Hi, I have a new client who is suffering from insomnia and wondered if Gary illustrates this at all in the dvd sets.  I have all of them but am not sure if there is a session on this and would appreciate knowing if there is - and what section is it in.  Thank you   Nici 

Hi Nici,

Thanks for your post.  Though I don't have an exceptional memory for this kind of detail, I don't recall a session of Gary directly working with someone on insomnia issues on the DVD's.  I do recall a mention of someone who worked on another issue and clearing up of insomnia was a "positive side effect."

I'm curious if we here on the forums might be able to be helpful in helping you find wording that works for you.  If you are open to this, more information would be helpful.  When did your insomnia start?  What was happening in your life at that time?  What is happening in your body when you can't sleep?  What thoughts go through your head when you are up?

You may recall that being specific is a key to success with EFT.  These kinds of questions are designed of gently allow the specific issues behind your insomnia to surface so you can then create a tapping sequence that works.

Hope this is helpful.

Paul 

 Nici

Paul has given some excellent suggestions.  When viewing the DVD's we have to remember this is not a 'how to' for each specific problem.  I am amazed how many different underlying emotional reasons people have for similar on the surface problems.  

There are lots and lots of reasons for insomnia and different varieties of sleep problems.

I have found many, many clients report the first positive benefit of our work together as being able to sleep through the night, or get to sleep easily although the sleep issue was not addressed.  This is because working on a core issue allows them to relax.

Often this has its roots in chilhood experience or trauma where a child was in a situation of being unsafe.  Or it could have been from later events so the questions Paul has suggested to you will enable you to uncover some of the issues underlying the insomnia.

However for occasional insomnia it can just be that there are some problems on our mind and nighttime is when we have switched off from the day to day worries

For some suggestions in using EFT for insomnia and a discussion of the above issues there is a great interview on http://www.eftrevealed.com/ 

Gill

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for your reply.  My client is male and has had the imsomnia for the past 4 months  - I have only spoken to him on the phone as yet and wanted to brush up on approaches before meeting him next week.  The information I have already gathered is that his wife has ME and is no longer working and he largely cares for her.  He will have a very good redundancy package next year and he assures me that this is a positive as he will pay off his mortgage and have several months off before he needs to find new employment.  I get the impression that he is solid and reliable and dependable.  I am sure despite his arguement to the contrary that as the imsomnia began when his company finally agreed that they were winding up this has relevance.

 thank you for your time Paul

 Nici

Thank you Gill for the comments and the link

Nici

Nici,

Your welcome.  I hope between Gill's suggestions and my own, you're are feeling a bit more prepared.  Particularly for men, because of our gender training around work and money, changes like these can be extremely stressful.  Again, I suggest exploring for more specifics including where the symptoms seem to live in his body and what, if any, past events are being restimulated by these current events.  With this info, I trust you will do well Nici.

Take care,

Paul 

Thank you Paul - yes I am.  It is only because it is something new and I thought I should brush up before meeting him.  But as Gary says I will go by my intuition and hopefully be able to help him.  All your suggestions are appreciated and helpful and thank you for them.

 Nici