TFT Level 2 Manual

Thought Field Therapy

Level II

(and Associated Methods)

By

Thought Field Therapy Level 2

(and Associated Methods)

© 1996 Fred P. Gallo, Ph.D.

Gallo & Associates Psychological Services, 40 Snyder Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148 (724) 346-3838 FAX (724) 346-4339 e-mail: [email protected]

Introductory Comments

Reports of participants. Review of TFT Level 1 material.

When Treatment does not work or hold

Fix Psychological reversal(s) (may need repeated corrections).

May require a different sequence (cluster) of energy meridians (and might require energy diagnostics).

There may be other holon(s) or aspects involved in the problem. Consider other levels or types of psychological reversal corrections Consider CB2 to correct Neurologic Disorganization.

Energy Toxins may be involved. Consider secondary gains.

Ask patient what s/he thinks might be going on.

Psychological Reversal (Pr) Diagnosis

Massive PR (MPR)

I want to be happy. Vs I want to be miserable.

Specific PR (PR)

I want to get over this problem. Vs. I want to keep this problem.

Mini PR (mPR)

I want to be completely over this problem. Vs. I want to keep some of this problem.

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Deep Level PR (PR2)

I will be over this problem. Vs. I will continue to have this problem.

Mini PR2 (mPR2)

I will be completely over this problem. Vs. I will continue to have some of this problem.

Psychological Reversal (Pr) Treatments:

I deeply and profoundly accept myself with all my problems and limitations.

Specific PR (NLR or Sore Spot)

I deeply (and profoundly) accept myself even though I have this problem.

Mini PR (h or Side of hand)

I deeply accept myself even thought I STILL have SOME of this problem.

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PR2 (un or under nose)

I accept myself if I never get over this problem.

mPR2 (un or under nose)

I accept myself if I never get COMPLETELY over this problem.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. Test for specific PR and PR2 and correct; 7. PROVIDE TX’s;

8. Re-evaluate→PROVIDE TX’s→Re-evaluate; 9. Correct for mPR and mPR2 as needed;

10. When SUD is 1-3, do Floor-To-Ceiling Eye Roll (er); 7. TX is complete when IM is strong and SUD is 1;

8. Challenge results!

Neurologic Disorganization

Reversal of Actions and Thoughts Coordination/Awkwardness Right Brain/ Left Brain Cranial Manipulation ADHD and Dyslexia

Indications of Neurologic Disorganization: 1. No distinction in muscle test 2. Palm Down/Palm Up

3. Therapy Localize to K27

Collarbone Breathing Exercise (CB2)

Normal, all in, half out, all out, half in

1. Tips of 2 fingers of left hand under left CB

2. Tips of 2 fingers of left hand under right CB

3. Tips of 2 fingers of right hand under left CB

4. Tips of 2 fingers of right hand under right CB

5. 2 Knuckles of left hand under left CB

6. 2 Knuckles of left hand under right CB

7. 2 Knuckles of right hand under left CB

8. 2 Knuckles of right hand under right CB

Exercise No. 2: CB2

2. Test for MPR and CB2 and correct if present;

3. Attune specific problem and test IM (should be weak) and get SUD 1-10; 4. Test for various PR’s and correct;

5. Provide TX’s→reevaluate→Provide TX’s 6. Correct various mPR’s as needed;

7. If Tx slows down, check for CB2 again and correct if present;

8. Treatment is complete when SUD is 1 and IM is strong; (Challenge results!) 9. Debrief.

Depression (also Loneliness and Grief)

g (extensive stimulation), c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

May need to address trauma, guilt, anger and rage.

eb, se, e, a, c, lf, c, if, c

→

g (extensive stimulation), c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

May need to begin with CB2. Check PR’s.

Physical Pain

g (extensive stimulation), c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

eb, se, e, a, c, lf, c, if, c

→

g (

),

c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

May need to treat Associated issues (e.g., trauma, guilt, anger, anxiety, etc.). May need to begin with CB2.

Check PR’s.

