Emotion Freedom Technique is a fast and easy way to process emotions. Based on accupressure points tapping may help to reduce the intensity of any emotion or belief pattern. For example if a child says they do not like peas, you can tap on I don't like peas and perhaps that belief may lessen and suddenly they are open to trying peas (anything can happen!!). This is especially good when a child in stuck in an emotion pattern, if they are feeling blocked in any way, tapping while saying all the negative things in their mind can be very cathartic. It is also good for us to tap along with them to reduce our inner pressure too!

If they do not want to tap or be tapped on you can use a surrogate, either one of their toys or on yourself while repeating their words. It is amazing sometimes how quickly they can change the intensity or belief. Try it is they don't want to use their mindfulness tools, I do not want to meditate, I cant meditate, or even tapping on the word no can be useful!