Mollon, P

This book chapter discusses how energy psychology techniques can complement traditional psychotherapy for individuals with eating disorders by addressing the mind-body connection. Two case studies illustrate how energy testing can reveal internal psychological resistance to recovery and help practitioners identify subconscious barriers to treatment. The chapter concludes that energy psychology can be a valuable addition to psychotherapeutic approaches for eating disorders.

The article explores Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) as an evidence-based treatment for PTSD, combining acupressure with cognitive and exposure therapies to achieve significant symptom reduction. It presents guidelines for EFT treatment, emphasizing its effectiveness, safety, and adaptability for various populations, including veterans, trauma survivors, and individuals with comorbid conditions.

This study found that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) significantly reduced PTSD symptoms in 58 veterans, with a 52% decline in symptom severity and large treatment effect size (Cohen's d = 3.44). The gains were maintained at six-month follow-up, and EFT also reduced anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain, indicating its effectiveness as an evidence-based practice for treating PTSD in veterans.

A study found that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) significantly reduced anxiety in dental patients. After a brief 10-minute EFT intervention, patients reported a substantial decrease in anxiety, from an average score of 8.03 to 3.03. The results suggest that EFT can be an effective tool for reducing anxiety, even in a short amount of time. Further controlled trials are recommended to confirm these findings.

Energy psychology, a form of therapy that combines mind and body work, emerged in the 1970s from Applied Kinesiology. Dr. Roger Callahan developed Thought Field Therapy, a technique that uses simple procedures to rapidly relieve anxieties, phobias, and trauma. This approach has evolved into various derivative methods that can be used alongside traditional therapies, with some evidence supporting its effectiveness, including a large South American study.