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Salas, M M

2 studies by this author

The Immediate Effect of a Brief Energy Psychology Intervention (Emotional Freedom Techniques) on Specific Phobias: A Pilot Study

This pilot study examined whether EFT, a brief exposure therapy that combines cognitive and somatic elements, had an immediate effect on the reduction of anxiety and behavior associated with specific phobias.

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Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Pilot Studies
Topics
Phobias
Author
Brooks, A J, Rowe, J, Salas, M M
Year
2011

The Effect of an Energy Psychology Intervention (EFT) Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing on Specific Phobias (Thesis)

When Diaphragmatic Breathing was administered before EFT, it produced a statistically significant decrease in anxiety as measured by the SUD but not by the BAI or Approach Test. When Diaphragmatic Breathing was administered after EFT, it produced no significant changes. EFT produced statistically significant reductions in anxiety as measured by all three tests regardless of whether it was administered before or after Diaphragmatic Breathing.

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Level
Theoretical Evidence
Type
Unpublished Research
Topics
Anxiety / Emotional Distress, Phobias
Author
Salas, M M
Year
2003

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