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The 2023 Scientific Symposium: EFT and Issues Around Cancer

Registration for the live 2023 Symposium is now closed.

If you missed your chance to register for the live event, you will have the opportunity to purchase and access the 2023 Symposium recordings at a future time. We look forward to making these available for purchase after the event as soon as possible. Warmest Regards, The EFTi Symposium Team.

Even though dealing with cancer can be tough... EFT is here support you throughout this process.

Join us March 18th, 2023, 9am (GMT) for an online day of live presentations highlighting the latest in scientific understanding of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and issues around cancer. Whether you’re going through cancer yourself, supporting a loved one or supporting your clients or patients, this year’s Scientific Symposium will help deepen your understanding of the role EFT can play as an effective and evidence-based complementary approach to cancer care.

In this year's Symposium, our experts from around the world will share:

  • The impact of EFT on cancer-related cognitive impairment (chemo-brain)
  • Why EFT is more than just a tool to cope with cancer
  • The role of EFT in palliative care
  • Why EFT should be an integral component of any holistic cancer support programme
  • The relationship between nervous system dysregulation and cancer growth and progression
  • How EFT can be used to treat long-term conditions like cancer

This event will be recorded in full, and participants will receive a link to the recordings – so no matter where you are in the world or what time you join, you won’t miss out.

Why a Symposium about EFT and Cancer?
According to the CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,752,735 new cancer cases were reported in the U.S. in 2019. In Britain, researchers from Cancer Research UK project that by 2040 the number of people diagnosed with cancer each year is set to rise to 500,000.

Whether we are affected by cancer directly, or someone we know and love has had it – cancer touches all of our lives.

This year’s Symposium will help deepen your understanding of the role EFT can play as an effective and evidence-based complementary approach to cancer care. Our aim is to support people with cancer and those helping someone through cancer – whatever their final outcome. It will also inform EFT practitioners of the various issues involved when working with clients affected by cancer.

We also want to raise greater awareness within the allopathic community of the value and benefits of using EFT for cancer patients, and their families, and we hope to inspire more research into using EFT for cancer-related issues.

Together we’ll learn precisely how EFT can help with issues around cancer in innumerable ways, including:

  • Diagnosis and related emotions
  • The trauma of diagnosis
  • Fear of cancer
  • Emotions relating to different treatments
  • Fear of needles
  • Pain Management
  • Fear of death
This Year's Overview

Throughout the day, speakers will present live from all over the world, starting in Australia. Attendees can expect case studies from those who have used EFT in cancer treatment plans (both from a patient perspective and a practitioner perspective) as well as short presentations from cancer survivors about their experiences of using EFT in their treatment. The day will conclude with a panel of those cancer survivors so that attendees will get an opportunity to ask them questions.

Here’s an overview of what some of our speakers will be sharing with you:

  • Dr Peta Stapleton will present on the published EFT research on issues that present in cancer patients. This will include and not be limited to: pain management, anxiety and stress, fear of surgery and the trauma of the diagnosis
  • With Dr Mahima Kalla you’ll learn how she adapted the model she created for using EFT for long term conditions to cancer treatment. She will present on the model and the different ways in which EFT can be adapted to help cancer patients
  • Dr Seamus Coyle will draw from his work to present A Simple Guide in Palliative and Hospice Care. Making references to case studies on his use of EFT with patients he will present on his experiences of using EFT in his work
  • Dr Philip Debruyne will share about the impact of EFT on cancer-related cognitive impairment (sometimes referred to as Chemo-brain). He will also outline how EFT can help with other symptoms in cancer survivors
  • A cell and molecular biologist by training, Dr Mona Meyer will explore the the relationship between nervous system dysregulation and cancer growth and progression
  • With Dr Rosy Daniel you will be given an overview of the mind-body approach to cancer followed by how she sees EFT as a vital component any holistic cancer support programme

The schedule is evolving, and we’re excited to share more educational content throughout the day.

