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Access Bars diagram explained

What Is the Access Bars Diagram?

An Access Bars diagram can help you visualize the 32 points on the head—but what exactly does the diagram show, and what does it mean?

Understanding the diagram requires understanding the system it comes from.

Quick answer

The Access Bars diagram is a visual representation showing the 32 points on the head used in the Access Bars practice. The diagram typically shows the points with their names and generalized locations. It is a teaching tool within the Access Consciousness system. The diagram is based on the Access Consciousness philosophy and is not a recognized anatomical diagram.

A diagram showing Access Bars points on a human head with names and locations

Fast facts

What it shows32 points with names and locations
Common point namesMoney, Control, Creativity, Healing
Diagram purposeVisual guide to the system
System originAccess Consciousness
Scientific statusNot a recognized anatomical diagram
Evidence positionLimited independent evidence

The Access Bars diagram

What does the Access Bars diagram show?

Main takeaway
What does the Access Bars diagram show?

The Access Bars diagram is a visual representation of the 32 points on the head used in the Access Bars practice. The diagram typically shows the points with their names and generalized locations.

OBSERVEWhat to notice

The diagram is used as a teaching tool in Access Consciousness training. It helps practitioners learn the point locations and helps recipients understand the practice.

NOTEKeep in mind

It is important to remember that the diagram is based on the Access Consciousness system, not established anatomy. The point locations are not recognized by science.

Access Bars diagram: point locations

A visual diagram showing the generalized location of Access Bars points on the head.

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Front view

Shows points on the front of the head.

2

Side view

Shows points on the sides of the head.

3

Top view

Shows points on the top of the head.

4

Back view

Shows points at the back of the head.

Skim first

Key takeaways

The shortest useful version of this page.

  1. The diagram shows 32 points on the head.

  2. It shows the points from different angles.

  3. Each point has a name and meaning.

  4. The diagram is a teaching tool.

  5. It is based on the Access Consciousness system.

  6. The locations are not scientifically established.

Where the diagram came from

  1. Gary Douglas claimed to discover 32 points and created a map of their locations.The diagram became a teaching tool.
  2. Practitioners were taught using the diagram.A standardized visual guide developed.
  3. The diagram is used by practitioners and searched for by people exploring the practice.The diagram remains a key teaching tool.

Access Bars diagram: the 32 points

The following diagram shows Access Bars points, their names, and what they are claimed to represent within the Access Consciousness system.

The diagram is based on the Access Bars system. It is not a recognized anatomical diagram.

A detailed diagram of Access Bars points on a human head with names and meanings
  1. Money

    Thoughts and attitudes about money.

    Located on the front of the head.

    No established evidence that financial beliefs are stored here.
  2. Control

    Control-related points of view.

    Located on the front of the head.

    The meaning is part of the system's philosophy.
  3. Creativity

    Creativity and related limitations.

    Located on the sides of the head.

    Touching this point has not been established as a treatment for creative blocks.
  4. Healing

    Healing and the body.

    Located at the back of the head.

    The claimed association is not scientifically established.
  5. Awareness

    Awareness and consciousness.

    Located on the top of the head.

    The claimed association is part of the system's philosophy.
  6. Communication

    Communication-related beliefs or patterns.

    Located on the sides of the head.

    No established evidence for this specific association.
  7. Body

    The physical body and related limitations.

    Located at the back of the head.

    The claimed association is part of the system's philosophy.
  8. Aging

    Aging and time.

    Located on the head.

    No established evidence for this association.
  9. Sexuality

    Sexuality.

    Located on the head.

    The claimed association is not scientifically established.

Using the diagram

How should you use the Access Bars diagram?

The Access Bars diagram is best used as a learning tool. It can help you understand where the points are and what they are called.

If you are studying to become a practitioner, the diagram can help you memorize the point locations and names.

If you are a recipient, the diagram can help you understand what the practitioner is doing.

However, the diagram should not be used as a medical tool. The point locations are not recognized by science.

The diagram is a map of a philosophy, not a map of anatomy.

How different groups use the Access Bars diagram

  • Practitioner

    Practitioners use the diagram as a teaching tool and reference for point locations.

  • Participant

    Recipients may use the diagram to understand the practice better.

  • Balanced view

    The diagram is useful for understanding the system but is not scientifically established.

  • Evidence view

    The diagram is based on the Access Consciousness system, not established science.

Do not use the diagram as a medical or anatomical reference.

Evidence scan

What does the evidence say about the Access Bars diagram?

