I work as a psychologist in the province of Belluno, and for years I have integrated my studio work with EFT and later TAI because I have noticed that these techniques act as catalysts, facilitating and speeding up the healing process.
THE CASE OF L., 45 YEARS OLD
First session
L. came to my studio after being assaulted at work, two days prior. Since the event, he has been unable to sleep or eat, continuously reliving the assault and unable to focus on anything else.
L. described the event in detail: it began as a trivial argument and escalated into an assault. After hearing his story, I told him that in the next session, we would begin working with a technique called TAI, which stands for “Techniques of Inner Alchemy,” a powerful yet simple method that focuses on the three Dantians, or “our three brains.” The first Dantian is located four fingers below the navel, the second at the center of the chest, and the third between the eyebrows.
I explained to L. that TAI addresses situations that were “too much” for us, which become “encapsulated” in a way that is “dysfunctional” for our system. Anything encapsulated does not change over time; it remains crystallized, waiting to be thawed, processed, and digested. TAI, as a conscious energy balancing technique and a means of developing human potential, allows us to work on three elements:
- The conscious use of the three brains
- The power of intention through words
- The practical application of the alchemical principle “solve et coagula”
In other words, first, you dissolve what created and maintained the disturbing situation you are experiencing. Then, you direct your intent toward a desired result, and finally, you manifest it in reality.
This technique gives us the opportunity to transform the “lead” we carry into “gold,” which becomes new resources and potentials.
I asked L. if he felt ready to transform his experience of the assault, which represents “lead,” into “gold,” to which he responded affirmatively.
I ended the session with a grounding exercise to give him some relief while waiting for the next session.
He left the studio feeling slightly more relaxed than when he entered, and we agreed to meet the next day.
Second session
L. told me he had done the grounding exercise at home (I had recorded it). He mentioned he was able to sleep for a few hours and had eaten something, though more out of “duty” than hunger.
I started the session by having him do some grounding, and then I invited him to focus on his breath and bring it to the first Dantian. His attention immediately went to the image of the assailant’s hand:
- First Dantian: I take back my power and release all the energy held in the image of the assailant’s hand approaching me and everything it represents for me.
- Second Dantian: I now let go of all attachment and identification with this image and what it represents for me.
- Third Dantian: I generate order and harmony within myself regarding this image and what it represents for me.
I asked L. what had changed, and his attention shifted to the tactile memory of the assailant’s grip:
- First Dantian: I take back my power and release all the energy held in this tactile memory and what it represents for me.
- Second Dantian: I now let go of all attachment and identification with this tactile memory and what it represents for me.
- Third Dantian: I generate order and harmony within myself regarding this tactile memory and what it represents for me.
L. then recalled the discomfort he felt at that moment, a sensation of powerlessness as he couldn’t free himself from the grip, feeling both anger and fear. The thought went to the discomfort of physical contact with those hands. I proceeded as follows:
- I had him repeat the external TAI procedure on the discomfort he experienced at that moment.
I asked him what had changed, and he mentioned that a thought was causing him anger: “I allowed that person to touch me!” I asked L. how strong this emotion was, from 0 to 10, and he answered 9. I then had him work on: - This thought, what it means to him, and what it triggers.
- The fantasies associated with this thought.
- The beliefs associated with this thought.
His anger dropped to 2.
I concluded the session with harmonization phrases:
“I harmonize all my systems with this new awareness” and “I harmonize all my systems with the changes taking place.”
L. reported feeling physically exhausted and eager to go home and rest, feeling mentally and emotionally lighter.
Third session
L. came into the studio saying that when he repeated the work from the previous session at home, many emotions were still stirred up. He was sleeping more during the night but waking up frequently. He was now able to eat three meals, though without a real sense of appetite. He felt more active during the day and hadn’t returned to work since the assault.
I began the session with the usual grounding exercise, then invited him to focus on the first Dantian.
L. recalled the argument that preceded the assault, and I proceeded with external TAI, having him work on:
- The individual scenes that emerged.
- The fantasies associated with these scenes.
- The beliefs associated with these scenes.
- Harmonizing with the new level of awareness reached.
At this point, I asked him what had changed. He no longer saw those scenes playing in his mind and felt lighter, as if a weight had been lifted. He smiled for the first time.
L. then recalled the scene of the assault, and I asked him some questions to understand how he now perceived this memory. He was observing the scene as if from a slightly higher vantage point than himself.
I had L. perform Laser TAI:
- First Dantian: I take back my power and release all the energy held in this space-time (I waited for a “signal” from him that the first phrase had been “digested” (sigh, yawn, etc.). He gave a big sigh).
- Second Dantian: I now let go of all attachment and identification with the fear and anger connected to that space-time (again, I waited for a “signal,” and this time he gave a big sigh).
- Third Dantian: I generate and send harmonic frequencies to myself in that space-time (this time, a yawn came).
I asked what had changed, and his attention shifted to the sense of protection he felt when his colleagues intervened and took the assailant away. I decided to use Internal TAI:
- First Dantian: I draw energy from the sense of protection I felt at that moment and guide it to my center.
- Second Dantian: I align this energy with my essence.
- Third Dantian: I direct this energy toward the goal of overcoming this difficult time in my life in the best possible way.
After this phrase, L. allowed himself a cathartic cry and felt the need to lie down on the couch in my studio, sensing that his whole body was processing the newly elaborated information. He felt light inside.
Final session
L. began the session by saying that he was now able to sleep through the night, waking up almost fully rested, and his appetite was returning—he was even able to taste food again.
In this session, we worked on:
- The conflict: Should I return to work right away, or wait a few more days?
- The fantasies and beliefs related to this conflict.
- Various thoughts and fears concerning his return to work.
At the end of the session, I performed a kinesiology test to determine if he was truly ready to return to work. The test confirmed that he was.
L. returned to work three days later.
After the final session related to the assault, seeing the benefits of this technique, L. chose to continue his journey. There were other episodes in his life that he now wanted to work through with TAI.
I thank Andrea for everything he has taught me; now I have another tool in my “toolbox.”
Dr. Elisa Bulf
Psychologist
TAI Practitioner
Cell: 347.7304556
Email: elisa.bulf.bl@gmail.com