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View the 2023 Symposium Schedule

Saturday, 18th March

The 2023 Symposium begins at 9am GMT (London), 5am (New York), 2am (Seattle), 11am (Johannesburg), 2:30pm (Chennai), 5pm (Perth), 8pm (Melbourne), and 10pm (Christchurch) on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. The day’s events will be recorded and available for all attendees. This schedule is subject to change. 

TimePresenterTitle of Presentation
8.50Webinar will open
9.00 – 9.05Sonia MunafoAn introduction to the day’s proceedings
9.05 – 9.15Pat BallantyneWelcome to the day from the Research Team Director
9.15 – 10.20Dr Peta StapletonUsing EFT for Cancer Related Issues: A Review of the Relevant Studies and Pilot Study from Australia
10.20 – 10.25CarolFinding a Way to Live After Loss
10.25 – 10.35Comfort Break
10.35 – 11.15Dr Mahima KallaA Model for Using EFT for Cancer Issues
11.15 – 11.20NoraNot Good Enough to Deal with Cancer
11.20 – 11.30Comfort Break
11.30 – 12.45Dr Philip DebruyneUsing EFT for Chemobrain: Results from a Belgian Study published in a Lancet Journal
12.45 – 12.50LizEFT, Cancer and Me
12.50 – 1.50Lunch
1.50 – 2.20Dr Seamus CoyleUsing EFT for Palliative Care: Case Studies
2.20 – 2.25Aga KehindeFinding a Way to Cope as a Cancer Nurse
2.25 – 2.35Comfort Break
2.35 – 3.05Dr Mona MeyerEFT and the Future of Cancer Care
3.05 – 3.10Kathy AdamsWithout a Shadow of a Doubt
3.10 – 3.20Comfort Break
3.20 – 3.50Dr Rosy DanielEFT and Cancer Related Issues: A Clinical Perspective
3.50 – 3.55JulieDealing with Fear
3.55 – 4.05Comfort Break
4.05 – 4.15Emma RobertsEven Though I Have Cancer…
4.15 – 4.35Koenraad Van ReethSetting Up an EFT Network in Hospitals in Belgium and How we can use EFT in Every Emotional Phase Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis
4.35 – 4.55Panel Discussion Q&A
4.55 – 5.00Pat BallantyneClosing Remarks

Please be back in time for presentations so you don’t miss a thing!

Saturday, 18th March

The 2023 Symposium begins at 9am GMT (London), 5am (New York), 2am (Seattle), 11am (Johannesburg), 2:30pm (Chennai), 5pm (Perth), 8pm (Melbourne), and 10pm (Christchurch) on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. The day’s events will be recorded and available for all attendees. This schedule is subject to change.

TimePresenterActivity
9:00amSonia MunafoIntroduction to the day, housekeeping and self care
9:05amPat BallantyneWelcome to the day from the Research Team Director
9:15amPeta StapletonUsing EFT for Cancer Related Issues: A Review of the Relevant Studies and Pilot Study from Australia
10:15amSonia Munafo15 Minute Q & A
10:30amCarolFinding a Way to Live After Loss
10:35amComfort Break
10:45amMahima KallaA Model for Using EFT for Cancer Issues
11:15amNoraNot Good Enough to Deal with Cancer
11:20amComfort Break
11:30amDr. Philip DebruyneUsing EFT for Chemobrain: Results from a Belgian Study published in the Lancet
12:45amDr. Liz BoathEFT, Cancer and Me
12:50amLunch
1:50pmDr. Seamus CoyleUsing EFT for Palliative Care: Case Studies
2:20pmAga KehindeFinding a Way to Cope as a Cancer Nurse
2:25pmComfort Break
3:35pmDr. Mona MeyerEFT and the Future of Cancer Care
3:05pmKathy AdamsA Practitioner’s Experience Using EFT for Cancer
3:10pmComfort Break
3:20pmDr. Rosy DanielEFT and Cancer Related Issues: A Clinical Perspective
3:50pmTBAA short presentation from a cancer survivor
3:55pmComfort Break
4:05pmEmma Roberts“Even though I have cancer…”
4:15pmKoenraad Van ReethSetting up an EFT Network in Hospitals in Belgium and How We
Use EFT in Every Emotional Phase Before and After a Cancer Diagnosis
4:35pmAll AttendeesPanel Discussion, Q&A
4:55pmPat BallantyneClosing Remarks
Feedback from the 2021 Symposium
Truly I was pleasantly surprised by how very much I enjoyed the [2021 EFTi Scientific Symposium]. I knew the content would be excellent but was amazed at how well the online format worked. I still have a warm feeling of us connecting literally across the whole planet with the first presentations from Australia (late at night), as I was sitting with me coffee at my 5 am, and then the last presentation in California where it was still late morning as I had my lunch!. It is a small planet!

