Ep. 32 - Overcome SLP Exam Anxiety with EFT Tapping [Tapping Sequence]

In this episode, I guide you through an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping session to help overcome test-taking anxiety for the SLP Praxis® exam AND graduate school exams. I discuss the tapping points and provides affirmations to navigate fears and boost confidence. Viewers are encouraged to check their anxiety level on a scale from 1 to 10 before and after the session, and to incorporate the tapping routine into their daily practice leading up to the exam.

00:36 Introduction to EFT Tapping
01:34 First Round of EFT Tapping
04:25 Second Round of EFT Tapping
06:05 Tapping in Positive Beliefs
07:40 Conclusion and Recommendations

RELATED EPISODES: 

• What is EFT Tapping for SLP Praxis® Prep?:  https://youtu.be/yI2WA4byOFg?si=pxZUwxEKemXdi-tn
• EFT Tapping to Boost Self Confidence: https://youtu.be/g3pArrNtWCE?si=xX_BnRURd5VrgrGp  
• EFT Tapping Before Bed: https://youtu.be/Vqs0rFar9pQ?si=8RJ3YoHQRFFETbC8 

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Welcome to the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast—the go-to space for aspiring speech-language pathologists who are ready to pass the SLP Praxis® with confidence and step boldly into their careers. Hosted by Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLP, a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Praxis® Strategy Coach, and Abundance Mindset Coach, this podcast is your weekly source of strategic test prep, mindset breakthroughs, and career alignment tips.

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