the thought field

The Gift of Tapping:

The Greatest Gift I Gave Myself
by Marjorie Alayon, TFT-Dx

Volume 17 Issue 1

In This Issue:
The Gift Of Tapping
Help For Compulsive
Shoppers
TFT Can Take You
From Pain to Joy
The Gift of Smell!
Adding Tapping To
Midwifery

This year, for my birthday, I chose to attend the TFT Boot Camp held at
Indio, California. Not many people would probably celebrate their special
day at a weekend seminar. In fact, I could hear the surprise in the voices
of my family and friends when I declined their invitations to get together
because I was attending this boot camp instead. Little did I know that this
gift I chose to give myself would turn out to be a gift that keeps on giving
back.
Unlike most of the other attendees I didnt have any previous
experience with tapping nor did I hold any degrees or certifications in
the healing arts. All I had under my belt was a strong belief that I had
found a powerful tool coupled with a strong desire to learn. Minute by
minute my confidence grew as Joanne Callahan, Dr. Roger Callahan
and Robert Bob Bray expertly led us through a very intense handson workshop. I saw before my eyes fellow trainees, myself included,
overcome phobias, traumas, blocks, addictions and other issues.
Although I was exhausted while driving home that Sunday evening I
couldnt ignore the excitement that was surging through me. I knew right
away that my life would never be the same.
The very next morning I made up my mind that I would make full use
of this newly gained knowledge. So I immediately set about working
on my case studies in order to complete my TFT-Dx certification. It
wasnt difficult finding volunteers so within two days I was able to
accomplish my task. One of the reasons for my haste was the fact that
I was to board a plane for the Dominican Republic just four days after
I attended the boot camp. I knew if I didnt continue moving forward
while excitement and momentum were still on my side just one week of
vacation could easily start the ball of procrastination rolling.
My first chance came sooner than I expected on my second day in
the Dominican Republic. While speaking with a fellow sitting next to me
at the convention we were both attending he mentioned that he had
been suffering from neck & shoulder pain. I eagerly offered my service
knowing that I could assist him in gaining some relief. He just as eagerly
accepted and didnt waste much time suggesting we should do the

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diagnosis and treatment during the lunch break. How glad I was that
I chose to pack my Boot Camp Manual & notes instead of my favorite
hair dryer! The session lasted no longer than fifteen minutes, but we
were able to discuss the merits of the technique for far longer! He was
so thrilled that his neck pain went from a SUD of eight down to zero
that he planned to encourage his massage therapist daughter to attend
the boot camp as well. I checked with him several times that day as
well as the next day and his neck continued to remain pain-free. Word
of his pain relief soon spread and before the afternoon was over I had
already promised to treat two ladies and gave rain checks to a few
others since the tight convention schedule prevented me from helping
more people. Both ladies were grateful for the treatment results and
both showed interest in learning more. It felt wonderful to be able to
help these individuals and spread the good word about this amazing
technique!
Near the end of my stay in the Dominican Republic I emailed
Joanne Callahan to share with her the great news. She then invited me
to write this article for our newsletter. I felt honored and elated to be
given the chance to share my story but I must admit I soon felt anxiety
sinking in. At first I could not understand the fear I was feeling since I
spent four years in college as a writer & editor for my university paper.
Days later I realized that although I have written many articles and
fictional stories I had never written one that contained my own personal
opinions and experiences. In fact, I had subconsciously chosen
assignments that specifically kept me away from writing anything
about myself. It sounded like a past trauma to me! I dug deep into my
past and was able to recall a specific incident early in my freshman
year in college that made a big impact on my writing preferences. Just
thinking about the incident made my stomach clench and my mind
suddenly produced excuses for not writing this article. I took a deep
breath and began tapping away. Soon I had an initial outline written
and new tapping experiences and opportunities to help others began
materializing in my life.
I can honestly say that I havent gone a day without
either tapping on myself or assisting someone else
with tapping. I have used it on physical issues like
hiccups, sore throats, headaches, stuffy noses and
back pain. I have helped myself as well as others get
over emotional issues and even phobias. Even my dog
has had the pleasure of being tapped! (I am still working
on convincing my cat that he could use a little tapping,
too.) Yes, I have been kept busy with the many friends
and family that are eagerly waiting to learn and use this
treatment in their own lives.

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I havent gone
a day without
either tapping on
myself or assisting
someone else with
tapping.

