Tapping is a relaxation exercise by lightly hitting certain “energy points” such as head, eyebrow, jaw, breast bone. During this application, people are advised to repeat certain affirmative sentences (for example, orum I feel safe ”).
Participants rating their anxiety levels between 0-10 before the application. At the end of the session, it is measured whether this level decreases.
Where does its origin come from?
The Tapping technique is based on the emotional freedom technique (EFT), which derives from the “Thought Field Therapy en developed by American psychologist Roger Callahan in the 1980s. He tries to unite the concepts of meridian (energy channel) in traditional Chinese medicine.
What does science say?
Experts say that the Tapping technique provides temporary relief in some people, but it can be explained by classical relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, distraction and positive suggestions. It is emphasized that the scientific evidence of the method is limited.
Some psychologists say that Tapping should be evaluated as a supportive technique, not primary in serious mental health problems.
It became a current in Tiktok
The method has spread rapidly in Tiktok, especially among young users. Under the title of “Mental Health Check-in, videos sharing Tapping sessions have reached millions of views. However, experts warn that care should be careful against social media -based health trends.
Not miracle but can be useful
Although Tapping does not replace serious therapy, some individuals can have positive effects such as emotional awareness, staying at the moment and self -compassion. However, scientists recommend that such techniques must be applied under clinical supervision and that people who seek psychological support should not avoid professional help.
