2015

Previous studies have demonstrated that Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is an evidence-based method that relieves stress and a variety of psychological conditions... The goal of the current study was to determine whether or not EFT could quickly reduce stress symptoms in college students, and to compare the efficacy of acupoint stimulation to the stimulation of sham points. Participants were 56 university students...

Energy psychology is a novel and controversial family of mind/body approaches used in the treatment of a variety of psychological disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. The aim of this study is to expand and enrich existing research about the use of energy psychology in psychotherapy for trauma, through analysing the accounts of three experienced psychotherapists....

Unresolved trauma is linked to chronic diseases and dissociation, which shamanic healers refer to as "soul loss." Shamanic techniques like soul retrieval can help clients overcome trauma and regain purpose by accessing altered states of consciousness, an approach gaining credibility through advances in quantum physics.

The present study was aimed to determine the efficacy of emotional freedom technique (EFT) therapy on the reduction of aggression in single mothers. The statistical population consisted of women referring to welfare centers in Tehran aged 25 to 40 in 2013...

This RCT compared Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) for treating PTSD in 60 Iraqi students, with both showing effectiveness in reducing symptoms. EFT demonstrated significant improvements in all PTSD clusters, with benefits sustained over 12 months, while NET's benefits were less stable.

This conceptual study critiques biomedicine's dualist approach for ignoring patients' narrative detail and subjective experiences. The author proposes a unitary MindBody philosophy as an alternative framework, integrating mind, body, and story to create a more effective approach for healing and transformation.

This study found that both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) were effective in treating PTSD in female refugees who were victims of sexual gender-based violence. Significant improvements in PTSD symptoms and general mental health were maintained at a 6-month follow-up in both treatment groups.

This study found that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) significantly improved mental health, quality of life, and reduced symptoms in chemically pulmonary injured veterans. EFT also showed positive effects on immunological factors, including increased lymphocyte proliferation and peripheral blood IL-17, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic approach.

This study found that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) significantly reduced professional burnout in K-12 school teachers compared to a sham tapping control condition. The findings suggest that EFT could be a valuable tool for improving resiliency and reducing burnout in teachers, potentially benefiting teacher retention programs.

This study compared Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) and spiritual intervention for reducing pain and anxiety during childbirth, finding SEFT to be more effective. SEFT intervention significantly reduced pain intensity and maternal anxiety in the first stage of childbirth compared to spiritual intervention.

This study found that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) significantly reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in students during the COVID-19 pandemic. After 16 online EFT sessions, participants' symptoms improved from severe to normal or mild levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of EFT in mitigating mental health issues.

This study compared two treatments for insomnia in older adults: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE). The study found that EFT was more effective than SHE in helping elderly women with insomnia, and the benefits lasted for several weeks after treatment. EFT is a cost-effective treatment that can be done in a group setting, making it a promising option for helping older adults with insomnia and depression.

This meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials found that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) produced a moderate effect size in reducing psychological distress, but the results were limited by methodological shortcomings and high heterogeneity across studies. The analysis suggested that EFT may be beneficial, but it was unclear whether the effect was due to acupoint stimulation or other therapeutic elements.