I have used it on
physical issues
like hiccups, sore
throats, headaches,
stuffy noses and
back pain. I have
helped myself as
well as others get
over emotional
issues and even
phobias.
Even my dog has
had the pleasure of
being tapped!
Yes, I have been
kept busy with the
many friends and
family that are
eagerly waiting to
learn and use this
treatment in their
own lives.

I am constantly relying on the immediate relief tapping brings me

from daily stress and unexpected anxieties. There seems to be no
issue that cannot reap some benefit or relief from this technique. So
I am constantly on the lookout for more opportunities to share this
wonderful tool with anyone who is willing to listen. Whether it be on a
zip line platform where nerves get a little frazzled or in an endless line
of frustrated customers at the post office or while teaching children in
a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class I stand ready knowing that this invaluable tool
will bring relief from any issue that might arise.
Perhaps the most amazing opportunity came when I learned that my
parents decided to attend a family birthday dinner that I was also invited
to. Certain events in the recent past have occurred that have caused
a substantial rift between us. It was very tempting to cancel my plans
and avoid them further but having this effective tool to heal myself from
the trauma they caused gave me no excuse to do so. The anger and
anxiety that came with the still unresolved situation they have placed
me in seemed to melt away as I tapped myself in preparation of our first
meeting. I greeted my father with a cheerful Happy birthday! followed
by a hug. I expected some negative feelings to creep back in but none
did. I then proceeded to greet my mother. They were both pleasantly
surprised at my sincere and warm reception. They had no idea that just
an hour before I had contemplated not seeing them at all that evening
and even dwelled on feelings of hurt, frustration, betrayal and anger. I
amazed many of my family members that night by my complete lack of
negativity towards my parents as they all know the extent of our issues.
As my last gift to my father before I went home that night I offered to
diagnose and treat his foot that has been swollen with gout for almost
two years. The initial treatment didnt produce complete relief but I
encouraged him to continue tapping on his own. The next day my
mother reported that the swelling had disappeared and so had the pain!
I truly believe that his foot was not the only thing that was healed that
night for with that small gesture I offered him, a way had been paved to
heal our relationship as well.
As I end this article I would like to share the exciting news that a
professional athlete has agreed to meet with me so I can explain the
benefits he could gain towards peak performance through tapping. He is
quite intrigued and I sincerely hope I can assist in furthering his blooming
career. It continues to amaze me how wide and varied the range of
situations are where I can apply this technique. I have complete faith
that with more experience and my continued willingness to seek more
training and knowledge I will be able to change many more lives. I am
extremely grateful that I have had the privilege to learn this technique
and in turn share this amazing gift with others.

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Help for Compulsive Shoppers

By Christina Mayhew, TFT-Adv,
Well Within Reach
We all know of a family member or friend who just cant help buying things they dont
need whether its from the many TV ads/infomercials, when they go to a mall, grocery
store, flee market or pass up a sale item anywhere. Typically, it comes home to be
shoved in a drawer, closet, basement or garage never to be used or worn. Compulsive
shoppers tend to also have a problem with hoarding possessions and never wanting to
throw or give anything away just in case they might need it someday.
It can be very difficult to live with a person who is a shopaholic/hoarder because the
family member or friend may have a hard time understanding that persons inability
to just stop buying or throw an item out. They may feel they have control over their
spending so why cant their loved one or friend control themselves. Their over spending
can put the family/friendship in a very precarious financial situation which can then add
unnecessary stress to the relationship. They may not understand this condition is truly
an addiction for that person just like cigarettes, gambling or drinking. Ive successfully
worked with several people like this yet one particular client has touched my heart the
most.
Two nights before Thanksgiving, I received a call at 9:00 p.m. from a frantic woman
named Lori (not her real name) who was in tears saying that she needed help right
away because her husband was going to divorce her if she went on another spending
spree. Lori explained that her addiction to shopping has them on the verge of
bankruptcy and that Black Friday was one of her biggest shopping days and if she
didnt get help right away, her husband would leave her. She explained her house was
cluttered with things she bought that she didnt need and couldnt take the mess any
more. She has tried many types of counseling and group therapy yet none of them
have worked.
Talk about pressure! As with any problem, there can be many layers and sensitivities
involved. Where to start sometimes is a challenge. I usually have my clients fill out
an intake sheet which has several places for them to fill out any problems they are
experiencing, what emotions they are feeling by having them rate them 1-10, and have
they experienced any major traumas in their life, etc. Knowing that many addictions
have a sensitivity component to them; I have them fill out and IET Toxin checklist as to
what they are exposed to on a daily basis. Based on the answers to the intake sheet
and check list, I start to put some of the puzzle pieces together. I immediately emailed
her the intake sheet and IET check list set an appointment up for the next day.
I knew we had to get rid of the intense anxiety Lori was having about Black Friday
coming and so we worked on that problem and associated emotions first. Lori was not
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With Loris permission,