Thank you so much to all the speakers. You gave me something what I needed: support and inspiration. I feel I have more power now.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to All of you who organised it, kept the day rolling and all the fabulous presenters who delivered such relevant and superb presentations. You all make it such a warm and supportive professional organisation that is my pleasure to belong to.

Everything was excellent: I really appreciated the speakers keeping to time, space for Q&A, and the built in breaks between speakers worked for me really well such that I felt energised at the end of a long day. THANK YOU ALL!

So enjoyed David Feinstein’s and Peta Stapleton’s presentations. Both had such solid and exciting scientific evidence for how EFT changes the brain and body chemistry. I will be definitely be sharing what I learned from them both.

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Meet Kathleen Meryck, a Cancer Survivor

Introductory Video

Recording #1

Audio: Kathleen’s Story, Part 1

Kathleen Meryck was the inspiration behind Dr Philip Debruyne’s paper on using EFT for “chemobrain” She was diagnosed with 3 separate cancers, bladder, lung and breast shortly before the work with Dr Debruyne was completed. In her talking-book style audios, listen to her amazing story, and how she has managed to deal with the issues during covid and with very little support.

Recording #2

Audio: Kathleen’s Story, Part 2 (Reflections)

As a cancer survivor , Kathleen had a lot of time to reflect on what had happened to her. Her reflections about her cancer journey reveal a lot about cancer treatments and provide an insight into the way she thought that ultimately led to her recovery.

2023 EFT International Scientific Symposium Speakers and Presentations:

Dr. Peta Stapleton

Dr. Peta Stapleton

Meet Dr. Peta Stapleton: Peta has 25 years experience as a registered Clinical and Health Psychologist and is currently an Associate Professor in Psychology at Bond University in Queensland, Australia. In 2019 she was named Psychologist of the Year by the Australian Allied Health Awards. She is a world leading researcher in EFT and has established herself as one of Australia’s leading Health Professionals. Her research focuses on the 4th wave of psychological therapies that focus on the mind and body.

About the presentation: This presentation will outline the published EFT research on issues that present in cancer patients. This will include and not be limited to: pain management, anxiety and stress, fear of surgery, the trauma of the diagnosis, and more. An overview of the EFT for cancer trial conducted in 2020 in Australia will also be presented.

Dr. Mahima Kalla

Dr. Mahima Kalla

Meet Dr. Mahima Kalla: Mahima is a researcher at Melbourne University, with a particular interest in the area of health sociology and integrative medicine. In her Ph.D., she explored the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for supporting physical chronic disease healthcare.

About the presentation: Mahima developed a model for using EFT for long term conditions. This very practical model is relevant to cancer patients. She will present on the model and the different ways in which EFT can be adapted to help cancer patients.

 

Dr. Philip R Debruyne (Keynote Speaker)

Dr. Philip R Debruyne

Meet Dr. Philip R Debruyne MD, PhD, MSc, FRCP(Glasg), FCP: Philip is a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Clinical Pharmacologist at the OECI-designated Clinical Cancer Centre of Az Groeninge (hospital) in Kortrijk (Belgium).
He is interested in early clinical trials and the management of vulnerable patients such as older and head and neck cancer patients.