TMJ Pain

Place finger at tempromandibular joint (TMJ) while doing treatments.

mouth tight

→

e

→

mouth open

→

e

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Obsession (OCD)

c, e, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

e, c, e, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

OCD generally requires switching corrections.

Traumas are frequently present at the origin of OCD, and will require trauma Tx.

Exercise No. 3: Depression, Obsession and Pain

2. Problem specification; 3. Explain about TFT;

5. Attune problem state, Test IM and scale SUD 1-10;

6. Test for and correct neurologic disorganization, MPR and various PR’s; 7. Provide relevant treatments: Majors→9G→SQ→er;

8. Correct mPR’s as needed;

9. Treatment is complete when IM is strong and SUD is 1; 10. Challenge Results;

11. Debrief.

Energy Toxins

Characteristic allergy and energy toxin reactions

Common energy toxins

Tracking the culprits

Video: Doris Rapp, MD

(For more information contact: Practical Allergy Research Foundation, PO Box 60, Buffalo, NY 14223-0060 (717) 875-5578)

Complex Anxiety/ Panic/ Agoraphobia

Panic creates a PTSD

e, a, eb, c, lf

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

a, e, eb, c, lf

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

eb, a, e

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

e, eb, a, lf

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

c, e, a

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Shame and Embarrassment

Likely involved meridians Video and/or demonstration

Shame (Gallo, Experimental)

l, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er l, a, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Embarrassment (Gallo, Experimental)

un, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er un, a, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Negativity

Fix relevant PR’s

Peak Performance and Visualization

Greg Norman: “My mind left my body and my body left my mind.” un→ “I deeply accept myself even if I never excel at golf….”

un→“I deeply accept myself even if I am never even more successful….”

Visualization

Establish visualization ability by asking subject to picture and describe in detail an orange and oneself. Have subject imagine the orange flying through the air and also imagine oneself flying. If subject is able to do the preceding, visualization ability is confirmed. Now have subject imagine doing something that s/he would like to be able to do but has been unable to do (e.g., getting over one’s problem). If subject is unable to imagine this, obtain a 1-10 rating of difficulty and proceed with

visualization treatments:

a

→

9G

→

a

a, eb

→

9G

→

a, eb

Exercise NO. 4: A Peak Performance Model (Experimental)

1.

2.

3.

4.

Miscellaneous Algorithms

Jet Lag

Going East: e, a, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er Going West: a, e, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Fatigue (Gallo, Experimental)

Inhalant-Type Allergy

mf, a, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Nasal Stuffiness, Congestion

un, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Intolerance, Disdain, Arrogance (Gallo, Experimental)

t, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Jealousy, Regret, Stubbornness (Gallo, Experimental)

mf, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er mf, a, c

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Comprehensive Algorithms

eb, se, e, un, l, c, a, (t, if, mf, lf, h)

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

eb, c, se, c, e, c, un, c, l, c, a, c, (t, c, if, c, mf, c, h, c)

→

9G

→

SQ

→

er

Exercise No. 5: Extended Practice

2. Explain TFT approach.

3. Qualify IM, Test in clear, test for Neurologic Disorganization and MPR and fix. 4. Attune Problem, test IM (should be relatively weak) and get SUD 1-10.

5. Test for PR’s and correct. 6. Provide Tx→Evaluate→Tx

7. Treatment is complete when SUD is 1 and IM is strong. (Challenge results!) 8. Debrief

Information Sites:

TFT WEB SITE http://www.tftrx.com

TRAUMATOLOGY http://rdz.stjohns.edu/trauma

APPENDIX A: TFT



TREATMENT POINTS

TFT



Treatment Points

T Lung: radial nail point of thumb (LU-11)

IF Large Intestine: radial nail point of index finger (LI-1)

E Stomach: on the intraorbital ridge directly below the center of the pupil, with the eye looking straight ahead (St-1)

A Spleen/Pancreas: on lateral thorax at level of sixth intercostal space on the mid-axillary line; four inches under armpit (Sp-21) LF Heart: radial nail point of fifth (little) finger (HT-9)

is made (SI-3)