here is her testimonial:
I feel differently today ... I
would call it normal.
I got up at 5:30 a.m.and I
just finished making 4 pies (I
volunteered to bring 2) and a
triple batch of oriental napa
cabbage salad.
Normally, my kitchen would
be a HUGE disaster once I
was done making food for a
holiday, but its completely
clean and orderly and it
feelsawesome to have no
anxiety about shopping. Just
a calm feeling!
Thank you for my BEST
Thanksgiving yet!

clearing. I began going through Loris toxin list and what

she ate that day. We come across several key IETs such
as her laundry detergent, corn products, sugar, caffeine,
and other things that she was sensitive to. I taught her how
to clear for those toxins. I explained how toxins can keep
our bodys energy reversed and when we are in a reversed
polarity, addictions and problems can become worse or
hard to control. Then I worked with Lori on the tapping
sequence again and this time she made remarkable strides
in lowering her anxiety. By the time we were done, Lori was
very relaxed. Next we started working on the compulsion
for shopping and gave her a tapping sequence for the urge
to shop. When the session was over, Lori said it was the
best shes felt in years.
On Thanksgiving morning, I received an email that brought
joy to my heart as I read it. Loris words of hope and thanks
confirmed just how powerful and profound Thought Field
Therapy is for helping people overcome the challenges they
have in life. Just by teaching others a simple, non-invasive
tapping tool, we TFT practitioners can positively change
lives forever.

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TFT Can Take You From Pain to Joy

By Joanne Callahan, MBA

Over the last couple of years, as the founders and developers of Thought Field
Therapy (TFT), Roger and I have created a new course that teaches TFTs
highest level of effectiveness, Voice Technology, and focuses on enhancing
the positive in addition to eliminating the negative. In this course, our Optimal
Health course, we address the whole person, mind-body and spirit. It
facilitates our expanded vision of world healing.
Since Roger first discovered and developed TFT Voice Technology (VT), over 25
years ago, we have seen so many life-changing results. Our VT practitioners
have also experienced similar amazing
healings over the last 16 years.
Since we began our Optimal Health
course, our attendees have also achieved
many significant life-enhancing results
from the Optimal Health class and
learning VT.
However, one of the most heart warming
and joyous cases is what I am about
to share with our TFT community. This
story is the essence of bringing about
healing and joy.
Our first ever Optimal Health course
was given in London, UK, in September 2008. We were very excited to begin
sharing Rogers Voice Technology procedures with the world. We were eager
to have this powerful tool available to more people. This case exemplifies the
healing power of TFT VT. Michelle uses it to improve so many aspects of her
health and well-being during the pregnancy.
One of our attendees, Michelle Smith, shared her story with us over the last
year and a half and now we will share it with you. I will use her words to
accurately convey her experience.
Michelle attended the Optimal Health course with the desire to eliminate
her severe endometriosis and possibly become pregnant. She was our first
volunteer for a demonstration during the class.

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The following notes from Michelle describe her feelings

and experience.
Tapping Into A Healthier
Pregnancy
By Lianne Schwartz
Another dramatic case from this
past week is one of my clients, 21
weeks pregnant, rang me late at
night with severe pain in her belly.
I arrived and found her uterus contracted as though she was in labour,
with the babys heart rate very high.
She also had pain surrounding her
uterus. I was concerned when I
arrived, because of the location
and type of pain, that her placenta
was starting to peel away from the
uterus (life threatening for Mum
and baby) and just said I would do
a very quick treatment before going
in to hospital (at this stage I didnt
think the baby would survive as her
uterus was so tight and she was
in so much pain). Following the 1
minute TFT treatment (I treated on
myself, touching her) her uterus
totally relaxed and the babys heart
rate came to normal.
The pain was still there but much
milder.
We treated for another couple of
hours altogether (going through all
the food shed eaten, toxins, etc.
treating that, as well as treating the
pain itself) until the pain was gone.
Incredible!
Thank you thank you thank you
again to both of you for bringing
this into my life, and into the lives of
all these families.

