2009

This observational study with a within-subjects, time-series, repeated measures design examined the effects of six sessions of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on psychological symptoms in seven veterans. The results showed significant decreases in symptom severity (40%), anxiety (46%), depression (49%), and PTSD (50%), with gains maintained at 90-day follow-up. The study suggests that EFT may be an effective treatment for veterans with psychological problems, although the small sample size limits the generalizability of the findings.

This article presents two case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of Thought Field Therapy (TFT), a form of energy psychology, in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with decompensated tinnitus. The results suggest that TFT may be a useful treatment approach, and that audiologists and psychotherapists could collaborate to develop more effective treatments.

A 51-year-old woman who had suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) six years earlier underwent a single session of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), which successfully resolved several lingering symptoms. During the EFT session, Mind Mirror electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring showed increasing relaxation and centeredness as treatment progressed. The article explores implications for further research and potential applications in assessing and treating wartime TBI, PTSD, and depression.

This observational study examined the effects of six sessions of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on seven veterans with psychological symptoms. The results showed significant reductions in symptom severity (40%), anxiety (46%), depression (49%), and PTSD (50%), with most gains maintained at 90-day follow-up. The study suggests that EFT may be an effective treatment for veterans with psychological trauma, although further research is needed due to the small sample size.

The "Change Is Possible" project offers Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) counseling to life sentence and war veteran inmates at San Quentin State Prison. According to prisoner self-reports, EFT has led to improvements in impulse control, emotional regulation, somatic symptoms, personal responsibility, and positive engagement in the prison community.

This case study describes the treatment of a Vietnam veteran with PTSD and other psychiatric symptoms using Healing from the Body Level Up (HBLU), an energy psychology approach. After three double sessions of HBLU, the patient showed complete recovery from PTSD and normalization of symptoms in nine areas of psychological evaluation. The patient's progress was measured using standardized assessments, including the SA-45 and PCL-M, which showed significant improvements two months post-treatment.

This study explored whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) could improve athletic performance in college basketball players. The results showed that players who received a brief EFT session scored an average of 21% better in free throws compared to the control group, while the control group scored 17% lower. However, EFT did not have a significant impact on vertical jump height, although female players who received EFT showed a trend towards improved performance in both free throws and jump height

This study compared the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in reducing test anxiety in high school students. Both methods helped reduce test anxiety, but EFT worked significantly better than PMR in lowering overall anxiety and specific symptoms like worry and emotionality. While both groups performed better on sample exams after treatment, the difference between the two groups wasn't statistically significant.

This controlled trial compared the effectiveness of Wholistic Hybrid derived from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Emotional Freedom Techniques (WHEE), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in reducing test anxiety in 15 Canadian university students. All three treatments significantly reduced test anxiety, but WHEE and EFT achieved the same benefits in just two sessions, whereas CBT required five sessions.

The first few moments of an encounter with a veteran may be crucial in establishing a therapeutic alliance. A posture of respect and acknowledgment of their service provides a good start. Political observations should be avoided. Many service members identify with the archetypal warrior, laying down their lives to protect others and have a sense of betrayal that their purpose has been interrupted. They are often reluctant to talk about their experiences, or engage with a mental health practitioner, because of similar past experiences that did not bring relief.

This qualitative study explored the experiences of 12 therapists who used energy psychology (EP) to treat adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The therapists reported positive outcomes and identified several key themes, including learning about EP, treatment effectiveness, and relating to clients from an EP perspective. The study's findings provide guidelines for therapists considering incorporating EP into their practice and highlight areas for future research.