The evidence question is whether the diagram corresponds to anything established by science.

Overall: not supported by evidence

Unclear or mixed

Not clearly for or against

  • The diagram is a useful teaching tool.

    The diagram is useful for learning the Access Bars system.

    Limited evidencePractitioner experience

Leans against

Points that do not support the claim

  • The diagram shows accurate anatomical locations.

    The diagram is based on the Access Consciousness system, not established anatomy.

    Very limited evidenceMechanism assessment

  • The diagram has scientific validity.

    The diagram is not recognized as a scientific or anatomical reference.

    Very limited evidenceMechanism assessment

Reality check

Common misunderstandings about the Access Bars diagram

  • Myth

    The diagram is an anatomical diagram.

    Reality

    It is a teaching tool based on the Access Consciousness system, not established anatomy.

  • Myth

    The diagram shows scientifically verified locations.

    Reality

    The locations are part of the Access Consciousness philosophy.

  • Myth

    The diagram can be used for medical purposes.

    Reality

    The diagram is not a medical tool.

  • Myth

    All practitioners use the exact same diagram.

    Reality

    Practitioners use the Access Consciousness system, but diagrams may vary.

Access Bars diagram compared to other diagrams

Understanding how the diagram compares to other diagrams helps clarify what it is.

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Origin

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Access Consciousness system

Anatomical diagram

Medical science

Acupuncture diagram

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Basis

Access Bars diagram

Philosophical system

Anatomical diagram

Scientific anatomy

Acupuncture diagram

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Recognition

Access Bars diagram

Not recognized by science

Anatomical diagram

Recognized by science

Acupuncture diagram

Limited recognition

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Purpose

Access Bars diagram

Teaching tool for Access Bars

Anatomical diagram

Medical reference

Acupuncture diagram

Acupuncture reference

Safety

Is the Access Bars diagram safe to use?

The diagram is safe to use as a learning tool, but it should not be used for medical purposes.

Generally low-risk for

  • Learning about Access Bars
  • Studying to become a practitioner
  • Understanding the practice

Use caution if

  • You are using it for medical purposes
  • You are substituting it for professional care

Seek professional help if

  • You have symptoms that need medical attention
  • You need a diagnosis or treatment plan

The Access Bars diagram is a teaching tool, not a medical reference. Do not use it as a substitute for professional care.

What to remember about the Access Bars diagram

  1. The diagram shows 32 points on the head.

  2. It shows the points from different angles.

  3. Each point has a name and meaning.

  4. The diagram is a teaching tool.

  5. It is based on the Access Consciousness system.

  6. The locations are not scientifically established.

Verdict

Our evidence-based verdict on the Access Bars diagram

not-supported

The Access Bars diagram is a visual map of the 32 points on the head. It is a useful teaching tool for understanding the Access Bars system but is not an anatomical diagram. The diagram is based on the Access Consciousness philosophy, not established science.

What we know

  • The diagram shows 32 points with names and generalized locations.
  • The diagram is a teaching tool for Access Bars.
  • The diagram shows points from different angles.

What we do not know

  • Whether the locations are anatomically accurate.
  • Whether the points correspond to anything real.

Use the diagram as a learning tool, but do not use it as a medical reference or substitute for professional care.

Bottom line

The diagram in perspective

The Access Bars diagram is a visual guide to a philosophical system. It is useful for learning, but it is not an anatomical diagram. Use it as a teaching tool, not a medical reference.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the Access Bars diagram?

It is a visual representation showing the 32 Access Bars points on the head.

What does the Access Bars diagram show?

It shows the point names and their generalized locations on the head.

Is the Access Bars diagram accurate?

It is accurate within the Access Consciousness system but is not an anatomical diagram.

Can I use the diagram for self-treatment?

No, the diagram is a teaching tool, not a treatment guide.

How can I get an Access Bars diagram?

Diagrams are available through Access Consciousness training and some online resources.

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Sources

  1. REPLACE IF AVAILABLE. REPLACE WITH VERIFIED OFFICIAL ACCESS BARS DIAGRAM TITLE. Access Consciousness, REPLACE_IF_AVAILABLE. Accessed YYYY-MM-DD

    Use to establish the official diagram and point locations.

  2. REPLACE WITH VERIFIED AUTHORS. REPLACE WITH VERIFIED CRITICAL ANALYSIS TITLE. REPLACE WITH VERIFIED SOURCE, REPLACE WITH VERIFIED DATE. Accessed YYYY-MM-DD

    Use to provide a balanced perspective.