During the class, Roger found my womb and reproductive area to be in

reversal andhe also diagnosed a treatment for the endometriosis which I
applied several times that day as well as checking the reproductive area for
reversals repeatedly.
My endometriosis (endo) wasextremely interesting to treat, its only midcycle butI treat it every day and when I treat it, it feels like elastic bands
snapping inside me on some laparoscopy scars near my ovaries, which can
be quite painful but only for a second.
There is no known cause or cure for endometriosis so this will be amazing
if it works, I will keep you informed. Every month I suffer from sickness and
diarrhea and excruciating pains that make me scream into a towel so as not
to scare my husband. I can not stand up or eat or sleep andI have been
unable to work due to this and as we are trying for children I can not have a
laparoscopy even if I was willing to, as it means you can not try for children
for 6 months. My husband is 47 and I am 36 so time is not on our side.

Update 1:

I am currently treating my endometriosis every day and every day new

sequences arise, sometimes several. I am doing everything I can to avoid
toxins and treating with the toxin treatment those that I miss or discover
too late. The strangest thing was when I first diagnosed a sequence, the
first few treatments resulted in my feeling sensations akin to elastic bands
snapping inside me, sharp stinging pains that went in seconds. I also
experienced pains around the womb area and on my laparoscopy scars
and in my sigmoid area. This happened for the first few days of treatment,
now the treatments are pain free, but I am yet to experience my endo days,
so I am not sure of the outcome yet. I will keep you informed. I am scared
to get my hopes up as there is no known cause or cure, so this is my last
hope. But at least I have some hope now which I didnt have before!

Then, I received the following e-mail, from Michelle.

I never thought I would be writing this email 2 days after telling you I was
having problems conceiving due to my endometriosis, but I discovered
yesterday morning that I am pregnant. And even more shocking is I
conceived the evening of the first VT training day when Roger treated the
endometriosis and then the womb area for reversals and I spent the rest of
the day treating it regularly. So I think its only right and proper to adviseyou
that I think your husband made me fall pregnant!!! ;0)
Whats even more fascinating, is that I had no idea. Since the trainingI had
been avoiding toxins or eliminating them as soon as they appeared, so I
had been feelingextremely well, until yesterday.
We invited the parents over to share the good news and we had dinner
together, but I didnt have time to be host and test for all the ingredients in
the meal. I started to feel very nauseous and faint, so I tested the dinner and
found I was toxic to cauliflower so I treated that and the grape drink I had to

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treat too. I also treated the nausea and within 15 minutes I felt great again.
I am so thrilled that I am entering such an exciting stage in my life, with such
amazing tools to make it even more perfect. I promise that if its breach I will
video tape it and try tapping the PR spot or any other treatment and send you
a copy.
Also when I took the test, it was an old test and I wasnt sure the result was
accurateso I asked my body the question and VT told me I was pregnant, we
bought another test and it confirmed the same thing. I AM PREGNANT!
P.S. This is a secret for now, so please dont tell anyone yet. There are VT
members who know my family so I need to let them know first. When
everyone knows, you can do what ever you like with this. You can
attach it to an airplane and fly the message across the
USA for all I care :-) I want the world to know!
Thank you for giving me so much hope when no one else in the
medical world, or anywhere else for that matter, could.

Tapping for a Healthy Pregnancy:

I test the pregnancy and baby every day and everything is great.
There were some reversals in the early stages about once a month
but I treated them immediately.In fact she seems to be two weeks
ahead for her age. She is definitely no older. That I can guarantee.
But she is doing all the things an older baby would do even though
she shouldnt have reached that stage yet. The doctor says she is
the size of a baby a bit older too. So my question is; is it quite normal
for the baby not only to be bigger (which I know can happen) but
to be ahead inits development whilst in the womb? I wondered if
correcting reversals could make any difference?
I am completely fascinated by the whole baby growing process, and
loving every second, even the indigestion and other more unpleasant
side effects which VT has cleared up too. Baby brain makes you
forget to use VT occasionally, but eventually I remembered to use it
and the indigestion cleared in 20 minutes after having it for 2 days.
And might I just add that some side effects will have doctors telling
you that it will onlydisappear once baby is delivered (i.e. another 5
months!), VTtotally eliminated the symptoms immediately and the
physical problem in 3 days. No medicines!

