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Science and Research: Depression

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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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques in Reducing Anxiety and Depression

Filed Under: 2018, Anxiety, Depression, Jasubhai S, Mukundan C R, Pilot Studies, Psychotherapy, Stress

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique in Reducing Anxiety and Depression in Indian Adults December 12, 2018 A Citation: Jasubhaii, S.; Mukundan, C.R.; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique in Reducing Anxiety and Depression in Indian Adults. Int J Emerg Ment Health 2018, Vol 20(2): 403 DOI: 10.4172/1522-4821.1000403 WHO places Major Depressive Disorder […]

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Emotional Freedom Techniques and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Filed Under: 2018, Anxiety, Depression, Fahey R L, Panic Disorders, PTSD & Trauma, Science Papers, Stress, Veterans

“Emotional Freedom Technique and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” an Essay Fahey, R. L. (2018). Emotional freedom technique and post-traumatic stress disorder. Integrative Medicine Alert, 21(7), 1-7. The author considers a method of supporting veterans who experience the effects of PTSD and  depression . This practice implies using acupressure techniques, alternating with activating phrases to reduce the […]

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Effect of the Emotional Freedom Techniques on Anger Symptoms in Hwabyung Patients: A Comparison with the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Filed Under: 2020, Anxiety, Choi, E J, Chung, S Y, Clinical Applications, Depression, Kim, J W, Kwak, H, Pilot Studies, Stress, Suh, H W

No adverse events were reported during the study. This suggests that both methods reduced the symptoms of Hwaybyung, state anxiety and depression  (and trait anger for EFT treatment only reported). For Hwabyung, EFT performed better than PMR, and EFT proved much better than PMR for depression.

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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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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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The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques in Reducing Depression and Anxiety Among Adults: A Pilot Study

Filed Under: 2016, Anxiety, Chatwin, H, Depression, Devine, S, Pilot Studies, Porter, B, Sheldon, T, Stapleton, P

Must log-in to Integrative Medicine – A Clinician’s Journal to read highlights, abstract and full study

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The Effects of Access Bars on Anxiety and Depression: A Pilot Study

Filed Under: 2017, Access Bars, Anxiety, Depression, Hope, T, Pilot Studies

Access Bars, a noninvasive energy therapy technique, was evaluated for its effects on anxiety and depression using both subjective self-report and objective brain-scanning measures.

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Psychological Symptom Change After Group Application of Emotional Freedom Techniques

Filed Under: 2011, Anxiety, Brooks, A J, Depression, Palmer-Hoffman, J

The sample (n = 102) consisted of participants at a weekend workshop taught by Gary Craig, the originator of EFT. Rowe found significant improvements in psychological symptoms from pre- to post-workshop assessments, with significant participant gains maintained on follow-up…

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Thought Field Therapy (TFT) Clinical Application: Utilization in an HMO in Behavioral Medicine and Behavioral Health Services

Filed Under: 2001, Boyd, G, Depression, Eating Disorders, EFT-Related Modalities, Food Cravings, Mathews M, Mau, C, Nutter, L, Paperny, D, Pilot Studies, Sakai, C, Simons, A, Tanida, G, TFT (Thought Field Therapy), Weight Loss, Yamamoto, C

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a self-administered treatment developed by psychologist Roger Callahan. TFT uses energy meridian treatment points and bilateral optical–cortical stimulation while focusing on the targeted symptoms or problem being addressed.

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The Effect of a Brief EFT Self-intervention on Anxiety, Depression, Pain, and Cravings in Health Care Workers

Filed Under: 2010, Anxiety, Brooks, A J, Church, D, Depression, Eating Disorders, Food Cravings, Pain and Physical Conditions, Science Papers, Weight Loss

EFT self-application resulted in statistically significant decreases in pain, emotional distress, and cravings, and improvements for all nine subscales. On the two general scales on the SA-45, symptom severity dropped by 34%, and symptom breadth by 40% relative to normal baselines (both p < 0.001). Pain scores dropped by 68%, the intensity of traumatic memories by 83%, and cravings by 83% (all p < 0.001).

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CAM and Energy Psychology Techniques Remediate PTSD Symptoms in Veterans and Spouses

Filed Under: 2014, Anxiety, Brooks, A J, Church, D, Depression, Pain and Physical Conditions, PTSD & Trauma, Randomized Controlled Trials

The significant reduction in PTSD symptoms is consistent with other published reports of EP treatment, though counter to the usual long-term course of the condition. The results indicate that a multimodal CAM intervention incorporating EP may offer benefits to family members as well as veterans suffering from PTSD symptoms. Recommendations are made for further research to answer the questions posed by this study…

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