The researchers reported that, “Within the treatment arm, perceived stress, scores for all Short-Form questionnaire-36 subscales, and the frequency and intensity of the headache episodes were all significantly reduced….
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Comparing Effects in Sport Science Students Vs. Complementary Therapy Students
This study explored the concept of generalizability, which is to ask the question, can EFT be effective (in this case to reduce presentation anxiety) in different subsets of populations. The experiment compared a group of CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) students (all women and significantly older) against Sports Science degree students (predominantly male and significantly younger). The study showed a statistically significant decrease of presentation anxiety in both cohorts.
Read MoreTapping for Success: A Pilot Study
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is an emerging psychological intervention that has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including exam stress and public speaking anxiety.
Read MorePsychological Trauma Symptom Improvement in Veterans Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study examined the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a brief exposure therapy combining cognitive and somatic elements, on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychological distress symptoms in veterans receiving mental health services… The results are consistent with that of other published reports showing EFT’s efficacy in treating PTSD and comorbid symptoms and its long-term effects…
Read MoreEffect of the EFT on Perceived Stress, Quality of Life, and Cortisol Salivary Levels in Tension-Type Headache Sufferers
EFT was reported to benefit patients with TTH. This randomized controlled trial shows promising results for not only the frequency and severity of headaches but also other lifestyle parameters.
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