Dear all,

Just an update, the baby is now 3 and half weeks bigger than she is

supposed to be, conception dates guaranteed, she is blooming, have

a feeling VT will have a lot to answer for on the day and also have a feeling the
pain algorithm is going to come in handy!
When I first learned VT, I started to keep a list of all my toxins and non-toxins,
comparing them to the lists I had already had diagnosed before by other VT
practitionersand they wereall the same, and I found many more new ones.
After 6 months of pregnancy, or 6 months off from Endometriosis and 37
traumas treated and listed in my diary and VT treatments dailyand reversals
treated every day, I noted and told you all that I was no longer toxic to dairy.
Roger explained that I had become healthier and stronger, I imagine due

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to having 6 months off from my illness, has given my body a chance to

recover its full strength. I also refuse to use any chemicals in the house and
my husband applies the bleach or any other necessary productswhen I am
notthere.
I have discovered that I am toxic to my maternity clothes as they are
synthetic to enable them to have stretchy qualities, cotton maternity
clothes are not easy to come by in the winter. I removed and detoxed my
trousersand my fidgety legs relax almost instantly.
I must confess to walking around in long mens t-shirts most days to give
my body a break.
Yeast and Sugar are a real problem, but I am trying to stay off them andits
like coming off a drug. I have to use the urge algorithm to keep me sane
and the anger algorithm to calm me down. Its ridiculous, but if it means I
might get some kind of life back, its worth the effort.
Sometimes when baby is jumping around and seems particularly fidgety, I
check for toxins and when diagnosed and treated, she settles down. I dont
move anywhere, I just treat her whilst lying still. I realized that she always
appeared active to different degrees about 10 minutes after I had eaten.
Her activity levels increase when I have a toxin. I didnt realize until I saw
how much she clamed down after treatment.

The Arrival of Olivia Louise:

Please find a picture ofour long awaited VT baby Olivia Louise.
She was born by c-section on 29th May. She weighed in at 8 lbs
15ozs.
I used lots of VT as I lost a liter of blood in a post partum
hemorrhage but have not had touse much pain relief at all
which got all the midwives talking, especially the first night of
the operation.
Will write the full story when I am feeling better, I just wanted
to show my beautiful girl off to the world as I am so very proud
and totally in love with her.
Kindest regards,
Michelle

The Early Months:

Apparently they do not know what causes colic in babies though

there are some theories. They know what happens but not why.
They also do not have any cures. VT works great! It stops the crying
very quickly. We also treat reversals on her tummy area. Sometimes
the pain algorithm is enough. I tap the side of her hand several times
a day and under nose and sometimes when she wont sleep and just
cries the tapping on the side of the hand is just enough to send her
off and stop her fussing.

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I have included a picture so you can see how well Olivia-Louise is coming
on. She is 12 weeks old now.
She always giggles when I tap under her nose, VT is a game to her.

Staying healthy and joyous:

I thought I would list a few times I have used TFT VT

with my baby.
I used VT throughout my pregnancy and treated all the
babys reversals; she is in the 91st percentile and in
clothes 3 months bigger. She isnt chubby; in fact she is
quite lean for a baby. She isjust tall and we are a short or
average family!! Maybe reversals stop us all from growing
to our full potential in the womb and out??? Our health
visitor says she is intelligent and ahead for her age in
language too.
Anyway, back to my point. I have recently used VT
for weaning her off the Dummy (pacifier)which I was
told would take a few days maybe a week. It took two
attempts.
I would lay her on my legs when she was crying and
treat her when she cried for the dummy. I also used it for
myself as it was so upsetting seeing her cry.
I also used VT when she recently had a cold. She was very congested to
the point of being sick a couple of times. After treating her, the congestion
was 70% improved by the next morning.
I have also used VT when I had to give her some medication. I held her on
my lap and gave a surrogate toxin treatment and cleared it. She was able
to go to sleep very quickly after that whereas a few minutes earlier she had
been crying hysterically.
Finally, I use TFT whenever she cries, first to eliminate her discomfort and
then to discover the cause.
I have also treated myself for tiredness which has been a lifesaver at times
and for my temper, because even if you are a saint, getting up 15 times a
night will test anyones patience. I have felt a bit crazy at times and treating
it haschanged the way I respond to her.
She is so laid back and contented, everyone says how happy she is. I tap
reversals onher hand and under her nose everyday andshe sits on my lap
while I doa collarbone breathing every morning.
At her 8 month check they commented on how she turns the pages of a
book and that they do not check for that ability until they are 2 years old.
Our health visitor says she picks things up very quickly.
So for all those Mums and Dads out there, remember, there is so much

