Intro to EFT for Men - A practical tool for emotional regulation

Most men were never taught how to regulate themselves.
We were taught how to function. How to perform. How to handle things. But when stress builds, when conflict escalates, or when something hits unexpectedly, there often isn’t a clear method for settling the body.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a structured tapping method that helps reduce emotional intensity. You focus on a specific stressor while rhythmically tapping on points on the face and upper body. Research shows this combination can significantly reduce stress markers and lower subjective distress.
It’s simple. It’s practical. And it’s something you can use on your own.

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### What the Research Shows

EFT has been studied in randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses.
Research has demonstrated:

• Significant reductions in cortisol
• Meaningful decreases in anxiety and depression symptoms
• Improvements in PTSD symptom scores
• Reductions in subjective distress across a wide range of issues

The exact mechanisms continue to be studied, but the outcomes are consistent: tapping reduces emotional intensity, often quickly.

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### In This Class You’ll Learn

• What stress activation looks like in the body
• How to use tapping to lower intensity in real time
• How to work with anger, frustration, and anxiety without suppressing them
• How to measure emotional intensity and track change
• How to practice this skill independently

This isn’t about digging up your entire past. It’s about learning how to steady yourself when something activates.

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### Why Regulation Comes First

When the body is highly activated, communication gets harder and perspective narrows. When it settles, options open up. You can think more clearly, respond more deliberately, and stay present longer.
EFT is one way to build that steadiness.
For some men, this class becomes a reliable regulation tool. For others, it becomes the starting point for additional work. Either way, you leave with something concrete.

This is a FREE event. Attendee limit is 15 people, so RSVP today to save your spot.

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### About Paul Overton

Paul Overton is a Certified EFT Practitioner and Trauma Support Specialist. He works with men in group and one-on-one settings, focusing on emotional regulation and sustainable behavioral change. His approach is grounded, direct, and built for men who want practical tools.