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The present research work titled, 'EFT to resolve anger issues-A Case Study Approach', is an original work in which effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in reducing anger has been highlighted. Anger being a complex emotion, often masks other emotions and feelings of helplessness. Dealing with anger demands diligent unravelling of the layers of emotions, beliefs, and conditionings to reach the core issue that is tormenting the person. EFT is apt in addressing these layers and effectively reach the core issue. This technique uses subjective unit of discomfort (SUD) as feedback and marker of resolution as insights are gained by the individual. The present paper takes a case study approach where the sample is purposefully selected, and the steps taken to resolve the complexity of their anger are also highlighted. This study attempts to acknowledge the close interplay of mental postulates and emotions. It focuses on how empowering statements (affirmations) and tapping can dispute obsolete mental postulates and encourage a shift in perspective within few rounds of intervention. With one case introduction and two case studies of anger, EFT is found to be an empowering tool that is effective in regulating maladaptive tendencies and de-constructing malformed belief systems pertaining to anger.
Keywords: EFT, anger issues, SUD, tapping points
A young boy of about 22 years of age, one fine day, shaved off his head (generally in India, a Hindu male will get his head tonsured as part of rituals performed during the last rites of a deceased). So, naturally he was asked about the reason. He had this to say, "My girlfriend had a photo of another boy in her cell phone, and she was talking to him. I did not like it and I got angry, I questioned her, I fought with her, and later in anger I shaved off my hair". He was asked to change his perspective and start focusing on the companionship with this girl. The focus was to be shifted from romantic relationship to the companionship. When the boy was encountered after a week, he reported feeling no anger because this girl was now his friend. Anger was so easy to handle. The only thing required was getting an awareness that he was trying to fit the girl into...