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opportunity to use TFT with your children. When I tap under

her nose she turns into a statue, and when I stop she carries on
moving, its quite comical to see.
It has made me a much better Mother and we are both so much
happier for using VT.
Kindest regards and eternal thanks Roger, you have touched
so many lives among my family and friends and made such a
difference I can not begin to explain. You deserve a knighthood,
you are an unsung hero.
Michelle Smith

Note: For details about the Optimal Health course in

London, http://www.rogercallahan.com/vt/
Michelle Smith is writing a book on TFT and Motherhood and would
love to hear from anyone with interesting and informative cases,
stories or questions.
Her e-mail is: michelleandersonsmith@yahoo.co.uk

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The Gift of Smell!

I am thrilled and honored to have learned about Thought Field Therapy. The TFT
teleclass is one of the best training experiences and investments I have ever made.
The teleclass provided fantastic insight and guidance into the TFT algorithms and usage.
I highly recommend everyone learn TFT and put it too good use. TFT can do wonders for
you. Now, perhaps you are wondering why I am so excited about Thought Field Therapy.
I hope that after reading about my situation and the help TFT has given me, you too will
give it a try.
In January 2005 I went sledding down my street. Part way down the steep hill the snow
become solid ice. I was unable to steer or stop and slid head first into the bumper of a
parked mini-van. I suffered such a bad head injury that I barely made it to the hospital
alive. If it took 20 minutes longer, it would have been too late. I was put into a medical
coma for 10 days and have a two month period that I do not remember anything from.
With great medical care, support from my family, and post-hospital rehabilitation I finally
returned to full time work after 8 months. I am nearly fully recovered other than I had lost
100% of my sense of smell. Medical professionals told me that the loss of smell is not an
unusual occurrence after the type of brain injury I had. I was informed that I would never
recover my sense of smell.
For five years, it was correct. I did not smell anything. However, in January 2010 I took
the TFT teleclass and was given a customized Thought Field Therapy algorithm, from
Dr. Roger Callahan, to regain my sense of smell. It is amazing the capability Roger has
developed with TFT and Voice Technology. I have used the algorithm (((a, mf, tf, e, g50,
eb) 9g) sq) at least 15 times a day for 40 consecutive days (20+ times for 35 of those 40
days).
After the 30th day, I was startled and pleasantly surprised to notice the air all of a sudden
seemed different as walked down the indoor hallway near the building cafeteria. It took
me a bit to realize I was actually smelling something again. After 5 years, I had sort of
forgotten what that was like. In the days since then I have had other occasional instances
of smelling things. My sense of smell is not yet 100% back, but I am thrilled to have what
I was told could never happen actually occur. TFT has made this possible.
Roger originally explained I would need to follow this 15+ times a day regimen for many
weeks. It only takes a minute to execute the algorithm and it can be anytime throughout
the day. I gladly and enthusiastically continue applying TFT to further regain my sense of
smell. This is much better than five years of thinking I would never smell again. Use TFT
it really works. In addition to this more extensive usage, I have also used different TFT
algorithms to alleviate other worries and anxieties.
David Burns
Portland, OR USA

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Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is gaining worldwide attention at an ever

increasing rate. The results TFT achieves for our readers are positively
astounding. There is an ever-increasing demand to learn
TFT at all levels.
Public awareness is constantly growing as TFT is recommended by
high profile individuals, trainers and celebrities such as Paul McKenna
(UK) and Jack Canfield (Success Principles, USA) and Kevin Trudeau
(Natural Cures, USA), and recently Joe Vitale (of the Secret) in his new
DVD. They use and recommend TFT on national television and
in best-selling books throughout Europe and USA.
You and I know there are millions of consumers in todays chaotic,
rapidly-changing world, who could greatly improve their lives through
these simple self-applied procedures. TFT has been called one of the
power therapies of the 21st century.
We are now making it possible for virtually any professional to receive
personal instruction in the best of TFT algorithms and diagnosis directly
from the developers, either Roger or Joanne. You all now have the
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This Boot Camp is hands-on training, practice and live

demonstrations. Attendees have the chance to work
on personal issues and many experience resolution of
these issues during the weekend. Attendees receive all
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Adding Tapping To Midwifery

