Show Notes

Tune in to learn how to heal trauma so you can move forward in life and leave your past behind. Dr. Michael Bilkis discusses how to use the emotional freedom technique (EFT) also known as tapping to clear trauma from your mind, body and energetic field. 

 Dr. Bilkis is a transformational coach, Board Certified Dermatologist, and interfaith minister whose passion is to help people live an impactful life. 
                                       

To contact Dr. Bilkis go to his website:   https://www.impactful-living.com/

Highlights from the Episode:

What is EFT and how does it work?

The Emotional Freedom Technique was developed by Gary Craig in the 1990’s.

The premise: all emotional memories are stored in the body.

The hippocampus flags any memory that poses danger to us (that we perceive as a danger). When a future event happens that’s similar to that event, the hippocampus finds that flag and says this is a danger and we react to the perceived danger. Our amygdala (fight/ flight/ freeze) takes over.

The process of EFT helps us to release the unconscious triggers we are reacting to by talking about specific memories/ events while tapping on acupuncture points to release the emotional charge.

There are numerous scientific studies showing that EFT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, pain & physical symptoms, phobias and PTSD. 

What are the pros of EFT?

1. It improves/ heals emotional trauma in a safe setting.

2. No drug side effects

3. It can be done through Zoom with a professional

4. You can do it yourself, anywhere, anytime for free

What are the cons of EFT?

  1. It is possible to open a trauma capsule in the unconscious and re-awaken memories which can occur in any trauma work. If it happens you would be guided to tap through the experience.

Many people avoid the "Little" pain in life to keep from being uncomfortable but hold on to the "Big" pain. This prevents people from doing their work because they are scared.

Sparks of Wisdom from Dr. Bilkis

1.   BE AWARE

a.   Be aware of your projections on others

b.   Be aware of what’s not working in your life

c.   Be aware of your feelings

2.   BE READY

a.   Be ready to do the work necessary to begin the healing process

b.   Be ready to reach out to help

3.   BE WILLING

a.   Be willing to be uncomfortable. Healing wounds always involves discomfort. It takes the willingness to feel discomfort so that you can release the chains and feel the freedom on the other side.

To contact Dr. Bilkis go to his website:   https://www.impactful-living.com/

Dr. Michael Bilkis'  Bio

Rev. Dr Michael Bilkis is a board certified dermatologist. He started working in private practice in 1990. For many years he was an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Medical Center. While there he was the first dermatologist to discuss stress reduction and mind-body techniques at the prestigious NYU Advances in Dermatology Meeting. From early on in his medical career, Dr. Bilkis knew that in order to help his patient get healthy, they needed to make changes in their lifestyles. Medicine would clear their skin, but not cure their skin conditions.

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 Michael became an active member of the ManKind Project in 2008. The ManKind Project is an international men's organization dedicated to creating a better world by teaching men to be better men. ​He served as the director of the NJ MKP Training center for 2 years and has held other administrative positions. He has staffed 27 trainings and served on the leader team since 2013.

 In addition, Michael has worked with Dawson Church and is a Certified EFT Practitioner through EFTUniverse.com. 

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Rev. Michael R. Bilkis is an interfaith minister, rabbi of spiritual Judaism, shamanic practitioner, spiritual guide and Reiki Master. He is a graduate of the New Seminary Interfaith Seminary and The Rabbinical Seminary International. Dr. Bilkis studied with many different teachers and healers since he began his spiritual journey in the early 1990's. In 2015, he received the rites of a Mesayok Paquo in the Bundled Mesa tradition of the Q'ero People of Peru and in 2017 he studied past life regression therapy with Dr. Brian Weis. He brings a passion for helping people create a life of joy, connection and wholeness.

Michael is married to an amazing woman and is the father of two wonderful young men. Michael also enjoys sailing, reading and close up magic.