This observational study examined the effects of six sessions of EFT on seven veterans, using a within-subjects, time-series, repeated measures design…
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Psychological 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 MoreWorking with Military Service Members and Veterans: A Field Report of Obstacles and Opportunities
Symptoms like flashbacks and nightmares often occur when healthcare providers are unavailable, and a portable self-help method like EFT is useful at such times. EFT also provides a coping technique to families of service providers and improves resilience. Successful implementation in a military culture requires sensitivity to these issues.
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