Emotional Healing with Tapping Teddys
EFT is a proven method for managing stress and anxiety, effectively used by both adults and children. At Tapping withTeddy, we combine this powerful technique with the comforting presence of a teddy bear to offer a unique tool to help manage emotional healing and resilience.
Stuffed animals but particularly stuffed bears have long been shown to ease children’s stress, build confidence, and aid in social development. The comfort that comes with loving a weighted stuffed bear can also promote a safe environment in which a scared, lost, or hurt child may open up or feel safe again.
Over the years, I have encountered individuals who have trauma pre-verbally and they don’t have the words to explain their feelings or they may not want to share some of the hurts with anyone. Some individuals have sensitive heads and don’t like the feelinng of EFT so I knew I needed to come up with a solution that addressed both sensitivity to touch and the ability to help an adult or child without them having to share their deepest darkest secrets with me.
I did some research and found a few others that had created tapping bears but they weren’t quite what I wanted or no longer sold their tapping bears. So a friend of mine and I got to work and Tapping with Teddy was born.
Why Tapping with Teddy?
Understanding Children’s Needs: Recognizing that some adults or children have experienced events that are pre-verbal or too painful to articulate, we developed a tool that allows for emotional processing without the need for verbal expression. Tapping with Teddy provides a gentle, non-verbal form of healing that respects the child’s personal emotional journey. Simply tapping on the bear’s buttons helps the child, in essence, to rewire their brain by allowing their feelings to be carried by the stuffed animal.
Innovative Design: Each Tapping Teddy has 10 individually sewn heart-shaped buttons, each representing a key meridian point that correlates to energy points on the body. This design allows children to engage in EFT by pressing these buttons, facilitating emotional release and stress management in a soothing manner.
Sensory Support: Our teddies also contain weighted glass beads, adding a sensory component that enhances comfort and grounding, helping individuals who are sensitive to touch or are in need of sensory input.
How Tapping with Teddy Works
Hug and Tap
Children can hug their Tapping Teddy while tapping the heart-shaped buttons to help soothe anxiety and manage emotional stress.
Portable Sensory Support
The teddy bear’s design allows children to carry it anywhere, providing constant access to a therapeutic tool that feels like a trusted companion.
Empowerment Through Play
Tapping Teddy encourages children to take control of their emotional well-being in a playful and empowering way.
Benefits of EFT
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip schools, families and therapists with innovative emotional management tools, specifically through our Tapping Teddy Bears and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) resources. We aim to foster a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive emotionally and academically.
Our Values
- Compassion
- Resilience
- Innovation
- Safety
- Collaboration
- Education
- Advocacy
Join Our Mission
Become a part of our community and help spread the benefits of Tapping Teddy. Whether you are a school counselor, a mental health professional, or a parent, Tapping Teddy offers a compassionate approach to emotional healing.
Learn How We Partner with Schools (Coming Soon)
About Us
Hello! I’m Dena, founder of Tapping with Teddy. We specialize in innovative emotional management techniques that combine the comforting presence of teddy bears with the powerful practice of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Our mission is to provide children and adults with effective tools to manage stress, anxiety, and the effects of trauma through a unique, engaging, and gentle approach.
Dena, is an experienced practitioner and advocate for trauma-informed care, and created Tapping with Teddy out of a deep understanding of the needs of those who have experienced emotional traumas. Not finding what she wanted and recognizing that some individuals—particularly children—may find it challenging to articulate their feelings or are sensitive to physical touch, Dena created teddy bears featuring weighted glass beads with hand sewn heart-shaped buttons that correspond to meridian points used in EFT.
Our practice is rooted in the belief that healing should be accessible and gentle. By integrating Dena’s extensive research and hands-on experience, Tapping with Teddy offers a unique solution that empowers individuals to actively participate in their emotional health in a non-threatening way. We are dedicated to spreading awareness about the benefits of EFT and providing resources that foster resilience, emotional intelligence, and overall well-being in both personal and educational settings.
