a few techniques that can specifically assist us with fears.
Try them all, or experiment with ones you are particularly
drawn to.
Some of these techniques need to be used regularly
to gain the full benefit, so don't give up after
one go if you're not feeling immediate relief. This is not
an exhaustive list, so come and see me if you’re not
getting the results you want.
Regardless of what you try, it is good practice to
set a clear intention of what you want to clear
before you start.
Breathing: Bring your fear to
forefront of your awareness and notice your thoughts and
any feelings/sensations in your body. Take several deep
breaths, breathing into your fear. Keep your focus on the
fear and any physical sensations until you notice some easing
as you continue to take deep breaths.
Now try to image your energy expanding, rather than contracting
into the fear. Repeat as necessary until you notice a gradual
easing.
Acupressure: Locate
a spot on the little finger side of your hand at the crease
of your wrist. Apply firm pressure for 1-2 minutes on one
hand and then the other. Repeat twice daily.
Flower Essences: The
Bach Flower Remedy of Mimulus is good to
use for known fears (eg fear of public speaking) while Aspen
is appropriate to use when you don’t know what your
fear is about. Rock Rose should be used
in cases of terror.
If your prefer Bush Flower Essences, try Dog Rose
and Crowea for fears and Grey Spider
Flower for terror.
Emotional Stress Release: Place
the palm of your hand over the upper part of your forehead
(covering the 2 bumps) while you bring your fear to mind.
Remain like that, continually focused on your fear until
you feel it easing (or for 2-3 minutes).
Meditation: Meditate on your
fear. Hold your awareness on your fear (using it as your
point of focus) while breathing for at least 10 minutes.
Allow yourself to be with whatever unfolds.
Visualize: Visualize placing
your fear (or a symbol of your fear) in a box attached to
a balloon. Imagine this balloon floating up into the air
and off into the distance, taking your fear with it. See
it going further and further away until it has disappeared.
TFT: For those of you who have
done TFT with me, think of your fear and try tapping the
following sequence [UE, UA, CB, 9 GAMUT Sq, UE, UA, CB,
Eyeroll]. Repeat the sequence until you no longer get a
diminishment in the intensity of the fear.
If the sequence has no effect, you will require a different
sequence to address your fear. If this is the case, or you
have not used TFT with me, please make an appointment to
see me.
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