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Science and Research: Church, D

Effect of virtual group EcoMeditation on psychological conditions and flow states

Filed Under: 2022, Anxiety, Church, D, Clinical Applications, Depression, EFT Research Perspectives, EFT-Related Modalities, Gosatti, Gosetti, Heart Rate, O'Keefe, Pain and Physical Conditions, PTSD & Trauma, Science Papers, Stapleton, P, Stress

Effect of virtual group EcoMeditation on psychological conditions and flow states Authors Dawson Church, Peta Stapleton, Donna Gosatti, and Tom O’Keefe Read more https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.907846/full Abstract EcoMeditation consists of four evidence-based techniques. These are: Quick Coherance Technique for regulating Heart Rate Variability, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Mindfulness and Neuro-feedback. This study looks at the use of […]

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How Relevant is Acupoint Tapping to EFT efficacy?

Filed Under: 2018, Acupuncture, Church, D, EFT Mechanisms, Gallo, F, Meta-Analyses, Stapleton, P, Yang A

Is Tapping on Acupuncture Points an Active Ingredient in Emotional Freedom Techniques? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies November 8, 2018 Theoretical and Review of Tapping Citation: Church, D., Stapleton, P., Yang, A, Gallo, F., Is Tapping on Acupuncture Points an Active Ingredient in Emotional Freedom Techniques? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of […]

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EcoMeditation and Emoional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Produce Improved Brain Activity

Filed Under: 2019, Case Studies, Church, D, EFT Mechanisms, Pennington, PTSD & Trauma, Sabot, D

EcoMeditation and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Produce Elevated Brain-wave Patterns and States of Consciousness Judith Pennington, Debbie Sabot, and Dawson ChurchCitation: Pennington J, Sabot D, Church D, (2019) EcoMeditation and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Produce Elevated Brain-wave Patterns and States of Consciousness Work, 63 (2) 199-204 doi: 10.3233/WOR-192921 EFT is used to relieve stress and […]

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Is Tapping on Acupuncture Points an Active Ingredient in Emotional Freedom Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies

Filed Under: 2020, Church, D, EFT Mechanisms, Gallo, F, Kip, K, Meta-Analyses, Stapleton, P

Meta-analysis of 6 studies that looked at the active control mechanism in EFT comparing fingertip tapping, diaphragmatic breathing and sham acupoints.

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Borrowing Benefits: Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) as an Immediate Stress Reduction Skill in the Workplace

Filed Under: 2019, Anxiety, Borrowing Benefits, Church, D, Clinical Applications, David, I, Depression, Pain and Physical Conditions, Pilot Studies, Quality of Life, Stress

Study focussed on 39 business executives  (heading up companies with US$9 million + turnover) and using the Borrowing of Benefits approach to EFT use. Over 50’s were the focus age group. Participants attended a one-day event with group workshops.

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Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Improves Multiple Physiological Markers of Health

Filed Under: 2019, Bach, D, Church, D, Clinical Applications, Groesbeck, G, Meta-Analyses, Science Papers, Sims, R, Stapleton, P

This study explores the physiological effects of EFT on research subjects. The study had two aims. Firstly, to look at the effect of EFT across the central nervous system including heart rate variability, heart coherence, resting heart rate and blood pressure. It additionally measured cortisol levels and immune function using salivary immunoglobulin A (Sig A) measures.

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Neuropsychological Correlates of an Energy Psychology Intervention on Flight Phobia: A MEG Single-Case Study

Filed Under: 2019, Case Studies, Church, D, Daligault, S, Debarnot, U, Delpuech, C, Di Rienzo, F, Guillot, A, Gurret. J, Phobias, Pilot Studies, Saruco, E

In this single-case MEG pilot study, an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) intervention produced regulation of brain regions exhibiting treatment effects in response to conventional psychotherapy and medication.

