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By Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT March 6, 2025
One of the fastest and most effective ways to reset after a shock is to use the Thymus Thump . This is a simple body-based technique that helps you settle your body and increase your life-force energy. The technique was developed by Energy Psychology pioneer John Diamond. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese . The next time you are dealing with a shock, give it a try. 
By Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT January 16, 2025
When you have been through a trauma and are feeling shocked, try bouncing up and down on the balls of your feet. You can also sit in a chair and massage your heel and ankle areas. The Heel Shock Release is a simple body-based technique that will help you reawaken your energy system. The technique comes to us from Donna Eden . Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. Remember to try it next time you are feeling exhausted but can’t take a nap! You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
A young man in a jacket is sitting on a set of stairs.
By ACEP October 7, 2024
If you’re groggy and want to learn how to revive, you’re in the right place. This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use right now to help you wake up. (by Sarah Murphy, LPC) One of the fastest and most effective ways to become awake and alert is to use the Thymus Thump , a simple body-based technique that helps you increase your life-force energy. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
By Sarah Murphy, LPC August 26, 2024
Learn an easy tool you can use to help leave the past in the past.
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By Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT July 10, 2024
If you are feeling numb and need some help feeling like yourself again, try the Four Thumps . This is a simple body-based technique that will help you re-awaken your system and get your energy flowing. The technique comes to us from Donna Eden . Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
A koala bear is sleeping on a tree branch.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT April 29, 2024
When you are feeling exhausted and need a pick-me-up, try bouncing up and down on the balls of your feet. You can also sit in a chair and massage your heel and ankle areas. The Heel Shock Release is a simple body-based technique that will help you reawaken your energy system. The technique comes to us from Donna Eden . Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. Remember to try it next time you are feeling exhausted but can’t take a nap! You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
Feeling Lonely
By Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT March 18, 2024
If you are lonely and need a little self-soothing, try Simplified Self-Havening.
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By Sarah Murphy, LPC February 8, 2024
One of the fastest and most effective ways to calm down when you are feeling stressed is to tap lightly on a series of meridian points on your body. One technique that can really help is Simple EFT . Simple EFT is adapted from Emotional Freedom Techniques, developed by Gary Craig.  This easy, body-based technique is great for reducing stress quickly. Go ahead and give it a try by following along with the video below. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
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By Sarah Murphy, LPC January 10, 2024
If you’re feeling stuck and want to learn a safe mind-body technique to help, you’re in the right place. This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use right now to get un-stuck.
A woman is sitting on the floor leaning against a couch.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC November 29, 2023
One of the fastest and most effective ways to calm an anxious mind is the Healing Head Hold . This simple body-based technique can help you defuse negative emotions and balance your brain hemispheres. You can do this technique alone or with a partner, and in less than five minutes you'll feel much calmer. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese . This technique was adapted from Terrence Bennett’s Touch for Health Neuro/Vascular Points.
A blue butterfly is sitting on a rocky surface.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC October 12, 2023
One of the fastest and most effective ways to calm down from our innate fight-flight-freeze trauma response is to use the soothing Butterfly Hug , developed by Lucina Artigas. This simple body-based technique helps your body feel calm, centered, and grounded. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in many languages. Whenever you are feeling the effects of a traumatic event, give be sure to give it a try.
Insomnia, Tired, Sleepy
By Sarah Murphy, LPC September 7, 2023
Learn a simple energy-based tool that can help with a lot of things – including insomnia. One of the fastest and most effective ways to overcome insomnia is to tap on a series of acupressure points, practicing a technique called Easy TFT (thought field therapy)*. This simple body-based technique can help you fall asleep. This technique was developed by Roger Callahan and adapted by Suzanne Connolly.  The video below is presented by ACEP's TFT trainer Suzanne Connolly. She is an expert TFT practitioner, teacher, and researcher. You can check out the video and follow along to see how you feel. And the next time you can’t sleep, you can give it a try! You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
A bunch of ropes are stacked on top of each other on the ground.
By Sarah Murphy June 14, 2023
To feel more clear and balanced, try this simple technique.
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By Sarah Murphy, LPC April 26, 2023
If you are feeling tense and are looking for a simple tool to help you relax, you are in the right place. As you may have heard, one of the fastest and most effective ways to get control of our nervous system is to get control of our breath. Our Calm Breathing technique will help you do just that. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. This is a formula that will help you get calm fast the next time you are too tense. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
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By Sarah Murphy, LPC March 2, 2023
When you feel out of balance, nothing seems quite right. However, you can get yourself back in balance by practicing the Brain Balancer , sometimes called the 9-gamut. This simple body-based technique helps restore left-right balance and allows you to feel clearer and more connected. Practice the technique right now by watching the video below and following along. You can also download written instructions in English , Spanish , and Portuguese .
A little girl is making a funny face with her eyes closed.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC January 18, 2023
Irritation spreads like wildfire, so it’s important to get in under control! Here’s an easy tool you can use the next time you feel irritated.
A man is sitting on a stump in the middle of a field.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC November 14, 2022
Want to learn techniques to release anger? You’re in the right place. This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use the next time you feel angry. 
A woman is sitting at a table with her hands on her head in front of a laptop computer.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC September 7, 2022
If you want to learn a fast way to deal with overwhelm, you’re in the right place. This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use right now to help you release feelings of overwhelm.
A woman is sitting in a lotus position with her legs crossed in the woods.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC August 20, 2022
If you’re keyed up and want to learn how to relax, read on! This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use right now to help you r e l a x.
A man wearing a baseball cap and a red shirt is looking up at the sky.
By Sarah Murphy, LPC July 5, 2022
If you want to learn how to feel better fast next time you're upset, you have come to the right place. This blog teaches you an easy tool you can use to help you feel connected and safe.
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