EB Bladder: eyebrow point; beginning of eyebrow at bridge of nose (BL-2) C Kidney: juncture of first rib, clavicle, and sternum; collarbone point (K27) MF Circulation Sex: radial nail point of middle finger (CX-9)

G Triple Warmer: dorsal surface of hand proximal to and on ulnar side of the fourth metacarpal head; gamut spot (TH-3)

SE Gall Bladder: 1/2 inch lateral to the lateral eye canthus; outside of eye (GB-1) R Liver: upper edge of the 8th rib inferior to nipple; rib (LV-14)

L Central: depression between lower lip and chin; under lip (CV-24) N Governing: juncture of the philtrum and upper lip; under nose (GV-27)

TFT ALGORITHMS

Specific Phobias: e, a, c→9G→e, a, c→er

a, e, c→9G→a, e, c→er (spiders, claustrophobia, flight turbulence) Trauma, PTSD, Love Pain

eb, c→9G→Sq→er (simple)

eb, e, a, c→9G→Sq→er (Complex)

eb, e, a, c, lf, c→9G→Sq→er (Complex w/ Anger)

eb, e, a, c, lf, c, if, c→9G→Sq→er (Complex w/Anger & Guilt) Addictive Urges & Generalized Anxiety

e, a, c→9G→Sq→er e, a, c, lf, c→9G→Sq→er e, c, e→9G→Sq→er e, c, a, c, e→9G→Sq→er e, a, c, a, e, c→9G→Sq→er

Anger

lf, c→9G→Sq→er “I forgive x, I know I, s/he can’t help it.” Guilt

if, c→9G→Sq→er “I forgive myself because I can’t help it.” Rage

se, c→9G→Sq→er

Jealousy* _{(Experimental, Gallo)}

mf, c→9G→Sq→er mf, a, c→9G→Sq→er Stress Reduction er→9G→er

Frustration, Impatience, Restlessness* (Experimental, Gallo) eb, c→9G→Sq→er

eb, e, a, c, lf, c→9G→Sq→er

TFT ALGORITHMS

Arrogance, Disdain, Intolerance*(Gallo, Experimental) t, c→9G→Sq→er

Awkwardness, Clumsiness Fix Neurologic Disorganization

Complex Anxiety/ Panic/ Agoraphobia e, a, eb, c, lf→9G→Sq→er

a, e, eb, c, lf→9G→Sq→er eb, a, e→9G→Sq→er e, eb, a, lf→9G→Sq→er c, e, a→9G→Sq→er

Depression and Physical Pain g (extended), c→9G→Sq→er

eb, se, e, a, c, lf, c, if, c→g (extended), c→9G→Sq→er

* _{These algorithms were developed conceptually and through clinical practice. They are not official}

Embarrassment*(Experimental Gallo) un, c→9G→Sq→er

un, a, c→9G→q→er

Fatigue* (Experimental Gallo) e, c, eb, c→9G→Sq→er

Inhalant-Type Allergy mf, a, c→9G→Sq→er Jet Lag

Going East: e, c→9G→Sq→er Going West: eb, c→9G→Sq→er Nasal Stuffiness, Congestion

