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Thought Field Therapy (TFT)® for Animals: Healing Through Surrogate Tapping

Introduction to TFT and Its Application in Animal Care

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is not only a transformative approach for humans but also offers remarkable benefits for our animal companions. Recognising that animals, much like humans, experience a range of emotions and psychological stresses, TFT provides a compassionate and non-invasive method to support their emotional well-being. This therapy holds particular promise for animals who, unable to communicate their feelings verbally, can still receive profound relief from emotional distress and trauma through TFT.

Why do animals benefit from TFT? Animals, from household pets like dogs and cats to larger animals such as horses, can experience anxiety, fear, trauma, and stress due to various factors, including past abuse, changes in their environment, or separation from their caregivers.

Surrogate Tapping: A Bridge to Animal Healing

One of the most compelling aspects of using TFT for animals is the option of surrogate tapping. Recognising that direct tapping might not always be feasible or might stress the animal further, surrogate tapping allows a caregiver or practitioner to perform the tapping sequence on themselves while focusing their intention on the animal in need of healing.

This method is based on the premise of a shared energy field and the capacity for emotional and energetic connection between humans and animals.


Surrogate tapping provides a way to extend the benefits of TFT to animals without the need for physical contact, which can be particularly useful in cases where animals are anxious, fearful, or resistant to being touched. It offers a gentle, respectful, and effective means of supporting animals through their emotional challenges.

Applications of TFT in Animal Care

TFT through surrogate tapping can be beneficial in various scenarios, including:

  • Anxiety and Stress: Helping animals cope with separation anxiety, fear of loud noises like thunderstorms or fireworks, and general nervousness.

  • Trauma Recovery: Assisting animals in overcoming the psychological impact of past abuse, neglect, or traumatic events.

  • Behavioural Issues: Addressing underlying emotional causes of behavioural problems, such as aggression, excessive barking or meowing, and destructive behaviour.


  • Adjustment Challenges: Supporting animals through changes in their living environment, the introduction of new family members, or the loss of a companion.

Implementing TFT for Animals

When applying TFT for animals, especially through surrogate tapping, it's essential to approach the process with sensitivity, patience, and a deep sense of empathy for the animal's experiences. Practitioners and caregivers alike can learn the surrogate tapping techniques, focusing their intentions on the well-being of the animal and trusting in the process to facilitate healing.

Conclusion: Thought Field Therapy offers a unique and powerful avenue for addressing the emotional well-being of animals. Whether through direct or surrogate tapping, TFT acknowledges the complex emotional lives of our animal companions and provides a means of support that honours their dignity and inherent sensitivity. By embracing TFT, we can contribute to a more compassionate and understanding approach to animal care, one that recognises the importance of emotional health in overall well-being.


This approach to TFT for animals highlights the therapy's adaptability and potential to bring about significant positive changes, enhancing the lives of animals and their caregivers alike.

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