Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is an energy psychology practice that combines cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, and acupressure stimulation (tapping various points on the body) to bring about rapid change within the nervous system. The discussion will examine the trauma tapping program in the Chesterfield County Jail. Participants will learn to tap and leave with a new understanding of mental health through a different lens.

Educational Objectives

• Describe what tapping is and how it relates to trauma and the nervous system
• Explain the science of tapping and why it is effective
• Discuss the benefits of tapping for incarcerated patients