un, c→9G→Sq→er Negativity

Fix Psychological Reversal OCD

c, e, c→9G→Sq→er e, c, e, c→9G→Sq→er

TFT ALGORITHMS

Regret, Jealousy, Stubbornness* (Experimental Gallo) mf, a, c→9G→Sq→er

Shame* (Experimental Gallo) l, c→9G→Sq→er

l, a, c→9G→Sq→er TMJ

mouth tight/finger at TMJ→ e →mouth open/finger at TMJ→ e→9G→Sq→er Visualization

a→9G→a

Comprehensive Algorithms*

eb, se, e, un, l, c, a (t, if, mf, lf, h)→9G→Sq→er

eb, c, se, c, e, c, un, c, l, c, a, c, (t, c, if, c, mf, c, h, c)→9G→SQ→er

APPENDIX D: MERIDIANS AND EMOTIONS

Meridians and Associated Emotions

MERIDIAN Negative Emotion Positive Emotion ____________

Lung Disdain, Scorn, Contempt Humility, Tolerance,

Intolerance, Prejudice Modesty

Liver Unhappiness Happiness, Cheer

Gall Bladder Rage, Fury, Wrath Love, Forgiveness,

Adoration

Spleen Anxiety Security,

Faith/Confidence Kidney Anxiety, Sexual Indecision Calm, Sexual

Assuredness

Large Intestine Guilt Self-Worth

Circulation-Sex Regret, Remorse, Jealousy Renunciation of the past,

* _{These algorithms have been developed conceptually and via clinical practice. They are not official}

Sexual Tension, Stubbornness Relaxation, Generosity Abjuration

Heart Anger Love, Forgiveness

Stomach Anxiety, Disgust, Bitterness Contentment,

Disappointment, Greed Tranquillity Hunger, Deprivation

Tri-Heater Depression, Despair, Grief Hope, Lightness, Elation

Hopelessness, Despondency Loneliness

Small Intestine Sadness, Sorrow Joy

Bladder Restlessness, Impatience Peace, Harmony

Frustration

Governing Embarrassment Healthy Pride

Central Shame Healthy Pride

APPENDIX E: Criteria-Related Reversals

1. DESERVING (tap under bottom lip)

Diagnosis: “I deserve to be over this problem.” Vs “I deserve to have this problem.” Or “I don’t deserve to be over this problem.” Tx: “I deeply accept myself even though I deserve to have this problem.”

Or “…even though I don’t deserve to be over this problem.” Dx Mini: “I deserve to be completely over this problem.”

Vs. “I deserve to still have some of this problem.”

Tx Mini: “I deeply accept myself even though I deserve to have some of this problem.”

2. SAFETY (tap at H or NLR)

Diagnosis: “It’s safe for me (for others for me) to be over this problem.” “It isn’t safe for me (for others for me) to be over this problem.” * _{These levels of psychological reversal are not aspects of the official TFT curricula. They are}

Tx: “I deeply accept myself even though (if) it’s unsafe for me (for others for me) to be over this problem.”

Dx Mini: “It’s safe for me to be completely over this problem.”

Vs “It isn’t safe for me to be completely over this problem.”

Tx Mini: “I deeply accept myself even though (if) it’s unsafe for me (for others for me) to be completely over this problem.”

APPENDIX E: Criteria-Related Reversals

3. POSSIBILITY (H or NLR)

Diagnosis: “It’s possible for me to be over this problem.”

Tx: “I deeply accept myself even though it’s impossible for me to get over this problem.”

Dx Mini: “It’s possible for me to get completely over this problem.”

Tx Mini: “I deeply accept myself even though it’s impossible to get completely over this problem.”

4. PERMISSION (H or NLR)

Diagnosis: “I will (not) allow myself to get over this problem.”

Tx: “I deeply accept myself even though I will not allow myself to get over this problem.”

Dx Mini: “I will (not) allow myself to get completely over this problem. Tx Mini: “I deeply accept myself even though I will not allow myself to

get completely over this problem.

* _{These levels of psychological reversal are not aspects of the official TFT curricula. They are}

5. MOTIVATION (H or NLR)

Diagnosis: “I will (not) do what’s necessary to get over this problem.”

Tx: “I deeply accept myself even though I will not do what’s necessary to get over this problem.”

Dx Mini: “I will (not) do what’s necessary to get completely over this problem.” Tx Mini: “I deeply accept myself even though I will not do what’s necessary to get

completely over this problem.”

APPENDIX E: Criteria-Related Reversals

6. BENEFIT (H or NLR)

Diagnosis: “Getting over this problem will (not) be good for me (others).” Tx: “I deeply accept myself even though getting over this problem

is not good for me (others).”

