Saying Goodbyes

Recently, I hosted my last Clinical EFT Support Group meeting, and as part of the session, we tapped on saying goodbyes from a script I had created. Several of the members said they'd like to be able to listen to that EFT tapping script again. So, I took the script, added some soothing music, and created a tapping script for Insight Timer.

I think you'll find it a good script to follow multiple times, as there are lots of goodbyes we need to say in our lifetime. It's a good script of honoring, feeling, and releasing both the troublesome feelings that come up, as well as the easier ones like gratitude and relief.

Transcript

You will want to repeat these statements as you tap on each of the meridian points. If any of these words don't resonate with you, Feel free to change the words to some that do resonate for you. Setup Statements Karate Chop Point Even though saying goodbye brings up so many emotions inside me, I acknowledge everything I'm feeling and I'm open to giving myself compassion right now. Even though part of me may not be ready to let go, I honor this part of me and allow myself to be here with these emotions. Even though this goodbye feels big in its own way, I'm open to supporting myself through every feeling that comes up. Round 1 Sadness Top of the head I'm allowing myself tenderness. Eyebrow This sadness that rises up when I think about saying goodbye. Side of the eye It sits heavy in my chest. Under the eye It's the ache of losing something meaningful. Under the nose I honor this sadness because it shows that I cared. Chin It's okay to feel this sadness. Collarbone Sadness is a natural response to change. Under the arm I don't need to push it away. Top of the head Just letting myself feel this sadness gently. Allowing the sadness to move through me. Side of the eye Allowing it to soften just a little. Under the eye Knowing I can still hold the memories or the meaning. Under the nose Sadness does not mean I'm broken. Chin Sadness means I'm human. Collarbone I'm honoring my heart. Under the arm Breathing into this sadness. Round 2 Fear or uncertainty. Top of the head I'm here with myself through all of it. Eyebrow This fear about what comes next. Side of the eye The uncertainty that follows a goodbye. Under the eye This fear makes my body tighten. Under the nose It's okay I don't have to hide it. Chin I can acknowledge this fear without letting it take over. Collarbone Change can feel scary. Under the arm And it's normal to have doubts. Top of the head And I can handle this too. Eyebrow Maybe I don't know what the future looks like. Side of the eye And maybe part of me wants something familiar. Under the eye This uncertainty is uncomfortable. Under the nose But discomfort doesn't mean danger. Chin I can take one step at a time. Collarbone I'm capable of adjusting. Under the arm I've handled change before. Round 3 Relief or completion. Top of the head And I honor that shift. Eyebrow Part of me might also feel relief. Side of the eye And that's okay too. Under the eye Some goodbyes bring space for something new. Under the nose I allow myself to feel whatever truth is here. Chin Even if it's mixed or confusing. Collarbone Relief doesn't mean I didn't care. Under the arm It just means something is shifting. Top of the head Letting relief and completion settle gently. Eyebrow Allowing relief to be present where it wants to appear. Side of the eye Letting myself notice any sense of completion. Under the eye Letting myself release what no longer fits. Under the nose Knowing this is part of my growth. Chin I can trust what feels finished. Collarbone And I can trust what's opening. Under the arm I welcome a little bit of ease. Round 4 Gratitude and integration. Top of the head I honor who I was and who I'm becoming. Eyebrow There's also room for gratitude. Side of the eye Gratitude for what this person, Chapter, Or experience gave me. Under the eye Gratitude for the lessons and the memories. Under the nose Gratitude for the growth I received. Chin Even if it's bittersweet. I allow myself to hold the sweetness. Under the arm I allow myself to honor the meaning. Top of the head I can move forward with clarity and love. Integrating all these emotions. Side of the eye Sadness Fear Under the nose Relief Chin Gratitude Collarbone All these feelings have a place. Under the arm I can hold them with compassion. Closing Place your hands over your heart. Take a slow breath. I honor the goodbye. I honor my feelings. And I trust my path forward.