The Online EFTi Scientific Symposium 2022 recordings are now available for purchase
I Stress, Eustress, We Stress: Exploring the Evidence of EFT's Effectiveness in Transforming Stress
Stress has been described by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the health epidemic of the 21st century, and EFT International’s 2022 online Symposium will bring you up-to-date with the latest research findings for using EFT to transform stress. Join us to learn how EFT can help reduce cortisol levels, help us prepare for an event, improve our health outcomes and more.
The 2022 EFTi online Symposium was a huge success and we have made recordings of the presentations and the resources available for anyone who may like to purchase them for £69
Click here to purchase the 2022 EFTi Symposium resources
Dr. David Feinstein's Energy Psychology, EFT, and Acupoint-Tapping Series

David Feinstein, PhD
In this series of articles about Energy Psychology, Dr. David Feinstein shares his powerful contribution to psychotherapy, based in his 50 years' experience as a clinical psychologist.
While David’s papers have been written primarily for therapists who use Energy Psychology methods in their practices, some of these papers are proving to be highly instructive for their clients as well.
Whether you are a therapist or someone looking into EFT for your own growth and challenges, we're offering 10 of Dr. Feinstein’s most influential journal articles or book chapters and will present one each month over the next 10 months: Read more...
All-Access Pass to the 2021 Scientific Symposium Still Available:

EFT International Scientific Symposium
Did you miss the 2021 Scientific Symposium? This pass includes access to each video presentation and supporting materials from each of our presenters in 2021:
Dr. Peta Stapleton: EFT for Stress and Chronic Pain, the Latest Updates
Dr. Mahima Kalla: Tapping into Recovery – Recovering a Life Amid Chronic Illness
Dr. David Feinstein: Tapping for Healing and Human Potential, the Evidence as of March 2021
EFTi Chair Jacqui Footman: Understanding NICE Recommendations for EFT
Dr. Craig Weiner: Using Scientific Evidence to Supercharge Your EFT Business
Suzanne Connolly LCSW: Tapping the Way to Global Mental Health
The EFTi Research Team: Q & A
EFTi Volunteers John Freedom and David McKay: Discussion of Clinical Case Studies
This event was co-hosted by EFTi Research Team Volunteer Sonia Munafo and Research Team Chair Pat Ballantyne. EFTi Research Team Volunteer Melanie Hammick hosted the Q & A.
NICE Recommendations for EFT
Read more about how NICE ( National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the UK) has found EFT to be clinically and cost-effective for PTSD...
Publishing Guidelines for EP Research Studies
Click here for the 2021 guidelines for publishing Energy Psychology Research, compiled by Dr. Peta Stapleton
Dr. Peta Stapleton Talks About Her Research into EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques):
In the below videos, Dr. Stapleton shines a spotlight on the latest in EFT Research and translates, in laypersons' terms, how EFT has been shown to positively address PTSD, stress-related conditions, and depression. The links to the studies mentioned can be found on Dr Peta Stapleton’s website, but can also be found by searching the EFTi Research section (above).
In this video clip, Dr Peta Stapleton describes what a meta analysis is. She outlines the effect sizes of using EFT for PTSD, depression and anxiety and explains what this means.
In this video clip, Dr Peta Stapleton outlines the results of some studies that have used EFT for stress reduction.
In this video, Dr Peta Stapleton provides an overview of 3 studies that target depression using EFT.
Perspectives on EFT Tapping Research
An Overview of the Science Behind EFT from Dr. Shoshana Garfield
There are major scientific areas where EFT is being studied and tested. Below are brief summaries of some of the findings – together with references and links for further information:
EFTi Research Chronicle Newsletter for Members Archive
Every few months, EFT International sends via email to all members a chronicle of the latest in EFT Tapping Research. Join as a Supporting Member today to receive these updates in realtime.
September 2021
May 2021
April 2019
January 2019
July 2018
Resources for EFT Practitioners Undertaking Research
Application for EFTi Research Funding (.docx)
Criteria for EFTi Research Funding
Science Behind Energy Psychology (.docx)
Hierarchy of EFT Research (.docx)
Dr. Liz Boath Makes the Case for EFT and Writing and Publishing EFT Case Studies
Liz is Professor of Health and Wellbeing at Staffordshire University as well as an advanced. Her presentation is about how to write a case study for publication. She also speaks about how there is a paucity of case studies in EFT and why case studies are important. This is a must see presentation for anyone considering doing a case study in EFT.
Download audio of Dr. Liz Boath's 2021 presentation (.mp3)
Download 2021Powerpoint (.pptx)
View the video of Dr Liz Boath’s 2022 presentation (.mp4)