TAT -- Tapas Acupressure Technique
Tapas Fleming, L.Ac., Originator

What is TAT?

TAT is a self-care information processing technique which is demonstrating effectiveness in the treatment of traumatic stress, allergic reactions, and fixed negative emotional and mental states. The results are lasting and 100% effective in dissolving traumatic stress; 85% for allergies. It is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and allows information and energy to be processed by the body-mind system in minutes. It was originally designed to heal allergies; however, the underlying psychological traumas revealed during treatment sessions encouraged Tapas to extend its application to mental health professionals. It enhances self-healing at the deepest levels of the body and soul and is an extraordinary complement to the traditional and new power psychotherapies.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine any pain is a condition of stagnant "qi" or energy. Holding the TAT pose and focusing on the symptom gets the energy flowing again, releasing the disturbing symptoms as well. TAT transforms the negative symptoms of stress and trauma into peace and calm.

How does TAT work?

A few points at the front of the head near the eyes are lightly held with one hand while the other hand holds the base of the skull. By simply focusing and holding these points on the face where many acupuncture meridians merge, the client opens up the flow of held information and stagnant energy. The technique allows the brain and body to process the stored information and make the necessary adjustments. As the meridian energy gets unstuck, the body-mind eliminates the symptom being treated.

The TAT procedure involves the client holding the pose and putting attention on the negative condition and then the opposite or positive condition. (I don't feel safe in elevators/I do feel safe in elevators.) If eliminating the emotional roots of the problem is required, the client holds the pose to eliminate the origins of the problem and clear the storage places in the body, mind and life. The technique may require six steps, concluding with a forgiveness statement. In less than 20 minutes the client accesses the disturbance and/or energy stagnation and experiences an energy shift dissolving emotional and physical distress. Upon completion of the technique, remembering or experiencing the disturbing situation or substance will no longer present a problem.

Benefits of TAT:

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Case Study

In a telephone consultation, Jed was able to reduce his anxiety and dread about the possible and predicted Y2K devastation and destruction. The thought of not being able to help others because he might not have enough for himself was triggering this intense emotional response. Within 20 minutes he was able to use TAT to bring his anxiety into manageable levels. In a follow-up visit to my office, we applied TAT to the underlying core issue continuing to drive this fear of a Y2K disaster. This core issue emerged from his childhood feelings. The fear and dread he experienced because of the chaos and neglect in his home environment were being triggered by the impending disaster. He held the TAT position for the statement, "I feel abandoned and lonely because there is no one to help or support me." The reverse statement was, I feel loved and supported by life and others, and I deserve to receive love, help, and healing." After completing all the steps in the TAT sequence, the anxiety and dread lifted. Two weeks after the treatment, he remains symptom free on this issue.

Norma was on the threshold of a new career. However, old feelings of inadequacy were robbing her of her confidence. She was unable to empower herself in order to explore employment opportunities. She feared criticism and rejection. We applied the 6 steps of TAT for the distorted belief, "I won't be able to live up to their expectations; others will see my incompetence." The correction was, "I will be able to fulfill work expectations with ease; others will see that I am competent and capable." The correction statement created an averse physical reaction; however, the pattern was cleared by the end of the entire TAT sequence. She regained her confidence, and several weeks after this energy shift, prospective employers were approaching her.

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