Dx Mini: “Getting completely over this problem will (not) be good for me (others).” Tx Mini: “I deeply accept myself even though completely getting over this problem

is not good for me (others).”

7. DEPRIVATION (H or NLR)

Diagnosis: “I will (not) feel deprived if I get over this problem.”

Tx: “I deeply accept myself even though I’ll feel deprived if I get over this problem.”

Dx Mini: “I will (not) feel deprived if I get completely over this problem.” Tx Mini: “I deeply accept myself even if completely getting over this problem

feels depriving to me.”

* _{These levels of psychological reversal are not aspects of the official TFT curricula. They are}

Exercise: Additional Levels of PR

2. Test for MPR and correct;

3. Attune problem state Thought Field, test IM, and rate SUD; 4. Test for various levels of PR and correct if present;

5. DO NOT TREAT ISSUE AT THIS TIME.

APPENDIX F: Additional Corrections For Neurologic

Disorganization

Basic Unswitching Procedure

Test with palm/back or index finger (front/back) at bridge of nose. Stimulate Umbilicus + CB’s

Stimulate Umbilicus + Under Nose

Stimulate Umbilicus + Under Bottom Lip Stimulate Umbilicus + Coccyx

Reevaluate

Over Energy Correction*

(a.k.a. Cook’s hook-ups)

2. Place hands out in front, arms extended, with backs of hands touching; 3. Bring right hand over left and on top of left;

4. Clasp/enfold fingers and fold hands and arms in and rest on chest; 5. Breathing in, rest tongue against palate behind top front teeth; 6. Breathing out, rest tongue against bottom palate;

7. Reevaluate after 1-2 minutes.

Exercise: Alternative Unswitching Procedures

1. Qualify IM and test in clear;

2. Check for Neurologic Disorganization;

* _{The Basic Unswitching Exercise and the Over Energy Correction are not Official TFT procedures.}

These are Applied Kinesiology procedures that have been found to be effective in treating neurologic disorganization and PR.

3. Even if S is not switched, do Basic Unswitching Procedure; 4. Check again for Switching;

5. Do Over Energy Correction; 6. Test again.

APPENDIX G: HEMISPHERIC INTEGRATION

PROCEDURES

Cerebral Hemisphere Integration Test



and Correction

1. Make certain IM is strong in the clear;

2. Hold large “X” about one foot in front of subject at eye level; 3. If IM is now weak, provide Cross-Crawl Exercise;

Cross-Crawl Integration Exercise

1. Do cross-crawl by touching right hand over left knee while raising knee up from floor and counting (and then humming a tune).

2. Drop hand and leg after touching and then alternate hands and knees; 3. Continue with cross-crawl for 1-2 minutes;

4. While still doing cross-crawl, visually track in a large circle clockwise and then counterclockwise, while continuing to count and hum;

5. Repeat Integration Test.

* _{The Cerebral Hemisphere Integration Test is a modification from several AK procedures. The}

Cross-Crawl Integration Exercise, in various forms, has been incorporated in AK from the work of Doman and Delacato. These are not official TFT procedures, but are offered here as additional information that may be of benefit in the treatment of some clients.

14 Basic Acupoints Used in Energy Psychology Systems

1 _{From Energy Psychology: Explorations at the interface of energy, cognition, behavior, and health}

(Gallo, 1998, CRC Press). See Energy diagnostic and treatment methods (Gallo, 2000, Norton) for more extensive treatment points.

Eyebrow EB)

Bladder- 2 Bladder-2

Side of Eye (SE)

Gall Bladder-1

Under Eye (UE)

Stomach-1

Under Nose (UN)

Governing-26

Under Bottom Lip (UBL)

Central-24

Under Collarbone (CB)

Kidney-27

Under Arm (UA)

Spleen-21

Rib (R)

Liver-14

Thumb (T)

Lung-11

Index Finger (IF)

Large Intestine-1 Middle Finger (MF) Circulation-Sex-9 Little Finger (LF) Heart-9 Gamut Spot (G) Triple Energizer-3 Side of Hand (SH) Small Intestine-3

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