About the presentation: In this presentation Philip will present the findings from the 2021 paper: ”A randomised wait-list controlled trial to evaluate Emotional Freedom Techniques for self-reported cancer-related cognitive impairment in cancer survivors” which was published in the Lancet. This paper supports the use of EFT for cancer-related cognitive impairment and suggests that EFT may be efficacious for other symptoms in cancer survivors.

Dr. Seamus Coyle

Dr. Seamus Coyle

Meet Dr Seamus Coyle: Seamus is a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre at the University of Liverpool. His main research area is the Biology of dying and the development of a urine test to predict dying (recently patented). He is also interested in non-pharmacological ways of controlling pain and other symptoms.

About the presentation: Seamus has written a leaflet about using EFT in Palliative care, called simply, EFT: A Simple Guide in Palliative and Hospice Care. This leaflet reports some case studies on his use of EFT with his patients. He will present on his experiences of using EFT in his work.

 

Dr. Mona Meyer

Dr. Mona Meyer

Meet Dr. Mona Meyer, Ph.D.: Mona is a cell- and molecular biologist by training and researched cancer for over a decade both in Germany and Canada. In 2016, she became an integrative cancer coach blending counselling, EFT and Eden Energy Medicine to support and empower people diagnosed and living with cancer

About the presentation: In this presentation research data will be shown that suggest a role of the nervous system in cancer growth and progression and explain why EFT is more than just a tool to cope with cancer. We will also learn how the Arcadia clinic integrates energy psychology and energy medicine in the treatment regimen of all stages of cancer, illustrating a pioneer model of holistic cancer care.

Dr. Rosy Daniel

Dr. Rosy Daniel

Meet Dr. Rosy Daniel: Rosy is an Integrative Health Consultant. She has applied the Mind-Body model of health and wellbeing throughout her 35 year career as an Integrative Medicine Consultant specialising with those with cancer and serious illness. She offers holistic health consultations to help people to promote their health, well-being, coping skills and quality of life through effective self-help programmes.

About the Presentation: Rosy will give a brief overview of the mind-body approach to cancer and then explain how she sees EFT contributing as a very important part of an holistic cancer support programme, illustrated with case studies.

 

Koen van Reeth

Koen van Reeth

Meet Koen van Reeth: Originally a physiotherapist, Koen explored several practices to help people with their difficulties, until in 2004 when he found EFT. He started to train others in EFT and set up The EFT Academy in Flanders in 2010.

About the presentation After the Debruyne study was published, Koen and his associates trained 16 onco-psychologists and nurses to work in six hospitals in Flanders. They went on to create a network of who can refer to EFT-practitioners if it is needed outside the hospital. His talk focuses on this process. He will also show how EFT can be used in every emotional phase before and after a cancer diagnosis. The title of Koen's presentation is: Setting-up an EFT-network around Hospitals in Belgium and how we can use EFT in every emotional phase before and after a cancer diagnosis.

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

Meet Emma Roberts: Emma Roberts is an EFT Master and Master Trainer, Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner. Whilst she works with any problem state, Emma specialises in working with fertility, cancer and the highly sensitive areas of trauma and sexual abuse.

About the Presentation: Emma is the author of “Even Though I Have Cancer…” – a self help book to support those dealing with any form of chronic illness, as well as a reference for practitioners looking to be involved in this field. In her pre-recorded interview (It’s her birthday on March 18th), Emma shares some of her experiences working with issues around cancer and offers some case studies.

 

Pat Ballantyne

Pat Ballantyne, Research Team Chair (Symposium Co-Host)

Pat Ballantyne is Chairperson of the EFT International Research Team. She holds a BPsych degree and is an Advanced Practitioner in EFT. She works full time in the NHS (UK National Health Service).

 

 

Sonia Munafo

Sonia Munafo (Symposium Co-Host)

Sonia Munafo is a volunteer on the EFTi Research Team. In addition to being an Accredited Certified Advanced EFT Practitioner, she is a pilates, yoga and Somatic Movement Coach, Systematic Kinesiologist and ART Practitioner with experience in Sports Massage, Trigger points and Myo-Fascial release.

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