I attended the Optimal Health training in
Sydney, Australia, in September 2009.
I was about 21 weeks pregnant at the
time. I had just finished my midwifery
training and was excited to incorporate
TFT into my midwifery practice (as
a homebirth midwife). In fact, my
mentor (and currently my midwife!),
Lianne Schwartz, also attended the OH
training following many discussions and
experiences of the benefits of TFT.
We were both concerned prior to the
training about the extent of muscle
separation to my rectus abdominis
muscles (major horizontal abdominal
muscle). My uterus was also quite firm
to touch and it seemed that the uterine
muscles would spasm whenever my
midwife (or myself) palpated.
During the OH course I treated my
abdominal muscles for being in reversal
(tapping sh). Then whilst learning the advanced chakra treatment I focused on this same
issue, whilst one of the other students diagnosed the chakra treatment (for her first
time). Immediately after the treatment, I noticed that my belly looked a different shape.
I then lay down and had Lianne palpate my abdomen/uterus.
We were amazed to find that the muscle separation had gone from being about 4 finger
width separation to 1-2 finger width separation from my navel up, and had completely
come together from my navel down. This kind of change is unheard of. In fact, other
women have required surgery after birth for muscle separation that was similar to the
extent of mine. My uterus was also soft and easy to palpate and did not spasm as it had
done in the past.
Since the training I have treated my uterus and abdominal muscles when needed for
massive reversal (tapping sh only) and they have remained heathy and strong, and
the muscle separation is still only abut 1cm, which is great for this stage of pregnancy.
I have also used TFT on myself throughout the pregnancy with great success to test
for and treat environmental and ingested toxins, varicosities, testing for necessary
supplements and doses, nausea, vomiting and various emotional issues.
Since the OH training, both Lianne and I have had incredible experiences and outcomes
using TFT with women and families in the prenatal period, during the births we have

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attended, and in the postnatal period. Due to the fact that I am about to give birth any day, we will
report on those experiences at a later date!
One of our cases involved the same problem that I had experienced with my major abdominal
muscles. A client who had her first baby five years ago and her second baby two years ago, was
still having problems with a large separation of her rectus abdominis. They had separated during the
first pregnancy, and after the second pregnancy a 3.5 finger width seperation remained. She had
been seeing both a physiotherapist who specialized in postnatal issues for women and an osteopath
for the past 2 years. She had also been experiencing vaginismus (an unconconscious reflex which
causes the muscles in the vagina to tense suddenly, which makes any kind of vaginal penetration
including sexual intercoursepainful or impossible) for the last two years.
This woman decided to try a TFT treatment and after one treatment session with Lianne, her abdominal muscles had come back to only 1 cm separation. A week or so later she returned to her osteopath
without telling him about her TFT treatment, as she wanted an objective opinion. He was astounded
at the change and went back to conconsult his notes to confirm his original diagnosis and that there
had been no change in the past two years--until now. He was very excited when she told him about
TFT. Incidentally, this client has also had a great improvement in her symptoms of vaginismus, which
at present has not been treated as a separate issue.
Another area we have been treating women for is previous traumatic birth experiences. This is an
area we would like to focus on more as we see more and more women with disempowering and
difficult birth experiences within the hospital system. Statistics in Australia are showing 1 in 3 women
are experiencing Postnatal depression and a similiarly high number of women with post traumatic
stress disorder following their birth experience.
We look forward to sharing more about our experiences in this area in future TFT news.
Blessings to all,
Pia Cowley (pia.cowley@gmail.com) &
Lianne Schwartz (liannerimu@hotmail.com)
Independant midwives Queensland, Australia

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the thought field

THE THOUGHT FIELD
2010 Callahan Techniques, Ltd.
PO Box 1220
La Quinta, California 92247
TFT NEWSLETTER STAFF:
Editor: Roger J Callahan, PhD
Co-Editor: Joanne M. Callahan, MBA
Publisher: Joanne M. Callahan, MBA
Contributors:
Marjorie Alayon
David Burns
Joanne Callahan
Pia Cowly
Christina Mayhew
Lianne Schwartz
Submission Information:
our intention is to publish the
newsletter four times per year.
Articles for submission can be
sent to: Joanne Callahan
PO Box 1220 La Quinta,
California 92247 or by email to
joanne@tftrx.com

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