Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions – but for many women, they can feel anything but natural. Yes, we hear plenty about hot flashes and night sweats. What’s talked about far less are the inner experiences: the sudden anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, the brain fog that makes simple tasks feel harder, the emotional swings, the grief, or the quiet question of Who am I becoming now? Too often, women move through this phase feeling confused, disconnected, and very much on their own.
As conversations around midlife wellbeing expand, more women are seeking supportive, holistic ways to navigate these changes – approaches that honor both the body and the emotional landscape. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping, is one such tool. By gently tapping on acupressure points while tuning into thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations, tapping helps calm the nervous system and take the edge off stress and emotional overwhelm. Many women find it surprisingly simple – and surprisingly effective.
While EFT is often practiced one-on-one, something special happens when it’s done together. Group EFT tapping circles are gaining attention for the way they combine self-regulation with connection – two things that can feel especially elusive during perimenopause and menopause.
In a tapping circle, women gather in a supportive space to tap through shared themes and experiences. One of the most fascinating aspects of group tapping is what’s known as “borrowing benefits.” Even if one person is speaking or working through an issue, others often notice shifts of their own – less tension, more calm, or even a sense of relief they didn’t expect. Simply being part of the process can be regulating. Many women describe leaving circles feeling lighter, steadier, and comforted by the realization that they’re not the only ones feeling this way.
That sense of connection matters. For centuries, women gathered in circles to share stories, mark transitions, and support one another through change. Somewhere along the way, modern life pulled many of those spaces apart – but the need for them never disappeared. Midlife, in particular, can be a time when roles shift, relationships change, and women feel less visible. Having a place to be heard, understood, and witnessed can be profoundly grounding.
Tapping circles aren’t about fixing, diagnosing, or rushing emotions away. They offer something gentler: a pause. A chance to notice what’s present –irritability, sadness, fear, physical discomfort – and meet it with curiosity and compassion. Participants are encouraged to listen inward, move at their own pace, and build trust in their body’s signals and responses.
Many women come to see menopause not as an ending, but as a threshold – a doorway into deeper self-awareness, intuition, and wisdom. When supported by tools like EFT and anchored in community, this transition often feels less overwhelming and more meaningful. Group tapping circles help normalize the emotional ups and downs of midlife and remind women that their experiences are both shared and valid.
In a culture that often frames menopause as something to “get through,” tapping circles offer a different story – one of slowing down, tuning in, and moving forward together. By blending nervous system support with the healing power of connection, EFT tapping circles create space for women to reconnect with themselves – and with one another – during one of life’s most transformative seasons.
If this resonates with you and you are interested in joining an amazing group of women, visit us for more information one of our upcoming groups!