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about these sessions

EFT Counselling in GP Practices

John Bullough

Helen Richardson

Lottie Taylor

"Its Not Like Gary's DVDs"

Primary Care Mental Health

Liz Kirsopp

Releasing Depression

Yolande Armstrong

June Spencer

A Foot in Both Camps

Integrating Complementary and Conventional Medicine

Dr K T Birinder

Throughout the NHS and public sector helping professions there are pockets of dedicated tappers working with skill and enthusiasm in mental health, primary care, palliative care, drug and alcohol services and physiotherapy.  We also know of success with EFT in schools, the police and prison service.  There is much excellent work and heart warming stories. 

However we know that many others are experiencing frustration and isolation as they encounter barriers to acceptance of this simple, effective and readily accessible helping technique.

We are constantly asked "where is the research?"  Well EFT is the new kid on the block of psychological therapies and has come of age in the complementary sector outside of the Universities and medical research establishments.  Though there is a treasure trove of anecdotal evidence and some published research EFT seems to be stuck in a "Catch 22" and there is little research because there is little research.  Research needs a respected community of support and a sufficient base of well documented case evidence to attract interest and funding. 

The aim of this gathering is to bring together from a variety of sectors and agencies those who can begin to build that community of support together with experienced EFT trainers and therapists for two days of learning, sharing and networking.  We may not have the answers but together we can explore, define and clarify the questions.

Who knows what ideas, projects and commitments will emerge...

The Conference Programme

Please see the EFT Gathering Page for the structure of the weekend.  There will be a four breakout sessions for those working in the NHS and public sector and four plenary sessions with the full audience and a range of presentations.  The NHS breakout sessions are clearly marked on the Programme page.

The programme has been designed for interaction and practical learning.  Each day will feature:

• presentations with live demonstrations and teaching from EFT experts on fascinating and relevant topics;
   
• success stories of implementation initiatives and getting EFT accepted in the helping professions;
   
• the opportunity for individual participants to introduce their own work, outline cases and share learning;
   
• and  think-tank discussion panels to bounce ideas around, share strategies for acceptance and build on best practice

Though primarily intended to support and inspire those in the NHS and public sector the breakout sessions are open to all attending The EFT Gathering.

The Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, West Yorkshire is a fitting venue having been built by a doctor in the 1850s as a hydrotherapy spa.  Now a sought after weddings and conference venue the building provides us with a peaceful location, beautiful views of Wharfdale and the famous Ilkley moor and excellent food. 

See the Where to Stay and How to Get There pages for venue and travel information.