2016

A mixed-methods study explored the impact of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on chronic pain sufferers, revealing significant reductions in pain severity and psychological distress. The study combined qualitative insights into patients' experiences with quantitative measures, demonstrating EFT's potential effectiveness in improving well-being.

This review article discusses the current state-of-the-art prevention and treatment interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a debilitating condition that often goes untreated and becomes chronic. The article highlights the limitations of current treatments, including medications and psychotherapy, and explores advances in pharmacotherapies, psychotherapies, and non-pharmacological somatic treatments for various populations, including military personnel, veterans, and civilians.

Although there is an abundance of novel interventions for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often their efficacy remains unknown. This systematic review assessed the evidence for 15 new or novel interventions for the treatment of PTSD. Studies that investigated changes to PTSD symptoms following the delivery of any 1 of the 15 interventions of interest were identified through systematic literature searches... Further well‐designed controlled trials of emerging interventions for PTSD are required.

This theoretical paper explores the integration of mindfulness practices, which promote acceptance and well-being, with energy psychology, a therapeutic approach that aims to rapidly change the underlying causes of psychological disorders. The author proposes a "mindful energy psychology" approach that combines the two methodologies, potentially resolving the paradox between acceptance and change, and yielding potent therapeutic benefits for conditions such as trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Pregnant women primigravida experience fear, anxiety, and fear before delivery. Worries and anxieties of pregnant women if not handled properly will have an impact and influence on the physical and psychic, both the mother and fetus. In this study, we proposed a method named SEFT (Spiritual Therapy Emotional Freedom Technique) to reduce the stress and depress among the primigravida in giving birth...

Biopsychology is a rapidly expanding field of study since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. There is little data measuring the effect of psychotherapeutic interventions on gene expression, due to the technical, logistical, and financial requirements of analysis.

The suitability of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a treatment for dental fear was investigated, using a case series design... Follow-up was conducted at an average of 7.5 months. Weekly target measures tracked state anxiety, state dental anxiety, and the averseness of common dental stimuli...

The role of virtual humans in a range of health scenarios, including therapy and counselling, is being explored as a substitute for human therapists and counsellors. This research study investigates the potential benefits of a virtual practitioner to deliver the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). EFT is a kind of psychological acupressure technique to optimize emotional and physical health. Importantly, our study compares two different types of virtual therapists; one that exhibits empathic behaviour and another that delivers the therapy in a neutral manner...

This study investigated the effectiveness of a stress management program in reducing stress and insomnia symptoms in 40 lawyers with primary insomnia. The study suggests that stress management may be beneficial in improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia symptoms.

An online survey of the members of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) was completed by 294 of the organization’s 1,220 members (24%) in March 2016. The majority of respondents reported using acupoint tapping protocols as a core component in the successful treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, and depression.

The analysis of existing studies showed that a series of 4–10 EFT sessions is an efficacious treatment for PTSD with a variety of populations. The studies examined reported no adverse effects from EFT interventions and showed that it can be used both on a self-help basis and as a primary evidence-based treatment for PTSD.

Prior research indicates elevated but subclinical posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms as a risk factor for a later diagnosis of PTSD. This study examined the progression of symptoms in 21 subclinical veterans... Symptom improvements were similar to those assessed in studies of PTSD-positive veterans. EFT may thus be protective against an increase in symptoms and a later PTSD diagnosis. As a simple and quickly learned self-help method, EFT may be a clinically useful element of a resiliency program for veterans and active-duty warriors.

This meta-analysis looked at how well Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) worked for reducing symptoms of depression in 20 studies, including 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 8 outcome studies. Overall, EFT was found to be superior to treatment as usual (TAU) and some active treatment controls, and comparable to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The study concluded that EFT can be an effective treatment for depression, producing significant symptom reductions that are maintained over time.

Easily taught as a self-help aid that patients can administer to themselves, EFT becomes an efficacious tool in the hands of nurses who are seeking whole person approaches for the healing of a wide variety of psychological and physical conditions. A conceptual framework, mechanisms of action, evidence of safety, literature review, and case studies are also included.

Results revealed a delayed effect for both groups at post-intervention, with improved eating habits, self-esteem, and compassion at follow-up. Findings provide preliminary support for EFT as an effective treatment strategy for increasing healthy eating behaviours and improving associated weight-related psychopathology.