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Epigenetic Effects of PTSD Remediation in Veterans Using Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Filed Under: 2018, Church, D, Fox, L, Nelms, J, Pilot Studies, PTSD & Trauma, Rachlin, K, Randomized Controlled Trials, Stress, Veterans, Yount, G

Study results identify candidate gene expression correlates of successful PTSD treatment, providing guidelines for the design of further studies aimed at exploring the epigenetic effects of EFT…

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Borrowing Benefits: Group Treatment With Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques Is Associated With Simultaneous Reductions in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms

Filed Under: 2018, Anxiety, Borrowing Benefits, Church, D, Clinical Applications, Depression, House, D, PTSD & Trauma

The current study sought to elucidate the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety in a nonclinical population. The sample (N = 81) comprised participants at five 2-day EFT workshops. All groups used an EFT protocol called Borrowing Benefits, in which the group facilitator works with a single client while other participants self-apply EFT…

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Guidelines for the Treatment of PTSD Using Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).

Filed Under: 2018, Boath, E H, Church, D, Feinstein, D, Guidance Papers, Mackay, D, Mollon, P, PTSD & Trauma, Science Papers, Sims, R

This paper recommends guidelines for the use of EFT in treating PTSD derived from the literature and a detailed practitioner survey. It has been reviewed by the major institutions providing training or supporting research in the method. The guidelines recommend a stepped-care model, with five treatment sessions for subclinical PTSD, 10 sessions for PTSD, and escalation to intensive psychotherapy or psychopharmacology or both for nonresponsive patients and those with developmental trauma. Group therapy, social support, apps, and online and telemedicine methods also contribute to a successful treatment plan…

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Naturally Thin You: Weight Loss and Psychological Symptoms After a Six-Week Online Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Course

Filed Under: 2018, Carter, B, Church, D, Pilot Studies, PTSD & Trauma, Quality of Life, Sheppard, L, Stapleton, P, Weight Loss

The current study investigated the effects of Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) in 76 participants enrolled in a six-week online course… Participants received six live group teleclasses, access to online course materials and a private social media group, and a year of monthly support teleclasses. No particular diet was recommended; the course focused instead on controlling emotional eating, and using EFT to treat the emotional triggers associated with food… Weight decreased an average of 1 lb/week during the course, and 2 lb/month between pretest and one-year follow-up. On follow-up, no change was observed in PTSD symptoms measured by a brief civilian trauma checklist, or anxiety, and increases in happiness were non-significant.

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EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Resiliency in Veterans at Risk for PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Filed Under: 2016, Church, D, Clond, M, PTSD & Trauma, Randomized Controlled Trials, Sparks, T

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.

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Pain, Range of Motion, and Psychological Symptoms in a Population with Frozen Shoulder: A Randomized Controlled Dismantling Study of Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Filed Under: 2016, Church, D, Nelms, J, Pain and Physical Conditions, Randomized Controlled Trials

The current study assesses whether acupoint stimulation is an active ingredient or whether treatment effects are due to nonspecific factors. Thirty-seven participants with “frozen shoulder” consisting of limited range of motion (ROM) and pain were randomized into a wait list, or 1 of 2 treatment groups.

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Epigenetic Effects of PTSD Remediation in Veterans Using Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Filed Under: 2016, Church, D, Fox, L, Nelms, J, Pilot Studies, Rachlin, K, Randomized Controlled Trials, Yount, G

The purpose of the study was to assess the feasibility of measuring changes in gene expression associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment using emotional freedom techniques (EFT). Participants were randomized into an EFT group receiving EFT and treatment as usual (TAU) throughout a 10-week intervention period and a group receiving only TAU during the intervention period and then receiving EFT. A community clinic and a research institute in California. Participants: Sixteen veterans with clinical levels of PTSD symptoms…

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Emotional Freedom Techniques to Treat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans: Review of the Evidence, Survey of Practitioners, and Proposed Clinical Guidelines

Filed Under: 2017, Boath, E H, Church, D, Clond, M, Feinstein, D, PTSD & Trauma, Research Reviews, Stern, S

Most practitioners (63%) reported that even complex PTSD can be remediated in 10 or fewer EFT sessions. Some 65% of practitioners found that more than 60% of PTSD clients are fully rehabilitated, and 89% stated that less than 10% of clients make little or no progress. Practitioners combined EFT with a wide variety of other approaches, especially cognitive therapy. Practitioner responses, evidence from the literature, and the results of a meta-analysis were aggregated into a proposed clinical guideline.

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